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[Page 2] Top First-Generation Scholarships to Apply for in July 2025
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Goellner 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:Sep 27, 2025One Click Apply31USMC Sgt. Owen J. Lennon Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLennon FamilyIn honor of Owen J. Lennon, this scholarship will support a student in achieving their educational goals.- Education Level: High school student
- State: New York
- Experience: Volunteering experience
- Desired Career Field: Medicine, education, public health, or another field that benefits others
$750Deadline:Sep 29, 2025One Click Apply32John Walker and Christine Horton Education Scholarship
Funded byDouglas HortonThis scholarship seeks to honor the memories of John Walker and Christine Horton by supporting students in NC.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- State: North Carolina
- Identity: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation student
- Background: Experience working with children and non-profit/volunteering experience
$1,400Deadline:Oct 01, 2025One Click Apply33Alberta Bean Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBreanna LeeThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Alberta Bean by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue college degrees.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- State: Missouri
- GPA: 3.0 or above
$1,000Deadline:Oct 01, 2025One Click Apply34Catrina Celestine Aquilino Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJeanne AquilinoThis scholarship seeks to honor Catrina’s legacy by supporting students pursuing law and/or healthcare so that they can complete their education and help those who are oppressed.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation student
- Citizenship Status: US Citizen
- Field of Interest: Law and/or medicine or healthcare
$500Deadline:Oct 11, 2025One Click Apply35I Can and I Will Scholarship
Funded byKosmond RussellThis scholarship aims to support students who have overcome challenges in order to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Race/ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation student
- Experience: Community or extracurricular activities
- History: Directly or indirectly impacted by a mental or physical disability
$500Deadline:Nov 06, 2025One Click Apply36Dennis A. Hall Memorial Scholarship for the Creative Arts
Funded byJeremy HallThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dennis A. Hall by supporting students who share his love for the creative arts.- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Creative arts (physical medium)
- Background: Nature lover
$1,000Deadline:Nov 12, 2025One Click Apply37Equity Elevate Scholarship
Funded byJ. EvansThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students who are continuing to fight for their education despite the obstacles they face.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
- Parental Status: Single mother
$4,000Deadline:Nov 16, 2025One Click Apply38STEAM Generator Scholarship
Funded byFrancis Rei IsraelThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.- Education Level: Bachelor's or master's degree
- Field of Study: STEAM
- Background: First or second-generation immigrant or other underrepresented minority
$3,100Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply39Phoenix Opportunity Award
Funded byLong John NguyenThis scholarship will support first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Background: First-generation college student and low-income
$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply40Christian 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 Apply41Appalachian 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 Apply42Virginia 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 Apply43Ethan 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 Apply44Alexander 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 Apply45Adam 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 Apply46A 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 Apply47Jimmy 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 Apply48Kenneth 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 Apply49Growing up in the Family Restaurant Business Scholarship
Funded byThe Lam-Wong FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who were raised in the family restaurant business so they can afford to pursue all of their goals for the future.- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation student
- Experience: Grew up in the family restaurant business
- Education Level: High school senior (class of 2026) or bachelor's student
$2,000Deadline:Jul 01, 2026One Click Apply50Mark 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 in reviewDeadline:Jun 25, 2025One Click Apply51Rita'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 Apply52Ryan 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 Apply53Kirk 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 Apply54Bervell 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 Apply55Robert 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 Apply56Skylar'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 Apply57Advocates 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 Apply58Mary 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 Apply59Harold 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 Apply60
