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[Page 5] Top First-Generation Scholarships to Apply for in October 2025
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First-Gen in Health & Medicine Scholarship
Funded byKumail HussainThis scholarship will support one ambitious first-generation student in harnessing their full potential as a selfless health professional and helping them change the world for the better through their practice.- Career Goals: A career in medicine, public health, or related fields.
- Degree: Degree directly related to medicine or public health
- Education Level: High school senior or current undergrad or graduate school student
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 01, 2021One Click Apply121Mortar 2021 Scholarship
Funded byMortar GroupThis scholarship will award $10,000 to one first-generation American or immigrant student enrolling full-time in a four-year undergraduate college program starting in the fall of 2021, while graduating from high school within the Tri-State area.- Identity: First-Generation American or Immigrant
$10,000Scholarship is awarded to
0 winnersDeadline:Aug 31, 2021One Click Apply122Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship
Funded byImagine DragonsThe Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship will help four refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American students to achieve their educational dreams.All students are eligible$13,269Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Sep 14, 2021One Click Apply123Pay it Forward Technology Scholarship
Funded byPavo PavlovicThis scholarship will support one student in tech who has a passion to help others and is pursuing a degree in STEM to make the world a better place.- Career of interest: STEM and/or entrepreneurship
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 01, 2021One Click Apply124AMPLIFY Immigrant Students Scholarship
Funded bySteph SmithThis scholarship is here for first-generation immigrant students to pursue higher education.- Status: First generation immigrant student
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 01, 2021One Click Apply125Antoinette Casino Petrella Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJoseph PetrellaThis scholarship seeks to honor Antoinette's legacy by encouraging two high school seniors from Pennsylvania who desire to fulfill their dreams by pursuing advanced study.- Education Level: Must be a high school senior
- Background: Must be a first-generation student
- Location: Must be from Pennsylvania
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 18, 2021One Click Apply126Well Made - Davis Scholarship
Funded byDavisThis scholarship will support Pepperdine University, Warner Pacific University, and Samford University students looking to leave their mark on the world.- Current School: Emory University, Warner Pacific University, Pepperdine University, Samford University, or Abilene Christian University
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 01, 2022One Click Apply127LikelyThis.xyz, LLC First Generation Scholarship
Funded byLikelyThis.xyz, LLCThis scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 01, 2022One Click Apply128Papi & Mamita Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRosalie McClureThis scholarship aims to help underrepresented first-generation college students pursue their undergraduate or graduate degrees.- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student
- Race: Must be Black or Latinx
- Background: Must be a first-generation college student
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 12, 2022One Click Apply129First-Generation Educators Scholarship
Funded byGranston FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support future K-12 educators so they can positively impact the next generation of students.- Education Level: Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Must be a first-generation student
- Career of Interest: Must be interested in becoming a K-12 teacher
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 14, 2022One Click Apply130Finesse Your Education's "The College Burnout" Scholarship
Funded byFinesse Your EducationThis scholarship is designed to raise awareness about burnout while giving students a chance to reflect on their college experience for the past year.- Identity: First-generation minority student
$1,200Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 22, 2022One Click Apply131NY Law Scholarship
Funded byMichelle Bodden-WhiteThis scholarship seeks to support a Black law student in New York to help with the costs of law school.- Race: Black student
- Education Level: Law school
- State: New York
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 30, 2022One Click Apply132McCutcheon | Nikitin First-Generation Scholarship
Funded byKira McCutcheonThis scholarship seeks to support first-generation college students who are pursuing higher education so they can complete their degrees.- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Must be a first-generation college student
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 31, 2022One Click Apply133Tyde Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKelsey DurbanThis scholarship seeks to help students with financial need afford higher education so they can pursue all of their dreams.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Background: First-generation student
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 01, 2022One Click Apply134Joseph J. Canfora Hospitality Scholarship
Funded byJoseph CanforaThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students who are interested in pursuing careers in the hospitality industry.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority (BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+)
- Field of Interest: Hospitality
- Experience: Has hospitality internship or entry-level job
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 14, 2022One Click Apply135Cruz 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.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation student
- State: Texas
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 16, 2022One Click Apply136Nina 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.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
- Race: BIPOC
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 05, 2022One Click Apply137Destinie’s Dollars for Degrees Scholarship
Funded byDestinie HarrisThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students so they can overcome barriers and complete their education.- Education Level: Undergraduate student (two or four-year degree)
- Background: First-generation college student
- Race: BIPOC
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 01, 2022One Click Apply138Abby'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.- 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
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 01, 2022One Click Apply139Enrique Castillo Educational Scholarship
Funded byEnrique Castillo Scholarship FundThis scholarship is for first generation BIPOC students majoring in education, history, or English.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
- Major: Education, History, or English
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jun 04, 2022One Click Apply140Hasanovic American Dream Scholarship
Funded byFuad HasanovicThis scholarship will support immigrant students that have a passion for learning and want to create a better life for themselves, their future families, and contribute positively to our society.- Year of HS (if applicable): Senior
- Immigration Status: First or second-generation immigrant
$500Scholarship is awarded to
0 winnersDeadline:Jul 01, 2022One Click Apply141Taking 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.- 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
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 01, 2022One Click Apply142Nicanor Rufo Rare Scholarship
Funded byRosielyn RufoThis scholarship seeks to honor Nicanor Rufo’s life by raising awareness of rare diseases and supporting those who have been affected by them.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- State: California
- Health: Has a rare disease or a loved one with a rare disease
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 15, 2022One Click Apply143Diversity in Law Scholarship
Funded byMichelle Bodden-WhiteThis scholarship aims to support first-generation law students who are passionate about using their careers to help others.- Age: 25 years old or older
- Education Level: Graduate law degree
- Background: First-generation student
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 01, 2022One Click Apply144No You Did Not Win An Emi, But You Did Win This Scholarship
Funded byNoemi WinnThis scholarship aims to honor individuality by supporting students from diverse backgrounds on their path to higher education.- Background: First-generation student
- Race: BIPOC
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 01, 2022One Click Apply145Stand and Yell Community Impact Scholarship
Funded byJames McDowellThis scholarship will honor the book “Stand and Yell” by supporting students who are seeking higher education.- Background: First-generation student
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Identity: Female, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ+
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 01, 2022One Click Apply146Sikora Drake STEM Scholarship
Funded bySikora DrakeThis scholarship aims to support minority students so they can pursue higher education in STEM.- Field of Study: STEM
- Identity: Female identifying, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or first-generation
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Nov 01, 2022One Click Apply147Jose "Sixto" Cubias Scholarship
Funded bySantosThis scholarship will support Central American immigrants or first generation students as they pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: Central American descent
- Background: Immigrant or first generation citizen
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Dec 01, 2022One Click Apply148Francis “Slip” Madigan Scholarship
Funded byErin HemeonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Francis Madigan by supporting first-generation students so they can create generational change in their families.- Background: First-generation
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 01, 2022One Click Apply149Do Good Scholarship
Funded byJasmin SuayanThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minorities who are pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation student
- Experience: Volunteering
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 01, 2023One Click Apply150