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Spaghetti and Butter Scholarship
Funded byMcVeigh FamilyThis scholarship aims to support first-generation students so they can overcome the hurdles they face and achieve their goals.Funded byMcVeigh FamilyThis scholarship aims to support first-generation students so they can overcome the hurdles they face and achieve their goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: North Carolina
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: First-generation college student
Amount:$500Deadline:Apr 02, 2025One Click Apply31Saswati Gupta Cancer Research Scholarship
Funded bysreya sanyalThis scholarship aims to support female students interested in medicine or biology so they can go on to advance cancer research and prevention.Funded bysreya sanyalThis scholarship aims to support female students interested in medicine or biology so they can go on to advance cancer research and prevention.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior or Graduate student
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Medicine or Biology
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Apr 06, 202532New Jersey First Generation Scholarship
Funded byDiaz FamilyThis scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students from New Jersey pay for college.Funded byDiaz FamilyThis scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students from New Jersey pay for college.Eligibility Criteria:
- GPA: Must be 3.5 or above
- Education Level: Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: Must be first generation
Amount:$7,500Deadline:Apr 09, 2025One Click Apply33Collette Mahmood Scholarship for Women
Funded byCollette MahmoodThis scholarship aims to recognize and celebrate the resilience and courage exhibited by young women from immigrant backgrounds as they pursue higher education and carve out their own paths.Funded byCollette MahmoodThis scholarship aims to recognize and celebrate the resilience and courage exhibited by young women from immigrant backgrounds as they pursue higher education and carve out their own paths.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Identity: First-generation immigrant
- GPA: 3.9 or higher
Amount:$10,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply34Cyber Scholar Now Scholarship
Funded byChauncey DawkinsThis scholarship will support a BIPOC, first-generation college student attending an HBCU.Funded byChauncey DawkinsThis scholarship will support a BIPOC, first-generation college student attending an HBCU.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- School Type: HBCU
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
Amount:$500Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply35Aserina Hill Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHill FamilyThis scholarship aims to preserve Aserina Hill’s legacy of giving by providing students with financial aid so they have the opportunity to attend college.Funded byHill FamilyThis scholarship aims to preserve Aserina Hill’s legacy of giving by providing students with financial aid so they have the opportunity to attend college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Non-profit or community service experience
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Apr 16, 2025One Click Apply36Ronald and Betty Thomas Educational Scholarship
Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: First-generation college student
- Desired Major: Education
- GPA: 3.0
- Education Level: High school
- State: Florida
Amount:$625Deadline:Apr 30, 2025One Click Apply37Jayson Desmond Bailey Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPamela BaileyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jayson Desmond Bailey by supporting students who share his passion for social change to combat bullying.Funded byPamela BaileyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jayson Desmond Bailey by supporting students who share his passion for social change to combat bullying.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Field of Study: Teaching
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2025One Click Apply38Jesus Perez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJulissa PerezThis scholarship aims to honor Jesus Perez and other individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to empower future generations by supporting Puerto Rican students pursuing careers in law.Funded byJulissa PerezThis scholarship aims to honor Jesus Perez and other individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to empower future generations by supporting Puerto Rican students pursuing careers in law.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High School, undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Identity: Puerto Rican
- Field of Study: Law
Amount:$500Deadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply39Maria's Legacy: Alicia's Scholarship
Funded byJason BlytheThis scholarship seeks to honor Maria’s legacy by supporting students throughout their higher education journeys.Funded byJason BlytheThis scholarship seeks to honor Maria’s legacy by supporting students throughout their higher education journeys.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- College (if an undergraduate student): Augustana College
- Background: First-generation college student
- Financial Status: Low-income
Amount:$500Deadline:May 02, 2025One Click Apply40Golden State First Gen Scholarship
Funded bySirleaf-GaskinThis scholarship aims to support first-generation BIPOC students so they can access higher education and pave the path to their futures.Funded bySirleaf-GaskinThis scholarship aims to support first-generation BIPOC students so they can access higher education and pave the path to their futures.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: California
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
Amount:$1,000Deadline:May 05, 2025One Click Apply41Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAmber DavisThis scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.Funded byAmber DavisThis scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Background: First generation college student and experience with mental health challenges
Amount:$500Deadline:May 11, 2025One Click Apply42Edwards-Maxwell Scholarship
Funded byAmera EdwardsThis 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 byAmera EdwardsThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Michael J. Edwards by supporting international students in their pursuit of higher education in the United States.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Status: International student
Amount:$500Deadline:May 30, 2025One Click Apply43First-Gen Futures Scholarship
Funded byThriveThis scholarship aims to recognize and support exceptional students who are overcoming the barriers of being the first in their families to attend college.Funded byThriveThis scholarship aims to recognize and support exceptional students who are overcoming the barriers of being the first in their families to attend college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Background: First-generation college student
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jun 01, 2025One Click Apply44Jose Prado Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMIRTA PradoThis scholarship will support an undergraduate Hispanic/Latinx student as they pursue higher education.Funded byMIRTA PradoThis scholarship will support an undergraduate Hispanic/Latinx student as they pursue higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latinx
- Background: First generation college student
Amount:$500Deadline:Jun 25, 2025One Click Apply451st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship
