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Josh Edwards Memorial Scholarship For Creative Artists
Funded byHolly LloydThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Josh Edwards by supporting students who share his calling to artistic endeavors.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- State: North Carolina
- Field of Study: Music, art, photography, or writing
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 07, 2025One Click Apply61First Generation College Scholarship
Funded byJames HongThis scholarship aims to support first-generation immigrants who are paving a new path in their families through their pursuit of higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student and immigrant
- Financial Status: Financial need
$4,000Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Jul 21, 2025One Click Apply62Dr. Sharyn First-Generation in Business Scholarship
Funded byDr. Sharyn WarrenThis scholarship seeks to support first-generation undergraduate students in the second year of their program to reduce their college costs.- Education Level: Second-year undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation student
- Field of Study: Business
$850Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 15, 2023One Click Apply63Mirajur Rahman Perseverance Scholarship
Funded byMirajur RahmanThis scholarship will be awarded to one high school junior or senior who plans to attend college and has persevered through life’s hardship toward a brighter future for themselves and the world.All students are eligible$1,010Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Sep 30, 2021One Click Apply64Lisa K. Carlson DCPS Scholarship
Funded byAndrew BacaThis scholarship is to honor Lisa K Carlson, who spent her life and career helping students and families. This scholarship will benefit graduates of DC Public Schools (including adult education and STAY programs) as they pursue postsecondary education and training opportunities. All postsecondary education and training programs, tuition, and associated costs qualify for this scholarship. All 2-year, 4-year, and professional certification courses are eligible to receive funds from the Lisa K Carlson scholarship.- Year in HS (if applicable): Senior (2021)
- Grad Status: Graduate of the Washington DC Public School System
$13,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 01, 2021One Click Apply65Latinas in STEM Scholarship
Funded byAngeline KitmanThis scholarship aims to support first-generation Latinas who are interested in pursuing STEM careers so that they can reach all of their dreams and boost the representation of women of color.- Gender: Female
- Ethnicity: Latina
- Background: First-generation
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Interest: STEM
$4,495Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 31, 2022One Click Apply66Ella Hall-Dillon Scholarship
Funded byLetta BelleThis scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduate students who are of African descent and are first or second generation to the United States.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Race/Ethnicity: African heritage
- Background: First or second generation to the U.S.
$3,470Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Aug 01, 2023One Click Apply67Castillo Scholarship
Funded byMarisa RobertsThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing careers in STEM by helping them overcome their financial hurdles.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
- Background: First-generation college student
- Field of Study: STEM
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Aug 01, 2024One Click Apply68Writing With a Purpose Scholarship
Funded byCarl LamarreThis scholarship exists to inhect hope and encouragement into African American high school seniors and college students looking to break into the field of journalismAll students are eligible$1,646Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 01, 2021One Click Apply69Paula C. Collie Future Educators Scholarship
Funded byWillis CollieThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Paula C. Collie by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in education.- Field of Study: Education
- State: Virginia
- Background: First-generation student
$625Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply70Minority Students x Stem Scholarship
Funded bySasha FlanaganThis scholarship seeks to help underserved students find success as they pursue careers in the technology field.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation
- Field of Study: Engineering, computer science, or similar degrees
$10,800Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 15, 2023One Click Apply71Ryder Collections Scholarship
Funded byKarahn GreenThis scholarship will help support first generation BIPOC students attending HBCUs.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First generation college student
- Type of School: Historically black college or university (HBCU)
$2,786Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Dec 01, 2022One Click Apply72J.E. Anderson Family College Scholarship
Funded byLesley LoganThis scholarship aims to honor the life of J.E. Anderson by supporting first-generation students as they set out in pursuit of their goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Field of Study: Special education
$2,151Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Oct 08, 2024One Click Apply73Small Seed Big Flower Scholarship
Funded byHaowen ChenThis scholarship aims to support undergraduate students who need financial assistance to achieve all of their goals in life.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Status: First-generation student
$1,015Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 15, 2022One Click Apply74Dr. Christine Lawther First in the Family Scholarship
Funded byChristine LawtherThis scholarship aims to support students who are forging new paths for their families by obtaining college degrees.- Background: First-generation college student
- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
