Hardship scholarships - Dec '24

Updated Dec 06, 2024

Apply below to the best Hardship scholarships for December 2024.

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WonderMom Scholarship

Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

WonderMom Scholarship awards $1,000 for high school seniors and $2,000 for college students who are single parents. Apply online.

Deadline:

December 31, 2024

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Get Up To $10,000

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:

February 1, 2025

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Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship awards $1,500 to students from single-parent or blended families with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

March 16, 2025

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A & J Duct Cleaning Scholarship

Age • Freshmen

A & J Duct Cleaning Scholarship offers $2,000 for high school graduates with financial need and lower academic scores.

Deadline:

June 15, 2025

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Get Up To $6,700

Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and allied students under 21 facing poverty and housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest.

Deadline:

January 10, 2025

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Susan M. Krause Scholarship

Door County • Wisconsin • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Susan M. Krause Scholarship offers $5,000 to women in Door County seeking job skill improvement. Minimum GPA 3.00 required.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Child Care Assistance Scholarship

Marin County • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Child Care Assistance Scholarship in Marin County helps parents pay for daycare while attending college, offering $250+ in support.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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Get Up To $6,700

Hammer Miersma Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Hammer Miersma Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students facing housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.

Deadline:

January 10, 2025

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Get Up To $8,000

Scholarship Plus Award

New York • Freshmen

Scholarship Plus Award offers up to $8,000 for NYC high school seniors facing adversity with a GPA of 3.3 and family income under $52,000.

Deadline:

January 15, 2025

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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:

January 31, 2025

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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:

February 1, 2025

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Al Forthan Scholarship

Oregon • Freshmen

The Al Forthan Scholarship offers $10,000 to Oregon seniors impacted by addiction, supporting recovery and education.

Deadline:

February 3, 2025

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Organic Formula Shop Single Parent Scholarship

Family • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Organic Formula Shop offers a $2,000 scholarship for single parents. Apply by writing an essay on parenting and student challenges.

Deadline:

May 6, 2025

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Monthly Kickass Single Mom Stimulus Grant

For Women • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apply for the Monthly Kickass Single Mom Stimulus Grant to receive $500 cash each month. Simple application process!

Deadline:

December 31, 2024

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Get Up To $7,500

The AMY Fund College Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The AMY Fund College Scholarship provides $7,500 for refugees pursuing a degree in the US, plus a stipend for books and supplies.

Deadline:

May 17, 2025

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Keeta Arnold Memorial Horticulture Scholarship

Arkansas • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Biology • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Environmental Science • Horticulture • Urban Design • Science • Animal Sciences • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Keeta Arnold Memorial Horticulture Scholarship offers $1,500 to Arkansas students in horticulture with a 3.25 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

January 1, 2025

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Margene Mogan Proctor and MG Jerry Wyatt Scholarship

Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Margene Mogan Proctor and MG Jerry Wyatt Scholarship provides $1,500 to spouses of Tennessee National Guard members.

Deadline:

January 17, 2025

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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:

January 22, 2025

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Tsutako Curo Scholarship

Clark County • 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:

February 1, 2025

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Get Up To $4,800

Point Foundation Community College Scholarship

For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Point Foundation offers $4,800 scholarships for LGBTQ community college students based on need, achievement, and involvement.

Deadline:

February 20, 2025

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Get Up To $2,400

Family Fund For Paralyzed & Disabled Officers Scholarship

Service • For students with disabilities • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Scholarship for disabled officers' children, offering up to $2,400 for higher education with no application deadline.

Deadline:

December 31, 2024

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The Mahoney Family Foundation Scholarship

Education • Nursing • Teacher Education • Graduate Students

The Mahoney Family Foundation Scholarship offers $250+ for licensed Nurses or Teachers with 3+ years experience enrolled in college.

Deadline:

December 15, 2024

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Injury Scholarship

Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Injury Scholarship offers $1,000 to injured students pursuing higher education. Apply by Feb 9, 2024, for Spring 24.

Deadline:

February 7, 2025

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Injury Scholarship

Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Injury Scholarship offers $1,000 to injured students pursuing higher education. Apply by Feb 9, 2024, for Spring 24.

Deadline:

February 7, 2025

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Mental Health Profession Scholarship

Psychology • Mental Health • Counseling • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Mental Health Profession Scholarship awards $1,000 to students overcoming mental health challenges pursuing related degrees.

Deadline:

December 21, 2024

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ACEC Michigan Scholarship

Michigan • Engineering • Architecture • Urban Design • Civil Engineering • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

ACEC Michigan Scholarship provides up to $20,000 for engineering and surveying students after their freshman year.

