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Christian J. Vazquez - Acts 20:35 Scholarship
Funded byChristian VazquezThis scholarship aims to support Christian students so they can pursue their educational goals and go on to impactful lives.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Religion: Christian
- Ethnicity: Latinx
- Background: First-Generation College Student
- State: Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Florida, Nebraska or Illinois
$1,000Deadline:Dec 14, 2025One Click Apply31Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDebrah Smartt HenryThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- State: California, Oregon, or Washington
- Field of Study: Humanities (English, history, etc.)
- Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
$500Deadline:Dec 30, 2025One Click Apply32Appalachian Region Vocational Scholarship
Funded byDaelyn ChaneyThis scholarship will support a student in the Appalachian region who is pursuing a career in STEM.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Type of Education: Trade or vocational
- State: Kentucky, West Virginia, or Virginia
- Major/Career of Interest: STEM
- Background: First generation college student
$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply33Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHernandez FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.- State: California
- Background: First-generation
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Education Level: High school senior or first-year undergraduate student
$5,400Deadline:Jan 02, 2026One Click Apply34Virginia Douglas Memorial Scholarship for Change
Funded byRape Incest Survivor Empowerment United ProjectThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers in fields related to social work and striving to make a difference.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: Missouri
- Field of Study: Social work or a related field
$1,000Deadline:Jan 18, 2026One Click Apply35Ethan To Scholarship
Funded byJustin To & Ann TranThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
- GPA: Undergraduate 3.5 or Graduate 3.2
$2,000Deadline:Feb 16, 2026One Click Apply36Grace In Action Scholarship
Funded byGrace In Action Mission Inc.This scholarship aims to motivate and assist financially disadvantaged students as they pursue their dreams of higher education.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Background: First-generation immigrant
- Religion: Involved in church
$1,000Deadline:Feb 18, 2026One Click Apply37Alexander de Guia Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Alexander De GuiaThis scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.- Education Level: High school student or two-year community college student planning to transfer
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Background: Community service and/or leadership experience
- Identity: Filipino or Filipino-American
$5,000Deadline:Feb 20, 2026One Click Apply38Goellner Public Education Scholarship
Funded byGoellner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented male students who are passionate about pursuing careers in public education.- State: Minnesota or Wisconsin
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: African American, Latino, or Native American
- Field of Study: Education
- Gender: Male-identifying
- GPA: 3.0+ GPA
$4,000Deadline:Feb 27, 2026One Click Apply39Adam Montes Pride Scholarship
Funded byPartridgeThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Adam Montes by supporting underrepresented students on the road to higher education.- Identity: LGBTQ+ and an underrepresented minority
- Background: First-generation college student
- Education Level: High school senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate
$1,000Deadline:Mar 22, 2026One Click Apply40A Heroes Family Scholarship
Funded byFirst Responders Family FoundationAs one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.- Education Level: High school senior or above
- Background: Lost a parent/guardian or spouse in the line of duty including those in law-enforcement, fire, or military
$1,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026One Click Apply41Spaghetti 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 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 Apply43Kenneth 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 Apply44Vernardo 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 Apply45Fuerza 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 Apply46Ken 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 Apply47Mark 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$1,144Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 25, 2025One Click Apply48Rita's First-Gen Scholarship
Funded byClaire WoosterThis scholarship seeks to honor Rita’s memory by supporting first-generation students who have had to make sacrifices or overcome obstacles to pursue their education.- Education Level: Must be a high school senior
- Background: Must be a first-generation student
$35,250Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 01, 2022One Click Apply49Ryan McAuliffe Memorial Award
Funded byMirna McAuliffeThis scholarship aims to support young women as they prepare to finish their high school years and begin college.- Education Level: High school student
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
- Gender: Female-identifying
- State: Illinois
$10,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 29, 2025One Click Apply50Kirk I. Woods Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDave WoodsThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kirk I. Woods by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue post-high school education.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- GPA: 3.5 or greater
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Dec 22, 2024One Click Apply51Bervell Health Equity Scholarship
Funded byJoel BervellThis scholarship is designed to support students dedicated to providing equitable healthcare opportunities for underrepresented minorities and low-income communities across the country.- Career of Interest: Healthcare-related field
- Educational Level: Undergraduate or medical school student
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Oct 08, 2021One Click Apply52Robert Lawyer Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLawyer FamilyThis scholarship aims to support non-traditional students who are forging a new path forward for their families in higher education.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Identity: Non-traditional college student
$1,003Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Sep 06, 2024One Click Apply53Skylar's Hope Scholarship
Funded bySkylar's HopeThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Skylar Holly by supporting students who share his passion for helping others and making the world safer.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
- Desired Career: First responder (firefighter, police, EMT, etc.)
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 22, 2025One Click Apply54Advocates and Allies in Law Scholarship
Funded byJennifer KukuckaThis scholarship will be given to one undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in pre-law, political science, or related major.- Desired Major: Pre-law, political science, or a related field
$531Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 01, 2021One Click Apply55Mary Jo Huey Scholarship
Funded byBillings FamilyThis scholarship will support a young entrepreneur who embodies the determination, ambition, and perseverance needed to change the world.All students are eligible$1,041Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 24, 2021One Click Apply56Harold Reighn Moxie Scholarship
Funded byHarold ReighnThis scholarship will be awarded to one high school senior who will be the first in their family to attend college and who also strives every day to reach their full potential!All students are eligible$1,380Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 01, 2021One Click Apply57First Generation POH Scholarship Fund
Funded byJonathan PersaudThis scholarship will support one student of West Indian or Caribbean descent who is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM.- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: West Indian or Caribbean (including Guyana)
- Major: STEM
$1,700Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 05, 2022One Click Apply58Lucille Hobbs Education Scholarship
Funded byChartice HobbsThis scholarship will support first generation BIPOC students who are pursuing higher education.- Race/ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First generation college student
- Education Level: High school senior or college student
$720Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 03, 2022One Click Apply59Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship
Funded byAmber Fraga (Braswell)This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.- Education Level: High school senior, will be a first generation college student
- State: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
$5,320Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:Jul 20, 2022One Click Apply60
