[Page 6] Top 176 Hardship Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 22, 2025Apply below to the best Hardship Scholarships in February 2025.
Sign up for Mos to get matched with scholarships and help applying!
MissionSquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship Fund
Service
The MissionSquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship Fund offers aid for postsecondary education to children/spouses of deceased public service employees.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Navin Narayan College Scholarship
Community Service • High school • Freshmen
The Navin Narayan College Scholarship offers $1,000 for high school seniors with 2 years of Red Cross volunteer service. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Bishop John W. Hamilton Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Family • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen
The Bishop John W. Hamilton Scholarship offers $500 to African American female UMC members, prioritizing orphans and students at HBCUs.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
The Allan Jerome Burry Scholarship
The Allan Jerome Burry Scholarship offers $1,000 to active UMC undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA and campus ministry leadership.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Families Of Freedom Scholarship
Freshmen
The Families of Freedom Scholarship aids dependents of 9/11 victims with awards starting at $250. Essays may be required.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Injection Molding Division Scholarships
Engineering • Chemistry • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Science • Other Trades/Crafts • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Physics • Mechanical Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarships for students in injection molding, offering up to $3,000 for SPE members with relevant experience.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
NFPA Scholarships
Family • High school • Freshmen
NFPA offers six $500 scholarships for youth adopted from foster care to pursue higher education. Membership required for application.
Deadline:
April 7, 2025
Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship Program
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Northwestern Mutual offers a $5,000 scholarship for siblings of childhood cancer patients. Applicants must be under 25 with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Legacy Scholarship
Age • Sophomores • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Graduate Students
The NCCF Legacy Scholarship offers $1,000 to students aged 17-35 who lost a parent to cancer. Apply with essays and a recommendation.
Deadline:
May 19, 2025
Children Impacted By Crime Scholarship
Age
The Children Impacted By Crime Scholarship offers $250+ to students affected by crime. Apply with an essay and recommendation letter.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Professional Development Grant for Alumnae and Affiliated Patronesses
Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for a $500 Professional Development Grant for Sigma Alpha Iota alumnae to enhance music and leadership skills.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Ingrid Josefin Ridky Academic Scholarship
Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Ingrid Josefin Ridky Scholarship awards $1,000 to ANN members in neonatal nursing with 2 years of experience. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
August 1, 2025
PinkRose Foundation Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The PinkRose Foundation Scholarship provides up to $1,000 for U.S. residents under 25 who lost a parent to breast cancer.
Deadline:
October 31, 2025
Study.com Single Parent Scholarship
Family • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Study.com Single Parent Scholarship offers $1,000 for single parents pursuing college. Apply now if eligible!
Deadline Passed
Clyde Russell Scholarship
Maine • Freshmen
The Clyde Russell Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for Maine high school seniors attending college. Apply with intent letter, recommendations, and transcripts.
Deadline Passed
M.R. Brooks Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Family • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The M.R. Brooks Scholarship offers $1,000 to LGBTQ+ single parents or their children to support higher education and community impact.
Deadline Passed
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
California • Medicine • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative offers $6,000 to California students for LGBT community service. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline Passed
David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship
Freshmen
Deadline Passed
Lisa and Josh World Scholarship
Foreign Country • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For students of color • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lisa and Josh World Scholarship offers $5,000 for first-gen U.S. students in study abroad, prioritizing underrepresented minorities.
Deadline Passed
Adult Advanced Education Scholarship
Colorado • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Adult Advanced Education Scholarship offers $1,500+ to Colorado residents whose college education was interrupted for over a year.
Deadline Passed
Knowles Teaching Fellows Program
Teaching • Mathematics • Science • Graduate Students
The Knowles Teaching Fellows Program supports future math and science teachers with fellowships for those entering their first or second year.
Deadline Passed
Boren Fellowships
Foreign Country • Foreign Languages • Graduate Students
Boren Fellowships support graduate students studying languages abroad with awards starting at $250. Apply with essays and references.
Deadline Passed
Tsutako Curo Scholarship
Clark County • Nevada • For Women • High school
The Tsutako Curo Scholarship offers $2,000 to single mothers in Clark County, NV for post-secondary education. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.
Deadline Passed
ASFPM Foundation Future Leaders Scholarship
Engineering • Biology • Social Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The ASFPM Foundation offers a $20,000 scholarship for students in engineering, planning, or sciences. Apply now!
Deadline Passed
Kansas Kiwanis Foundation Scholarships for high school seniors
Kansas • High school • Freshmen
Kansas Kiwanis Foundation offers $250+ scholarships for high school seniors enrolling in college. Apply with transcripts and recommendations.
Deadline Passed
FAQ for hardship scholarships
Common mistakes to avoid include missing deadlines, providing incomplete or inaccurate information, failing to follow application instructions, and not personalizing your essays. Take the time to review your application thoroughly before submission.
To write a strong application for hardship scholarships, be honest and clear about your financial situation, articulate your educational goals, and explain how the scholarship will help you overcome your challenges. Tailor your personal statement to reflect your unique circumstances.
Hardship scholarships typically cover tuition fees, textbooks, and sometimes living expenses. The exact coverage can vary by scholarship, so it's important to review the details of each award.
Common documents required for hardship scholarships include proof of income, tax returns, financial aid forms, and personal statements detailing your circumstances. Always refer to the specific scholarship guidelines for exact requirements.
To apply for hardship scholarships, you generally need to complete an application form, provide documentation of your financial situation, and submit any required essays or personal statements. Check the specific application process for each scholarship.
Yes, you can apply for multiple hardship scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial assistance.
Eligibility criteria for hardship scholarships can vary widely, but they typically include demonstrating financial need, providing documentation of hardship, and meeting specific academic or enrollment requirements. Always check the specific criteria for each scholarship.
Yes, hardship scholarships are legitimate financial aid options offered by various organizations, institutions, and foundations to support students in need. However, it's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
You can find hardship scholarships by searching on scholarship databases and websites like Mos, which aggregate various scholarship opportunities tailored to different needs and circumstances.
Hardship scholarships are financial awards designed to assist students who are facing significant financial challenges or personal difficulties that may hinder their ability to pursue education. These scholarships aim to alleviate the financial burden and provide support to those in need.
Some hardship scholarships may have special requirements, such as demonstrating a specific level of financial need, providing documentation of personal challenges, or maintaining a certain academic standing. Review each scholarship's criteria carefully.
Resources for hardship scholarships
Guide to the Courage to Grow Scholarship
Want a shot at free money for college every month? Learn more about the Courage to Grow Scholarship and how to win it.
Niche scholarships for 2022
This guide explains what a niche scholarship is, how to get a niche scholarship, and the best niche scholarships for fall 2022.
Get personalized scholarships
Mos will match you with top scholarships and other financial aidWhat grade are you in?
What's your major?
What's your home state?
We’ve got $$$ with
your name on it
Explore $160 billion dollars worth of scholarships on the Mos app.
Get Started
What
students
are saying