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Healing Self and Community Scholarship
Funded byOG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: Interest in changing the world through art and health promotion
$1,000Only 29 days left!One Click Apply31Sheila A Burke Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJulie SchumThis scholarship aims to continue Sheila’s legacy of nursing excellence by supporting students who otherwise would not be able to pursue their nursing ambitions.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Identity: Underprivileged or underrepresented student
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply32Aaryn Railyn King Foundation Scholarship
Funded byIvy BetancourtThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Aaryn Railyn King by supporting students who share her passion for education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Field of Study: Healthcare or nursing
$500Deadline:Dec 01, 2025One Click Apply33SFC Ronald Chatters - Triple Nickel - Second to None Scholarship
Funded byKathryn ChattersThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ronald Chatters by supporting minority students who are interested in pursuing a military career.- Education Level: High school student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Background: Participates in JROTC
$1,500Deadline:Dec 05, 2025One Click Apply34Therapist Impact Fund: NextGen Scholarship
Funded byBetterHelpThis scholarship seeks to support students from underrepresented backgrounds who are studying to become therapists.- Identity: Underrepresented communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc.)
- Field of Study: Psychology, Therapist Licensure (Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Professional Counselor, or Psychologist), or Related Field
- GPA: 3.3 GPA or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$100,000Deadline:Dec 09, 2025One Click Apply35Harvey and Geneva Mabry Second Time Around Scholarship
Funded byApril MabryThis scholarship aims to support adult learners who carry on Geneva Mabry’s legacy of determination when pursuing an education.- Race: BIPOC
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Age: At least 30 years old
- Status: Returning student
$500Deadline:Dec 15, 2025One Click Apply36Delories Thompson Scholarship
Funded byMarcus ThomasThis scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: Black/African American
- Institution Type: HBCU
$1,000Deadline:Dec 16, 2025One Click Apply37Courtney R. Smith Trades Scholarship
Funded byChasing Serenity Psychotherapy LCSW PLLCThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented young men who are pursuing careers in the trades.- Gender: Male-identifying
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Field of Study: Trades
- Education Level: Trade school student
$500Deadline:Dec 16, 2025One Click Apply38American Dream Scholarship for Nurses
Funded byFVI School of Nursing and TechnologyThe American Dream Scholarship for Nurses aims to support students at FVI in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship provides vital financial assistance to help these students achieve their academic and career aspirations in their professional fields.- Current School: FVI School of Nursing and Technology
- State: Florida
- Field of Study: Healthcare
$3,000Deadline:Dec 20, 2025One Click Apply39Ronald Whitmore Jr. Scholarship
Funded byRonald Whitmore, Jr.This scholarship aims to uplift young Black men who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their communities.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: African American
- Gender: Male-identifying
- College Plans: HBCU
- GPA: 3.5 and above
$500Deadline:Dec 22, 2025One Click Apply40Lotus Scholarship
Funded byFiona ChenThis scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: Low-income or raised by a single parent
$500Deadline:Dec 30, 2025One Click Apply41Michael Valdivia Scholarship
Funded byTania JohmannThis scholarship seeks to support male students who have dealt with anxiety and/or depression and are passionate about taking the next steps to achieve their goals through the use of higher education.- Gender: Male
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background : Experience dealing with anxiety and/or depression
$4,000Deadline:Jan 05, 2026One Click Apply42Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAustin/Bishop FamilyThis scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Major/Field: Mental health related
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
$500Deadline:Jan 06, 2026One Click Apply43Dr. Steve Aldana Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWellSteps, LLC.This scholarship is a tribute to Steve Aldana’s immeasurable impact by supporting students who are following in his footsteps.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Wellness, employee wellness, or public health
$500Deadline:Jan 11, 2026One Click Apply44Rev. and Mrs. E B Dunbar Scholarship
Funded byDonald DunbarThis scholarship will support a minority student.- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- State: Kentucky or California
$1,000Deadline:Jan 14, 2026One Click Apply45PAC: Diversity Matters Scholarship
Funded byPhysician Assistants of Color Inc.This scholarship will support BIPOC college students pursuing a career as a physician assistant.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Major/Program: Physician Assistant
$5,000Deadline:Jan 16, 2026One Click Apply46Zedikiah Randolph Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRaja-Nee KeysThis scholarship aims to support BIPOC students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the barriers they face and be an inspiration to those who follow them.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: STEM, business, finance, marketing, or medicine
$500Deadline:Feb 01, 2026One Click Apply47Liberation in Inquiry Scholarship
Funded byThe Liberation Inquiry CollectiveThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Katherine Sherrod by supporting students who are committed to social justice and uplifting the humanity of all.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Interest: Social justice
- Identity: African American, Jewish, and/or Latinx
$500Deadline:Feb 02, 2026One Click Apply48William "Bill" Scotti Memorial Football Scholarship
Funded bySaloneThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William “Bill” Scotti by supporting athletes who are role models on and off the field.- Education Level: High school student
- Sport: Football
$500Deadline:Feb 03, 2026One Click Apply49GKD Advancement in STEM Scholarship
Funded byParis Family FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing education in STEM and making an impact through their work.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black or African American
- Field of Study: STEM
- Location: Texas
$1,000Deadline:Feb 13, 202650Ethan To Scholarship
Funded byJustin To & Ann TranThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
- GPA: Undergraduate 3.5 or Graduate 3.2
$2,000Deadline:Feb 16, 2026One Click Apply51Alexander de Guia Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Alexander De GuiaThis scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.- Education Level: High school student or two-year community college student planning to transfer
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Background: Community service and/or leadership experience
- Identity: Filipino or Filipino-American
$5,000Deadline:Feb 20, 2026One Click Apply52Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship
Funded byCynthia StewartThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Sunni E. Fagan by supporting students who are passionate about music.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Field of Study: Music or music education
$1,000Deadline:Feb 21, 2026One Click Apply53Goellner Public Education Scholarship
Funded byGoellner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented male students who are passionate about pursuing careers in public education.- State: Minnesota or Wisconsin
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: African American, Latino, or Native American
- Field of Study: Education
- Gender: Male-identifying
- GPA: 3.0+ GPA
$4,000Deadline:Feb 27, 2026One Click Apply54Get Up and Go Scholarship
Funded byTiana BrownThis scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate resilience, ambition, and a steadfast commitment to their education—qualities that defined Patrease’s life and legacy.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: BIPOC, female, and/or LGBTQ+
- GPA: 2.8 GPA or higher
- State: DC, Maryland, Virginia, or South Carolina
$2,500Deadline:Feb 28, 2026One Click Apply55Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Doris Glover by supporting students attending Prairie View A&M University.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- School Name: Will attend or is attending PVAMU
$2,500Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply56Code Breakers & Changemakers Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in STEM.- Race: BIPOC
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Field of Interest: STEM
- GPA: 2.4 or higher
- Residency: US Citizen
- Education Level: High school senior (2024-2025 school year)
$1,000Deadline:Mar 01, 202657Palette & Purpose Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.- Residency: US citizen
- Race: BIPOC
- GPA: 2.4 or higher
- Field of Interest: Visual, studio, or performing arts
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Education Level: High school senior (2024-2025 school year)
$1,000Deadline:Mar 01, 202658Learner Tutoring Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship
Funded byLearnerThis scholarship aims to offer financial assistance to aspiring innovators of color in order to build a more innovative future in STEM shaped by individuals from all walks of life.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: STEM
$500Deadline:Mar 04, 2026One Click Apply59Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTandy GreenThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nabi Nicole by supporting other people who share her faith and ambition.- Race: Underrepresented Minority
- Background: Has Financial Need
- Education Level: Current High school, Undergraduate or Graduate student
$13,000Deadline:Mar 08, 2026One Click Apply60