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WTFintech? No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, tech, and finance news.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 01, 2022One Click Apply61Bruin 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.- School: UCLA
$10,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 31, 2022One Click Apply62Future Minority Leaders Scholarship
Funded byFermin & ShiThis scholarship aims to support and uplift minority students so they have the resources necessary to complete their degrees.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Financial Status: Low-income
- State: California
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 01, 2022One Click Apply63Craig 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.- Education Level: High school senior (2023)
- Sport: Plays baseball for a school team
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:Jan 01, 2023One Click Apply64Exemplary Commitment to OneHealth Scholarship
Funded byBrigitte SpenceThis scholarship will support high school seniors from California who are passionate about the OneHealth mission of bettering the environment, the welfare of animals, and public health.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- Major of Interest: Public health, animal studies, or environmental studies
- Experience: Volunteer or non-profit work
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 01, 2023One Click Apply65Kotick Health Equity Scholarship
Funded byKotickThis scholarship will support students of USC Los Angeles who are passionate about promoting health equity.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
- School: University of Southern California in Los Angeles
- Experience: Non-profit work or volunteer experience
$4,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 01, 2023One Click Apply66Donovan 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.- State: California
- Background: Has been affected by mental health issues or drug abuse
- Education Level: High school, trade school, or undergraduate student
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:May 01, 2023One Click Apply67"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.- State: California
- Field of Study: Performing arts
- Education Level: High school senior, trade school, undergraduate or graduate
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:May 01, 2023One Click Apply68Dedication for Education Scholarship
Funded byNekiBazaarThe Dedication for Education Scholarship aims to support first-generation college students in California who show strong academic promise.- Education Level: Highschool or undergraduate
- State: California
- Background: First-generation and underrepresented minority
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 28, 2023One Click Apply69Aurelio J. Barrera Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byBarrera-VillegasThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Aurelio J. Barrera by supporting students who are passionate about the arts.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: California
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
- Field of Study: Arts
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 14, 2024One Click Apply70Lola Scholarship
Funded byLEAD FilipinoThis scholarship aims to support Filipino Americans so they can persevere through the challenges they face and complete their college degrees.- State: California
- Race/Ethnicity: Filipino American
- Education Level: Undergraduate and graduate students
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Apr 17, 2024One Click Apply71San 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.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- State: California
- Background: Volunteering and/or community service experience
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 07, 2024One Click Apply72Fuerza in Health Scholarship
Funded byEstanislaoThis scholarship seeks to offset the cost of medical school so underserved students can overcome the barriers they face and complete their education.- Education Level: Graduate student in medical school
- State: California or Illinois
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Background: First-generation, low-income
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 24, 2024One Click Apply73Fernandez 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.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Feb 01, 2025One Click Apply74Nanci Henderson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHenderson FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nanci Henderson by supporting young women who share her passion for athletics.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- Gender: Female-identifying
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 05, 2025One Click Apply75Ambrose “The Legend” Stevens Scholarship
Funded byStevensThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ambrose Stevens by supporting students who share his background and love for helping others.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: California
- Desired Career: Paramedic services
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 24, 2025One Click Apply76D’Andre J. Brown Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCindy BrownThis scholarship aims to honor the life of D’Andre J. Brown by supporting students who have overcome adversity or hardship in their lives.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$555Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply77Leadership in Action Scholarship
Funded byThe 57 FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students at California State University Fullerton so they can complete their degrees and find professional success.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School: California State University Fullerton
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: Student leader, organizer, or activist
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply78Quality Temp Staffing Radiology Scholarship
Funded byQuality Temp StaffingThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of radiologists by investing in their education and empowering them to drive advancements in patient care.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Radiology
- State: California
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply79Cleveland (CJ) and Barbara Johnson Legacy Scholarship
Funded byJohnsonThis scholarship would further the legacy of a belief in the importance of education that CJ and Barbara believed in so strongly and will hopefully enrich the lives of many young students for years to come.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Moreno Valley School District, California
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply80Golden 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.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: California
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 05, 2025One Click Apply81Ian Everts Memorial Scholarship
Funded byElisabeth EvertsThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ian Everts by supporting students interested in the trades so they can become whoever they want to be.- Education Level: High school senior
- Goals: Will pursue a technical or trade school
- Location: California
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 21, 2025One Click Apply82Nicholas Murillo Foundation Scholarship
Funded byFamilia MurilloThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nicholas Murillo by supporting individuals who strive to further their careers in the music industry.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: California or Nevada
- Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latin American
- Background: Has autism
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 15, 2025One Click Apply83Ashby & Graff Educational Support Award
Funded byAshby & Graff Real EstateThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing for college so that they can afford to complete their programs and earn their degrees.- Education Level: High school senior accepted to an accredited college, university, or trade school or current undergraduate student
$1,525Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 17, 2025One Click Apply84Gone & Here Annual Scholarship
Funded byGone & HereThis scholarship aims to uplift the youth and raise awareness of mental health crises by supporting students who have lost a sibling due to suicide.- Education Level: Currently in school or planning to go back
- Age: 18-35 years old
- State: California
- Background: Has experienced the loss of a sibling due to suicide
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 29, 2025One Click Apply85Dr. Tien Tan Vo Imperial Valley Healthcare Heroes Award
Funded byTien VoThis scholarship aims to support “healthcare heroes” who are working and serving their communities, all while furthering their education at local colleges and institutions.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Currently working or has previously worked in healthcare
- Location: Imperial Valley, California
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 10, 2025One Click Apply86It Takes A Village “Bayanihan” Scholarship
Funded byTinidor FoodsThis scholarship aims to financially support Filipino immigrant students in their pursuit of higher education.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Immigrated from the Philippines
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 05, 2025One Click Apply87Mireya TJ Manigault Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanyaThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mireya TJ Manigault by supporting underrepresented students who are passionate about pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: New York or California
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Non-profit experience
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Dec 11, 2025One Click Apply88Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDebrah Smartt HenryThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- State: California, Oregon, or Washington
- Field of Study: Humanities (English, history, etc.)
- Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 30, 2025One Click Apply89Rudy J. Mazzetti Culinary Arts Scholarship
Funded byMazzetti FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
- State: California
- Field of Study: Culinary arts
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply90