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[Page 5] Top First-Generation Scholarships to Apply for in May 2025

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  1. First-Generation Educators Scholarship

    Funded by
    Granston Family
    This 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
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Mar 14, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  2. Finesse Your Education's "The College Burnout" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Finesse Your Education
    This 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
    $1,200
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 22, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  3. NY Law Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michelle Bodden-White
    This 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
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 30, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  4. McCutcheon | Nikitin First-Generation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kira McCutcheon
    This 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
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 31, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  5. Tyde Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kelsey Durban
    This 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
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  6. Joseph J. Canfora Hospitality Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joseph Canfora
    This 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
    $5,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Apr 14, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  7. Cruz Events Community Impact Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cruz Events
    This 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
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Apr 16, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  8. Nina L. Coleman Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Craig Coleman
    This 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
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:May 05, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  9. Destinie’s Dollars for Degrees Scholarship

    Funded by
    Destinie Harris
    This 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
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  10. Abby's First-Generation College Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Abby Finger
    This 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
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  11. Enrique Castillo Educational Scholarship

    Funded by
    Enrique Castillo Scholarship Fund
    This 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
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jun 04, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  12. Hasanovic American Dream Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fuad Hasanovic
    This 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
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    0 winners
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  13. Taking Up Space Scholarship

    Funded by
    Arianna Thompson
    This 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
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  14. Nicanor Rufo Rare Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rosielyn Rufo
    This 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
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jul 15, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  15. Diversity in Law Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michelle Bodden-White
    This 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
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  16. Stand and Yell Community Impact Scholarship

    Funded by
    James McDowell
    This 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+
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  17. No You Did Not Win An Emi, But You Did Win This Scholarship

    Funded by
    Noemi Winn
    This scholarship aims to honor individuality by supporting students from diverse backgrounds on their path to higher education.
    • Background: First-generation student
    • Race: BIPOC
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  18. Sikora Drake STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sikora Drake
    This 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
    $3,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  19. Jose "Sixto" Cubias Scholarship

    Funded by
    Santos
    This 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
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  20. Francis “Slip” Madigan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Erin Hemeon
    This 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
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  21. Joe Cruz Jr. Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cruz family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Joe Cruz Jr. by supporting first-generation students as they pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: First-generation
    • State: Texas
    • Race: BIPOC
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  22. Charlie Akers Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ayesha Wallace
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Charlie Akers by supporting first-generation college students.
    • Background: First-generation
    • Community Involvement: Volunteering experience
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  23. Do Good Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jasmin Suayan
    This 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
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  24. Gamba Creative Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miguel Ocegueda
    This scholarship seeks to support disadvantaged students in New Jersey who are pursuing art-related degrees.
    • Background: First-generation, low-income, and/or underrepresented minority
    • Field of Study: Pursuing creative arts, music, writing, audio engineering, or arts-related degree
    • State: New Jersey
    $5,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  25. 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.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: First-generation
    • Field of Study: Pre-med, medical school, nursing, or psychology
    $750
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jan 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  26. Hurtado Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pablo Hurtado
    This scholarship aims to support students in New York who are pursuing their GEDs so they can go on to achieve all of their goals.
    • Education Level: GED
    • State: New York
    $5,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    Deadline:Jan 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  27. 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.
    • 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
    $750
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Feb 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  28. 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.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: New York
    • Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Latinx
    • Background: First generation & Low Income
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 05, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  29. 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.
    • Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation student
    • Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  30. Yan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Caiming Li
    This scholarship seeks to support female immigrants who are pursuing higher education in the United States.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • Background: Immigrant
    • Status: First-generation
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
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