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[Page 6] First-Generation College Student Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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Palmetto Men’s Club Purpose Scholarship
Funded byPalmetto Men's ClubThis scholarship seeks to support young men of character who have the work ethic necessary to achieve all of their goals.- Education Level: High school student
- Gender: Male
- State: South Carolina
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Background: First-generation college student
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 14, 2024One Click Apply151New Jersey First Generation Scholarship
Funded byDiaz FamilyThis scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students from New Jersey pay for college.- GPA: Must be 3.5 or above
- Education Level: Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: Must be first generation
$7,500Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Apr 09, 2025One Click Apply152GD Sandeford Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySandeford FamilyThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible by helping underserved African American students afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.- Education Level: Pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree
- Race: African American
- Background: First-generation college student
- Involvement: Volunteering experience
- GPA minimum: 2.75
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Apr 15, 2023One Click Apply153Castillo Scholarship
Funded byMarisa RobertsThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing careers in STEM by helping them overcome their financial hurdles.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
- Background: First-generation college student
- Field of Study: STEM
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Aug 01, 2024One Click Apply154Esteemed Project Scholarship
Funded byThe Esteemed ProjectThis scholarship aims to support minority students who are interested in breaking generational barriers by being the first in their families to attend college.- Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation student
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 01, 2023One Click Apply155Charlotte Emery Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKeia CarterThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Charlotte Emery by uplifting Black girls and women so they can succeed in life and flourish.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate pursuing a two or four-year degree
- Gender: Female
- Race: Black/African American
- Background: First-generation student
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
$1,100Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 01, 2022One Click Apply156LGBTQIA+ in Advancing Tech & Data Science Scholarship
Funded byAmanda BlakeThis scholarship seeks to support LGBTQIA+ students who have a passion for using technology and data science for good.- Education Level: High school student
- Identity: LGBTQIA+
- Field of Study: Data science, technology, STEM, or coding
- Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
$5,020Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 15, 2023One Click Apply157Nina L. Coleman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCraig ColemanThis scholarship seeks to support low-income students who need financial assistance in order to fund their college education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
- Race: BIPOC
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 05, 2022One Click Apply158Single-Parent Household Undergraduate Scholarship
Funded byRyan GreenThis scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students from first-generation or single-income homes.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
- Background: First-generation student and/or from a single-parent household
- State: MD, DC, VA, NJ, or DE
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 30, 2023One Click Apply159A Heroes Family Scholarship
Funded byFirst Responders Family FoundationAs one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.- Education Level: High school senior or above
- Background: Lost a parent/guardian or spouse in the line of duty including those in law-enforcement, fire, or military
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 20, 2024One Click Apply160Writing With a Purpose Scholarship
Funded byCarl LamarreThis scholarship exists to inhect hope and encouragement into African American high school seniors and college students looking to break into the field of journalismAll students are eligible$1,646Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 01, 2021One Click Apply161Cruz Events Community Impact Scholarship
Funded byCruz EventsThis scholarship aims to support first-generation students from Texas who will be pursuing trade school or a traditional college path.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation student
- State: Texas
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 16, 2022One Click Apply162Growing up in the Family Restaurant Business Scholarship
Funded byThe Lam-Wong FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who were raised in the family restaurant business so they can afford to pursue all of their goals for the future.- Education Level: High school senior or bachelor's student
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation student
- Experience: Grew up in the family restaurant business
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 01, 2024One Click Apply163Aserina Hill Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHill FamilyThis scholarship aims to preserve Aserina Hill’s legacy of giving by providing students with financial aid so they have the opportunity to attend college.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Non-profit or community service experience
$1,000Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Apr 16, 2025One Click Apply164Green Davis Teacher Training Scholarship
Funded byLynn DanielThis scholarship seeks to support those who aspire to become transformative educators dedicated to making a profound impact in the lives of students.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Field of Study: Teaching or education
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 15, 2025One Click Apply165Gloria Stokes Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJada DumasThis scholarship aims to honor Gloria Stokes and her legacy by supporting low-income college students so their finances don’t hold them back from their dreams.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Financial Background: Low-income
- Race: African American
- State: Low-income
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 25, 2023One Click Apply166Minority/Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byExecuSearch Staffing Solutions, Inc.This scholarship aims to support underprivileged students who are interested in pursuing careers in STEM.- Demographic: BIPOC and/or female
- Background: FGLI
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Interest: STEM
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:Nov 15, 2023One Click Apply167Najma Sultana Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMuhammad AliThis scholarship will support high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare field.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: First-generation college student
- Major/Career Field: Medical/healthcare
$1,020Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 25, 2023One Click Apply168Ryder Collections Scholarship
Funded byKarahn GreenThis scholarship will help support first generation BIPOC students attending HBCUs.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First generation college student
- Type of School: Historically black college or university (HBCU)
$2,786Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Dec 01, 2022One Click Apply169Dr. Magidson Memorial Theater Scholarship
Funded byMagidson familyThis scholarship seeks to support passionate theater students who face obstacles to higher education due to their demonstrated need.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: First-generation student
- Field of Interest: Theater arts
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 09, 2024One Click Apply170Velez NJ Scholarship
Funded byCarlos VelezThis scholarship will support a BIPOC first generation college student in New Jersey.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First generation college student
- State: New Jersey
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 15, 2023One Click Apply171Catrina 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.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation student
- Citizenship Status: US Citizen
- Field of Interest: Law and/or medicine or healthcare
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 11, 2024One Click Apply172James 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.- State: Texas
- Race: African American
- Experience: Volunteering background preferred
- Education Level: High School Senior or Undergraduate
$10,000Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Mar 30, 2025One Click Apply173CML Music Scholarship
Funded bySherie McArthurThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing music and fighting to keep music in schools.- Education Level: High school student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Background: First-generation college students
- Field of Study: Music
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 09, 2024One Click Apply174Minority Students x Stem Scholarship
Funded bySasha FlanaganThis scholarship seeks to help underserved students find success as they pursue careers in the technology field.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation
- Field of Study: Engineering, computer science, or similar degrees
$10,800Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 15, 2023One Click Apply175Brian 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.- 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
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 01, 2024One Click Apply176Breaking Barriers Scholarship for Women
Funded byCollette MahmoodThis scholarship aims to recognize and celebrate the resilience and courage exhibited by young women from immigrant backgrounds as they pursue higher education and carve out their own paths.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Identity: First-generation immigrant
- GPA: 3.9 or higher
$10,000Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply177Jose "Sixto" Cubias Scholarship
Funded bySantosThis scholarship will support Central American immigrants or first generation students as they pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: Central American descent
- Background: Immigrant or first generation citizen
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Dec 01, 2022One Click Apply178Mendoza 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.- 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
$525Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Sep 15, 2024One Click Apply179Adam Montes Pride Scholarship
Funded byPartridgeThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Adam Montes by supporting underrepresented students on the road to higher education.- Identity: LGBTQ+ and an underrepresented minority
- Background: First-generation college student
- Education Level: High school senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 22, 2025One Click Apply180