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Saswati Gupta Cancer Research Scholarship
Funded bysreya sanyalThis scholarship aims to support female students interested in medicine or biology so they can go on to advance cancer research and prevention.Funded bysreya sanyalThis scholarship aims to support female students interested in medicine or biology so they can go on to advance cancer research and prevention.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior or Graduate student
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Medicine or Biology
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Apr 06, 2024Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners121Chang Heaton Scholarship for Music Excellence
Funded byMelody HeatonThis scholarship seeks to support first-generation BIPOC students who are pursuing careers in music or theater so they can find success through their passions.Funded byMelody HeatonThis scholarship seeks to support first-generation BIPOC students who are pursuing careers in music or theater so they can find success through their passions.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation student
- Field of Study: Music or theater
Amount:$2,500Deadline:Jul 28, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
5 winners122Latinas in STEM Scholarship
Funded byAngeline KitmanThis scholarship aims to support first-generation Latinas who are interested in pursuing STEM careers so that they can reach all of their dreams and boost the representation of women of color.Funded byAngeline KitmanThis scholarship aims to support first-generation Latinas who are interested in pursuing STEM careers so that they can reach all of their dreams and boost the representation of women of color.Eligibility Criteria:
- Gender: Female
- Ethnicity: Latina
- Background: First-generation
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Interest: STEM
Amount:$4,495Deadline:Mar 31, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner123AHS Scholarship
Funded byA Humble Seeed FoundationThis scholarship will help support first generation students pursuing higher education.Funded byA Humble Seeed FoundationThis scholarship will help support first generation students pursuing higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Background: First generation college student
- State: Mississippi, Texas, or Washington
- Experience: Volunteering or community service
Amount:$500Deadline:Dec 02, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner124Palmetto Men’s Club Purpose Scholarship
Funded byPalmetto Men's ClubThis scholarship seeks to support young men of character who have the work ethic necessary to achieve all of their goals.Funded byPalmetto Men's ClubThis scholarship seeks to support young men of character who have the work ethic necessary to achieve all of their goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Gender: Male
- State: South Carolina
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Background: First-generation college student
Amount:$500Deadline:Jun 14, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner125GD Sandeford Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySandeford FamilyThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible by helping underserved African American students afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.Funded bySandeford FamilyThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible by helping underserved African American students afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree
- Race: African American
- Background: First-generation college student
- Involvement: Volunteering experience
- GPA minimum: 2.75
Amount:$3,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners126Castillo Scholarship
Funded byMarisa RobertsThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing careers in STEM by helping them overcome their financial hurdles.Funded byMarisa RobertsThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing careers in STEM by helping them overcome their financial hurdles.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
- Background: First-generation college student
- Field of Study: STEM
Amount:$1,500Deadline:Aug 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners127Esteemed Project Scholarship
Funded byThe Esteemed ProjectThis scholarship aims to support minority students who are interested in breaking generational barriers by being the first in their families to attend college.Funded byThe Esteemed ProjectThis 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:$500Deadline:Apr 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner128Charlotte 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.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.Eligibility Criteria:
- 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
Amount:$1,100Deadline:Jul 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners129LGBTQIA+ 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.Funded byAmanda BlakeThis scholarship seeks to support LGBTQIA+ students who have a passion for using technology and data science for good.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Identity: LGBTQIA+
- Field of Study: Data science, technology, STEM, or coding
- Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
Amount:$5,020Deadline:Jul 15, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner130Nina L. Coleman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCraig ColemanThis scholarship seeks to support low-income students who need financial assistance in order to fund their college education.Funded byCraig ColemanThis scholarship seeks to support low-income students who need financial assistance in order to fund their college education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
- Race: BIPOC
Amount:$2,000Deadline:May 05, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner131Single-Parent Household Undergraduate Scholarship
Funded byRyan GreenThis scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students from first-generation or single-income homes.Funded byRyan GreenThis scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students from first-generation or single-income homes.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
- Background: First-generation student and/or from a single-parent household
- State: MD, DC, VA, NJ, or DE
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner132A Heroes Family Scholarship
Funded byFirst Responders Family FoundationAs one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.Funded byFirst Responders Family FoundationAs one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.All students are eligibleAmount:$1,000Deadline:Jun 20, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner133New Jersey First Generation Scholarship
Funded byDiaz FamilyThis scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students from New Jersey pay for college.Funded byDiaz FamilyThis scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students from New Jersey pay for college.Eligibility Criteria:
- GPA: Must be 3.5 or above
- Education Level: Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: Must be first generation
Amount:$5,690Deadline:Apr 17, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners134Writing With a Purpose Scholarship
Funded byCarl LamarreThis scholarship exists to inhect hope and encouragement into African American high school seniors and college students looking to break into the field of journalismFunded byCarl LamarreThis scholarship exists to inhect hope and encouragement into African American high school seniors and college students looking to break into the field of journalismAll students are eligibleAmount:$1,646Deadline:Jul 01, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners135Miguel Mendez Social Justice Scholarship
Funded byNancy RobertsThis scholarship will support students who are passionate about social justice and seek to enact change in their communities.Funded byNancy RobertsThis scholarship will support students who are passionate about social justice and seek to enact change in their communities.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Background: Low-income and first-generation college student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Career Path: Social Justice
