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Ryan McAuliffe Memorial Award
Funded byMirna McAuliffeThis scholarship aims to support young women as they prepare to finish their high school years and begin college.- Education Level: High school student
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
- Gender: Female-identifying
- State: Illinois
$5,000Deadline:Mar 28, 2026One Click Apply151A 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
$1,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026One Click Apply152Lori Nethaway Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacey SprenkelThis scholarship will support a female high school senior in California.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- Gender: Woman
- Background: First-generation college student
$1,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply153Jillian Page Commerce and Trades Scholarship
Funded byJillian PageThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in order to achieve their career goals and make a difference in the world.- Education Level: High school senior (2024 or 2025)
- State: Missouri
- Field of Study: Business, cosmetology, or the trades
$500Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply154American Dream Scholarship
Funded byCharleen CabayThis scholarship seeks to support undocumented students so they have the resources necessary to thrive in college.- Citizenship Status: Non-citizen
- Background: Community service or volunteering experience
$1,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply155Environmental Kindness Scholarship
Funded byMelissa MyersThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of environmental activists so they can pursue their careers and protect the environment.- Field of Study: Environmental studies (preservation, conservation, etc.)
$500Deadline:Apr 03, 2026One Click Apply156Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Peyton James
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Peyton James by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.- School: Dripping Springs High School
- State: Texas
- Education Level: High school senior
$2,000Deadline:Apr 08, 2026One Click Apply157Gwendolyn M. Sanders Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySharon McGregorThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Gwendolyn M. Sanders by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- School Type: HBCU
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
$1,600Deadline:Apr 10, 2026One Click Apply158Brenda Baker Legacy Scholarship
Funded byApril Baker-BellThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Brenda Baker by supporting students who are pursuing higher education and encouraging them to engage in Black history.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black
- School Location: Detroit
- GPA: 3.0 min
$1,000Deadline:Apr 10, 2026One Click Apply159Catalyst Creators: Scholarship for Children's Picture Book Manuscripts Featuring Underrepresented Voices
Funded byPenrose Press, LLCThis scholarship seeks to support a student who is passionate about telling lesser-known stories and has a strong children’s picture book manuscript idea.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Has a strong children’s picture book manuscript idea featuring an underrepresented voice as the main character or as a central plot theme
$700Deadline:Apr 13, 2026One Click Apply160Be Great NC Scholarship
Funded byRoyal FamilyThis scholarship aims to support first-generation college students who need assistance earning their degrees so they can pay it forward to future generations of their families.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: North Carolina
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Background: First-generation college student
$500Deadline:Apr 13, 2026One Click Apply161Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers that Care
Funded byLance LawsonThis scholarship seeks to support high school and undergraduate students who intend to spend their careers helping other people.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Interest: Healthcare, social work, government, education or a related field
$500Deadline:Apr 15, 2026One Click Apply162Unleashable Scholar
Funded byUnleashed Veterinary DermatologyThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of veterinary students so they can achieve their career goals in specialty veterinary medicine.- Education Level: Graduate student in a doctoral program
- Field of Study: Veterinary medicine
$2,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2026One Click Apply163Ward Green Scholarship for the Arts & Sciences
Funded byWard Green FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are interested in the arts and sciences so they can achieve their dreams of higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: Volunteering experience
- Field of Study: Arts or sciences
- State: Texas
$1,000Deadline:Apr 25, 2026One Click Apply164Tracey Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKiana DavisThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tracey Davis by supporting young women as they pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Location: Wayne County, North Carolina
$1,000Deadline:Apr 25, 2026One Click Apply165Jimmy Cardenas Community Leader Scholarship
Funded byCardenas FamilyThis scholarship aims to help undergraduate students in Texas who are interested in pursuing a career that serves their community.- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student or in trade school
- Career of Interest: Must be interested in serving your community via your career
- State: TX
$1,000Deadline:Apr 28, 2026One Click Apply166Catherine (Kay) Williams Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byThe Williams FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Kay Williams by supporting students who demonstrate artistic talent.- State: Florida
- Field of Study: Art
- Gender: Female
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA greater than or equal to: 3
- Financial Status: Low-Income
$1,000Deadline:May 01, 2026One Click Apply167David Foster Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFosterThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of David Foster by supporting students who have been significantly impacted by a high school teacher.- Education Level: High school senior
$2,500Deadline:May 01, 2026One Click Apply168Chi Changemaker Scholarship
Funded byClaire ChiThis merit-based scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate significant social impact and who plan to continue being changemakers.- Education Level: High school student or 2026 graduate
- Age: 14-18 years old
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
$1,000Deadline:May 01, 2026One Click Apply169Julie Holloway Bryant Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHolloway FamilyThis scholarship aims to recognize the skill and strength of multilingual individuals as they pursue their higher education goals.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: English is a second language
$500Deadline:May 01, 2026One Click Apply170Laura Thorne Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShelley RoderickThis scholarship will support students who have been affected by cancer and are pursuing a career in special education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Major: Special Education
- Experience: Volunteering
- Background: Affected by cancer: personally or someone close to you
$2,000Deadline:May 05, 2026One Click Apply171Coty Crisp Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRonald SparksThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Coty Crisp by supporting students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Identity: LGBTQ+
- Field of Study: Dental hygiene
$1,000Deadline:May 06, 2026One Click Apply172For the Culture Scholarship
Funded byCollege for the CultureThis scholarship aims to alleviate the often-overlooked financial burdens of college life so underserved students can achieve their dreams.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: Has attended and engaged with the annual Diversity University summit
- Plans: Will go to a higher education institution in the upcoming school year
$900Deadline:May 12, 2026One Click Apply173Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship
Funded byKristen’s KrewThis scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- State: North Carolina
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Experience: Volunteer or non-profit work
$4,000Deadline:May 15, 2026One Click Apply174Jennifer D. Hale Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHaley burrowThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer D. Hale by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams in the field of nursing.- Field of Study: Nursing
- Background: Teen mom or former teen mom
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
$1,000Deadline:May 21, 2026One Click Apply175Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship
Funded byGeanette Rodriguez-OjedaThe Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving inner-city high school students to help pay for tuition and books.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: BIPOC
- GPA: 2.9 or higher
$500Deadline:May 25, 2026One Click Apply176Greg Lockwood Scholarship
Funded byKen LockwoodThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg Lockwood by supporting queer students seeking higher education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Social work
- Identity: LGBTQ+
$1,100Deadline:Jun 01, 2026One Click Apply177Community Health Ambassador Scholarship for Nursing Students
Funded byLive it UpThis scholarship seeks to lower the financial burden of college in order to encourage and empower nursing students to make a difference not only in healthcare institutions, but also within their local communities.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Field of Study: Nursing
$3,000Deadline:Jun 01, 2026One Click Apply178Women in Healthcare Scholarship
Funded byLive it UpThis scholarship aims to support and empower female students pursuing degrees in healthcare so they can afford to complete their education and shape the future of healthcare.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Healthcare
$3,000Deadline:Jun 01, 2026One Click Apply179Vernardo Book Scholarship
Funded byNikea VernardoThis scholarship seeks to support students who need financial assistance in order to rise above the barriers they face and thrive in higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- College Plans: Will attend a four-year university
- Background: First-generation college student
- Race: BIPOC
- Location: South Side of Chicago
- Financial Status: Low-income
$1,000Deadline:Jun 02, 2026One Click Apply180