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HSINTELLIGENCE 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 winners151The 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 winner152Joseph 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 winners153Emma 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 winners154John 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 winners155Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHernandez FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.Funded byHernandez FamilyThis 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:$4,500Deadline:Jan 28, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners156Dedication 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 winner157Fuerza 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 winners158Major 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 winner159Hasanovic 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
1 winner160Charity'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 winner161FAR Impact Scholarship
Funded byRohit PrasadThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.Funded byRohit PrasadThis 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:$3,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners162Lila Foundation Scholarship
Funded byJohn LeungThe 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 byJohn LeungThe 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 eligibleAmount:$2,003Deadline:Feb 14, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner1631st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship
Funded byRobin CopneyThis scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.Funded byRobin CopneyThis 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:$2,000Deadline:Apr 24, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners164Sikora Drake Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded bySikora DrakeThis scholarship supports female-identifying students from North Carolina who are the first-generation college students and pursuing a degree in STEM.Funded bySikora DrakeThis scholarship supports female-identifying students from North Carolina who are the first-generation college students and pursuing a degree in STEM.All students are eligibleAmount:$3,000Deadline:May 15, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners165Diversity in Law Scholarship
Funded byMichelle Bodden-WhiteThis scholarship aims to support first-generation law students who are passionate about using their careers to help others.Funded byMichelle Bodden-WhiteThis 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:$1,000Deadline:Aug 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner166TBC Academic Scholarship
Funded byTiara CosbyThis scholarship aims to support first-generation BIPOC college students pursuing higher education.Funded byTiara CosbyThis scholarship aims to support first-generation BIPOC college students pursuing higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: First-generation students
- Major of interest: Arts
- Race: BIPOC
- Education level: High school seniors, undergraduate or graduates
Amount:$500Deadline:Jun 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner167Novitas Diverse Voices Scholarship
Funded byNovitas Communication Inc.This scholarship will support students from diverse backgrounds who have experience in public relations or communications.Funded byNovitas 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:$1,000Deadline:May 15, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner168Bill Kuhn Science Scholarship
Funded byThe Thomas and Kimberly Underhill FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor Bill Kuhn by supporting students who are pursuing careers in science.Funded byThe Thomas and Kimberly Underhill FamilyThis 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:$2,000Deadline:Feb 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner169King Jay Foundation Scholarship
Funded byBrittany MurryThis scholarship aims to support graduating high school seniors so they have the resources necessary to further their education at an HBCU.Funded byBrittany MurryThis 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:$500Deadline:Jun 23, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner170Antoinette Casino Petrella Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJoseph PetrellaThis 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 byJoseph PetrellaThis 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:$2,000Deadline:Dec 18, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners171Palette & Purpose Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support first-generation BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis 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:$1,500Deadline:Apr 13, 2024Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners172Noble E. Gagucas Nursing Scholarship
Funded byGagucasThis scholarship aims to honor the selflessness of Noble E. Gagucas by supporting future nurses as they pursue higher education.Funded byGagucasThis 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:$500Deadline:May 15, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner173Cardel Love Scholarship
Funded byWaynika HallIn loving memory of Cardel Love, this scholarship seeks to support first-generation, BIPOC students from New York so they can pursue higher education.Funded byWaynika HallIn 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:$500Deadline:Sep 27, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner174I Can and I Will Scholarship
Funded byKosmond RussellThis scholarship aims to support students who have overcome challenges in order to pursue higher education.Funded byKosmond RussellThis 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:$1,000Deadline:Aug 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner175Margalie Jean-Baptiste Scholarship
Funded byPatrick BarronThis scholarship aims to support high achieving, first generation, and low-income students who need financial assistance in order to continue their education.Funded byPatrick BarronThis scholarship aims to support high achieving, first generation, and low-income students who need financial assistance in order to continue their education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Gender: Female
- Financial Background: Low-income
- Background: Must be first generation
- Education Level: High school senior
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jun 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner176Gomez Family Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGomez FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.Funded byGomez FamilyThis 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:$1,500Deadline:Apr 10, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner177Breanna Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byColeman FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Breanna Coleman by supporting students who share her passion for nursing and helping others.Funded byColeman FamilyThis 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:$5,000Deadline:Jan 24, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner178EmPowered Women Scholarship
Funded byProject After SixThis scholarship seeks to bridge the financial literacy gap by supporting female students who are pursuing accounting or finance.Funded byProject After SixThis 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:$750Deadline:Feb 15, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner179Joe Cruz Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCruz familyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Joe Cruz Jr. by supporting first-generation students as they pursue higher education.Funded byCruz familyThis 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:$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
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