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Last updated on September 24, 2023
[Page 4] First Generation College Student Scholarships to Apply to in 2023
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177 SCHOLARSHIPS
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
91
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
#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
First Generation College Student Scholarship