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Last updated on May 13, 2024
[Page 6] First-Generation College Student Scholarships to Apply for in 2024
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180 SCHOLARSHIPS
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.
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
151
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.
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
152
Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Hernandez Family
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.
Funded by
Hernandez Family
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.
Eligibility Criteria:
State: California
Background: First-generation
Identity: Underrepresented minority
Education Level: High school junior or senior
Amount
:
$4,500
Deadline
:
Jan 28, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners
153
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.
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
154
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.
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
155
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.
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
156
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.
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
:
Jun 04, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
157
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.
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
1 winner
158
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.
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
159
FAR Impact Scholarship
Funded by
Rohit Prasad
This scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.
Funded by
Rohit Prasad
This scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Field of Study: Public Service
Identity: First-generation, woman, and a historically disadvantaged minority
Amount
:
$3,000
Deadline
:
Apr 01, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners
160
Lila Foundation Scholarship
Funded by
John Leung
The Lila Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to one Hispanic student in the Las Vegas area who is interested in pursuing a career in ultrasonography.
Funded by
John Leung
The Lila Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to one Hispanic student in the Las Vegas area who is interested in pursuing a career in ultrasonography.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$2,003
Deadline
:
Feb 14, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
161
1st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship
Funded by
Robin Copney
This scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.
Funded by
Robin Copney
This scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school or undergraduate
Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
Background: Low-income and will be or is a first-generation student
Major/Field: Music or Arts
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Apr 24, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is in review
162
Sikora Drake Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded by
Sikora Drake
This scholarship supports female-identifying students from North Carolina who are the first-generation college students and pursuing a degree in STEM.
Funded by
Sikora Drake
This scholarship supports female-identifying students from North Carolina who are the first-generation college students and pursuing a degree in STEM.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$3,000
Deadline
:
May 15, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is in review
163
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.
Funded by
Michelle Bodden-White
This scholarship aims to support first-generation law students who are passionate about using their careers to help others.
Eligibility Criteria:
Age: 25 years old or older
Education Level: Graduate law degree
Background: First-generation student
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Aug 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
164
Novitas Diverse Voices Scholarship
Funded by
Novitas Communication Inc.
This scholarship will support students from diverse backgrounds who have experience in public relations or communications.
Funded by
Novitas Communication Inc.
This scholarship will support students from diverse backgrounds who have experience in public relations or communications.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
Field of Interest: Public relations or communications
Background: Low-income, first generation college student, BIPOC or LGBTQIA+
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
May 15, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is in review
165
Bill Kuhn Science Scholarship
Funded by
The Thomas and Kimberly Underhill Family
This scholarship aims to honor Bill Kuhn by supporting students who are pursuing careers in science.
Funded by
The Thomas and Kimberly Underhill Family
This scholarship aims to honor Bill Kuhn by supporting students who are pursuing careers in science.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
State: Michigan
Background: First-generation student
Field of Study: Science
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Feb 01, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
166
King Jay Foundation Scholarship
Funded by
Brittany Murry
This scholarship aims to support graduating high school seniors so they have the resources necessary to further their education at an HBCU.
Funded by
Brittany Murry
This scholarship aims to support graduating high school seniors so they have the resources necessary to further their education at an HBCU.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school student
Background: First-generation student
GPA: 3.5 or above
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Jun 23, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
167
Antoinette Casino Petrella Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Joseph Petrella
This scholarship seeks to honor Antoinette's legacy by encouraging two high school seniors from Pennsylvania who desire to fulfill their dreams by pursuing advanced study.
Funded by
Joseph Petrella
This scholarship seeks to honor Antoinette's legacy by encouraging two high school seniors from Pennsylvania who desire to fulfill their dreams by pursuing advanced study.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Must be a high school senior
Background: Must be a first-generation student
Location: Must be from Pennsylvania
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Dec 18, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
168
Palette & Purpose Scholarship
Funded by
Ignite Arts and STEM
This scholarship seeks to support first-generation BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.
Funded by
Ignite Arts and STEM
This scholarship seeks to support first-generation BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.
Eligibility Criteria:
Residency: US citizen
Race: BIPOC
GPA: 2.4 or higher
Field of Interest: Visual, studio, or performing arts
Background: First-generation college student
Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
Education Level: High school senior (2023-2024 school year)
Amount
:
$1,500
Deadline
:
Apr 13, 2024
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners
169
Noble E. Gagucas Nursing Scholarship
Funded by
Gagucas
This scholarship aims to honor the selflessness of Noble E. Gagucas by supporting future nurses as they pursue higher education.
Funded by
Gagucas
This scholarship aims to honor the selflessness of Noble E. Gagucas by supporting future nurses as they pursue higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
Identity: Underrepresented minority
Field of Study: Nursing
Background: First-generation college student
Experience: Nonprofit or volunteering
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
May 15, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is in review
170
Cardel Love Scholarship
Funded by
Waynika Hall
In loving memory of Cardel Love, this scholarship seeks to support first-generation, BIPOC students from New York so they can pursue higher education.
Funded by
Waynika Hall
In loving memory of Cardel Love, this scholarship seeks to support first-generation, BIPOC students from New York so they can pursue higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Must be a senior in high school
Location: Must be from New York
Background: Must be a first-generation student
Race: Must be a BIPOC student
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Sep 27, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
171
I Can and I Will Scholarship
Funded by
Kosmond Russell
This scholarship aims to support students who have overcome challenges in order to pursue higher education.
Funded by
Kosmond Russell
This scholarship aims to support students who have overcome challenges in order to pursue higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
GPA: 3.5 or higher
Race/ethnicity: BIPOC
Background: First-generation student
Experience: Community or extracurricular activities
History: Directly or indirectly impacted by a mental or physical disability
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Aug 01, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
172
Gomez Family Legacy Scholarship
Funded by
Gomez Family
This scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.
Funded by
Gomez Family
This scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school junior or senior
Background: First-generation and/or low-income
Ethnicity: Hispanic
State: Texas
Amount
:
$1,500
Deadline
:
Apr 10, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
173
Breanna Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded by
Coleman Family
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Breanna Coleman by supporting students who share her passion for nursing and helping others.
Funded by
Coleman Family
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Breanna Coleman by supporting students who share her passion for nursing and helping others.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
Background: First-generation student
Field of Study: Nursing
Experience: Volunteering and extracurricular experience
Amount
:
$5,000
Deadline
:
Jan 24, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
174
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.
Funded by
Project After Six
This scholarship seeks to bridge the financial literacy gap by supporting female students who are pursuing accounting or finance.
Eligibility Criteria:
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
Amount
:
$750
Deadline
:
Feb 15, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
175
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.
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.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
Background: First-generation
State: Texas
Race: BIPOC
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Jan 01, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
176
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.
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.
Eligibility Criteria:
Race: Black student
Education Level: Law school
State: New York
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Mar 30, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
177
Latinx Psychology Scholarship
Funded by
Compassionate Therapy Psychology, Inc.
This scholarship aims to support Latinx students as they pursue their dreams of higher education.
Funded by
Compassionate Therapy Psychology, Inc.
This scholarship aims to support Latinx students as they pursue their dreams of higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Background: First-generation college student
Field of Study: Psychology
GPA: 3.5 or higher
Identity: Latinx
Amount
:
$1,500
Deadline
:
Dec 01, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners
178
Goobie-Ramlal Education Scholarship
Funded by
Wagner
This scholarship seeks to offer recognition and relief to college-bound students who stand on the shoulders of their hardworking immigrant families.
Funded by
Wagner
This scholarship seeks to offer recognition and relief to college-bound students who stand on the shoulders of their hardworking immigrant families.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
Background: First-generation
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Experience: Volunteering experience
Identity: Immigrant or the child of immigrants
Race/Ethnicity: Caribbean decent
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
May 04, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is in review
179
Clarice Kanouse Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Trista Budzynski
This scholarship aims to support low-income students from challenging backgrounds who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.
Funded by
Trista Budzynski
This scholarship aims to support low-income students from challenging backgrounds who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
Field of Study: Nursing
State: Michigan
Financial Status: Low-income
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Sep 28, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
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