Amount:$3,000Deadline:Jul 19, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners136Cruz Events Community Impact Scholarship
Funded byCruz EventsThis scholarship aims to support first-generation students from Texas who will be pursuing trade school or a traditional college path.Funded byCruz EventsThis scholarship aims to support first-generation students from Texas who will be pursuing trade school or a traditional college path.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation student
- State: Texas
Amount:$500Deadline:Apr 16, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner137Growing up in the Family Restaurant Business Scholarship
Funded byThe Lam-Wong FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who were raised in the family restaurant business so they can afford to pursue all of their goals for the future.Funded byThe Lam-Wong FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who were raised in the family restaurant business so they can afford to pursue all of their goals for the future.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or bachelor's student
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation student
- Experience: Grew up in the family restaurant business
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Aug 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner138Aserina Hill Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHill FamilyThis scholarship aims to preserve Aserina Hill’s legacy of giving by providing students with financial aid so they have the opportunity to attend college.Funded byHill FamilyThis scholarship aims to preserve Aserina Hill’s legacy of giving by providing students with financial aid so they have the opportunity to attend college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Non-profit or community service experience
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner139Ryder Collections Scholarship
Funded byKarahn GreenThis scholarship will help support first generation BIPOC students attending HBCUs.Funded byKarahn GreenThis scholarship will help support first generation BIPOC students attending HBCUs.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First generation college student
- Type of School: Historically black college or university (HBCU)
Amount:$3,320Deadline:Dec 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners140Gloria Stokes Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJada DumasThis scholarship aims to honor Gloria Stokes and her legacy by supporting low-income college students so their finances don’t hold them back from their dreams.Funded byJada DumasThis scholarship aims to honor Gloria Stokes and her legacy by supporting low-income college students so their finances don’t hold them back from their dreams.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Financial Background: Low-income
- Race: African American
- State: Low-income
Amount:$500Deadline:May 25, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner141Minority/Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byExecuSearch Staffing Solutions, Inc.This scholarship aims to support underprivileged students who are interested in pursuing careers in STEM.Funded byExecuSearch Staffing Solutions, Inc.This scholarship aims to support underprivileged students who are interested in pursuing careers in STEM.Eligibility Criteria:
- Demographic: BIPOC and/or female
- Background: FGLI
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Interest: STEM
Amount:$2,500Deadline:Nov 15, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
5 winners142Najma Sultana Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMuhammad AliThis scholarship will support high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare field.Funded byMuhammad AliThis scholarship will support high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare field.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: First-generation college student
- Major/Career Field: Medical/healthcare
Amount:$1,020Deadline:Mar 25, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners143Dr. Magidson Memorial Theater Scholarship
Funded byMagidson familyThis scholarship seeks to support passionate theater students who face obstacles to higher education due to their demonstrated need.Funded byMagidson familyThis scholarship seeks to support passionate theater students who face obstacles to higher education due to their demonstrated need.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: First-generation student
- Field of Interest: Theater arts
Amount:$5,000Deadline:Aug 09, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner144Cheryl Twilley Outreach Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTwilley FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Cheryl Twilley by supporting low-income students in their pursuit of higher education.Funded byTwilley FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Cheryl Twilley by supporting low-income students in their pursuit of higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Background: First-generation, low-income
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Experience: Community service
Amount:$2,500Deadline:Feb 05, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
5 winners145Thadford 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.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.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: North Carolina
- Field of Study: Public service (healthcare, public health, first-responder, safety, etc.)
- Background: First-generation, low-income student
Amount:$4,250Deadline:Jun 07, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners146Velez NJ Scholarship
Funded byCarlos VelezThis scholarship will support a BIPOC first generation college student in New Jersey.Funded byCarlos VelezThis scholarship will support a BIPOC first generation college student in New Jersey.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First generation college student
- State: New Jersey
Amount:$5,000Deadline:Nov 15, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner147James Lynn Baker II #BeACoffeeBean Scholarship
Funded byThe Good Samaritan at the Baker EstateThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Baker by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing higher education.Funded byThe Good Samaritan at the Baker EstateThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Baker by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: Texas
- Race: African American
- Experience: Volunteering background preferred
- Education Level: High School Senior or Undergraduate
Amount:$10,000Deadline:Mar 29, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner148Tom LoCasale Developing Character Through Golf Scholarship
Funded byLoCasale Family and FriendsThis scholarship seeks to honor Tom LoCasale’s life by supporting students who have learned valuable life skills through the sport of golf.Funded byLoCasale Family and FriendsThis scholarship seeks to honor Tom LoCasale’s life by supporting students who have learned valuable life skills through the sport of golf.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Athletics: Plays golf
Amount:$3,000Deadline:May 14, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners149CML Music Scholarship
Funded bySherie McArthurThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing music and fighting to keep music in schools.Funded bySherie McArthurThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing music and fighting to keep music in schools.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Background: First-generation college students
- Field of Study: Music
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Jul 09, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
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