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Fernandez Scholarship
Funded byAdam FernandezThis scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students who are preparing to make the transition from high school to college.Funded byAdam FernandezThis scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students who are preparing to make the transition from high school to college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
Amount:$2,000Deadline:May 20, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners61WTFintech? No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, tech, and finance news.Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, tech, and finance news.All students are eligibleAmount:$1,000Deadline:Oct 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner62Dan Leahy Scholarship Fund
Funded byDan Leahy Scholarship FundThis scholarship seeks to honor Dan Leahy’s legacy by supporting high school and community college students so they can afford higher education.Funded byDan Leahy Scholarship FundThis scholarship seeks to honor Dan Leahy’s legacy by supporting high school and community college students so they can afford higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: You must be a high school or community college student to apply
- Extracurricular Involvement: Speech and debate or mock trial
Amount:$3,000Deadline:May 27, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners63Bruin Pride - UCLA No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to reward students at UCLA for their school spirit and passion so they can reduce their need for student debt when paying for college.Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to reward students at UCLA for their school spirit and passion so they can reduce their need for student debt when paying for college.Eligibility Criteria:
- School: UCLA
Amount:$10,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner64Tim Watabe Doing Hard Things Scholarship
Funded byJoleene WatabeThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tim Watabe by supporting students who have overcome their own hardships, and now intend to make the world a better place.Funded byJoleene WatabeThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tim Watabe by supporting students who have overcome their own hardships, and now intend to make the world a better place.Eligibility Criteria:
- States: CA, OH, UT
- Education Level: High School Seniors, Undergraduate and Graduate
Amount:$3,000Deadline:Feb 15, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
6 winners65Ron Johnston Student Athlete Scholarship
Funded byJohnston FamilyThis scholarship will support a high school senior or undergraduate student athlete.Funded byJohnston FamilyThis scholarship will support a high school senior or undergraduate student athlete.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Involvement: Athletics
- State: CA
Amount:$5,700Deadline:Jun 13, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners66Hindsight 20-20 Essay Scholarship
Funded byStephanie HadleyThis scholarship seeks to support California students and assess how well their grade school education prepared them for college.Funded byStephanie HadleyThis scholarship seeks to support California students and assess how well their grade school education prepared them for college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate pursuing a 4-year degree
- State: California
Amount:$500Deadline:May 31, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner67Advantech Intelligent Planet Scholarship
Funded byAdvantechThis scholarship seeks to support innovators who are determined to complete their degrees through higher education.Funded byAdvantechThis scholarship seeks to support innovators who are determined to complete their degrees through higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California, Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana
Amount:$10,000Deadline:May 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
4 winners68San Marino Woman’s Club Scholarship
Funded bySan Marino Woman’s ClubThis scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to serving others so they can afford to pursue their academic goals.Funded bySan Marino Woman’s ClubThis scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to serving others so they can afford to pursue their academic goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- State: California
- Background: Volunteering and/or community service experience
Amount:$5,000Deadline:May 07, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners69Loreen K. Odemu Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byShawn Da SilvaThis scholarship honors the life of Loreen K. Odemu by supporting the next generation of nurses.Funded byShawn Da SilvaThis scholarship honors the life of Loreen K. Odemu by supporting the next generation of nurses.Eligibility Criteria:
- Field of Study: Nursing
- GPA: 3.0
- Education Level: High school senior, Undergraduate or Trade school
- State: California
Amount:$700Deadline:Apr 10, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner70Golden State First Gen Scholarship
Funded bySirleaf-GaskinThis scholarship aims to support first-generation BIPOC students so they can access higher education and pave the path to their futures.Funded bySirleaf-GaskinThis scholarship aims to support first-generation BIPOC students so they can access higher education and pave the path to their futures.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: California
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Nov 28, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners71Rodney James Pimentel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRJ Pimentel Memorial FoundationThis scholarship will support a STEM student in California.Funded byRJ Pimentel Memorial FoundationThis scholarship will support a STEM student in California.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- State: California
- Background: Low-income
- Major/Field: STEM
Amount:$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner72"Aunty" Geri Kuhia Tribute Scholarship
Funded bySandwich Islands Network, IncThis scholarship seeks to honor “Aunty” Geri Kuhia by supporting deserving students who aim to pursue higher education.Funded bySandwich Islands Network, IncThis scholarship seeks to honor “Aunty” Geri Kuhia by supporting deserving students who aim to pursue higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: California
- Field of Study: Performing arts
- Education Level: High school senior, trade school, undergraduate or graduate
Amount:$3,000Deadline:May 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners73GD Sandeford Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySandeford FamilyThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible by helping underserved African American students afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.Funded bySandeford FamilyThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible by helping underserved African American students afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree
- Race: African American
- Background: First-generation college student
- Involvement: Volunteering experience
- GPA minimum: 2.75
Amount:$3,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners74Mark Suren Melkonian Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBryce HovannisianThis scholarship aims to honor Mark Suren Melkonian’s legacy by supporting students in California who are interested in the agriculture field.Funded byBryce HovannisianThis scholarship aims to honor Mark Suren Melkonian’s legacy by supporting students in California who are interested in the agriculture field.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- Field of Interest: Agriculture
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Mar 06, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner75Tri-Lams Family Scholarship
Funded byLam FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support middle-class students so they can afford higher education with less reliance on loans.Funded byLam FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support middle-class students so they can afford higher education with less reliance on loans.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California (Alhambra Unified School District preferred)
