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Madison Victoria Keith Nursing Scholarship
Funded byThe Cave FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Madison Keith by supporting female students who share Madison’s calling to nursing.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Nursing
- State: California
$3,000Deadline:Mar 02, 2026One Click Apply31Learner 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 Apply32Patty Timmons Women's Healthcare Scholarship
Funded byTimmonsThis scholarship aims to support women as they pursue higher education and their healthcare ambitions.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Healthcare
- State: Wisconsin
$1,000Deadline:Mar 23, 2026One Click Apply33iPinky Promise Foundation Incorporated Scholarship
Funded byiPinky Promise Foundation IncorporatedThis scholarship seeks to support young women who are preparing to embark on their higher education journeys.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black/African American
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Location: Volusia, Seminole, or Orange County, Florida
$500Deadline:Mar 24, 2026One Click Apply34Ryan 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 Apply35Gwendolyn 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 Apply36Brenda 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 Apply37For 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 Apply38Kristen 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 Apply39Ojeda 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 Apply40Brown Skin Agenda Aesthetics & Cosmetology Scholarship
Funded byVitality InstituteThis scholarship seeks to support students of color as they pursue certification and careers in cosmetology.- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Desired Career Field: Pursuing a career in cosmetology or as an esthetician or nurse esthetician
$10,000Deadline:Sep 05, 2026One Click Apply41Sparkle and Succeed Scholarship
Funded byKeyah MarvelThis scholarship aims to support students with ADHD so they can overcome the challenges they face while pursuing their educational goals.- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Has ADHD
- Education Level: High school
$500Deadline:Nov 27, 2026One Click Apply42Kenyada 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
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 30, 2025One Click Apply43Hyacinth Malcolm Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Malcolm FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Hyacinth Malcolm by supporting students throughout their pursuit of higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$6,171Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:Dec 01, 2023One Click Apply44Melissa Boston Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Boston FamilyThis scholarship was established to honor the memory of Melissa Boston who, in January 2019, tragically lost her battle with Cancer at the age of 36.- Status: You must be a African American woman.
- Education: You must have been accepted into a technical school or a two- or four-year college.
$1,266Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 02, 2022One Click Apply45Harry B. Anderson Scholarship
Funded byDavid M. Gabrielsen FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Harry B. Anderson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in STEM.- Field of Study: STEM
- Gender: Female-identifying
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
$25,000Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply46Michele L. Durant Scholarship
Funded byHeidelThis scholarship aims to monetarily assist women of color in pursuing higher education to free up their time and resources and allow them to focus on obtaining leadership roles and effecting necessary change.- Education Level: Incoming undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Race: Black
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 15, 2025One Click Apply47Ruebenna Greenfield Flack Scholarship
Funded byEnya FlackThis scholarship will support underrepresented female minorities currently pursuing a higher education.- Background: Underrepresented minorities
- Identity: Female
- Education: Undergraduate
$2,300Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Sep 15, 2023One Click Apply48Opportunity for Black Women Scholarship
Funded byMechanism VenturesThis grant will be awarded to a Black woman at any education level and field of study.- Ethnicity: African American
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 10, 2020One Click Apply49Wilma King Means Scholarship
Funded byOrlando JacobsThis scholarship will support women from low-income communities to kickstart the contagious cycle of upward mobility.All students are eligible$575Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 20, 2022One Click Apply50Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship
Funded byPayal MehtaThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students with big dreams for the future so they can afford to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Race: Black/Native American
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Mar 04, 2025One Click Apply51Renee Scholarship
Funded byDapper Down To Earth LLCThis scholarship exists to support students looking to find themselves and their niche at an HBCU.All students are eligible$1,050Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 30, 2022One Click Apply52Black Students in STEM Scholarship
Funded byMechanism VenturesThis grant will be awarded to an African American woman at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.- Ethnicity: African American
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 11, 2020One Click Apply53Black Excellence Scholarship
Funded byShaferThis scholarship will support an African American student who embodies the 8 attributes of excellence.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: African American
- Additional Requirements: Embody some or all of the 8 attributes of Black Excellence
- Major: STEAM, business, law, entrepreneurship, or other creative endeavors
$950Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply54Arnetha 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
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 15, 2025One Click Apply55Black Engineering Leaders Grant
Funded byMechanism VenturesThis grant will be awarded to a Black student or recent graduate who plans on (or already is) pursuing a career in engineering at a start-up.- Ethnicity: African American
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 11, 2021One Click Apply56Louise Speller Cooper Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChelsea WatsonIn loving memory of Louise Speller Cooper, this scholarship will support one young African American female student who has the dream of attending college and doing well for herself and her family.- Ethnicity: Identify as Black
- Gender: Female
$1,036Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 01, 2021One Click Apply57Sewing Seeds: Lena B. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNekia DavisThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students.- Education Level: High school or four-year undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
$1,650Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Jul 11, 2025One Click Apply58Loretta Webb Green Scholarship
Funded byDana Green-RobertsThis scholarship aims to honor Loretta Webb Green by supporting BIPOC students who have been in the foster care system.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: Experience in foster care
$1,600Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 01, 2022One Click Apply59Cocoa Diaries Scholarship
Funded byCocoa DiariesThis scholarship is by Black women, for Black women.All students are eligible$527Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Sep 22, 2021One Click Apply60