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Gomez Family Legacy Scholarship
Funded by
Gomez Family
This scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.
Funded by
Gomez Family
This scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.
Education Level: High school junior or senior
Background: First-generation and/or low-income
Ethnicity: Hispanic
State: Texas
$1,500
Deadline:Apr 30, 2025
One Click Apply
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Margalie Jean-Baptiste Scholarship
Funded by
Patrick Barron
This scholarship aims to support high achieving, first generation, and low-income students who need financial assistance in order to continue their education.
Funded by
Patrick Barron
This scholarship aims to support high achieving, first generation, and low-income students who need financial assistance in order to continue their education.
Gender: Female
Financial Background: Low-income
Background: Must be first generation
Education Level: High school senior
$1,000
Deadline:May 01, 2025
One Click Apply
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Minority/BIPOC Students in STEM Scholarship
Funded by
Floyd|Snider
This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students as they prepare to pursue their college education.
Funded by
Floyd|Snider
This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students as they prepare to pursue their college education.
Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
Field of Study: Environmental or civil engineering, geology, or environmental science
Race: BIPOC
State: Oregon, Idaho, or Washington
$10,000
Deadline:May 01, 2025
One Click Apply
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Frantz Barron Scholarship
Funded by
Patrick Barron
This scholarship will support low-income, male high school seniors who will be first-generation college students.
Funded by
Patrick Barron
This scholarship will support low-income, male high school seniors who will be first-generation college students.
Education Level: High school senior
Gender: Male
Background: Low-income, first-generation college student
$1,000
Deadline:May 01, 2025
One Click Apply
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Dr. Fletcher L. Gamble Scholarship
Funded by
GLEN FISHER
This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to make the leap from high school to college so they can be set up for success.
Funded by
GLEN FISHER
This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to make the leap from high school to college so they can be set up for success.
Education Level: High school student graduating in 2025
Gender: Male-identifying
Race: African American
Background: First-generation college student
College Plans: Will attend an HBCU
$6,000
Deadline:May 03, 2025
One Click Apply
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Golden State First Gen Scholarship
Funded by
Sirleaf-Gaskin
This scholarship aims to support first-generation BIPOC students so they can access higher education and pave the path to their futures.
Funded by
Sirleaf-Gaskin
This scholarship aims to support first-generation BIPOC students so they can access higher education and pave the path to their futures.
Education Level: Undergraduate student
State: California
Race: BIPOC
Background: First-generation college student
$1,000
Deadline:May 05, 2025
One Click Apply
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Elite Security International Scholarship
Funded by
Elite Security International
This scholarship aims to support students who are walking a new path by pursuing a college education so they can create a new legacy for their families.
Funded by
Elite Security International
This scholarship aims to support students who are walking a new path by pursuing a college education so they can create a new legacy for their families.
Education Level: High school senior
State: Texas
Background: First-generation college student
$1,000
Deadline:May 09, 2025
One Click Apply
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Ubuntu Scholarship
Funded by
Melissa Sandoval
This scholarship will support minority high school seniors pursuing postsecondary higher education.
Funded by
Melissa Sandoval
This scholarship will support minority high school seniors pursuing postsecondary higher education.
Education Level: High School Senior
Location: Harlem, New York
GPA: 3.0
$500
Deadline:May 10, 2025
One Click Apply
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Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Amber Davis
This scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.
Funded by
Amber Davis
This 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
$500
Deadline:May 11, 2025
One Click Apply
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Scholar Budget Define Your Dream Scholarship
Funded by
The Scholar Budget
This scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams for their academic and professional future.
Funded by
The Scholar Budget
This scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams for their academic and professional future.
Financial Status: Low-income
Background: First-generation college student
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
GPA: 3.0 or higher
$500
Deadline:May 11, 2025
One Click Apply
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Dounya Irrgang Scholarship for College Reading Materials
Funded by
Dounya Irrgang
This scholarship seeks to support young women pursuing higher education by helping to cover the cost of essential reading materials and other necessities.
Funded by
Dounya Irrgang
This scholarship seeks to support young women pursuing higher education by helping to cover the cost of essential reading materials and other necessities.
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Background: First-generation college student
Financial Status: Low-income
Gender: Female-identifying
$500
Deadline:May 20, 2025
One Click Apply
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Tom LoCasale Developing Character Through Golf Scholarship
Funded by
LoCasale Family and Friends
This scholarship seeks to honor Tom LoCasale’s life by supporting students who have learned valuable life skills through the sport of golf.
Funded by
LoCasale Family and Friends
This 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
$3,000
Deadline:May 25, 2025
One Click Apply
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Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Sean Kelly Family
The Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Sean by supporting high school seniors from low income families who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Funded by
Sean Kelly Family
The Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Sean by supporting high school seniors from low income families who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Education Level: High school senior
GPA: 3.5
Background: First-generation
Sport: Any
$8,206
Deadline:May 25, 2025
One Click Apply
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Edwards-Maxwell Scholarship
Funded by
Amera Edwards
This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Michael J. Edwards by supporting international students in their pursuit of higher education in the United States.
Funded by
Amera Edwards
This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Michael J. Edwards by supporting international students in their pursuit of higher education in the United States.
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Background: First-generation college student
Status: International student
$500
Deadline:May 30, 2025
One Click Apply
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Hispanic Achievement Scholarship
Funded by
Garcia
This scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are preparing to transition from high school to college so they can have all the tools for success.
Funded by
Garcia
This scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are preparing to transition from high school to college so they can have all the tools for success.
