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Charlotte 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 winners121LGBTQIA+ 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 winner122Nina 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 winner123Single-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 winner124A 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 winner125New 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 winners126Writing 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 winners127Miguel 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 in review128Cruz 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 winner129Aserina 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 winner130Ryder 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 winners131Gloria 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 winner132Minority/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 winners133Najma 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 winners134Cheryl 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 winners135Thadford 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 winners136Velez 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 winner137James 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 winner138Tom 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 winners139CML 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 in review140Minority Students x Stem Scholarship
Funded bySasha FlanaganThis scholarship seeks to help underserved students find success as they pursue careers in the technology field.Funded bySasha FlanaganThis scholarship seeks to help underserved students find success as they pursue careers in the technology field.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation
- Field of Study: Engineering, computer science, or similar degrees
Amount:$10,800Deadline:Apr 15, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner141Brian Lara Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPeraza FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Brian Lara by supporting marginalized students who are pursuing careers in business.Funded byPeraza FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Brian Lara by supporting marginalized students who are pursuing careers in business.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino
- Field of Study: Business, finance, wealth management, etc.
- Background: Volunteering or community service experience
Amount:$1,000Deadline:May 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners142Jose "Sixto" Cubias Scholarship
Funded bySantosThis scholarship will support Central American immigrants or first generation students as they pursue higher education.Funded bySantosThis scholarship will support Central American immigrants or first generation students as they pursue higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: Central American descent
- Background: Immigrant or first generation citizen
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners143Hubert Colangelo Literacy Scholarship
Funded byLupe ColangeloThis scholarship seeks to support students who are mostly self-funding their education so they have the assistance they need to succeed.Funded byLupe ColangeloThis scholarship seeks to support students who are mostly self-funding their education so they have the assistance they need to succeed.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Financial Status: Financial need
- Identity: Underrepresented Minority
- Identity: First-generation and/or has at least one immigrant parent
Amount:$1,600Deadline:May 31, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners144Frantz Barron Scholarship
Funded byPatrick BarronThis scholarship will support low-income, male high school seniors who will be first-generation college students.Funded byPatrick BarronThis scholarship will support low-income, male high school seniors who will be first-generation college students.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Gender: Male
- Background: Low-income, first-generation college student
Amount:$1,000Deadline:May 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner145Yan Scholarship
Funded byCaiming LiThis scholarship seeks to support female immigrants who are pursuing higher education in the United States.Funded byCaiming LiThis scholarship seeks to support female immigrants who are pursuing higher education in the United States.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female
- Background: Immigrant
- Status: First-generation
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner146Destinie’s Dollars for Degrees Scholarship
Funded byDestinie HarrisThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students so they can overcome barriers and complete their education.Funded byDestinie HarrisThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students so they can overcome barriers and complete their education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student (two or four-year degree)
- Background: First-generation college student
- Race: BIPOC
Amount:$500Deadline:Jun 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner147Larry Leon Irons Culinary Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMeagan IronsThis scholarship will support high school or undergraduate students pursuing a career in the culinary arts.Funded byMeagan IronsThis scholarship will support high school or undergraduate students pursuing a career in the culinary arts.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Background: First generation college student
- Major/Career Field: Culinary
- Experiences: Volunteer experience
Amount:$500Deadline:Oct 26, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner148Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySean Kelly FamilyThe Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Sean by supporting high school seniors from low income families who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree.Funded bySean Kelly FamilyThe Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Sean by supporting high school seniors from low income families who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.5
- Background: First-generation
- Sport: Any
Amount:$4,000Deadline:Nov 24, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners149Nicanor 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.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.Eligibility Criteria:
- 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
Amount:$500Deadline:Jul 15, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
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