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Dark and Light Scholarship
Funded byWaynika HallThis scholarship seeks to help first-generation, BIPOC students from Georgia so they can continue their education and achieve their dreams.- Education Level: Must be a senior in high school
- Location: Must be from Georgia
- Background: Must be a first-generation student
- Race: Must be BIPOC
$500Deadline:Jul 13, 2025One Click Apply61TRAM Themis Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to support future social justice attorneys so they can complete their educational journeys and succeed in their careers.- Education Level: Law student (graduate)
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: Demonstrated leadership, history of community service or volunteer work, and history of social justice advocacy
- Financial Status: Demonstrated financial need
$5,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2025One Click Apply62Kristen Miles Women in Sports Scholarship
Funded byMiles Reed FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kristen Miles by supporting women who are looking to make their mark in sports.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Desired Career Field: Sports industry
- Race: Person of Color
$25,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2025One Click Apply63Arnetha 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:Jul 15, 2025One Click Apply64Black Scholarship
Funded byFriends of the Black ScholarshipThis scholarship seeks to support students who have a deep passion for the arts but need help achieving their educational goals.- Field of Study: Arts
- School: Cornish College of the Arts (Seattle, WA)
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
$41,684Deadline:Jul 15, 2025One Click Apply65Elva Ray Carter Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySalena AldersonThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Elva Ray Carter by supporting students who are furthering their education after being inspired.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: BIPOC
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- State: Nebraska
$1,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2025One Click Apply66Dr. Alan V. Lee Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLeeThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dr. Alan V. Lee by supporting students who will be the medical professionals of the future.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Medicine
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Background: First-generation college or medical student
- Experience: Volunteering experience
$1,500Deadline:Jul 20, 2025One Click Apply67Camari Hunt 4x Foundation Independent Living Expenses Scholarship
Funded byKimeka HuntThis scholarship aims to support and empower African-American and Black men who are striving to achieve their educational and personal goals while managing the challenges of independent living.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Financial need
- Age: 21-25 years old
- Gender: Male-identifying
- Background: Lives independently
- Experience: Active member of a community-based organization
- Race: African-American and/Black
$1,500Deadline:Jul 21, 2025One Click Apply68Byron and Michelle Johnson Scholarship
Funded byMB Social ActionThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students as they navigate the world of higher education so they can afford to complete their degrees.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student at an HBCU
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- State: New Jersey or Pennsylvania
$500Deadline:Jul 22, 2025One Click Apply69Charles E. Nettles Continued Education Scholarship
Funded byAmoni PerrymanThis scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students who are passionate about expanding their minds.- Institution Type: HBCU
- Future Plans: Continuing education post-grad
- Education Level: Undergraduate Senior or Recent Graduate
$500Deadline:Jul 22, 2025One Click Apply70GKD Advancement in STEM Scholarship
Funded byParisThis 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
- Location: Garland, Texas
- Race: Black or African American
- Field of Study: STEM
$1,000Deadline:Jul 24, 202571Shullman Legal Scholarship
Funded bySamantha ShullmanThis scholarship aims to support students who are interested in pursuing legal studies but need financial students in order to succeed.- Education Level: High school student
- State: Florida
- Field of Study: Law
$2,500Deadline:Jul 25, 2025One Click Apply72Dr. Dumas A. Harshaw & Sharon Harshaw Legacy Scholarship
Funded byThe Harshaw Legacy Scholarship CommitteeThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Dr. Dumas A. Harshaw, Jr. and Mrs. Sharon Harshaw by supporting African American students in the Wake County Public School System.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Graduated from a Wake County Public High School
- School: HBCU in North Carolina
$18,000Deadline:Jul 25, 2025One Click Apply73Compassion in Action Future Medical Leaders Scholarship
Funded byCompassion in Action Future Medical Leaders Scholarship FundThis scholarship aims to support Christian students who are of mixed Asian and white descent and pursuing the medical field.- Education Level: High school or bachelor's degree student
- Race: Biracial (Asian and white)
- Religion: Christian
- Field of Study: Medicine
- GPA and Test Scores: 3.75 or above and at least a 1500 SAT score or ACT equivalent score
$5,000Deadline:Jul 25, 2025One Click Apply74Charles Brown Culinary Scholarship
