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[Page 2] Top First-Generation Scholarships to Apply for in December 2025
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Lori Nethaway Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacey SprenkelThis scholarship will support a female high school senior in California.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- Gender: Woman
- Background: First-generation college student
$1,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply31Spaghetti 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.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: North Carolina
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: First-generation college student
$500Deadline:Apr 02, 2026One Click Apply32Se Vale Soñar Scholarship
Funded byLeslie JimenezThis scholarship aims to provide financial support to students who are the first in their families to attend college so that they can thrive.- State: Arizona
- Background: First-generation college student
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latinx
$1,000Deadline:Apr 04, 2026One Click Apply33Rio Rico High School First-Generation Student Scholarship
Funded byMarco AldazThis scholarship aims to help first-generation students make the leap from their high school years to college so they can succeed in all of their endeavors.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Rio Rico High School
- State: Arizona
- Background: First-generation college student
$500Deadline:Apr 06, 2026One Click Apply34Saswati 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.- Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior or Graduate student
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Medicine or Biology
$2,000Deadline:Apr 06, 202635Be Great NC Scholarship
Funded byRoyal FamilyThis scholarship aims to support first-generation college students who need assistance earning their degrees so they can pay it forward to future generations of their families.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: North Carolina
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Background: First-generation college student
$500Deadline:Apr 13, 2026One Click Apply36Ronald 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:Apr 14, 2026One Click Apply37New Jersey New York First Generation Scholarship
Funded byDiaz FamilyThis scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students, from New Jersey or New York, pay for college.- GPA: 3.5 min.
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: First generation college student, low-income
- State: NY or NJ
$8,000Deadline:Apr 14, 2026One Click Apply38Andrew Lopez Anesthesia Scholarship
Funded byChristian KamiyaThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Andrew Lopez by supporting students who embody his perseverance and determination and have taken the hand they were dealt and changed their own future.- Field of Study: Nurse anesthesia
- Education Level: Doctoral student (currently enrolled or have been accepted)
$500Deadline:Apr 15, 2026One Click Apply39Aserina 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.- Education Level: High school senior
- Experience: Non-profit or community service experience
$1,000Deadline:Apr 16, 2026One Click Apply40Losinger Nursing Scholarship
Funded byFriends of the Losinger ScholarshipThis scholarship aims to honor the lifetime of dedication of Mary Lou Losinger by supporting students who share her passion for nursing.- Field of Study: Nursing
- Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate
$5,000Deadline:Apr 19, 2026One Click Apply41Hospitality Futures Scholarship
Funded byQela ClaytonThis scholarship aims to address the underrepresentation of Black students in hospitality programs by providing financial assistance and fostering a more inclusive industry.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Hospitality and tourism management
- State: Tennessee
- Ethnicity: African American
- Financial Status: Financial need
$500Deadline:Apr 27, 2026One Click Apply42Jimmy Cardenas Community Leader Scholarship
Funded byCardenas FamilyThis scholarship aims to help undergraduate students in Texas who are interested in pursuing a career that serves their community.- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student or in trade school
- Career of Interest: Must be interested in serving your community via your career
- State: TX
$1,000Deadline:Apr 28, 2026One Click Apply43Dream BIG, Rise HIGHER Scholarship
Funded byBlueHill REI LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to make a difference and build a better tomorrow.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
$1,000Deadline:Apr 29, 2026One Click Apply44Aaron 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 Apply45Julie 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 Apply46Kenneth 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.- Education Level: High school senior (2026)
- School Name: Evergreen High School
- State: Washington
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- College Goals: Will attend a two or four-year college
$500Deadline:May 01, 2026One Click Apply47Laura 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 Apply48Mikey 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 Apply49For 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 Apply50Vernardo 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 Apply51Fuerza 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 Apply52Jose 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 Apply53Kristinspiration 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 Apply54Harry & 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.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
$2,000Deadline:Jul 01, 2026One Click Apply551st 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.- 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
$2,000Deadline:Jul 05, 2026One Click Apply56Debra S. Jackson New Horizons Scholarship
Funded byTamara JacksonThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Debra S. Jackson by supporting students who are making the brave decision to return to school later in life.- Age: 40 or older
$6,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2026One Click Apply57Jesus 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.- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
- State: New York
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
$1,000Deadline:Sep 01, 2026One Click Apply58Ken Bolick Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKen Bolick Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ken Bolick by supporting students from underserved backgrounds who share Ken's passions.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: BIPOC
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: First-generation college student
- Location: Rural area
- Field of Study: Business or the arts
$1,000Deadline:Sep 12, 2026One Click Apply59Rompe Las Fronteras Scholarship
Funded byDavid FelipeThis scholarship aims to support underprivileged Latin-American students who are dedicated to pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- Identity: First-generation, low-income, and Latin American
$500Deadline:Nov 01, 2026One Click Apply60