$1,100Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Jul 23, 2025One Click Apply75Charlotte Emery Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKeia CarterThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Charlotte Emery by uplifting Black girls and women so they can succeed in life and flourish.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate pursuing a two or four-year degree
- Gender: Female
- Race: Black/African American
- Background: First-generation student
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
$1,100Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 01, 2022One Click Apply76The Heart of the Game Scholarship
Funded byWard SerrillThis scholarship is designed to support first-generation, female high school seniors from the class of 2021 who show passion and heart in their lives.All students are eligible$5,333Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 13, 2021One Click Apply77HSINTELLIGENCE Minority / Indigenous Nurse Leader Scholarship
Funded byHSINTELLIGENCEThis scholarship seeks to encourage the next generation of nurses who hope to address the COVID-19 pandemic through their careers.- Background: Must be a first-generation student
- Education Level: Must be a high school or undergraduate student
- Race: Must be a BIPOC student
- Field of Interest: Must be interested in nursing
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 29, 2022One Click Apply78CML Music Scholarship
Funded bySherie McArthurThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing music and fighting to keep music in schools.- Education Level: High school student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Background: First-generation college students
- Field of Study: Music
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 09, 2024One Click Apply79FAR Impact Scholarship
Funded byRohit PrasadThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Public Service
- Identity: First-generation, woman, and a historically disadvantaged minority
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Apr 01, 2024One Click Apply80Bill Kuhn Science Scholarship
Funded byThe Thomas and Kimberly Underhill FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor Bill Kuhn by supporting students who are pursuing careers in science.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Michigan
- Background: First-generation student
- Field of Study: Science
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 01, 2023One Click Apply81Palette & Purpose Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.- Residency: US citizen
- Race: BIPOC
- GPA: 2.4 or higher
- Field of Interest: Visual, studio, or performing arts
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Education Level: High school senior (2024-2025 school year)
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
6 winnersDeadline:Mar 15, 202582Mendoza Scholarship
Funded byFranklin MendozaThis scholarship seeks to empower students from Central American backgrounds to achieve their academic goals and build a foundation for a successful future.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Financial Status: Financial need
- Heritage: Born in Central America or has at least one parent of Central American descent
$525Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Sep 15, 2024One Click Apply83Thadford Dickerson and Paula Schuman Scholar Award
Funded byTemel Dickerson and Nadja VielotThis scholarship aims to honor the lives of Thadford Dickerson and Dr. Paula Schuman by supporting students who are pursuing public service careers.- State: North Carolina
- Field of Study: Public service (healthcare, public health, first-responder, safety, etc.)
- Background: First-generation, low-income student
- Education Level: Undergraduate (2 or 4-year degree) or trade school student
$4,350Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 13, 2025One Click Apply84Najma Sultana Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMuhammad AliThis scholarship will support high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare field.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: First-generation college student
- Major/Career Field: Medical/healthcare
$1,020Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 25, 2023One Click Apply85LGBTQIA+ in Advancing Tech & Data Science Scholarship
Funded byAmanda BlakeThis scholarship seeks to support LGBTQIA+ students who have a passion for using technology and data science for good.- Education Level: High school student
- Identity: LGBTQIA+
- Field of Study: Data science, technology, STEM, or coding
- Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
$5,020Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 15, 2023One Click Apply86HBCU STEM Scholarship
Funded byChrispin RainfordThis scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.- Identity: FGLI (first-generation and low-income)
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: STEM
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Current College: HBCU
$7,650Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 20, 2025One Click Apply87Dr. Alan V. Lee Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLeeThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dr. Alan V. Lee by supporting students who will be the medical professionals of the future.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Medicine
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Background: First-generation college or medical student
- Experience: Volunteering experience
$2,500Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Jul 20, 2025One Click Apply88Ronald 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
$2,050Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Jun 30, 2025One Click Apply89Code Breakers & Changemakers Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in STEM.- Race: BIPOC
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Field of Interest: STEM
- GPA: 2.4 or higher
- Residency: US Citizen
- Education Level: High school senior (2024-2025 school year)
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
6 winnersDeadline:Mar 15, 202590