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Advocates 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 Apply91First 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.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 07, 2020One Click Apply92LikelyThis.xyz, LLC First Generation Scholarship
Funded byLikelyThis.xyz, LLCThis scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 01, 2022One Click Apply93Concrete Rose Scholarship Award
Funded byThe Concrete Rose FoundationThis scholarship's mission is to help women of color reach their potential to achieve their dreams, making a significant contribution to a more inclusive and prosperous world for all.- Gender: Women
- GPA: 2.0
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply94Mark 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.- Background: Has overcome adversity
- State: Iowa
- Education Level: High school senior
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 15, 2024One Click Apply95Francis “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.- Background: First-generation
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 01, 2022One Click Apply96Hurtado 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.- Education Level: GED
- State: New York
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:Jan 15, 2023One Click Apply97Tyde Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKelsey DurbanThis scholarship seeks to help students with financial need afford higher education so they can pursue all of their dreams.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Background: First-generation student
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 01, 2022One Click Apply98Jillian Ellis Pathway Scholarship
Funded byJillian EllisThis scholarship is designed to support a non-traditional African American student who has big goals in life.- Ethncity: African American
- Background: Adult learner or first-generation college student
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 19, 2023One Click Apply99Pay 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.- Career of interest: STEM and/or entrepreneurship
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 01, 2021One Click Apply100Kirk 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 Apply101Bervell 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 Apply102Yifan 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.).- Background: Low-income student
- Background: First-gen students preferred
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 02, 2021One Click Apply103Caminos 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.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jun 20, 2024One Click Apply104Reinaldo 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.- Background: First generation
- Ethnicity/Race: Hispanic
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 20, 2024One Click Apply105McCutcheon | 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.- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Must be a first-generation college student
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 31, 2022One Click Apply106Grandmaster Nam K Hyong Scholarship
Funded byHyongIn honor of Grandmaster Nam K Hyong, this scholarship aims to give the gift of education to a hardworking, motivated student.- Background: First-generation immigrant or first-generation college student
- Field of Study: Psychology, social work, or education
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 16, 2024One Click Apply107First-Generation Educators Scholarship
Funded byGranston FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support future K-12 educators so they can positively impact the next generation of students.- 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
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 14, 2022One Click Apply108Journey 180 Planner Changemaker Scholarship
Funded byElite Advantage Prep LLCThis scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to pursue and complete a college education.- Education Level: High school senior or four-year undergraduate student
- Identity: First-generation college student
- Background: Has engaged with their community
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 31, 2024One Click Apply109Carlos F. Garcia Muentes Scholarship
Funded byThe Pride Resource NetworkIn honor and memory of Carlos Fredy Garcia Muentes, this scholarship will support immigrant students that have a passion for learning and want to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.- Immigration status: First or second-generation immigrant
- Legacy Status: First-generation college student
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 22, 2024One Click Apply110Corrick 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.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: STEM
- Background: First-generation college student
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 18, 2023One Click Apply111Mortar 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.- Identity: First-Generation American or Immigrant
$10,000Scholarship is awarded to
0 winnersDeadline:Aug 31, 2021One Click Apply112Robert 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 Apply113Nikhil Desai Asian-American Experience Scholarship
Funded byNikhil DesaiThis scholarship will support an Asian-American student whose multicultural experiences have strongly influenced their current perspective.- Ethnicity: Asian-American
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 01, 2021One Click Apply114First Responder Futures Award
Funded byShawn CumminsThis scholarship aims to support students who are dedicated to pursuing careers as first responders.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
- Career Field: First responder (EMT, police, paramedic, firefighter, etc.)
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Aug 31, 2024One Click Apply115Lisa and Josh World Scholarship
Funded byLisa and Josh, LLCThis study abroad scholarship is aimed at first-generation undergraduate students who are U.S citizens.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen
- Future Plans: Accepted into a study abroad program
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Sep 01, 2024One Click Apply116Ella 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 Apply117Harold 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 Apply118Community 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.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Background: First generation college student
- Identity: LGBTQ+
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 28, 2023One Click Apply119Small 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 Apply120