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MexiDreams Scholarship
Funded bySalgado-RojasThis scholarship aims to support students of Mexican descent who are committed to improving their future through higher education.Funded bySalgado-RojasThis scholarship aims to support students of Mexican descent who are committed to improving their future through higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Identity: Mexican heritage
- Financial Status: Lower-income bracket
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
Amount:$6,250Deadline:Feb 13, 2025One Click Apply31Brad Hinshaw Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCrystal HinshawThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brad Hinshaw by supporting students who have been impacted by cancer.Funded byCrystal HinshawThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brad Hinshaw by supporting students who have been impacted by cancer.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: Has lost a parent to cancer
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
Amount:$600Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply32Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship
Funded byAmber GreeneThis scholarship will help support female students pursuing a business degree in Pennsylvania.Funded byAmber GreeneThis scholarship will help support female students pursuing a business degree in Pennsylvania.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school
- Gender: Woman
- State: Pennsylvania
- Desired Major: Business
Amount:$1,500Deadline is Approaching! 7 days leftOne Click Apply33Arkansas Women in Accounting Scholarship
Funded byLee Ann BensonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Linda Wallingsford Holmstrom by supporting the next generation of women in accounting as they pursue their professional goals.Funded byLee Ann BensonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Linda Wallingsford Holmstrom by supporting the next generation of women in accounting as they pursue their professional goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- State: Arkansas
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Accounting
Amount:$2,200Deadline:Jun 09, 2025One Click Apply34Billy Downey Memorial Agriculture Scholarship
Funded byJay DowneyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are interested in furthering their education in order to help their communities.Funded byJay DowneyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are interested in furthering their education in order to help their communities.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Field of Study: Agriculture
- Background: Volunteering experience
Amount:$3,725Deadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply35Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byLee FamilyThis scholarship will support one low-income student attending or planning to attend art school.Funded byLee FamilyThis scholarship will support one low-income student attending or planning to attend art school.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school junior or senior, undergraduate
- Background: Low-income
- Major: Arts
Amount:$32,023Deadline:Apr 09, 2025One Click Apply36Nickels Student Athlete Scholarship
Funded byAJ & CKR, LLC dba Nickels StoreThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes so they can overcome any challenges they face and attain success in the future.Funded byAJ & CKR, LLC dba Nickels StoreThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes so they can overcome any challenges they face and attain success in the future.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Student-athlete
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Mar 03, 2025One Click Apply37Paula C. Collie Future Educators Scholarship
Funded byWillis CollieThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Paula C. Collie by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in education.Funded byWillis CollieThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Paula C. Collie by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Field of Study: Education
- State: Virginia
- Background: First-generation student
Amount:$625Deadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply38Dr. Christine Lawther First in the Family Scholarship
Funded byChristine LawtherThis scholarship aims to support students who are forging new paths for their families by obtaining college degrees.Funded byChristine LawtherThis scholarship aims to support students who are forging new paths for their families by obtaining college degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: First-generation college student
- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
Amount:$1,100Deadline:Jul 23, 2025One Click Apply39Christian 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.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.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black/African American
- State: Massachusetts
Amount:$2,420Deadline:Mar 01, 2025One Click Apply40Stewart Family Legacy Scholarship
Funded byStewart FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing studies in science in order to advance the field.Funded byStewart FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing studies in science in order to advance the field.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Science
- GPA: 3.0 or greater
Amount:$550Deadline:Mar 03, 2025One Click Apply41Dr. Jade Education Scholarship
Funded byThe Dr Jade Brand, LLCThis scholarship will help support African American women attending graduate school.Funded byThe Dr Jade Brand, LLCThis scholarship will help support African American women attending graduate school.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
- Gender: Woman
- Experience: Currently working full-time
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 7 days leftOne Click Apply42Jackie Hudson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLapatra Bowen-HarbisonThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jackie Hudson by encouraging students to continue her legacy of service and helping young people achieve their goals.Funded byLapatra Bowen-HarbisonThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jackie Hudson by encouraging students to continue her legacy of service and helping young people achieve their goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Financial need
- State: North Carolina (western NC preferred)
Amount:$850Deadline is Approaching! 6 days leftOne Click Apply43Al Luna Memorial Design Scholarship
Funded byLuna FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Al Luna by supporting students who share his talent in the creative arts.Funded byLuna FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Al Luna by supporting students who share his talent in the creative arts.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Field of Study: Art or design
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
Amount:$600Deadline:Apr 15, 202544Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon
Funded byShawn WitherspoonThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students so they can succeed in all of their endeavors and advocate for the importance of mental health in overcoming generational trauma.Funded byShawn WitherspoonThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students so they can succeed in all of their endeavors and advocate for the importance of mental health in overcoming generational trauma.Eligibility Criteria:
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: Psychology
- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
