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Robert 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.Funded byLawyer FamilyThis scholarship aims to support non-traditional students who are forging a new path forward for their families in higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Identity: Non-traditional college student
Amount:$1,003Deadline:Sep 06, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners91Nikhil Desai Asian-American Experience Scholarship
Funded byNikhil DesaiThis scholarship will support an Asian-American student whose multicultural experiences have strongly influenced their current perspective.Funded byNikhil DesaiThis scholarship will support an Asian-American student whose multicultural experiences have strongly influenced their current perspective.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethnicity: Asian-American
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner92First Responder Futures Award
Funded byShawn CumminsThis scholarship aims to support students who are dedicated to pursuing careers as first responders.Funded byShawn CumminsThis scholarship aims to support students who are dedicated to pursuing careers as first responders.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
- Career Field: First responder (EMT, police, paramedic, firefighter, etc.)
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
4 winners93Lisa and Josh World Scholarship
Funded byLisa and Josh, LLCThis study abroad scholarship is aimed at first-generation undergraduate students who are U.S citizens.Funded byLisa and Josh, LLCThis study abroad scholarship is aimed at first-generation undergraduate students who are U.S citizens.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen
- Future Plans: Accepted into a study abroad program
Amount:$5,000Deadline:Sep 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner94Skylar'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.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.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
- Desired Career: First responder (firefighter, police, EMT, etc.)
Amount:$1,525Deadline:Jul 21, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner95Ella 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.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.Eligibility Criteria:
- 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.
Amount:$3,470Deadline:Aug 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners96Harold 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!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 eligibleAmount:$1,380Deadline:Jun 01, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner97Community 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.Funded byThe Atlanta Pride Committee, Inc.This scholarship will support LGBTQ+ students who are passionate about being advocates in their communities.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Background: First generation college student
- Identity: LGBTQ+
Amount:$2,500Deadline:May 28, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner98Small 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.Funded byHaowen ChenThis scholarship aims to support undergraduate students who need financial assistance to achieve all of their goals in life.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Status: First-generation student
Amount:$1,015Deadline:Nov 15, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner99Enrique Castillo Educational Scholarship
Funded byEnrique Castillo Scholarship FundThis scholarship is for first generation BIPOC students majoring in education, history, or English.Funded byEnrique Castillo Scholarship FundThis scholarship is for first generation BIPOC students majoring in education, history, or English.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
- Major: Education, History, or English
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Jun 04, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners100First Generation POH Scholarship Fund
Funded byJonathan PersaudThis scholarship will support one student of West Indian or Caribbean descent who is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM.Funded byJonathan PersaudThis scholarship will support one student of West Indian or Caribbean descent who is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: West Indian or Caribbean (including Guyana)
- Major: STEM
Amount:$1,700Deadline:May 05, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner101Lucille Hobbs Education Scholarship
Funded byChartice HobbsThis scholarship will support first generation BIPOC students who are pursuing higher education.Funded byChartice HobbsThis scholarship will support first generation BIPOC students who are pursuing higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Race/ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First generation college student
- Education Level: High school senior or college student
Amount:$720Deadline:Apr 03, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner102Xavier M. Monroe Heart of Gold Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDelta Beta Psi Sorority, Inc.This scholarship aims to honor the life of Xavier M. Monroe by supporting underrepresented students on their path to higher education.Funded byDelta Beta Psi Sorority, Inc.This scholarship aims to honor the life of Xavier M. Monroe by supporting underrepresented students on their path to higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Race: African American
Amount:$500Deadline:Mar 21, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner103Minority/BIPOC Students in STEM Scholarship
Funded byFloyd|SniderThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students as they prepare to pursue their college education.Funded byFloyd|SniderThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students as they prepare to pursue their college education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Environmental or civil engineering, geology, or environmental science
- Race: BIPOC
- State: Oregon, Idaho, or Washington
Amount:$10,000Deadline:May 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner104Se Vale Soñar Scholarship
Funded byLeslie JimenezThis scholarship aims to provide financial support to students who are the first in their families to attend college so that they can thrive.Funded byLeslie JimenezThis scholarship aims to provide financial support to students who are the first in their families to attend college so that they can thrive.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: Arizona
- Background: First-generation college student
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latinx
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Jul 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners105Lisa K. Carlson DCPS Scholarship
Funded byAndrew BacaThis scholarship is to honor Lisa K Carlson, who spent her life and career helping students and families. This scholarship will benefit graduates of DC Public Schools (including adult education and STAY programs) as they pursue postsecondary education and training opportunities. All postsecondary education and training programs, tuition, and associated costs qualify for this scholarship. All 2-year, 4-year, and professional certification courses are eligible to receive funds from the Lisa K Carlson scholarship.Funded byAndrew BacaThis scholarship is to honor Lisa K Carlson, who spent her life and career helping students and families. This scholarship will benefit graduates of DC Public Schools (including adult education and STAY programs) as they pursue postsecondary education and training opportunities. All postsecondary education and training programs, tuition, and associated costs qualify for this scholarship. All 2-year, 4-year, and professional certification courses are eligible to receive funds from the Lisa K Carlson scholarship.Eligibility Criteria:
- Year in HS (if applicable): Senior (2021)
- Grad Status: Graduate of the Washington DC Public School System