Education Level: High school senior
GPA: 3.0 or higher
State: New York
Identity: Hispanic
Background: First-generation college student
Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA recipient
$1,540
Deadline:Jun 01, 2025
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First-Gen Futures Scholarship
Funded by
Thrive
This scholarship aims to recognize and support exceptional students who are overcoming the barriers of being the first in their families to attend college.
Funded by
Thrive
This scholarship aims to recognize and support exceptional students who are overcoming the barriers of being the first in their families to attend college.
Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Background: First-generation college student
$1,000
Deadline:Jun 01, 2025
One Click Apply
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Dr. Michael Paglia Scholarship
Funded by
Amber Wojcik
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michael Paglia by helping students overcome the barriers they face so they can achieve their ambitions.
Funded by
Amber Wojcik
This 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
$1,000
Deadline:Jun 04, 2025
One Click Apply
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Fuerza de V.N.C.E. Scholarship
Funded by
Javier Segovia
This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.
Funded by
Javier Segovia
This 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
$500
Deadline:Jun 11, 2025
One Click Apply
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Thadford Dickerson and Paula Schuman Scholar Award
Funded by
Temel Dickerson and Nadja Vielot
This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Thadford Dickerson and Dr. Paula Schuman by supporting students who are pursuing public service careers.
Funded by
Temel Dickerson and Nadja Vielot
This 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
$4,250
Deadline:Jun 15, 2025
One Click Apply
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Jose Prado Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
MIRTA Prado
This scholarship will support an undergraduate Hispanic/Latinx student as they pursue higher education.
Funded by
MIRTA Prado
This scholarship will support an undergraduate Hispanic/Latinx student as they pursue higher education.
Education Level: Undergraduate
Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latinx
Background: First generation college student
$500
Deadline:Jun 25, 2025
One Click Apply
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Kristinspiration Scholarship
Funded by
Kristin Printon
This 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.
Funded by
Kristin Printon
This 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
$1,000
Deadline:Jul 01, 2025
One Click Apply
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Harry & Mary Sheaffer Scholarship
Funded by
CM Global LLC
This scholarship aims to support students pursuing higher education so they have the necessary resources to stay in school.
Funded by
CM Global LLC
This scholarship aims to support students pursuing higher education so they have the necessary resources to stay in school.
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Background: First-generation college student
GPA: 2.8 or higher
$2,000
Deadline:Jul 02, 2025
One Click Apply
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Bayli Lake Memorial Scholarship for Creative Excellence
Funded by
Lake
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Bayli Lake by supporting students who share her passion for art.
Funded by
Lake
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Bayli Lake by supporting students who share her passion for art.
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Background: First-generation college student
Field of Study: Art
$1,000
Deadline:Jul 05, 2025
One Click Apply
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1st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship
Funded by
Robin Copney
This scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.
Funded by
Robin Copney
This scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.
Education Level: High school or undergraduate
Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
Background: Low-income and will be or is a first-generation student
Major/Field: Music or Arts
$1,000
Deadline:Jul 05, 2025
One Click Apply
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The F.O.O. Scholarship
Funded by
Faith Seawell
This scholarship aims to foster equity and opportunity, transforming lives and communities to create a brighter, more inclusive future for generations to come.
Funded by
Faith Seawell
This scholarship aims to foster equity and opportunity, transforming lives and communities to create a brighter, more inclusive future for generations to come.
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Financial Status: Low-income student
Background: BIPOC, first-generation college student, Pell Grant recipient, or international visa holder
$500
Deadline:Jul 09, 2025
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Dark and Light Scholarship
Funded by
Waynika Hall
This scholarship seeks to help first-generation, BIPOC students from Georgia so they can continue their education and achieve their dreams.
Funded by
Waynika Hall
This scholarship seeks to help first-generation, BIPOC students from Georgia so they can continue their education and achieve their dreams.
Education Level: Must be a senior in high school
Location: Must be from Georgia
Background: Must be a first-generation student
Race: Must be BIPOC
$500
Deadline:Jul 13, 2025
One Click Apply
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Dr. Alan V. Lee Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Lee
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dr. Alan V. Lee by supporting students who will be the medical professionals of the future.
Funded by
Lee
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dr. Alan V. Lee by supporting students who will be the medical professionals of the future.
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Field of Study: Medicine
Identity: Underrepresented minority
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Background: First-generation college or medical student
Experience: Volunteering experience
$1,500
Deadline:Jul 20, 2025
One Click Apply
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Angela Engelson Memorial Scholarship for Women Artists
Funded by
Tess Perrone
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Angela Engelson by supporting young women who are the first in their families to pursue a college education.
Funded by
Tess Perrone
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Angela Engelson by supporting young women who are the first in their families to pursue a college education.
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
Gender: Female-identifying
Background: First-generation college student
Field of Study: Studio art
$1,000
Deadline:Aug 23, 2025
One Click Apply
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USMC Sgt. Owen J. Lennon Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Lennon Family
In honor of Owen J. Lennon, this scholarship will support a student in achieving their educational goals.
Funded by
Lennon Family
In honor of Owen J. Lennon, this scholarship will support a student in achieving their educational goals.
Education Level: High school student
State: New York
Experience: Volunteering experience
Desired Career Field: Medicine, education, public health, or another field that benefits others
$750
Deadline:Sep 01, 2025
One Click Apply
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Jesus Baez-Santos Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Sandra Cruz
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jesus-Baez-Santos by supporting students who have faced obstacles when pursuing higher education.
Funded by
Sandra Cruz
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jesus-Baez-Santos by supporting students who have faced obstacles when pursuing higher education.
Race: BIPOC
Background: First-generation college student
State: New York
Education Level: High school senior or freshman undergraduate
$1,000
Deadline:Sep 01, 2025
One Click Apply
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