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Minority/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 winners151Najma 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 winners152Ryder 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:$2,786Deadline:Dec 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners153Dr. 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 winner154Thadford 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 winners155Velez 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 winner156Catrina Celestine Aquilino Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJeanne AquilinoThis scholarship seeks to honor Catrina’s legacy by supporting students pursuing law and/or healthcare so that they can complete their education and help those who are oppressed.Funded byJeanne AquilinoThis scholarship seeks to honor Catrina’s legacy by supporting students pursuing law and/or healthcare so that they can complete their education and help those who are oppressed.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation student
- Citizenship Status: US Citizen
- Field of Interest: Law and/or medicine or healthcare
Amount:$500Deadline:Oct 11, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner157Tom 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 winners158CML 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
2 winners159STEAM Generator Scholarship
Funded byFrancis Rei IsraelThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.Funded byFrancis Rei IsraelThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Bachelor's or master's degree
- Field of Study: STEAM
- Background: First or second-generation immigrant or other underrepresented minority
Amount:$3,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is in review160Minority 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 winner161Brian 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 winners162Jose "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 winners163Mendoza Scholarship
Funded byFranklin MendozaThis scholarship seeks to empower students from Central American backgrounds to achieve their academic goals and build a foundation for a successful future.Funded byFranklin MendozaThis scholarship seeks to empower students from Central American backgrounds to achieve their academic goals and build a foundation for a successful future.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Financial Status: Financial need
- Heritage: Born in Central America or has at least one parent of Central American descent
Amount:$525Deadline:Sep 15, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner164Hubert 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 winners165J.E. Anderson Family College Scholarship
Funded byLesley LoganThis scholarship aims to honor the life of J.E. Anderson by supporting first-generation students as they set out in pursuit of their goals.Funded byLesley LoganThis scholarship aims to honor the life of J.E. Anderson by supporting first-generation students as they set out in pursuit of their goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Field of Study: Special education
Amount:$2,151Deadline:Oct 08, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners166Frantz 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 winner167Yan 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 winner168HBCU STEM Scholarship
Funded byChrispin RainfordThis scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.Funded byChrispin RainfordThis scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Identity: FGLI (first-generation and low-income)
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: STEM
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Current College: HBCU
Amount:$7,500Deadline:Oct 06, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner169Destinie’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 winner170Larry 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 winner171Sean 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 winners172Nicanor 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
1 winner173HSINTELLIGENCE Minority / Indigenous Nurse Leader Scholarship
Funded byHSINTELLIGENCEThis scholarship seeks to encourage the next generation of nurses who hope to address the COVID-19 pandemic through their careers.Funded byHSINTELLIGENCEThis scholarship seeks to encourage the next generation of nurses who hope to address the COVID-19 pandemic through their careers.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Must be a first-generation student
- Education Level: Must be a high school or undergraduate student
- Race: Must be a BIPOC student
- Field of Interest: Must be interested in nursing
Amount:$1,500Deadline:Mar 29, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners174The Heart of the Game Scholarship
Funded byWard SerrillThis scholarship is designed to support first-generation, female high school seniors from the class of 2021 who show passion and heart in their lives.Funded byWard SerrillThis scholarship is designed to support first-generation, female high school seniors from the class of 2021 who show passion and heart in their lives.All students are eligibleAmount:$5,333Deadline:Aug 13, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner175José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund
Funded byBorders FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.Funded byBorders FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school graduate currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree
- Identity: Mexican or Mexican-American
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Work or significant volunteer experience
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Dec 02, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is in review176Joseph J. Canfora Hospitality Scholarship
Funded byJoseph CanforaThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students who are interested in pursuing careers in the hospitality industry.Funded byJoseph CanforaThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students who are interested in pursuing careers in the hospitality industry.Eligibility Criteria:
- 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
Amount:$5,000Deadline:Apr 14, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners177Emma Jean Ridley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBeacons of Promise LLCThis scholarship will support African American undergraduate students pursuing careers in the healthcare field.Funded byBeacons of Promise LLCThis scholarship will support African American undergraduate students pursuing careers in the healthcare field.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: African American
- Background: Low-income and first-generation college student
- Major/Field: Medicine/Medical Field
- GPA: 3 or higher
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jun 16, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners178John Walker and Christine Horton Education Scholarship
Funded byDouglas HortonThis scholarship seeks to honor the memories of John Walker and Christine Horton by supporting students in NC.Funded byDouglas HortonThis scholarship seeks to honor the memories of John Walker and Christine Horton by supporting students in NC.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- State: North Carolina
- Identity: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation student
- Background: Experience working with children and non-profit/volunteering experience
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners179Dedication for Education Scholarship
Funded byNekiBazaarThe Dedication for Education Scholarship aims to support first-generation college students in California who show strong academic promise.Funded byNekiBazaarThe Dedication for Education Scholarship aims to support first-generation college students in California who show strong academic promise.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Highschool or undergraduate
- State: California
- Background: First-generation and underrepresented minority
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 28, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner180