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Michael Pride, Jr/ProjectEX Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKacie Allen-PrideThis scholarship aims to support underserved students so they can overcome the obstacles they face and achieve their educational goals.- Field of Study: Social work, behavioral science, human services, or substance abuse counseling
- Gender: Male
- Race: Black
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
$1,300Deadline:Feb 12, 2026One Click Apply31S.O.P.H.I.E Scholarship
Funded bySophie's Mart LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to serving others and making their communities better one day at a time.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Community service experience
- State: South Carolina or Georgia
$1,790Deadline:Apr 30, 2026One Click Apply32Dr. Hassan Homami Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNadereh HomamiThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Hassan Homami by supporting first-generation immigrants who are pursuing their academic dreams.- Field of Study: Engineering
- Education Level: Graduate student
$3,000Only 10 days left!One Click Apply33Purple Dream Scholarship
Funded byBrianna PearyerThis scholarship aims to empower single mothers who are determined to pursue or complete their college education, regardless of the hurdles they face.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Single mother
$1,055Only 15 days left!One Click Apply34Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship
Funded byDoan Incorporated (Doan Foundation)This scholarship aims to support marginalized teens in California who are pursuing careers in the arts so they have the resources they need to achieve their dreams.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- State: California
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Study: Arts
$1,500Deadline:Mar 01, 202635Vision of Music Scholarship
Funded byMakenna WaymanThis scholarship aims to support young women who wish to pursue careers in the music industry, whether as artists, writers, or producers.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Music
$1,000Only 17 days left!One Click Apply36Kristen 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
$4,384Deadline:May 15, 2026One Click Apply37Josephine's Light Nursing Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFriends and love ones of the St. John familyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Josephine St John by supporting students who share her dedication to nursing and giving back.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: Attending school in Rhode Island
- Field of Study: Nursing
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
$4,100Deadline:Apr 05, 2026One Click Apply38Dashanna K. McNeil Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDashanna K McNeil Memorial ScholarshipTo honor the life of Dashanna K. McNeil, this scholarship to encourage those who share her commitment to healing to continue in their Nursing studies.- Education Level: High School, Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's
- Career of interest: Nursing or a related field
- Location: Planning to attend an accredited nursing institution
$655Deadline:Jul 13, 2026One Click Apply39Lou Marchello Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarchelloThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Lou Marchello by supporting students in his town as they prepare to attend college.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Polson High School
- State: Montana
- College Plans: Will attend a two or four-year college
$2,000Deadline:Mar 16, 2026One Click Apply40W. M. Batson Inclusive Scholarship
Funded byBatson FamilyThis scholarship seeks to encourage students to be empathetic and inclusive so that all of their peers can feel accepted, regardless of the struggles they may face.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Minnesota
- Background: Strong character, volunteerism, and promotion of inclusivity
- Experience: Athlete
$3,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026One Click Apply41CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJennifer RuckerThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of CW4 Savidge by shining a light on mental health challenges among active-duty service members and veterans.- Education Level: Undergraduate freshman or sophomore
- Field of Study: Mental health, social work, counseling, or a related field
- Background: ROTC or the armed forces
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
$755Deadline:Apr 05, 2026One Click Apply42Katherine Vogan Springer Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySean SpringerThis scholarship seeks to support students who participate in Christian forensics organizations in honor of Kathy Springer’s legacy.- Religion: Christian
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Experience with speech or debate and forensics
$2,100Deadline:May 20, 2026One Click Apply43Jackanow Suicide Awareness Scholarship
Funded byMax JackanowThis scholarship aims to support students who have lost someone to ease the burden of continuing college after the loss.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Has lost a loved one to suicide
- School: University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or Grand Canyon University
$1,800Deadline:Jun 30, 2026One Click Apply44Barbara A. Walker Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily and Friends of Barbara A. WalkerThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Barbara A. Walker by supporting students who wish to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Amanda Elzy High School
- State: Mississippi
