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[Page 4] First Generation College Student Scholarships to Apply to in 2023

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177 SCHOLARSHIPS
  1. Cover image for Si Se Puede Scholarship Award

    Si Se Puede Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Perla Acevedo
    This scholarship seeks to support first-generation students as they prepare to transition from high school to college.
    Funded by
    Perla Acevedo
    This scholarship seeks to support first-generation students as they prepare to transition from high school to college.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Background: First-generation
    • State: New Mexico or Texas
    • Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:May 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  2. Cover image for Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.
    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, will be a first generation college student
    • State: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    Amount:$5,320
    Deadline:Jul 20, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    92
  3. Cover image for Esteemed Project Scholarship

    Esteemed Project Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Esteemed Project
    This scholarship aims to support minority students who are interested in breaking generational barriers by being the first in their families to attend college.
    Funded by
    The Esteemed Project
    This scholarship aims to support minority students who are interested in breaking generational barriers by being the first in their families to attend college.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation student
    • Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    93
  4. Cover image for Ubuntu Scholarship

    Ubuntu Scholarship

    Funded by
    Melissa Sandoval
    This scholarship will support minority high school seniors pursuing postsecondary higher education.
    Funded by
    Melissa Sandoval
    This scholarship will support minority high school seniors pursuing postsecondary higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High School Senior
    • Location: Harlem, New York
    • GPA: 3.0
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    94
  5. Cover image for Uplifting Latino Leaders Scholarship

    Uplifting Latino Leaders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Emiliano Juarez
    This scholarship aims to support Latino high schoolers so they can smoothly transition to college and unlock a world of opportunities.
    Funded by
    Emiliano Juarez
    This scholarship aims to support Latino high schoolers so they can smoothly transition to college and unlock a world of opportunities.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: New York
    • Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Latinx
    • Background: First generation & Low Income
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Mar 05, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    95
  6. Cover image for Dr. Sharyn First-Generation in Business Scholarship

    Dr. Sharyn First-Generation in Business Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr. Sharyn Warren
    This scholarship seeks to support first-generation undergraduate students in the second year of their program to reduce their college costs.
    Funded by
    Dr. Sharyn Warren
    This scholarship seeks to support first-generation undergraduate students in the second year of their program to reduce their college costs.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Second-year undergraduate student
    • Background: First-generation student
    • Field of Study: Business
    Amount:$850
    Deadline:Feb 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    96
  7. Cover image for TBC Academic Scholarship

    TBC Academic Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tiara Cosby
    This scholarship aims to support first-generation BIPOC college students pursuing higher education.
    Funded by
    Tiara Cosby
    This scholarship aims to support first-generation BIPOC college students pursuing higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education level: High school seniors
    • Background: First-generation students
    • Major of interest: Arts
    • Race: BIPOC
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    97
  8. Cover image for Grandmaster Nam K Hyong Scholarship

    Grandmaster Nam K Hyong Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hyong
    In honor of Grandmaster Nam K Hyong, this scholarship aims to give the gift of education to a hardworking, motivated student.
    Funded by
    Hyong
    In honor of Grandmaster Nam K Hyong, this scholarship aims to give the gift of education to a hardworking, motivated student.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: First-generation immigrant or first-generation college student
    • Field of Study: Psychology, social work, or education
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Aug 21, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    98
  9. Cover image for Heroes in High School 2023 Resilience Scholarship

    Heroes in High School 2023 Resilience Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anthony Tran
    This 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.
    Funded by
    Anthony Tran
    This 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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • 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
    Amount:$1,150
    Deadline:Jul 11, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    99
  10. Cover image for Gloria J. Willis Memorial Scholarship

    Gloria J. Willis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Darnesha Mc Comb
    This scholarship seeks to support aspiring medical students who have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on mental health.
    Funded by
    Darnesha Mc Comb
    This scholarship seeks to support aspiring medical students who have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on mental health.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Race: BIPOC
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: First-generation
    • Field of Study: Pre-med, medical school, nursing, or psychology
    Amount:$750
    Deadline:Jan 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    100
  11. Cover image for EmPowered Women Scholarship

    EmPowered Women Scholarship

    Funded by
    Project After Six
    This scholarship seeks to bridge the financial literacy gap by supporting female students who are pursuing accounting or finance.
    Funded by
    Project After Six
    This scholarship seeks to bridge the financial literacy gap by supporting female students who are pursuing accounting or finance.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Race: BIPOC
    • Gender: Female
    • Background: First-generation
    • Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Field of Study: Accounting or finance
    • Education Level: High school senior (2023), undergraduate
    Amount:$750
    Deadline:Feb 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    101
  12. Cover image for Bervell Health Equity Scholarship

    Bervell Health Equity Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joel Bervell
    This scholarship is designed to support students dedicated to providing equitable healthcare opportunities for underrepresented minorities and low-income communities across the country.
    Funded by
    Joel Bervell
    This 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:$1,500
    Deadline:Oct 08, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    102
  13. Cover image for #BlackLivesMatter Scholarship

    #BlackLivesMatter Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ornella Altunyan
    This scholarship will support a black student who has inspiring goals, across any field of study or desired career.
    Funded by
    Ornella Altunyan
    This scholarship will support a black student who has inspiring goals, across any field of study or desired career.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: African American
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Aug 19, 2020
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    103
  14. Cover image for First Generation College Student Scholarship

    First Generation College Student Scholarship