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Last updated on October 13, 2025

[Page 2] Top First-Generation Scholarships to Apply for in October 2025

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  1. Alexander de Guia Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family of Alexander De Guia
    This 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
    $5,000
    Deadline:Feb 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  2. Goellner Public Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Goellner Family
    This 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
    $4,000
    Deadline:Feb 27, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  3. Adam Montes Pride Scholarship

    Funded by
    Partridge
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 22, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. Ryan McAuliffe Memorial Award

    Funded by
    Mirna McAuliffe
    This 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
    $5,000
    Deadline:Mar 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. A Heroes Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    First Responders Family Foundation
    As 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  6. Lori Nethaway Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacey Sprenkel
    This scholarship will support a female high school senior in California.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: California
    • Gender: Woman
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  7. Spaghetti and Butter Scholarship

    Funded by
    McVeigh Family
    This 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
    $500
    Deadline:Apr 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Se Vale Soñar Scholarship

    Funded by
    Leslie Jimenez
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 04, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  9. Rio Rico High School First-Generation Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marco Aldaz
    This 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
    $500
    Deadline:Apr 06, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Saswati Gupta Cancer Research Scholarship

    Funded by
    sreya sanyal
    This 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
    $2,000
    Deadline:Apr 06, 2026
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  11. Be Great NC Scholarship

    Funded by
    Royal Family
    This 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
    $500
    Deadline:Apr 13, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Aserina Hill Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hill Family
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Losinger Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends of the Losinger Scholarship
    This 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
    $5,000
    Deadline:Apr 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Jimmy Cardenas Community Leader Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cardenas Family
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Aaron Libson Champion of Human Rights Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ingrid
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. Kenneth G. Tanner Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tanner Family
    This 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
    $500
    Deadline:May 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. Julie Holloway Bryant Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Holloway Family
    This 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
    $500
    Deadline:May 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. Laura Thorne Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shelley Roderick
    This 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
    $2,000
    Deadline:May 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship

    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, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. For the Culture Scholarship

    Funded by
    College for the Culture
    This 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
    $900
    Deadline:May 12, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Vernardo Book Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nikea Vernardo
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. 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.
    • 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, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Jose Prado Scholarship – Strength, Faith, and Family

    Funded by
    MIRTA Prado
    This 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
    $500
    Deadline:Jun 25, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Debra S. Jackson New Horizons Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tamara Jackson
    This 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
    $6,000
    Deadline:Jul 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. 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.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • State: New York
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    $1,000
    Deadline:Sep 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. Ken Bolick Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ken Bolick Memorial Scholarship Fund
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Sep 12, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. Rompe Las Fronteras Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Felipe
    This 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
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. Mark Caldwell Memorial STEM/STEAM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rick Caldwell
    This 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
    $1,144
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  29. Rita's First-Gen Scholarship

    Funded by
    Claire Wooster
    This 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
    $35,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  30. Kirk I. Woods Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dave Woods
    This 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
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Deadline:Dec 22, 2024
    One Click Apply
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