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- ACT Score: 18 or higher
$1,055Deadline:Mar 17, 2026One Click Apply45No Limits Athletic Scholarship
Funded byKai WaymanThis scholarship aims to support student-athletes with disabilities who have shown resilience, leadership, and passion in their athletic pursuits while working toward higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Has a disability and/or special needs
- Involvement: Participates in sports
- Location: East Coast (ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, VT, PA, WV, DC)
$1,000Only 17 days left!One Click Apply46Dr. Tujuana Hunter Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDarius Provost-EvansThis scholarship aims to honor Dr. Tujuana Hunter’s legacy by supporting students from East Houston-area school districts.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Texas
- Location: East Houston area school districts (Channelview ISD, Galena Park ISD, Sheldon ISD)
$1,000Deadline:Apr 19, 2026One Click Apply47Joe Massaro Achievement Scholarship
Funded byEmily TsaiThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.- State: California
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Experience: Member of the band, color guard, or orchestra
- School: Arroyo High School
- Education Level: High school senior or recent graduate
$1,020Deadline:Mar 23, 2026One Click Apply48Sam Stoy "Captain America" Scholarship
Funded byStoy FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sam Stoy by supporting students who demonstrate leadership and are enthusiastic about making a difference for fellow students.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School Name: Tidewater Tech
- State: Virginia
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Combination/maritime welding program
- Background: Great attendance record
$2,000Only 1 day left!One Click Apply49Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship
Funded bySteven FranklinThis scholarship seeks to support students attending HBCUs so they can complete their higher education journeys and achieve their career goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- School Type: HBCU
- Background: Volunteer experience
- GPA: 2.8 or above
$1,000Only 4 days left!One Click Apply50Mireya 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
$3,000Only 5 days left!One Click Apply51Andrea Worden Scholarship for Tenacity and Timeless Grace
Funded byWorden & CarbitcherThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible life and everlasting impact of Andrea Worden by supporting students who share her compassion and selflessness.- Background: Non-traditional student who has overcome adversity
- Education Level: High School senior, undergraduate or graduate student
$10,000Only 5 days left!52Begin Again Foundation Scholarship
Funded byBegin Again FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support sepsis survivors and those whose families have been affected by it so they can overcome the experience.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Impacted by sepsis, either personally or through a loved one
$5,000Only 6 days left!One Click Apply53Carlos Flores (Rocking through Kindness) Grant
Funded byPhillip CardonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Carlos Flores by supporting students who share his love for music.- Education Level: High school student
- State: Texas
- Field of Study: Music
- Instrument: Plays guitar
$500Only 6 days left!One Click Apply54Sue & James Wong Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWong FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor their legacy by supporting a student who has lost a parent or lives in a single-parent household.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: Has lost a parent or lives in a single-parent household
$2,000Only 7 days left!One Click Apply55West Suburban Vision Therapy Scholarship
Funded byEli SochaThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in optometry and vision therapy.- Education Level: Graduate student
- Field of Study: Optometry
$500Only 8 days left!One Click Apply56Christian J. Vazquez - Acts 20:35 Scholarship
Funded byChristian VazquezThis scholarship aims to support Christian students so they can pursue their educational goals and go on to impactful lives.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Religion: Christian
- Ethnicity: Latinx
- Background: First-Generation College Student
- State: Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Florida, Nebraska or Illinois
$1,000Only 8 days left!One Click Apply57Dickinson L. Howell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChristopher HowellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dickinson L. Howell by supporting students who are pursuing STEM.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- College Name: University of New Hampshire
- Field of Study: STEM
$500Only 9 days left!One Click Apply58John Dowling Odom Welding Scholarship
Funded byLisa VaughanThis scholarship will support a student who is pursuing a career in welding.- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Type of Trade: Welding
- School Type: Trade school
$1,000Only 9 days left!One Click Apply59Lavender Ribbon Cancer Scholarship
Funded byVenne Zimmer FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the impactful legacies of Sylvie and Ralph by supporting students who share their dedication to service.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: Maryland or Virginia
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
- Background: Has lost a parent to cancer
- Future Plans: Pursuing a service-oriented career, hospitality and public safety are preferred
$1,000Only 9 days left!One Click Apply60