Deadline:

January 3, 2025

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Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship

Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship awards $1,000 to students involved in youth mentorship programs. Essay required.

Deadline:

May 5, 2025

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Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship

For students with disabilities • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Ethel Hayes Scholarship supports students impacted by mental health challenges with a $550 award for an essay on their journey.

Deadline:

June 14, 2025

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Whataburger Feeding Student Success Scholarship

Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Whataburger offers a $5,000 scholarship for students facing adversity and pursuing higher education. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

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Dr. Benjamin L. Davis STEM Scholarship

Ohio • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • High school • Freshmen

The Dr. Benjamin L. Davis STEM Scholarship offers $500 to Ohio high school students with incarcerated parents pursuing STEM majors.

Deadline:

April 20, 2025

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Kids’ Chance of Indiana Scholarship

Indiana • Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Kids' Chance of Indiana offers scholarships for students with a parent affected by work-related accidents. Awards up to $250 available.

Deadline:

July 2, 2025

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In Pursuit of Jesus for Children Scholarship

For Christian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The In Pursuit of Jesus for Children Scholarship awards $5,000 to students committed to ministry with children. Apply now!

Deadline:

January 1, 2025

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Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship

Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors • Graduate Students

The Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship offers $500 for students with injuries from accidents. GPA of 2.75+ required.

Deadline:

December 31, 2024

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AIDS Project Snohomish County  Scholarship

Washington • Healthcare-Related

The AIDS Project Snohomish County Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ individuals affected by HIV in Snohomish County, offering an average award of $6,700.

Deadline:

January 10, 2025

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Mesothelioma.com Scholarship

Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The Mesothelioma.com Scholarship offers $4,000 for students affected by cancer. Minimum GPA of 3.2 required. Apply with documents.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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AMPP EMERG Academic Scholarships

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Apply for AMPP EMERG Academic Scholarships for up to $10,000. Open to full-time college/university students. Create an account to apply.

Deadline:

December 31, 2024

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Dr. Melissa Ivers Scholarship for Overcoming Adversity

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dr. Melissa Ivers Scholarship awards $1,000 to those who have overcome adversity. Apply by submitting an essay.

Deadline:

October 15, 2025

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STEM Scholarship

STEM • Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The STEM Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for underrepresented students in sustainability and STEM with a 3.0 GPA and community impact.

Deadline:

May 30, 2025

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Single Parent Household Scholarship

Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The Single Parent Household Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for exceptional students from single-parent households with a GPA above 3.0.

Deadline:

May 30, 2025

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Healthcare Scholarship

Healthcare-Related • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The Healthcare Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for students with a 3.0 GPA, community impact, and extracurricular involvement.

Deadline:

May 30, 2025

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Ralph H. and Ruth Frank Gross Memorial Scholarship (Fall)

Service • Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ralph H. and Ruth Frank Gross Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for government employees and families to enhance education.

Deadline:

June 3, 2025

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Get Up To $25,000

The Barry Griswell Scholarship Initiative to Raise the Bar for Students

Des Moines • Iowa • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Barry Griswell Scholarship offers up to $25,000 for first-generation students demonstrating leadership and financial need.

Deadline:

May 23, 2025

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Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship for Women (Fall)

Broward County • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for women in Broward County, aged 28+, facing financial need.

Deadline:

June 3, 2025

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Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship for Women (Spring)

Broward County • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for women in Broward County facing financial need due to divorce or abandonment.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

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Get Up To $1,000

David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship

Freshmen

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

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Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship

Massachusetts • Radio & Television • Sophomores • Juniors • High school • Freshmen • Seniors

Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in broadcasting. Eligibility based on need, merit, and service.

Deadline:

April 12, 2025

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Kids Chance of Washington Scholarship (Fall semester)

Service • Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Need-based scholarship for spouses/children of injured Washington workers, offering up to $6,000 for college or technical education.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

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Kids Chance of Texas Scholarship (Fall semester)

Texas • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Kids Chance of Texas offers scholarships for students aged 16-25 with a parent injured in a work accident. Award: $250+.

Deadline:

June 15, 2025

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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:

January 31, 2025

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Get Up To $40,000

Fresh Start Scholarship

Kent County • New Castle County • Sussex County • Delaware • For Women • Age • Freshmen

The Fresh Start Scholarship provides up to $40,000 for Delaware women aged 20+ with a 2-year education gap. Apply now!

Deadline:

May 15, 2025

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