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[Page 6] First-Generation College Student Scholarships to Apply for in 2024

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  1. Catrina Celestine Aquilino Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jeanne Aquilino
    This 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:$500
    Deadline:Oct 11, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  2. James Lynn Baker II #BeACoffeeBean Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Good Samaritan at the Baker Estate
    This 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:$10,000
    Deadline:Mar 29, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    152
  3. Tom LoCasale Developing Character Through Golf Scholarship

    Funded by
    LoCasale Family and Friends
    This 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:$3,000
    Deadline:May 14, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    153
  4. CML Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sherie McArthur
    This 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:$2,000
    Deadline:Jul 09, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    154
  5. STEAM Generator Scholarship

    Funded by
    Francis Rei Israel
    This 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:$3,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is in review
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  6. Minority Students x Stem Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sasha Flanagan
    This 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:$10,800
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    156
  7. Brian Lara Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Peraza Family
    This 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:$1,000
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    157
  8. Jose "Sixto" Cubias Scholarship

    Funded by
    Santos
    This 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:$1,000
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    158
  9. Mendoza Scholarship

    Funded by
    Franklin Mendoza
    This 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:$525
    Deadline:Sep 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    159
  10. Hubert Colangelo Literacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lupe Colangelo
    This 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:$1,600
    Deadline:May 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    160
  11. J.E. Anderson Family College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lesley Logan
    This 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:$2,151
    Deadline:Oct 08, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  12. Frantz Barron Scholarship

    Funded by
    Patrick Barron
    This 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:$1,000
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    162
  13. Yan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Caiming Li
    This 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:$1,000
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    163
  14. HBCU STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chrispin Rainford
    This 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:$7,500
    Deadline:Oct 06, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    164
  15. 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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student (two or four-year degree)
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Race: BIPOC
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    165
  16. Larry Leon Irons Culinary Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Meagan Irons
    This 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:$500
    Deadline:Oct 26, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    166
  17. Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sean Kelly Family
    The 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:$4,000
    Deadline:Nov 24, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  18. 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.

    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:$500
    Deadline:Jul 15, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    168
  19. HSINTELLIGENCE Minority / Indigenous Nurse Leader Scholarship

    Funded by
    HSINTELLIGENCE
    This 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:$1,500
    Deadline:Mar 29, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  20. The Heart of the Game Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ward Serrill
    This 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 eligible
    Amount:$5,333
    Deadline:Aug 13, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    170
  21. José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Borders Family
    This 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:$2,000
    Deadline:Dec 02, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is in review
    171
  22. 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.

    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:$5,000
    Deadline:Apr 14, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  23. Emma Jean Ridley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Beacons of Promise LLC
    This 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:$1,000
    Deadline:Jun 16, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  24. John Walker and Christine Horton Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Douglas Horton
    This 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:$1,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    174
  25. Dedication for Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    NekiBazaar
    The 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:$1,000
    Deadline:Dec 28, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    175
  26. Fuerza y Ganas Scholarship

    Funded by
    Estanislao
    This 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:$1,500
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    176
  27. Major La-Goge W. Graham Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Graham Family
    This 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:$2,500
    Deadline:Jul 25, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    177
  28. Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service“ Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Angela King
    The 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:$1,000
    Deadline:Oct 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    178
  29. 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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Year of HS (if applicable): Senior
    • Immigration Status: First or second-generation immigrant
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    0 winners
    179
  30. Charity's Alumnus Erudition Award

    Funded by
    Charity's Haven LLC
    This 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:$500
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    180