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Aaron Libson Champion of Human Rights Scholarship
Funded byIngridThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible legacy of Aaron Libson by supporting students who share his commitment to fighting for their beliefs.- City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Background: First-generation college student
- Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate who will be starting college Fall of 2026
- Desired Education: Social work, education, healthcare, public service, environmental studies, or law
$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026One Click Apply31Kenneth G. Tanner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kenneth G. Tanner by making college more affordable and accessible so aspiring students can fulfill their dreams.- State: Washington
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- College Goals: Will attend a two or four-year college
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: First-generation
$500Deadline:May 01, 2026One Click Apply32Julie Holloway Bryant Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHolloway FamilyThis scholarship aims to recognize the skill and strength of multilingual individuals as they pursue their higher education goals.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: English is a second language
$500Deadline:May 01, 2026One Click Apply33Paula C. Collie Future Educators Scholarship
Funded byWillis CollieThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Paula C. Collie by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in education.- Field of Study: Education
- State: Virginia
- Background: First-generation student
$1,000Deadline:May 01, 2026One Click Apply34Ronald and Betty Thomas Educational Scholarship
Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.- Background: First-generation college student
- Desired Major: Education
- GPA: 3.0
- Education Level: High school
- State: Florida
$2,000Deadline:May 03, 2026One Click Apply35Laura Thorne Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShelley RoderickThis scholarship will support students who have been affected by cancer and are pursuing a career in special education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Major: Special Education
- Experience: Volunteering
- Background: Affected by cancer: personally or someone close to you
$2,000Deadline:May 05, 2026One Click Apply36Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAmber DavisThis scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Background: First generation college student and experience with mental health challenges
$500Deadline:May 11, 2026One Click Apply37For the Culture Scholarship
Funded byCollege for the CultureThis scholarship aims to alleviate the often-overlooked financial burdens of college life so underserved students can achieve their dreams.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: Has attended and engaged with the annual Diversity University summit
- Plans: Will go to a higher education institution in the upcoming school year
$900Deadline:May 12, 2026One Click Apply38Edna McGrowder Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFergusonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edna McGrowder by continuing her mission of helping the next generation pursue their academic dreams.- Education Level: High school student
- College Goals: Will pursue a four-year degree
- Immigration: Immigrant or child of immigrants
- GPA: 3.8 GPA or higher
- Background: Low-income, First-generation college student
$2,500Deadline:May 13, 2026One Click Apply39Thadford Dickerson and Paula Schuman Scholar Award
Funded byTemel Dickerson and Nadja VielotThis scholarship aims to honor the lives of Thadford Dickerson and Dr. Paula Schuman by supporting students who are pursuing public service careers.- State: North Carolina
- Field of Study: Public service (healthcare, public health, first-responder, safety, etc.)
- Background: First-generation, low-income student
- Education Level: Undergraduate (2 or 4-year degree) or trade school student
$1,000Deadline:May 14, 2026One Click Apply40Kindness in Action Scholarship
Funded byAnand KumarThis scholarship aims to honor a wonderful aunt’s optimistic outlook on life by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Heritage: Indian descent
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: First-generation college student
$1,000Deadline:May 17, 2026One Click Apply41Change of Heart Scholarship
Funded byJessica ThomasThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and pursue their callings through higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Alaska or Pennsylvania
- GPA: 2.75+
$1,400Deadline:May 19, 2026One Click Apply42Dr. Hassan Homami Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNadereh HomamiThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Hassan Homami by supporting first-generation immigrants who are pursuing their academic dreams.- Field of Study: Engineering
- Education Level: Graduate student
$3,240Deadline:May 19, 2026One Click Apply43Minority Single Mother Scholarship
Funded byPeggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone FoundationThis scholarship aims to support deserving single mothers who struggle to afford to pursue their dreams without financial help.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income student
- Family Status: Single mother
- Identity: Minority
$7,500Deadline:May 23, 2026One Click Apply44Dulce Vida First Generation Scholarship
Funded byThe Dulce VidaThis scholarship seeks to support first-generation students so they can continue to go after their dreams despite their financial limitations.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- School Name: Trinity University in San Antonio, TX
$1,000Deadline:May 26, 2026One Click Apply45Leo J. Landry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTom LandryThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Leo J. Landry by supporting students who wish to dedicate their lives to service in order to make a difference in the world.- Education Level: High school student
- Location: Dublin, Ohio
- Sport: Baseball (varsity level)
- Career Field: Federal or civil service
- GPA: 3.3 GPA or higher
$1,000Deadline:May 28, 2026One Click Apply46Tom LoCasale Developing Character Through Golf Scholarship
Funded byLoCasale Family and FriendsThis scholarship seeks to honor Tom LoCasale’s life by supporting students who have learned valuable life skills through the sport of golf.- Education Level: High school senior
- Athletics: Plays golf
$3,000Deadline:May 29, 2026One Click Apply47Vernardo Book Scholarship
Funded byNikea VernardoThis scholarship seeks to support students who need financial assistance in order to rise above the barriers they face and thrive in higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- College Plans: Will attend a four-year university
- Background: First-generation college student
- Race: BIPOC
- Location: South Side of Chicago
- Financial Status: Low-income
$1,000Deadline:Jun 02, 2026One Click Apply48Maria's Legacy: Alicia's Scholarship
Funded byJason BlytheThis scholarship seeks to honor Maria’s legacy by supporting students throughout their higher education journeys.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- College (if an undergraduate student): Augustana College
- Background: First-generation college student
- Financial Status: Low-income
$1,000Deadline:Jun 08, 2026One Click Apply49Goobie-Ramlal Education Scholarship
Funded byWagnerThis scholarship seeks to offer recognition and relief to college-bound students who stand on the shoulders of their hardworking immigrant families.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Experience: Volunteering experience
- Identity: Immigrant or the child of immigrants
- Race/Ethnicity: Caribbean decent
$1,000Deadline:Jun 10, 2026One Click Apply50Dinakara Rao Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDinesh PuppalaThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dinakara Rao by supporting students who share his relentless drive to succeed in a complex world that often favors those with established privilege.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
$832Deadline:Jun 10, 2026One Click Apply51Mark Caldwell Memorial STEM/STEAM Scholarship
Funded byRick CaldwellThis scholarship is intended to honor the memory of Mark Caldwell by encouraging students with financial need to work toward STEM or STEAM careers.All students are eligible$600Deadline:Jun 11, 2026One Click Apply52Fuerza de V.N.C.E. Scholarship
Funded byJavier SegoviaThis scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Social work
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Background: First-generation college student
- GPA: At least 3.0
$500Deadline:Jun 11, 2026One Click Apply53Cheryl Johnson-Watts Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJohnsonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl Johnson-Watts by supporting students who plan to pursue higher education and build a better future in education roles.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
- College Plan: Will pursue a two or four-year degree
$1,000Deadline:Jun 11, 2026One Click Apply54Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service“ Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAngela KingThe Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship was made to support an African American student who is unapologetically themselves and supports others through acts of service.- Ethnicity : African American
- Community Service Participation : In the last 5 years
- Background : First-generation college student
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or above
$1,000Deadline:Jun 12, 2026One Click Apply55Reach Higher Scholarship
Funded byReach3EThis scholarship seeks to make higher education more affordable and available to motivated students so they can fulfill all of their dreams.- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Experience: Non-profit volunteering experience
- Education Level: High school student
- Background: First-generation college student
$500Deadline:Jun 15, 2026One Click Apply56Pay It Forward Scholarship
Funded byAmber WojcikThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michael Paglia by helping students overcome the barriers they face so they can achieve their ambitions.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college and graduate student
- Financial Status: Comes from a lower socioeconomic status
- Field of Study: Healthcare
$1,000Deadline:Jun 18, 2026One Click Apply57Jose Prado Scholarship – Strength, Faith, and Family
Funded byMIRTA PradoThis scholarship will support a low-income Hispanic/Latinx high school senior as they pursue higher education.- Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latinx
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Low-income, First generation college student
- State: Illinois
$500Deadline:Jun 25, 2026One Click Apply58Kristinspiration Scholarship
Funded byKristin PrintonThis scholarship aims to support students who are following their dreams and pursuing college in order to pave the way for future generations of their family.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: First-generation college student
$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026One Click Apply59GD Sandeford Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySandeford FamilyThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible by helping underserved African American students afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.- Education Level: Pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree
- Race: African American
- Background: First-generation college student
- Involvement: Volunteering experience
- GPA minimum: 2.75
$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026One Click Apply60