Amount:$2,300Deadline:Mar 17, 2025One Click Apply45Greg London Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLondon FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg London by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and is pursuing a career related to mental health.Funded byLondon FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg London by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and is pursuing a career related to mental health.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- School Name: University of New Mexico
- Background: Has been affected by mental illness and is pursuing a career related to mental health
Amount:$5,550Deadline is Approaching! 6 days leftOne Click Apply46Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHernandez FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.Funded byHernandez FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: California
- Background: First-generation
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
Amount:$4,800Deadline is Approaching! 13 days leftOne Click Apply47Catherine (Kay) Williams Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byThe Williams FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Kay Williams by supporting students who demonstrate artistic talent.Funded byThe Williams FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Kay Williams by supporting students who demonstrate artistic talent.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: Florida
- Field of Study: Art
- Gender: Female
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA greater than or equal to: 3
- Financial Status: Low-Income
Amount:$1,000Deadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply48Hector L. Minott Sr. Future Doctor Scholarship
Funded byTonjaThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Hector L. Minott Sr. by supporting African American students who have overcome obstacles and are pursuing higher education.Funded byTonjaThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Hector L. Minott Sr. by supporting African American students who have overcome obstacles and are pursuing higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Race: African American
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate students
- Field of Study: Pre-Med/Medical School
Amount:$845Deadline:Mar 31, 2025One Click Apply49Marion John Shepard, Jr. Scholarship
Funded byShepard FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor Marion John Shepard Jr. by supporting students who have lost a parent so they can stay on track and complete their education.Funded byShepard FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor Marion John Shepard Jr. by supporting students who have lost a parent so they can stay on track and complete their education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Education
- Background: Has lost a parent
Amount:$2,190Deadline:Jul 08, 2025One Click Apply50Vegan Teens Are The Future Scholarship
Funded byVegan Teens Are The FutureThis scholarship will support high school seniors who are passionate about sharing the need for a vegan lifestyle with the world!Funded byVegan Teens Are The FutureThis scholarship will support high school seniors who are passionate about sharing the need for a vegan lifestyle with the world!Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Vegan for 1 year or more
- Future Plans: Share the need for a vegan lifestyle with the world
- Education Level: High school, undergrad
Amount:$2,015Deadline:Apr 09, 2025One Click Apply51Alan Perlow Scholarship
Funded byPerlowThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alan Perlow by supporting Jewish students who are dealing with financial hardship.Funded byPerlowThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alan Perlow by supporting Jewish students who are dealing with financial hardship.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Ethnicity/Religion: Jewish
Amount:$753Deadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply52Daniel R. Torres "Complete Your Dream” Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTorres FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel R. Torres by helping students finance their pursuit of higher education.Funded byTorres FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel R. Torres by helping students finance their pursuit of higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: Idaho
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2025One Click Apply53Gloria Millender "I am 3rd" - J. O. Y. Scholarship
Funded byGloria MillenderThis scholarship aims to honor Gloria Millender by supporting college-bound Black students who embody excellence through the principles of J. O. Y.Funded byGloria MillenderThis scholarship aims to honor Gloria Millender by supporting college-bound Black students who embody excellence through the principles of J. O. Y.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Religion: Christian
- Race: Black
- Gender: Male
- Background: Volunteering experience
Amount:$1,750Deadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply54Barnaby-Murphy Scholarship
Funded byNadia MurphyThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of mental and physical health professionals as they pursue their academic goals.Funded byNadia MurphyThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of mental and physical health professionals as they pursue their academic goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Mental health or healthcare
- Race: BIPOC
Amount:$1,040Deadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply55Lauren Newmark Uterine Fibroid Research Scholarship
Funded byLauren NewmarkThis scholarship seeks to support students who are planning to dedicate their careers to understanding more about uterine fibroids and their treatment.Funded byLauren NewmarkThis scholarship seeks to support students who are planning to dedicate their careers to understanding more about uterine fibroids and their treatment.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Graduate student
- Background: Passionate about research and treatment for uterine fibroids
Amount:$1,150Deadline:Feb 14, 2025One Click Apply56Jennifer D. Hale Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHaley burrowThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer D. Hale by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams in the field of nursing.Funded byHaley burrowThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer D. Hale by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams in the field of nursing.Eligibility Criteria:
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Background: Teen mom or former teen mom
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
Amount:$1,150Deadline:May 21, 2025One Click Apply57Serena Rose Jarvis Memorial College Scholarship
Funded byKailei JarvisThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Serena Rose Jarvis by supporting students who have faced mental health challenges.Funded byKailei JarvisThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Serena Rose Jarvis by supporting students who have faced mental health challenges.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Mental health or veterinary medicine
- Background: Has struggled with mental health or survived suicide
Amount:$1,570Deadline is Approaching! 6 days leftOne Click Apply58Stiger Technical Scholarship
Funded byJerome StigerThis scholarship will help support students in Michigan who are pursuing a trade after high school.Funded byJerome StigerThis scholarship will help support students in Michigan who are pursuing a trade after high school.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Michigan
- Desired Education: Trade school
Amount:$2,150Deadline is Approaching! 27 days leftOne Click Apply59Palette & Purpose Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.Eligibility Criteria:
- Residency: US citizen
- Race: BIPOC
- GPA: 2.4 or higher
- Field of Interest: Visual, studio, or performing arts
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Education Level: High school senior (2024-2025 school year)
Amount:$2,100Deadline:Mar 15, 202560