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Cybersecurity for Your Community Scholarship
Funded byDavid DominguezThis scholarship seeks to make college more affordable by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: From an underrepresented group (BIPOC, first-generation college student, woman, LGBTQ+, disabled)
- Interest: Cybersecurity
$500Deadline:Oct 24, 2025One Click Apply31Dr. Terran Jordan International Excellence in Leadership, STEM & Emergency Management Scholarship
Funded byDr. Terran JordanThis scholarship seeks to support Black students in STEM and emergency management in order to invest in future leaders who will drive technological advancements, policy improvements, and global disaster preparedness.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Age: 18+ years old
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Race: Black
- Field of Study: Leadership, STEM, or Emergency Management
$1,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply32Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation Scholarship
Funded bySherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation, Inc.This scholarship aims to support college-bound students to ease the financial burden of college so they can flourish.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: High school graduate preparing to attend college or current undergraduate student
- Religion: Christian
- Race: African American
$2,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply33Milan Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWalter AlexanderThis scholarship aims to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities by reducing the expenses of tuition and books.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- School Type: HBCU
- GPA: 2.7 or higher
- Major of Interest: Business or Agriculture
$5,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply34Diverse Nursing Scholarship
Funded byCourtney NygaardThis scholarship aims to support students of color and/or students who are members of marginalized minority groups as they pursue their ambitions.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Identity: BIPOC or part of another marginalized group
$1,000Deadline:Nov 03, 2025One Click Apply35Medical Student Challenge Scholarship
Funded byDaniel & Kristine DavidsonThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of medical students so they can overcome the financial hurdles of higher education.- Education Level: Graduate student
- Field of Study: Medicine
- State: South Carolina
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
$2,000Deadline:Nov 05, 2025One Click Apply36Ethics in Law Leadership Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship seeks to support Christian mixed-race students in their journey to become cross-cultural leaders in the legal field.- Identity: Mixed-race
- Religion: Christian
- Field of Study: Law
- Education Level: Undergraduate or college graduate with a bachelors
- Background: At least a 3.75 GPA and a 1500 SAT score or equivalent ACT score
- Experience: Work experience
$3,500Deadline:Nov 05, 2025One Click Apply37I Can and I Will Scholarship
Funded byKosmond RussellThis scholarship aims to support students who have overcome challenges in order to pursue higher education.- 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
$500Deadline:Nov 06, 2025One Click Apply38LeNise M. Watson-Hudson Healthcare Scholarship
Funded byHudsonThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of LeNise M. Watson-Hudson by giving some much-needed support to single parents who are pursuing their educational ambitions.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Healthcare
- School: Howard University
$3,000Deadline:Nov 12, 2025One Click Apply39Ann Holiday Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAnwar ArmstrongThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ann Holiday by supporting students pursuing higher education at HBCUs.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School Name: North Carolina A&T State University
$1,550Deadline:Nov 14, 2025One Click Apply40Van's Sisters On Our Shoulders "SOS" Scholarship
Funded bySTERLINGThis scholarship aims to support underserved students who are pursuing careers related to early childhood education.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Race: African American
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Early childhood education, development, or teaching
$2,000Deadline:Nov 14, 2025One Click Apply41Karen Randall McClain Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTomi Management Enterprises LLCThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Karen Randall McClain by supporting students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).- Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore or higher
- School Type: HBCU
- Race: African American
- Educational Background: Graduated from a Pittsburgh Public High School
$500Deadline:Nov 15, 2025One Click Apply42Equity Elevate Scholarship
Funded byJ. EvansThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students who are continuing to fight for their education despite the obstacles they face.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
- Parental Status: Single mother
$4,000Deadline:Nov 16, 2025One Click Apply43Ryan Yebba Memorial Mental Health Scholarship
Funded byYebba FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ryan Yebba by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing a career in mental health treatment.- Education Level: Undergraduate at a two-year college
- Desired Degree: Bachelors and/or Masters
- Field of Study: Mental health
$1,800Deadline:Nov 19, 2025One Click Apply44Healing 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 22, 2025One Click Apply45William A. Lewis Scholarship
Funded byEdwards_Lewis FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William A. Lewis by supporting underrepresented students interested in pursuing careers in mathematics or other STEM fields.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: STEM
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply46Sheila 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 Apply47Aaryn 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 Apply48SFC 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 Apply49Harvey 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 Apply50Delories 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 Apply51Ronald 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 Apply52Lotus 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 Apply53Liberation 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 Apply54William "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 Apply55GKD 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, 202656Ethan 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 Apply57Alexander 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 Apply58Sunni 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 Apply59Goellner 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 Apply60