Funded byRobert BrownThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Charles Brown by supporting the dreams of students who share his passion for cooking.- Field of Study: Culinary/Culinary Arts
$500Deadline:Jul 25, 2025One Click Apply75CEW IV Foundation Scholarship Program
Funded byClyde E. Woodroffe IV FoundationThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students so they can pursue higher education, regardless of financial status.- Race: BIPOC
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$500Deadline:Jul 29, 2025One Click Apply76Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship
Funded byCermonia ThomasThis scholarship will support BIPOC high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
$500Deadline:Jul 30, 2025One Click Apply77Marie Jean Baptiste Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarie Jean Baptiste Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship seeks to support students who embody Marie's commitment to education and community service.- Ethnicity: African American
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Background: Non-profit, volunteering or community service
$1,000Deadline:Jul 30, 2025One Click Apply78AROC AI/ML Scholarship
Funded byAROCThis scholarship aims to narrow the gap in access to STEM education so that all students can pursue the careers of their dreams.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- Field of Study: STEM
$5,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2025One Click Apply79ESOF Academic Scholarship
Funded byESOFThis scholarship seeks to support minority students who need monetary support to pursue higher education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: African American
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Institution of Interest: An HBCU
$500Deadline:Aug 01, 2025One Click Apply80Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship
Funded byShawn RespertThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing majors in healthcare or medical research so they can complete their degrees and make the world a better place.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Major of Interest: Medical research, biomedical science, neuroscience, psychology, etc.
$7,500Deadline:Aug 01, 2025One Click Apply81Richard "88 Fingers" Turner, Jr. Music Scholarship
Funded byRichard Turner, Jr. Musical Gifts, INCThis scholarship seeks to honor Richard Turner, Jr. by supporting African American musicians in their pursuit of education.- Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- Field of Study: Music
$2,100Deadline:Aug 02, 2025One Click Apply82Drs. Julieto and Marlyn Eltanal Scholarship
Funded byRossana EltanalThis scholarship aims to honor Julieto and Marlyn Eltanal by supporting the next generation of doctors as they finish their education.- Education Level: Graduate student
- School: Cornell University
- Field of Study: Medicine
- Ethnicity: Chinese or Filipino
- Financial Status: Low-income
$10,000Deadline:Aug 12, 2025One Click Apply83Christian ‘Myles’ Pratt Foundation Fine Arts Scholarship
Funded byRakeia Pratt and FamilyTo honor the life and legacy of Christian ‘Myles’ Pratt, this scholarship will be awarded to one student from a minority background who has big aspirations for their artistic career.- Major of Interest: Ceramics, Computer Animation, Game Design, Drawing, Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Painting, Sculpture
- Ethnicity: BIPOC
$1,100Deadline:Aug 12, 202584Gregory Flowers Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChristopher FlowersThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Gregory Flowers by supporting underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- College Plans: Will attend a four-year college
$2,500Deadline:Aug 12, 2025One Click Apply85Concrete Rose Scholarship Award
Funded byThe Concrete Rose FoundationThis scholarship's mission is to help women of color reach their potential to achieve their dreams, making a significant contribution to a more inclusive and prosperous world for all.- Gender: Women
- GPA: 2.0
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
$500Deadline:Aug 16, 2025One Click Apply86Rosa A. Wilson Scholarship
Funded byCounseling 360This scholarship aims to support young women who seek to address injustice and systemic challenges through their careers.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Race: African American student
- Field of Study: Helping profession (social work, nursing, pre-med, education, etc.)
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: Alabama or Georgia
$1,000Deadline:Aug 19, 2025One Click Apply87Larry Joe Gardner Memorial Scholarship for Public Policy
Funded byGardner FamilyThis scholarship aims to increase representation in public services by making higher education more accessible to minority students.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- Gender: Male-identifying
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Field of Study: Water science, environment and sustainability, engineering, technology, criminal justice, public policy, or justice and social issues programs
$1,200Deadline:Aug 29, 2025One Click Apply88Edward Dorsey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacey DorseyThis scholarship aims to support Black students as they pursue higher education, enabling them to succeed and become the business leaders of tomorrow.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: Black
- GPA: 2.75 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Business administration or finance
$1,000Deadline:Aug 29, 2025One Click Apply89Zedikiah 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:Aug 31, 2025One Click Apply90
