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Glenn Ehlers Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEHLERS FAMILYThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Glenn Ehlers by supporting students who are preparing to finish high school and begin their collegiate studies.- Education Level: High school student
- State: Texas
- School: Montgomery High School, Lake Creek High School or Conroe High School
$7,500Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply31Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHartley FamilyThe Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students passionate about golf and striving to achieve their dreams in their chosen field as a tribute to the late Samuel D. Hartley.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or gradaute
- Sport: Golf
$775Only 24 days left!One Click Apply32José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund
Funded byBorders FamilyThis 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
$3,225Deadline:Dec 01, 2025One Click Apply33Skybrook Men's Golf Association Scholarship
Funded bySkybrook Golf MGAThis scholarship seeks to support student golfers who need financial assistance to further their educational goals.- State: North Carolina
- Sport: Golf
- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Financial need
$2,200Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply34William 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 Apply35Christian 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
$1,266Deadline:Feb 01, 2026One Click Apply36Mark 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 Apply37S.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 Apply38Dr. 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 Apply39Servela 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 10 days left!One Click Apply40Purple 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 Apply41Doan 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, 202642Kristen 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 Apply43Carolle 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 3 days left!One Click Apply44Dashanna 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 Apply45Lou 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 Apply46CW4 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 Apply47Velazquez 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 5 days left!One Click Apply48Barbara 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 Apply49No 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 Apply50Dr. 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 Apply51Joe 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 Apply52Cade Reddington Be the Light Scholarship
Funded byCade Reddington Memorial FundThis scholarship seeks to honor Cade Reddington’s legacy by supporting students who have been affected by substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles.- State: Wisconsin
- Background: Has been affected by substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles
- Education Level: High school senior, college freshman
$2,000Deadline:Oct 22, 2025One Click Apply53Cybersecurity for Your Community Scholarship
Funded byDavid DominguezThis scholarship seeks to make college more affordable by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: From an underrepresented group (BIPOC, first-generation college student, woman, LGBTQ+, disabled)
- Interest: Cybersecurity
$500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply54Patrick Roberts Scholarship for Aspiring Criminal Justice Professionals
Funded byPatrick RobertsThis scholarship seeks to encourage and empower students to uphold the rule of law, advocate for the underrepresented, and contribute fiercely to the betterment of society through criminal justice.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Career related to law or criminal justice (law enforcement, pre-law, paralegal, etc. as long as the focus is on criminal justice)
$5,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply55Augustin Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael DioratoThis scholarship seeks to support students who plan to pursue higher education in order to become police officers.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Law enforcement
$500Only 3 days left!One Click Apply56Monti E. Hall Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMiniup Public Infrastructure and Affordable Housing CorpThis scholarship is rooted in Monti E. Hall’s spirit, aiming to support veterans who are returning to school and pursuing their own educational journey.- Education Level: Current or prospective undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: U.S. military veteran
$1,000Only 5 days left!One Click Apply57Champions Of A New Path Scholarship
Funded byBetter Start MovementThis scholarship seeks to support bright and talented students so they can afford to pursue college and continue on the path towards their goals.- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$500Only 6 days left!One Click Apply58You Deserve It Scholarship
Funded byThe Art of ScholarshipsThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can afford the expenses they’ll encounter.- Education Level: High school student
- State: New York
- Background: Low-income and/or first-generation to go to college
$1,000Only 6 days left!One Click Apply59Dr. Howard Hochman Zoological Scholarship
Funded byDiCicco/HochmanThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Howard Hochman by supporting students who share his passion for animals.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Zoology or veterinary sciences
$1,000Only 8 days left!One Click Apply60