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Mirajur 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.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 eligibleAmount:$1,010Deadline:Sep 30, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner61Mary Jo Huey Scholarship
Funded byBillings FamilyThis scholarship will support a young entrepreneur who embodies the determination, ambition, and perseverance needed to change the world.Funded byBillings FamilyThis scholarship will support a young entrepreneur who embodies the determination, ambition, and perseverance needed to change the world.All students are eligibleAmount:$1,041Deadline:Jun 24, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner62AMPLIFY Immigrant Students Scholarship
Funded bySteph SmithThis scholarship is here for first-generation immigrant students to pursue higher education.Funded bySteph SmithThis scholarship is here for first-generation immigrant students to pursue higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Status: First generation immigrant student
Amount:$500Deadline:Nov 01, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner63Advocates 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.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.Eligibility Criteria:
- Desired Major: Pre-law, political science, or a related field
Amount:$531Deadline:Jul 01, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner64First Generation College Student Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to a first-generation college student who has bold aspirations and seeks to change the world, no matter what stands in their way.Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to a first-generation college student who has bold aspirations and seeks to change the world, no matter what stands in their way.All students are eligibleAmount:$1,000Deadline:Nov 07, 2020One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner65LikelyThis.xyz, LLC First Generation Scholarship
Funded byLikelyThis.xyz, LLCThis scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.Funded byLikelyThis.xyz, LLCThis scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.All students are eligibleAmount:$1,000Deadline:Mar 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner66Mark D. Schwarck Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAngela BoswellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mark D. Schwarck by supporting students who have encountered barriers in their pursuit of higher education.Funded byAngela BoswellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mark D. Schwarck by supporting students who have encountered barriers in their pursuit of higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Has overcome adversity
- State: Iowa
- Education Level: High school senior
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 11, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner67First-Gen Futures Scholarship
Funded byThriveThis scholarship aims to recognize and support exceptional students who are overcoming the barriers of being the first in their families to attend college.Funded byThriveThis scholarship aims to recognize and support exceptional students who are overcoming the barriers of being the first in their families to attend college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Background: First-generation college student
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner68Francis “Slip” Madigan Scholarship
Funded byErin HemeonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Francis Madigan by supporting first-generation students so they can create generational change in their families.Funded byErin HemeonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Francis Madigan by supporting first-generation students so they can create generational change in their families.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: First-generation
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner69Hurtado Scholarship
Funded byPablo HurtadoThis scholarship aims to support students in New York who are pursuing their GEDs so they can go on to achieve all of their goals.Funded byPablo HurtadoThis scholarship aims to support students in New York who are pursuing their GEDs so they can go on to achieve all of their goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: GED
- State: New York
Amount:$5,000Deadline:Jan 15, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
5 winners70Tyde Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKelsey DurbanThis scholarship seeks to help students with financial need afford higher education so they can pursue all of their dreams.Funded byKelsey DurbanThis scholarship seeks to help students with financial need afford higher education so they can pursue all of their dreams.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Background: First-generation student
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners71Jillian Ellis Pathway Scholarship
Funded byJillian EllisThis scholarship is designed to support a non-traditional African American student who has big goals in life.Funded byJillian EllisThis scholarship is designed to support a non-traditional African American student who has big goals in life.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethncity: African American
- Background: Adult learner or first-generation college student
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Oct 19, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner72Pay it Forward Technology Scholarship
Funded byPavo PavlovicThis scholarship will support one student in tech who has a passion to help others and is pursuing a degree in STEM to make the world a better place.Funded byPavo PavlovicThis scholarship will support one student in tech who has a passion to help others and is pursuing a degree in STEM to make the world a better place.Eligibility Criteria:
- Career of interest: STEM and/or entrepreneurship
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Oct 01, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner73Bervell 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.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.Eligibility Criteria:
- Career of Interest: Healthcare-related field
- Educational Level: Undergraduate or medical school student
Amount:$1,500Deadline:Oct 08, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners74Yifan Zhu "Late Night" Scholarship
Funded byYifan ZhuThis scholarship will be awarded to a low-income college student who has a track record of social engagement through their extracurricular activities (e.g. student council, community service, dance/sports, etc.).Funded byYifan ZhuThis scholarship will be awarded to a low-income college student who has a track record of social engagement through their extracurricular activities (e.g. student council, community service, dance/sports, etc.).Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Low-income student
- Background: First-gen students preferred
Amount:$500Deadline:Feb 02, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner75Scholar Budget Define Your Dream Scholarship
Funded byThe Scholar BudgetThis scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams for their academic and professional future.Funded byThe Scholar BudgetThis scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams for their academic and professional future.Eligibility Criteria:
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: First-generation college student
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
Amount:$3,000Deadline:Jun 15, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners76Caminos de Éxito: The Jose Prado Scholarship
Funded byMIRTA PradoThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Jose Prado by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue a college degree.Funded byMIRTA PradoThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Jose Prado by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue a college degree.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jun 20, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners77Reinaldo Jiraud Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJiraud FamilyThis scholarship recognizes the unique challenges faced by first generation Hispanic students in pursuing higher education and the incredible determination it takes to overcome them.Funded byJiraud FamilyThis scholarship recognizes the unique challenges faced by first generation Hispanic students in pursuing higher education and the incredible determination it takes to overcome them.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: First generation
- Ethnicity/Race: Hispanic
Amount:$500Deadline:Mar 20, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner78McCutcheon | Nikitin First-Generation Scholarship
Funded byKira McCutcheonThis scholarship seeks to support first-generation college students who are pursuing higher education so they can complete their degrees.Funded byKira McCutcheonThis scholarship seeks to support first-generation college students who are pursuing higher education so they can complete their degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Must be a first-generation college student
Amount:$500Deadline:Mar 31, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner79First-Generation Educators Scholarship
Funded byGranston FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support future K-12 educators so they can positively impact the next generation of students.Funded byGranston FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support future K-12 educators so they can positively impact the next generation of students.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Must be a first-generation student
- Career of Interest: Must be interested in becoming a K-12 teacher
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Mar 14, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners80Phoenix Opportunity Award
Funded byLong John NguyenThis scholarship will support first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds.Funded byLong John NguyenThis scholarship will support first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Background: First-generation college student and low-income
Amount:$500Deadline:Jun 15, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner81Corrick Family First-Gen Scholarship
Funded byCorrick FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support first-generation college students so they can afford to pursue their academic and professional goals.Funded byCorrick FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support first-generation college students so they can afford to pursue their academic and professional goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: STEM
- Background: First-generation college student
Amount:$1,500Deadline:Aug 18, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner82Mortar 2021 Scholarship
Funded byMortar GroupThis scholarship will award $10,000 to one first-generation American or immigrant student enrolling full-time in a four-year undergraduate college program starting in the fall of 2021, while graduating from high school within the Tri-State area.Funded byMortar GroupThis scholarship will award $10,000 to one first-generation American or immigrant student enrolling full-time in a four-year undergraduate college program starting in the fall of 2021, while graduating from high school within the Tri-State area.Eligibility Criteria:
- Identity: First-Generation American or Immigrant
Amount:$10,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
0 winners83Nikhil Desai Asian-American Experience Scholarship
Funded byNikhil DesaiThis scholarship will support an Asian-American student whose multicultural experiences have strongly influenced their current perspective.Funded byNikhil DesaiThis scholarship will support an Asian-American student whose multicultural experiences have strongly influenced their current perspective.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethnicity: Asian-American
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner84Skylar'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.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.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
- Desired Career: First responder (firefighter, police, EMT, etc.)
Amount:$1,525Deadline:Jul 21, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is in review85Ella 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.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.Eligibility Criteria:
- 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.
Amount:$3,470Deadline:Aug 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners86Harold 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!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 eligibleAmount:$1,380Deadline:Jun 01, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner87Community Reinvestment Grant: Pride Scholarship
Funded byThe Atlanta Pride Committee, Inc.This scholarship will support LGBTQ+ students who are passionate about being advocates in their communities.Funded byThe Atlanta Pride Committee, Inc.This scholarship will support LGBTQ+ students who are passionate about being advocates in their communities.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Background: First generation college student
- Identity: LGBTQ+
Amount:$2,500Deadline:May 28, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner88Small 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.Funded byHaowen ChenThis scholarship aims to support undergraduate students who need financial assistance to achieve all of their goals in life.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Status: First-generation student
Amount:$1,015Deadline:Nov 15, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner89Enrique Castillo Educational Scholarship
Funded byEnrique Castillo Scholarship FundThis scholarship is for first generation BIPOC students majoring in education, history, or English.Funded byEnrique Castillo Scholarship FundThis scholarship is for first generation BIPOC students majoring in education, history, or English.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
- Major: Education, History, or English
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Jun 04, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
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