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

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  1. 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
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  2. 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
    152
  3. 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
    153
  4. 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 in review
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  5. 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
    155
  6. 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
    156
  7. 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
    157
  8. 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
    158
  9. 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
    159
  10. 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
    160
  11. 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
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  12. 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
    162
  13. 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
    163
  14. 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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  15. 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
    165
  16. 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
    166
  17. 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
    167
  18. 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
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  19. 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
    169
  20. 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
    1 winner
    170
  21. 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
    171
  22. FAR Impact Scholarship

    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
    172
  23. 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.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$2,003
    Deadline:Feb 14, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    173
  24. 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.

    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 awarded to
    2 winners
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  25. 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.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$3,000
    Deadline:May 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    175
  26. 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.

    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
    176
  27. TBC Academic Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tiara Cosby
    This 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:$500
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    177
  28. 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.

    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 awarded to
    1 winner
    178
  29. 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.

    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
    179
  30. 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.

    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
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