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Thadford 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 winners151Velez 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 winner152Catrina 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 winner153James 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 winner154Tom 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 winners155CML 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 winners156Minority 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 winner157Brian 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 winners158Jose "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 winners159Mendoza 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 winner160Hubert 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 winners161J.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 winners162Frantz 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 winner163Yan 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 winner164HBCU 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 winner165Destinie’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 winner166Larry 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 winner167Sean 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 winners168Nicanor 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 winner169HSINTELLIGENCE 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 winners170The 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 winner171Joseph 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 winners172Emma 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 winners173John 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 winners174Dedication 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 winner175Fuerza y Ganas Scholarship
Funded byEstanislaoThis scholarship seeks to make higher education more accessible to Hispanic students by reducing the financial burden of a college degree.Funded byEstanislaoThis scholarship seeks to make higher education more accessible to Hispanic students by reducing the financial burden of a college degree.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Medicine
- Ethnicity: Latina/Hispanic
Amount:$1,500Deadline:Jun 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners176Major La-Goge W. Graham Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGraham FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Major La-Goge W. Graham and support graduating JROTC cadets or undergraduates in ROTC programs in the United States.Funded byGraham FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Major La-Goge W. Graham and support graduating JROTC cadets or undergraduates in ROTC programs in the United States.Eligibility Criteria:
- Involvement: JROTC or ROTC
- Education Level: High school junior or senior or undergraduate
Amount:$2,500Deadline:Jul 25, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner177Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service“ Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAngela KingThe Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship was made to support an African American student who is unapologetically themselves and supports others through acts of service.Funded byAngela KingThe Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship was made to support an African American student who is unapologetically themselves and supports others through acts of service.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethnicity : African American
- Community Service Participation : In the last 5 years
- Background : First-generation college student
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or above
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Oct 15, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner178Hasanovic 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.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.Eligibility Criteria:
- Year of HS (if applicable): Senior
- Immigration Status: First or second-generation immigrant
Amount:$500Deadline:Jul 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
0 winners179Charity's Alumnus Erudition Award
Funded byCharity's Haven LLCThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.Funded byCharity's Haven LLCThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate students
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Field of Study: Healthcare
- Background: First-generation
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
Amount:$500Deadline:Jun 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner180