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  1. Dave Cross Design Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dave Cross
    This scholarship seeks to make the arts more accessible by supporting students who are passionate about letting their creativity shine.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Graphic design, media arts, digital design, or photography
    $775
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  2. Electric Cycle Studio Student Athlete Scholarship

    Funded by
    Electric Cycle Studio
    This scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who embody dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to both academics and athletics.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: California
    • Background: Athlete
    $1,000
    Only 25 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  3. José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Borders Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.
    • Education Level: High school graduate currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree
    • Identity: Mexican or Mexican-American
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Experience: Work or significant volunteer experience
    $3,000
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  4. Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ashlynn Johnson
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Natalie Jude by supporting female and genderqueer students who share her passion for the arts.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female or genderqueer-identifying
    • Field of Study: Art
    $1,000
    Only 25 days left!
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  5. Beacon of Opportunity Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hannah Pence
    This scholarship aims to support underserved students who may not have the resources or guidance they need to reach their full potential.
    • Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • State: Indiana resident
    • GPA: 2.8 GPA or higher
    • Experience: Community service experience
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  6. 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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  7. Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship

    Funded by
    mark jefferson
    This 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
    $2,080
    Deadline:Jan 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. David Mann Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mann Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of David Mann by supporting individuals who share his generosity and are pursuing careers in firefighting or emergency medical services (EMS).
    • State: Nebraska
    • Field of Study: Firefighting or EMS
    • Education Level: High school senior or recent high school graduate
    $4,000
    Only 23 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  9. HCCP Mentoring Program Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michela Blain
    This scholarship aims to support students from underserved communities who are entering health leadership careers across clinical care, health administration, research, and public health.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • State: Washington
    • Background: Health Care Careers Pathways Program mentee
    • Plans: Applying to health professional schools this year
    $3,000
    Deadline:Oct 07, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  10. Servela Theodore Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Theodore Family
    This 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
    $900
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. David L. Burns Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Burns
    This scholarship will support undergraduate students from Missouri who are pursuing a career in helping people who have struggled with addiction.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • State: Missouri
    • Major: Nursing, counseling, mental health, social work, etc.
    $3,000
    Only 23 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  12. Hue Ta Asian American Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tuan Ta
    This scholarship seeks to celebrate and empower young leaders who are championing mental health and disability rights within the Asian American community and beyond.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: Asian American
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • Field of Study: Mental health
    $1,000
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  13. 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
    $600
    Deadline:Jul 13, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jorge Velazquez
    This 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
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Field of Study: Social work, psychology, sociology, political science, international relations, or criminal justice
    $1,100
    Deadline:Oct 27, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  17. Wood-Bond Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michela Blain
    This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to dedicate their careers to nurse midwifery and advancing care for women and families.
    • School Name: University of South Carolina
    • Field of Study: Nurse-Midwifery
    $3,500
    Deadline:Sep 13, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. Willie Mae Rawls Scholarship

    Funded by
    Freddie L Brown Jr.
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Willie Mae Rawls by supporting students pursuing an education at an HBCU who plan to make a positive impact on the world through their studies and future career goals.
    • Experience: Must have community service experience
    • Education: High school senior interested in attending an HBCU or current undergraduate student at an HBCU
    $1,500
    Deadline:Sep 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  19. Hannah Dollick Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Loved Ones of Hannah Dollick
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Hannah Dollick by supporting aspiring female pilots who are self-motivated and dedicated to aviation.
    • Career Field: Aviation
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • State: Alaska
    $15,000
    Deadline:Sep 17, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  20. Olympians Academy Leadership Wings Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Olympians Academy, LLC.
    This scholarship aims to support students pursuing professional leadership or management so they can lead the world to a better future.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • State of Residence: Tennessee
    • Field of Interest: Business Administration - Management, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Global Leadership, Organizational Leadership
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    $2,000
    Deadline:Aug 07, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  21. Kelly S. Ellis Athletic Training Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kelly Ellis
    This scholarship aims to support students who are working hard to become athletic trainers so they can improve wellness and treatment in the sports field.
    • Field of Study: Athletic training
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Leader in their community and school
    • Identity: Minority
    • Education Level: Current/Incoming Masters or Doctoral student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 07, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  22. Emerging Leaders in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Venkata Kishore
    This scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance and motivation to students who are eager to make a positive impact in their chosen field.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Identity: Minority
    $500
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  23. Walter and Linnie Francis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Francis Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Walter and Linnie Francis by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.
    • Location: New England
    • Education Level: High school senior who will start college in fall 2025
    • Race: Black or African American
    • GPA: 2.5 - 3.0 GPA
    $750
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  24. Dr. William Evans Lycoming College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nick Evans
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William Evans by supporting students at Lycoming College who are passionate about their fields of study.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • School Name: Lycoming College
    $1,500
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  25. Sarah F. Watson and James E. Dashiell Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nasir Neal-Watson
    This scholarship will support students attending a Historically Black College or University.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • School: Historically Black College or University
    $500
    Only 2 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  26. Mad Grad Scholarship

    Funded by
    MAD BOX Studios LLC
    This scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance and support to students who are pursuing the visual or performing arts.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Visual and/or performing arts
    $1,000
    Only 3 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  27. This Woman's Worth Scholarship

    Funded by
    TWW, Inc.
    This scholarship will support women to follow their passions, despite any challenges that stand in their way.
    • Education Level: Any
    • Gender: Female
    • Experience: Volunteering
    $500
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  28. Gregory Flowers Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christopher Flowers
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Gregory Flowers by supporting underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • College Plans: Will attend a four-year college
    $2,500
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. OHS Class of 2005 Scholarship

    Funded by
    2005 OHS Alumni
    This scholarship seeks to support the Class of 2025 and to reach out across generations and say, "We see you. We believe in you. And we want to help you soar."
    • Background: Accepted to a college, university, or trade school for the fall 2025 semesterA
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Osborne High School
    • State: Georgia
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
    $500
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  30. Christian ‘Myles’ Pratt Foundation Fine Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rakeia Pratt and Family
    To honor the life and legacy of Christian ‘Myles’ Pratt, this scholarship will be awarded to one student from a minority background who has big aspirations for their artistic career.
    • Major of Interest: Ceramics, Computer Animation, Game Design, Drawing, Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Painting, Sculpture
    • Ethnicity: BIPOC
    $1,100
    Only 5 days left!
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