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William A. Lewis Scholarship
Funded byEdwards_Lewis FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William A. Lewis by supporting underrepresented students interested in pursuing careers in mathematics or other STEM fields.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: STEM
$4,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply31Filipino-American Scholarship
Funded byLee CortezThis scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American undergraduate students who have a background in community service.- Experience: Must have community service experience
- Ethnicity: Must be Filipino
- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student
$1,810Only 7 days left!One Click Apply32Christian E. Vines Scholarship
Funded byAnnette VinesThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they transition from high school to college so they have all of the resources they need to thrive.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black/African American
- State: Massachusetts
$1,225Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply33Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship
Funded bymark jeffersonThis scholarship will support one extremely ambitious African-American in their studies to become an educator for the future.- Ethnicity: Black
- Gender: Male
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
$2,130Deadline:Jan 14, 2026One Click Apply34S.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 Apply35Dr. 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
$3,000Deadline:Dec 16, 2025One Click Apply36Servela Theodore Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTheodore FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Servela Theodore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in human services.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Desired Career Field: Human services
- Background: Caribbean-descent
$900Only 24 days left!One Click Apply37Purple 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
$1,055Deadline:Dec 21, 2025One Click Apply38Doan 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, 202639Kristen 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 Apply40Carolle Fish (Isabelle) Scholarship
Funded byChris F FishThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Carolle Fish (Isabelle) by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing careers in education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Vermont
- Field of Study: Teaching
$1,100Only 17 days left!One Click Apply41Dashanna 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 Apply42Lou 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 Apply43CW4 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 Apply44Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship
Funded byJorge VelazquezThis scholarship seeks to support students who are on a mission to achieve their full potential and make the world a better place through social services.- Background: First-generation college student
- Heritage: At least one parent of Puerto Rican descent
- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Social work, psychology, sociology, political science, international relations, or criminal justice
$1,100Only 19 days left!One 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)
$1,000Deadline:Dec 23, 2025One Click Apply46Joe 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
$1,020Only 6 days left!One Click Apply47Byte into STEM Scholarship
Funded byCampbell FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support Black learners pursuing STEM across traditional and non-traditional pathways so they can overcome any hurdles they face.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, graduate student, or bootcamp participant
- Field of Study: STEM
- Race: Black
- Background: Community service involvement
$4,250Deadline:Oct 08, 2025One Click Apply48Dr. Tien Vo Healthcare Hope Scholarship
Funded byTien VoThis scholarship seeks to offer encouragement and tangible support to students facing financial hardship while pursuing careers in healthcare.- Background: Financial need
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Healthcare
$500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply49Dr. Tien Tan Vo Cosmetics & Cosmetology Scholarship
Funded byTien VoThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in the cosmetics industry so they can complete their education and thrive in their profession.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Beauty, cosmetology, barbering, or related programs
$500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply50Dr. 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
$500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply51Clarice Kanouse Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTrista BudzynskiThis scholarship aims to support low-income students from challenging backgrounds who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.- State: Michigan
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
$2,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply52Lisa M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAdvanced Software Products Group, Inc. [ASPG, Inc]This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Lisa M. Hamilton by supporting deserving young women who are passionate about technology and business.- Education Level: High school senior (2025)
- School Location: Collier County, Florida
- Field of Study: Technology or business
$1,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply53Dr. Tien Vo Federal Agents To-Be and Public Service Scholarship
Funded byTien VoThis scholarship seeks to support students who aspire to become federal agents or public servants in order to strengthen their communities.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Desired Career: Federal agency or related to the administration of justice, criminal justice, homeland security, border patrol, or public service
$500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply54Catrina Celestine Aquilino Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJeanne AquilinoThis scholarship seeks to honor Catrina’s legacy by supporting students pursuing law and/or healthcare so that they can complete their education and help those who are oppressed.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation student
- Citizenship Status: US Citizen
- Field of Interest: Law and/or medicine or healthcare
$500Only 3 days left!One Click Apply55Kylee Govoni Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChelsea CintronThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kylee Govoni by supporting students who share her resilience so they can complete their academic training and continue on to impactful careers.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Pediatric nursing
$500Only 3 days left!One Click Apply56Breast Cancer Awareness Scholarship in Memory of Martha Dickinson
Funded byElizabeth MettilleThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Martha Dickinson by supporting students who have been impacted by breast cancer.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- State: Maryland
- Background: Impacted by breast cancer
$500Only 4 days left!One Click Apply57TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) Ult Group Scholarship
Funded byA fellow MOAThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about TOMORROW X TOGETHER and the music they’ve created.- Financial Status: Financial need
- Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate or trade school student
- Background: Fan of TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT)
$27,650Only 5 days left!One Click Apply58Chadwick D. McNab Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDraughtLab, LLCThis scholarship honors the life of Chadwick D McNab by supporting students looking to reach their full potential in a technology career.- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Major/Major of Interest: Computer Science, Technology, and Related fields
$2,000Only 6 days left!One Click Apply59Chris Jackson Computer Science Education Scholarship
Funded byChris Jackson's FamilyThis memorial fund for Chris Jackson will support students who want to pursue a Computer Science degree to make the world a better place.All students are eligible$5,000Only 6 days left!One Click Apply60