Amount:$5,000Deadline:May 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
5 winners76Donovan Ghimenti Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGhimenti FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Donovan Ghimenti by supporting students who have struggled with mental health or drug abuse.Funded byGhimenti FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Donovan Ghimenti by supporting students who have struggled with mental health or drug abuse.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: California
- Background: Has been affected by mental health issues or drug abuse
- Education Level: High school, trade school, or undergraduate student
Amount:$5,000Deadline:May 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
5 winners77Kotick Health Equity Scholarship
Funded byKotickThis scholarship will support students of USC Los Angeles who are passionate about promoting health equity.Funded byKotickThis scholarship will support students of USC Los Angeles who are passionate about promoting health equity.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
- School: University of Southern California in Los Angeles
- Experience: Non-profit work or volunteer experience
Amount:$4,000Deadline:Mar 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners78Craig Norrbom Baseball Scholarship
Funded byNorrbom FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Craig Norrbom by supporting students in who share his love for baseball.Funded byNorrbom FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Craig Norrbom by supporting students in who share his love for baseball.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior (2023)
- Sport: Plays baseball for a school team
Amount:$5,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
5 winners79Veterans Writing Group of San Diego Ernie Pyle Award
Funded byVeterans' Writing Group of San Diego CountyThis scholarship seeks to support military veterans who are pursuing their education and those who are active military to cover their college expenses.Funded byVeterans' Writing Group of San Diego CountyThis scholarship seeks to support military veterans who are pursuing their education and those who are active military to cover their college expenses.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: Veteran or active military
- State: CA
- GPA: 2.0 or greater
Amount:$1,540Deadline:Sep 30, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners80Stitt Family Aeronautics, Aerospace & Aviation Scholarship
Funded byStittThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing the field of aviation or aerospace and need financial assistance in order to do so.Funded byStittThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing the field of aviation or aerospace and need financial assistance in order to do so.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Background: Financial need
- Field of Study: Aviation, aerospace, or aeronautics
- State: California or Colorado
Amount:$15,000Deadline:Mar 08, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners81Nicanor Rufo Rare Scholarship
Funded byRosielyn RufoThis scholarship seeks to honor Nicanor Rufo’s life by raising awareness of rare diseases and supporting those who have been affected by them.Funded byRosielyn RufoThis scholarship seeks to honor Nicanor Rufo’s life by raising awareness of rare diseases and supporting those who have been affected by them.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- State: California
- Health: Has a rare disease or a loved one with a rare disease
Amount:$500Deadline:Jul 15, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner82Future Minority Leaders Scholarship
Funded byYaneury FerminThis scholarship aims to support and uplift minority students so they have the resources necessary to complete their degrees.Funded byYaneury FerminThis scholarship aims to support and uplift minority students so they have the resources necessary to complete their degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Financial Status: Low-income
- State: California
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner83Dedication for Education Scholarship
Funded byNekiBazaarThe Dedication for Education Scholarship aims to support first-generation college students in California who show strong academic promise.Funded byNekiBazaarThe Dedication for Education Scholarship aims to support first-generation college students in California who show strong academic promise.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Highschool or undergraduate
- State: California
- Background: First-generation and underrepresented minority
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 28, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner84Electric Cycle Studio Student Athlete Scholarship
Funded byElectric Cycle StudioThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who embody dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to both academics and athletics.Funded byElectric Cycle StudioThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who embody dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to both academics and athletics.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- Background: Athlete
Amount:$500Deadline:Aug 30, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is in review85Courtney Family Anaheim High School Scholarship
Funded byCourtney FamilyThis scholarship will support one current Anaheim High School student who sees the importance of giving back and goes above and beyond to support their community.Funded byCourtney FamilyThis scholarship will support one current Anaheim High School student who sees the importance of giving back and goes above and beyond to support their community.All students are eligibleAmount:$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner86Virginia Jeanette Drummond Kissane Women in STEM Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKissane FamilyThis scholarship will support young women in STEM in honor of Virginia Jeanette Drummond Kissane.Funded byKissane FamilyThis scholarship will support young women in STEM in honor of Virginia Jeanette Drummond Kissane.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Major: STEM
- Gender: Woman
- Alumnae of School: Girls Middle School of Palo Alto, or of Presentation High School of San Jose, California
Amount:$3,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner87Michael Delaney Sullivan Scholarship
Funded byMichael Delaney SullivanThis scholarship aims to support community college students interested in continuing their education and pursuing careers in molecular biology.Funded byMichael Delaney SullivanThis scholarship aims to support community college students interested in continuing their education and pursuing careers in molecular biology.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student at a community college
- State: California
- Field of Study: Molecular biology
- Future Goals: Transferring to a four-year institution
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners88Granada Hills Charter Highlander of the Year Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe Granada Hills Charter Highlander of the Year Scholarship will go to a Granada Hills Charter student who exemplifies leadership and ambition through service efforts to their school and community.Funded byBold.orgThe Granada Hills Charter Highlander of the Year Scholarship will go to a Granada Hills Charter student who exemplifies leadership and ambition through service efforts to their school and community.All students are eligibleAmount:$500Deadline:Apr 01, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner89Otto Bear Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDave Schmotzer and Lynette FrickeThis scholarship seeks to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world by supporting young women pursuing STEM.Funded byDave Schmotzer and Lynette FrickeThis scholarship seeks to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world by supporting young women pursuing STEM.Eligibility Criteria:
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: STEM
- State: California, Washington, or Oregon
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
Amount:$10,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
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