Funded byRobin CopneyThis scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.Funded byRobin CopneyThis scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.Eligibility Criteria:
- 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
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jul 05, 2025One Click Apply46Dark and Light Scholarship
Funded byWaynika HallThis scholarship seeks to help first-generation, BIPOC students from Georgia so they can continue their education and achieve their dreams.Funded byWaynika HallThis scholarship seeks to help first-generation, BIPOC students from Georgia so they can continue their education and achieve their dreams.Eligibility Criteria:
- 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
Amount:$500Deadline:Jul 13, 2025One Click Apply47New Generation of Latino Leaders Scholarship
Funded byAnnie LevineThis scholarship seeks to support low-income Latino students who are working hard to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams of college.Funded byAnnie LevineThis scholarship seeks to support low-income Latino students who are working hard to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams of college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: First or second-generation students
- Ethnicity: Latino
Amount:$500Deadline:Jul 15, 2025One Click Apply48Jesus Baez-Santos Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySandra CruzThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jesus-Baez-Santos by supporting students who have faced obstacles when pursuing higher education.Funded bySandra CruzThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jesus-Baez-Santos by supporting students who have faced obstacles when pursuing higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
- State: New York
- Education Level: High school senior or freshman undergraduate
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Sep 01, 2025One Click Apply49Charles Pulling Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCarrie MochanThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Charles Pulling Sr. by supporting those who want to provide a better life or experience for their families and feel furthering their education is the best way to do so.Funded byCarrie MochanThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Charles Pulling Sr. by supporting those who want to provide a better life or experience for their families and feel furthering their education is the best way to do so.Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: Over 25
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Nov 17, 2025One Click Apply50Nikhil Desai "Perspective" Scholarship
Funded byNikhil DesaiThis scholarship is for anyone who has had one moment in their life shift their perspective and perception on what it means to live.Funded byNikhil DesaiThis scholarship is for anyone who has had one moment in their life shift their perspective and perception on what it means to live.All students are eligibleAmount:$1,000Deadline:Feb 01, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner51Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship
Funded byImagine DragonsThe Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship will help four refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American students to achieve their educational dreams.Funded byImagine DragonsThe Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship will help four refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American students to achieve their educational dreams.All students are eligibleAmount:$13,269Deadline:Sep 14, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
4 winners52Finesse Your Education's "The College Burnout" Scholarship
Funded byFinesse Your EducationThis scholarship is designed to raise awareness about burnout while giving students a chance to reflect on their college experience for the past year.Funded byFinesse Your EducationThis scholarship is designed to raise awareness about burnout while giving students a chance to reflect on their college experience for the past year.Eligibility Criteria:
- Identity: First-generation minority student
Amount:$1,200Deadline:Mar 22, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner53Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship
Funded byMahlagha JaberiThe Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship exists to support more awareness about the mental health of immigrants in the United States.Funded byMahlagha JaberiThe Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship exists to support more awareness about the mental health of immigrants in the United States.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: First or second-generation immigrants in any field of study
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jun 01, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner54Eleven Scholarship
Funded byInspire11This scholarship aims to inspire high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in STEM fields.Funded byInspire11This scholarship aims to inspire high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in STEM fields.Eligibility Criteria:
- Race or Ethnicity: BIPOC student
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math)
Amount:$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners55Mark 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.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 eligibleAmount:$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner56Rivera-Gulley First-Gen Scholarship Award
Funded byRachel GulleyThis scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to attend college so they can navigate the challenges and costs of higher education.Funded byRachel GulleyThis scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to attend college so they can navigate the challenges and costs of higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: First-generation college student
- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Sep 15, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners57Life Reimagined First-Gen Scholarship
Funded byCalvin RosserThis scholarship is for first-generation (first in their family to attend college) college students who are determined to succeed in a complex world rigged to favor those at the top.Funded byCalvin RosserThis scholarship is for first-generation (first in their family to attend college) college students who are determined to succeed in a complex world rigged to favor those at the top.Eligibility Criteria:
- Family Status: First generation college student (parents did not attend college)
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 30, 2019One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner58First-Generation, First Child Scholarship
Funded byDonna HoangThe First-Generation, First Child Scholarship will assist students with the specific experience of growing up as a firstborn first-generation student with their academic ambitionsFunded byDonna HoangThe First-Generation, First Child Scholarship will assist students with the specific experience of growing up as a firstborn first-generation student with their academic ambitionsAll students are eligibleAmount:$1,446Deadline:Apr 04, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner59Harry & Mary Sheaffer Scholarship
Funded byCM Global LLCThis scholarship aims to support students pursuing higher education so they have the necessary resources to stay in school.Funded byCM Global LLCThis scholarship aims to support students pursuing higher education so they have the necessary resources to stay in school.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jul 02, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
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