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  1. Cover image for First-Generation College Students Scholarship

    First-Generation College Students Scholarship

    Funded by
    wiseGEEK
    The First-Generation College Students Scholarship is meant to support and encourage these students as they take on the biggest educational milestone thus far in their lives.
    Funded by
    wiseGEEK
    The First-Generation College Students Scholarship is meant to support and encourage these students as they take on the biggest educational milestone thus far in their lives.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate student
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jul 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  2. Cover image for Miguel Mendez Social Justice Scholarship

    Miguel Mendez Social Justice Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nancy Roberts
    This scholarship will support students who are passionate about social justice and seek to enact change in their communities.
    Funded by
    Nancy Roberts
    This scholarship will support students who are passionate about social justice and seek to enact change in their communities.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Background: Low-income and first-generation college student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Career Path: Social Justice
    Amount:$3,000
    Deadline:Jul 19, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  3. Cover image for Radhakrishnan-Nachiar Merit Scholarship

    Radhakrishnan-Nachiar Merit Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sudharshna Radhakrishnan
    This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to complete a college degree in the U.S. so they can create a better future for their families.
    Funded by
    Sudharshna Radhakrishnan
    This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to complete a college degree in the U.S. so they can create a better future for their families.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior, senior, or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Identity: Indian descent
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Jul 27, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  4. Cover image for Journey 180 Planner Changemaker Scholarship

    Journey 180 Planner Changemaker Scholarship

    Funded by
    Elite Advantage Prep LLC
    This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to pursue and complete a college education.
    Funded by
    Elite Advantage Prep LLC
    This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to pursue and complete a college education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or four-year undergraduate student
    • Identity: First-generation college student
    • Background: Has engaged with their community
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  5. Cover image for CML Music Scholarship

    CML Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sherie McArthur
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing music and fighting to keep music in schools.
    Funded by
    Sherie McArthur
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing music and fighting to keep music in schools.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority student
    • Background: First-generation college students
    • Field of Study: Music
    Amount:$1,790
    Deadline:Aug 09, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  6. Cover image for Grandmaster Nam K Hyong Scholarship

    Grandmaster Nam K Hyong Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hyong
    In honor of Grandmaster Nam K Hyong, this scholarship aims to give the gift of education to a hardworking, motivated student.
    Funded by
    Hyong
    In honor of Grandmaster Nam K Hyong, this scholarship aims to give the gift of education to a hardworking, motivated student.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: First-generation immigrant or first-generation college student
    • Field of Study: Psychology, social work, or education
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Aug 16, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  7. Cover image for Robert Lawyer Memorial Scholarship

    Robert Lawyer Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lawyer Family
    This scholarship aims to support non-traditional students who are forging a new path forward for their families in higher education.
    Funded by
    Lawyer Family
    This scholarship aims to support non-traditional students who are forging a new path forward for their families in higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Identity: Non-traditional college student
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Aug 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  8. Cover image for Jesus Baez-Santos Memorial Scholarship

    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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • State: New York
    • Education Level: High school senior or freshman undergraduate
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Sep 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  9. Cover image for Lisa and Josh World Scholarship

    Lisa and Josh World Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisa and Josh, LLC
    This study abroad scholarship is aimed at first-generation undergraduate students who are U.S citizens.
    Funded by
    Lisa and Josh, LLC
    This study abroad scholarship is aimed at first-generation undergraduate students who are U.S citizens.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen
    • Future Plans: Accepted into a study abroad program
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Sep 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  10. Cover image for Sharen and Mila Kohute Scholarship

    Sharen and Mila Kohute Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kohute Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Sharen and Mila Kohute by supporting first-generation female students who are committed to pursuing higher education.
    Funded by
    Kohute Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Sharen and Mila Kohute by supporting first-generation female students who are committed to pursuing higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Gender: Female
    • Background: First-generation
    • State: Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Oct 14, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  11. Cover image for Charles Cheesman's Student Debt Reduction Scholarship

    Charles Cheesman's Student Debt Reduction Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cheesman Family
    This scholarship will provide for college students or adults currently in a career, who have student debt. Students must be African American or Hispanic/Latino and first-generation students in order to apply.
    Funded by
    Cheesman Family
    This scholarship will provide for college students or adults currently in a career, who have student debt. Students must be African American or Hispanic/Latino and first-generation students in order to apply.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student, college graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: African American or Hispanic/Latino
    • Debt Status: Has student loan debt
    • Background: Was/is a first generation student
    Amount:$13,650
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  12. Cover image for Bright Lights Scholarship

    Bright Lights Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bria Alexander
    This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.
    Funded by
    Bria Alexander
    This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation college student
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Dec 25, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  13. Cover image for Ethan To Scholarship

    Ethan To Scholarship

    Funded by
    Justin To & Ann Tran
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.
    Funded by
    Justin To & Ann Tran
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • 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
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Feb 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  14. Cover image for Nikhil Desai "Perspective" Scholarship

    Nikhil Desai "Perspective" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nikhil Desai
    This scholarship is for anyone who has had one moment in their life shift their perspective and perception on what it means to live.
    Funded by
    Nikhil Desai
    This 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 eligible
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Feb 01, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  15. Cover image for Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship

    Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship

    Funded by
    Imagine Dragons
    The Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship will help four refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American students to achieve their educational dreams.
    Funded by
    Imagine Dragons
    The Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship will help four refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American students to achieve their educational dreams.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$13,269
    Deadline:Sep 14, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
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  16. Cover image for Finesse Your Education's "The College Burnout" Scholarship

    Finesse Your Education's "The College Burnout" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Finesse Your Education
    This scholarship is designed to raise awareness about burnout while giving students a chance to reflect on their college experience for the past year.
    Funded by
    Finesse Your Education
    This 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:$1,200
    Deadline:Mar 22, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  17. Cover image for Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship

    Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mahlagha Jaberi
    The Mahlagha Jaberi Mental Health Awareness for Immigrants Scholarship exists to support more awareness about the mental health of immigrants in the United States.
    Funded by
    Mahlagha Jaberi
    The 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:$1,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  18. Cover image for Charles Pulling Sr. Memorial Scholarship

    Charles Pulling Sr. Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carrie Mochan
    This 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 by
    Carrie Mochan
    This 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:

    • Identity: Non-traditional student, such as a first-generation student, a single parent, someone who took time away from school before going back, those over 25, etc.
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  19. Cover image for Eleven Scholarship

    Eleven Scholarship

    Funded by
    Inspire11
    This scholarship aims to inspire high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in STEM fields.
    Funded by
    Inspire11
    This 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:$10,000
    Deadline:Apr 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is in review
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  20. Cover image for Life Reimagined First-Gen Scholarship

    Life Reimagined First-Gen Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    This 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 by
    Calvin Rosser
    This 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:$1,000
    Deadline:Dec 30, 2019
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  21. Cover image for First-Generation, First Child Scholarship

    First-Generation, First Child Scholarship

    Funded by
    Donna Hoang
    The First-Generation, First Child Scholarship will assist students with the specific experience of growing up as a firstborn first-generation student with their academic ambitions
    Funded by
    Donna Hoang
    The First-Generation, First Child Scholarship will assist students with the specific experience of growing up as a firstborn first-generation student with their academic ambitions
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,446
    Deadline:Apr 04, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  22. Cover image for Maida Brkanovic Memorial Scholarship

    Maida Brkanovic Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brkanovic
    This scholarship, in memory of Maida Brkanovic, will support one student who emulates Maida's lifestyle through their own selfless actions.
    Funded by
    Brkanovic
    This scholarship, in memory of Maida Brkanovic, will support one student who emulates Maida's lifestyle through their own selfless actions.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Oct 16, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  23. Cover image for Rivera-Gulley First-Gen Scholarship Award

    Rivera-Gulley First-Gen Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Rachel Gulley
    This 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 by
    Rachel Gulley
    This 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:$1,000
    Deadline:Jul 07, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  24. Cover image for #BlackLivesMatter Scholarship

    #BlackLivesMatter Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ornella Altunyan
    This scholarship will support a black student who has inspiring goals, across any field of study or desired career.
    Funded by
    Ornella Altunyan
    This scholarship will support a black student who has inspiring goals, across any field of study or desired career.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: African American
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Aug 19, 2020
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  25. Cover image for Sikora Drake STEM Scholarship

    Sikora Drake STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sikora Drake
    This scholarship aims to support minority students so they can pursue higher education in STEM.
    Funded by
    Sikora Drake
    This scholarship aims to support minority students so they can pursue higher education in STEM.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Identity: Female identifying, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or first-generation
    Amount:$3,000
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
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  26. Cover image for Barbara J. DeVaney Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Barbara J. DeVaney Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Estate of Barbara DeVaney
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Barbara J. DeVaney by supporting women from demographics who often fall through the cracks.
    Funded by
    Estate of Barbara DeVaney
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Barbara J. DeVaney by supporting women from demographics who often fall through the cracks.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
    • Gender: Women
    • Identity/Background: Single mother, widow, immigrant, woman of color, first-generation college student, and/or survivor of abuse
    Amount:$90,000
    Deadline:Sep 21, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    12 winners
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  27. Cover image for Net Impact Berkeley Social Impact Scholarship

    Net Impact Berkeley Social Impact Scholarship

    Funded by
    Net Impact Berkeley
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about making positive changes in the world.
    Funded by
    Net Impact Berkeley
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about making positive changes in the world.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Underrepresented minority or first generation college student
    Amount:$3,000
    Deadline:May 14, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
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  28. Cover image for Charlie Akers Memorial Scholarship

    Charlie Akers Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ayesha Wallace
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Charlie Akers by supporting first-generation college students.
    Funded by
    Ayesha Wallace
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Charlie Akers by supporting first-generation college students.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: First-generation
    • Community Involvement: Volunteering experience
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  29. Cover image for Abu Omar Halal Scholarship

    Abu Omar Halal Scholarship

    Funded by
    Abu Omar Halal
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are in great need of financial aid so they can afford to attain a college degree.
    Funded by
    Abu Omar Halal
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are in great need of financial aid so they can afford to attain a college degree.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    Amount:$4,000
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
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  30. Cover image for No You Did Not Win An Emi, But You Did Win This Scholarship

    No You Did Not Win An Emi, But You Did Win This Scholarship

    Funded by
    Noemi Winn
    This scholarship aims to honor individuality by supporting students from diverse backgrounds on their path to higher education.
    Funded by
    Noemi Winn
    This scholarship aims to honor individuality by supporting students from diverse backgrounds on their path to higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: First-generation student
    • Race: BIPOC
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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