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[Page 4] Top First-Generation Scholarships to Apply for in November 2025
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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 Apply91The 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 Apply92HSINTELLIGENCE 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
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 29, 2022One Click Apply93CML 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 Apply94FAR 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 Apply95Bill 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 Apply96Mendoza 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 Apply97Beacon 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 Apply98Thadford 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 Apply99Najma 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 Apply100LGBTQIA+ 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 Apply101HBCU 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 Apply102Dr. 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 Apply103Ronald 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 Apply104Sandy Eggo's Future Humanitarians Scholarship
Funded bySandy Eggo SEOThis scholarship aims to support students who are dedicating their college years and their careers to making this world a better place for all.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Location: San Diego, California
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
$1,025Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 15, 2025One Click Apply105Heroes 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 Apply106Maria's Legacy: Alicia's Scholarship
Funded byJason BlytheThis scholarship seeks to honor Maria’s legacy by supporting students throughout their higher education journeys.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- College (if an undergraduate student): Augustana College
- Background: First-generation college student
- Financial Status: Low-income
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 02, 2025One Click Apply107First 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 Apply108Lila Foundation Scholarship
Funded byJohn LeungThe Lila Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to one Hispanic student in the Las Vegas area who is interested in pursuing a career in ultrasonography.All students are eligible$4,006Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 14, 2021One Click Apply109Jesus Perez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJulissa PerezThis scholarship aims to honor Jesus Perez and other individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to empower future generations by supporting Puerto Rican students pursuing careers in law.- Education Level: High School, undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Identity: Puerto Rican
- Field of Study: Law
$625Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply110Mario 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 Apply111Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship
Funded byJorge VelazquezThis scholarship seeks to support students who are on a mission to achieve their full potential and make the world a better place through social services.- Background: First-generation college student
- Heritage: At least one parent of Puerto Rican descent
- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Social work, psychology, sociology, political science, international relations, or criminal justice
$1,100Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Oct 27, 2025One Click Apply112The 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 Apply113Life Reimagined First-Gen Scholarship
Funded byCalvin RosserThis scholarship is for first-generation (first in their family to attend college) college students who are determined to succeed in a complex world rigged to favor those at the top.- Family Status: First generation college student (parents did not attend college)
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 30, 2019One Click Apply114#BlackLivesMatter Scholarship
Funded byOrnella AltunyanThis scholarship will support a black student who has inspiring goals, across any field of study or desired career.- Ethnicity: African American
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 19, 2020One Click Apply115First 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 Apply116Averie Bishop All Rise Minorities In Law Scholarship
Funded byAverie BishopThis scholarship will support a current pre-law college student by helping to cover their law school application costs. All first-gen college students planning on attending law school who come from minority backgrounds are eligible.- Ethnicity: Underrepresented Minority
- Education: First-generation College Student
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 31, 2020One Click Apply117Nikhil Desai "Perspective" Scholarship
Funded byNikhil DesaiThis scholarship is for anyone who has had one moment in their life shift their perspective and perception on what it means to live.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 01, 2021One Click Apply118Yifan 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 Apply119Nikhil 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 Apply120
