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  1. Blackwood Memorial Scholarship For Nursing

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Evelyn Blackwood by supporting students who share her calling to serve others through nursing.
    • State: Washington or Idaho
    • Education Level: Enrolled in the School of Nursing of a four-year Bachelor’s Program
    $20,000
    Deadline:Feb 04, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  2. Michael Pride, Jr/ProjectEX Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kacie Allen-Pride
    This 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
    $1,300
    Deadline:Feb 12, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  3. S.O.P.H.I.E Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sophie's Mart LLC
    This 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
    $1,790
    Deadline:Apr 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. Ava Wood Stupendous Love Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heather Wood
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Ava Wood by supporting students who choose compassion over comparison, bravery over conformity, and stupendous, wholehearted love over everything else.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • Extracurriculars: Plays a sport
    $515
    Deadline:Apr 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. Dr. Hassan Homami Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nadereh Homami
    This 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
    $3,000
    Only 3 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  6. Purple Dream Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brianna Pearyer
    This 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
    $1,055
    Only 8 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  7. Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Doan 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
    $1,500
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
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  8. Vision of Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Makenna Wayman
    This 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
    $1,000
    Only 10 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  9. Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristen’s Krew
    This 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
    $4,384
    Deadline:May 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Josephine's Light Nursing Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and love ones of the St. John family
    This 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
    $4,100
    Deadline:Apr 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. Dashanna K. McNeil Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dashanna K McNeil Memorial Scholarship
    To 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
    $655
    Deadline:Jul 13, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Lou Marchello Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marchello
    This 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
    $2,000
    Deadline:Mar 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. W. M. Batson Inclusive Scholarship

    Funded by
    Batson Family
    This 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
    $3,000
    Deadline:Mar 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jennifer Rucker
    This 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
    $755
    Deadline:Apr 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Katherine Vogan Springer Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sean Springer
    This 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
    $2,100
    Deadline:May 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. Jackanow Suicide Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Max Jackanow
    This 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
    $2,050
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. Barbara A. Walker Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family and Friends of Barbara A. Walker
    This 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
    $1,055
    Deadline:Mar 17, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. No Limits Athletic Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kai Wayman
    This 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)
    $1,000
    Only 10 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  19. Dr. Tujuana Hunter Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Darius Provost-Evans
    This 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)
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Joe Massaro Achievement Scholarship

    Funded by
    Emily Tsai
    This 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
    $1,020
    Deadline:Mar 23, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Sue & James Wong Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Wong Family
    This 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
    $2,000
    Deadline:Dec 13, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  22. Christian J. Vazquez - Acts 20:35 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christian Vazquez
    This 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
    $1,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  23. West Suburban Vision Therapy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Eli Socha
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in optometry and vision therapy.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Field of Study: Optometry
    $500
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  24. Dickinson L. Howell Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christopher Howell
    This 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
    $500
    Only 2 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  25. The F.O.O. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Faith Seawell
    This scholarship aims to foster equity and opportunity, transforming lives and communities to create a brighter, more inclusive future for generations to come.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income student
    • Background: BIPOC, first-generation college student, Pell Grant recipient, or international visa holder
    $500
    Only 2 days left!
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  26. Safak Paker-Leggs Science Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mitchell Leggs
    This scholarship aims to continue Safak’s legacy by supporting women who are pursuing degrees in science-based fields.
    • Education Level: Ph.D. candidate
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Pharmaceutical science or health science
    $2,500
    Only 2 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  27. Lavender Ribbon Cancer Scholarship

    Funded by
    Venne Zimmer Family
    This 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
    $1,000
    Only 2 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  28. Harvey and Geneva Mabry Second Time Around Scholarship

    Funded by
    April Mabry
    This scholarship aims to support adult learners who carry on Geneva Mabry’s legacy of determination when pursuing an education.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Age: At least 30 years old
    • Status: Returning student
    $500
    Only 2 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. John Dowling Odom Welding Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisa Vaughan
    This 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
    $1,000
    Only 2 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  30. Courtney R. Smith Trades Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chasing Serenity Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented young men who are pursuing careers in the trades.
    • Gender: Male-identifying
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Field of Study: Trades
    • Education Level: Trade school student
    $500
    Only 3 days left!
    One Click Apply
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