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[Page 3] Top First-Generation Scholarships to Apply for in September 2026
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Goobie-Ramlal Education Scholarship
Funded byWagnerThis scholarship seeks to offer recognition and relief to college-bound students who stand on the shoulders of their hardworking immigrant families.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Experience: Volunteering experience
- Identity: Immigrant or the child of immigrants
- Race/Ethnicity: Caribbean decent
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jun 10, 2026One Click Apply61
Aserina Hill Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHill FamilyThis 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
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 16, 2026One Click Apply62
First in Business Foundation Scholarship
Funded byFirst in Business FoundationThis scholarship will support first generation college students who are interested in pursuing a career in business.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Low-income and first generation college student
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Major/Career Field: Business-related
$1,045Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 01, 2023One Click Apply63
LGBTQIA+ 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 Apply64
Mendoza 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 Apply65
Future Women In STEM Scholarship
Funded byKeisha DurhamThis scholarship seeks to foster gender equity in male-dominated fields by supporting women who are pursuing STEM disciplines.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: STEM
- Background: Member of a historically underrepresented group
$1,040Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 01, 2025One Click Apply66
Najma 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 Apply67
Purple Dream Scholarship
Funded byBrianna PearyerThis scholarship aims to empower single mothers who are determined to pursue or complete their college education, regardless of the hurdles they face.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Single mother
$1,055Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Dec 21, 2025One Click Apply68
Small 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 Apply69
J.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
$2,150Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Oct 08, 2024One Click Apply70
Castillo 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 Apply71
Charles Cheesman's Student Debt Reduction Scholarship
Funded byCheesman FamilyThis 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.- 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
$10,240Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply72
Charlotte 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 Apply73
Ryder 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 Apply74
New Jersey New York First Generation Scholarship
Funded byDiaz FamilyThis scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students, from New Jersey or New York, pay for college.- GPA: 3.5 min.
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: First generation college student, low-income
- State: NY or NJ
$8,600Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 15, 2026One Click Apply75
Andrew Lopez Anesthesia Scholarship
Funded byChristian KamiyaThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Andrew Lopez by supporting students who embody his perseverance and determination and have taken the hand they were dealt and changed their own future.- Field of Study: Nurse anesthesia
- Education Level: Doctoral student (currently enrolled or have been accepted)
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 15, 2026One Click Apply76
Heroes in High School 2023 Resilience Scholarship
Funded byAnthony TranThis scholarship seeks to support students in Oregon who demonstrate the hero’s journey by being open to growth, learning, and transformation through difficult and challenging circumstances.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Oregon
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: First Generation College Student or First in your family to pursue your chosen career path
$1,150Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 11, 2023One Click Apply77
Bill 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 Apply78
CML 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 Apply79
Mario Perez Architecture Scholarship
Funded byPerez FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Mario Perez by supporting underprivileged students who are devoted to completing their college degrees.- Education Level: High school senior
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
- Background: First-generation college student
- Field of Study: Architecture
$2,350Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 31, 2024One Click Apply80
Skylar'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 21, 2026One Click Apply81
USMC 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 senior
- State: New York
- Background: Volunteering experience
$1,200Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Oct 28, 2025One Click Apply82
Dr. 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 Apply83
Autumn Leah Beemer Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKristy KauffmanThis scholarship seeks to carry on Autumn Leah’s name and legacy by supporting students who demonstrate her values, goals, and drive for success.- Education Level: High school senior or trade school student
- Field of Study: Welding (listed as "Precision Metal Working")
$1,500Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Aug 18, 2026One Click Apply84
Dr. 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 awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:Jul 20, 2025One Click Apply85
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 Apply86
Beacon of Opportunity Scholarship
Funded byHannah PenceThis scholarship aims to support underserved students who may not have the resources or guidance they need to reach their full potential.- Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
- Background: First-generation college student
- State: Indiana resident
- GPA: 2.8 GPA or higher
- Experience: Community service experience
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 23, 2025One Click Apply87
Fuiava Engineering Scholarship
Funded byNathan FuiavaThis scholarship seeks to support Samoan students who are ready to take on the challenge of engineering as they pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Ethnicity: Samoan
- Field of Study: Engineering
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 19, 2026One Click Apply88
Rio Rico High School First-Generation Student Scholarship
Funded byMarco AldazThis 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
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 28, 2026One Click Apply89
The Lois Johnson Kemble Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRyne HigginsThis scholarship exists to support two female students pursuing degrees in business or teaching.- Location: Nebraska or Iowa
- Gender: Identifies as a woman
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Status: First-generation
- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Business or teaching
$1,100Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 02, 2022One Click Apply90