Amount:$13,000Deadline:Jul 01, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners106Ahmadi Family Scholarship
Funded byDan AhmadiThis scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.Funded byDan AhmadiThis scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student going to a community college or four-year university
- Background: First-generation student
- Family: Child of immigrant parents
- Financial Status: Has financial need
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Nov 15, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
4 winners107Abby's First-Generation College Student Scholarship
Funded byAbby FingerThis scholarship seeks to support a graduating high school senior who will be the first in their family to attend a four-year university.Funded byAbby FingerThis scholarship seeks to support a graduating high school senior who will be the first in their family to attend a four-year university.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Must be a high school senior
- GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Future: Must be planning to attend a four-year university as a first-generation student
- Activities: Must be involved in sports or extracurriculars
Amount:$500Deadline:Jun 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner108Papi & Mamita Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRosalie McClureThis scholarship aims to help underrepresented first-generation college students pursue their undergraduate or graduate degrees.Funded byRosalie McClureThis scholarship aims to help underrepresented first-generation college students pursue their undergraduate or graduate degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student
- Race: Must be Black or Latinx
- Background: Must be a first-generation college student
Amount:$500Deadline:Mar 12, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner109Stephen R. Boardman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAnonymous DonorThe goal of this scholarship is to support first generation undergraduate students, in Ohio or Indian, to attend a four year college or university.Funded byAnonymous DonorThe goal of this scholarship is to support first generation undergraduate students, in Ohio or Indian, to attend a four year college or university.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Background: First generation college student
- Religion: Any
- State: Ohio or Indiana
Amount:$2,500Deadline:Apr 17, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner110Dr. 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.Funded byDr. Sharyn WarrenThis 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:$850Deadline:Feb 15, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner111Envision Scholarship Award
Funded byThe Ardolf-Rutter FamilyThis scholarship aims to provide financial help to goal-oriented students who have survived difficult childhoods.Funded byThe Ardolf-Rutter FamilyThis scholarship aims to provide financial help to goal-oriented students who have survived difficult childhoods.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Will be a first-generation college student
- Financial Status: Financial need
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Oct 21, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners112Taking Up Space Scholarship
Funded byArianna ThompsonThis scholarship seeks to empower and encourage women who are pursuing careers in male-dominated fields and paving the way for the next generation of women.Funded byArianna ThompsonThis scholarship seeks to empower and encourage women who are pursuing careers in male-dominated fields and paving the way for the next generation of women.Eligibility Criteria:
- Gender: Female
- Identity: Underrepresented student (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc.)
- Field of Study: Pursuing a male-dominated field (STEM, trades, software development, etc.)
- Background: First-generation college student
Amount:$500Deadline:Jul 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner113Marian "Nana" Rouche Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySteven F. AudateBy providing support to deserving recipients in their pursuit of education, this scholarship ensures that Marian's legacy lives on, perpetuating her values of community service, love, and family bonds for generations to come.Funded bySteven F. AudateBy providing support to deserving recipients in their pursuit of education, this scholarship ensures that Marian's legacy lives on, perpetuating her values of community service, love, and family bonds for generations to come.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- State: New York
- Background: First generation
- Ethnicity: BIPOC
Amount:$500Deadline:Mar 05, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner114Sharen and Mila Kohute Scholarship
Funded byKohute FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Sharen and Mila Kohute by supporting first-generation female students who are committed to pursuing higher education.Funded byKohute FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Sharen and Mila Kohute by supporting first-generation female students who are committed to pursuing higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Gender: Female
- Background: First-generation
- State: Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Oct 14, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is in review115Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship
Funded byAmber Fraga (Braswell)This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.Funded byAmber 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:$5,320Deadline:Jul 20, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
5 winners116Hispanic Achievement Scholarship
Funded byGarciaThis scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are preparing to transition from high school to college so they can have all the tools for success.Funded byGarciaThis scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are preparing to transition from high school to college so they can have all the tools for success.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- State: New York
- Identity: Hispanic
- Background: First-generation college student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA recipient
Amount:$2,025Deadline:May 15, 2024Scholarship is awarded to
4 winners117Do Good Scholarship
Funded byJasmin SuayanThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minorities who are pursuing higher education.Funded byJasmin SuayanThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minorities who are pursuing higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation student
- Experience: Volunteering
Amount:$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner118New Beginnings Immigrant Scholarship
Funded byChristopher FranksThis scholarship seeks to support immigrant students so they can continue working toward their educational goals.Funded byChristopher FranksThis scholarship seeks to support immigrant students so they can continue working toward their educational goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- Identity: Immigrant
- Background: First-generation student
Amount:$500Deadline:Oct 18, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is in review119Ranyiah Julia Miller Continuing Education Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJamie JordanThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Ranyiah Julia Miller by supporting underprivileged students who are pushing beyond their circumstances to attain their degrees.Funded byJamie JordanThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Ranyiah Julia Miller by supporting underprivileged students who are pushing beyond their circumstances to attain their degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Human services or psychology
- Background: Underrepresented minority, single parent, and/or first-generation college student
Amount:$500Deadline:Jun 30, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
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