“A Helping Hand” Scholarship
Financial Need Required
Essay Required
High School Senior
Community College
Undergrad
Grad School
Account Required
U.S. Citizen
Green Card Holder
Scholarship Description
Grade level
High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students
Open Date
July 1, 2025
Application deadline:
February 28, 2026
Winner Announcement
March 31, 2026
At Scholarships360, we know how hard it can be to pay your college expenses. Oftentimes, this is even more difficult for students coming from low-income backgrounds or for those who demonstrate financial need. This is where our “A Helping Hand” Scholarship comes in!
We’re offering a $1,000 scholarship to help out a low-income student who is passionate about their higher education journey and is actively looking for ways to fund it. This award is open to high school seniors (graduating Class of 2026), as well as currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students.
Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We look forward to reading your application!
This scholarship is due on February 28, 2026 (11:59PM EST) in honor of FAFSA Awareness Month. In addition to applying to this scholarship, don’t forget to get your FAFSA filed!
Eligibility information
Low-income high school seniors (Class of 2026) who plan on enrolling in community college, career training programs, or four-year colleges/universities are eligible. Currently enrolled college and graduate students who demonstrate financial need may also apply.
Other Background/ Interest
Low Income
Citizenship Status
U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents
You can apply to this scholarship with your Scholarships360 account.
High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students
Open Date
July 1, 2025
Application deadline:
February 28, 2026
Winner Announcement
March 31, 2026
At Scholarships360, we know how hard it can be to pay your college expenses. Oftentimes, this is even more difficult for students coming from low-income backgrounds or for those who demonstrate financial need. This is where our “A Helping Hand” Scholarship comes in!
We’re offering a $1,000 scholarship to help out a low-income student who is passionate about their higher education journey and is actively looking for ways to fund it. This award is open to high school seniors (graduating Class of 2026), as well as currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students.
Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We look forward to reading your application!
This scholarship is due on February 28, 2026 (11:59PM EST) in honor of FAFSA Awareness Month. In addition to applying to this scholarship, don’t forget to get your FAFSA filed!
Eligibility information
Low-income high school seniors (Class of 2026) who plan on enrolling in community college, career training programs, or four-year colleges/universities are eligible. Currently enrolled college and graduate students who demonstrate financial need may also apply.
Other Background/ Interest
Low Income
Citizenship Status
U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents
You can apply to this scholarship with your Scholarships360 account.
Financial Need Required
Essay Required
High School Senior
Community College
Undergrad
Grad School
Account Required
U.S. Citizen
Green Card Holder
