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Dave Cross Design Arts Scholarship
Funded byDave CrossThis 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
$775Only 1 day left!One Click Apply31Electric Cycle Studio Student Athlete Scholarship
Funded byElectric Cycle StudioThis 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
$1,000Only 25 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
$3,000Deadline:Dec 01, 2025One Click Apply33Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship
Funded byAshlynn JohnsonThis 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
$1,000Only 25 days left!34Beacon of Opportunity Scholarship
Funded byHannah PenceThis 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
$1,000Only 16 days left!One Click Apply35S.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 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
$2,080Deadline:Jan 14, 2026One Click Apply37David Mann Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMann FamilyThis 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
$4,000Only 23 days left!One Click Apply38HCCP Mentoring Program Scholarship
Funded byMichela BlainThis 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
$3,000Deadline:Oct 07, 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
$900Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply40David L. Burns Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBurnsThis 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.
$3,000Only 23 days left!One Click Apply41Hue Ta Asian American Scholarship
Funded byTuan TaThis 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
$1,000Only 4 days left!One Click Apply42Dashanna 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
$600Deadline:Jul 13, 2026One Click Apply43Lou 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 Apply44CW4 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 Apply45Velazquez 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
- 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
$1,100Deadline:Oct 27, 2025One Click Apply46Wood-Bond Legacy Scholarship
Funded byMichela BlainThis 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
$3,500Deadline:Sep 13, 2025One Click Apply47Willie Mae Rawls Scholarship
Funded byFreddie 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
$1,500Deadline:Sep 16, 2025One Click Apply48Hannah Dollick Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLoved Ones of Hannah DollickThis 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
$15,000Deadline:Sep 17, 2025One Click Apply49Olympians Academy Leadership Wings Scholarship
Funded byThe 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
$2,000Deadline:Aug 07, 2025One Click Apply50Kelly S. Ellis Athletic Training Scholarship
Funded byKelly EllisThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Aug 07, 2025One Click Apply51Emerging Leaders in STEM Scholarship
Funded byVenkata KishoreThis 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
$500Only 1 day left!One Click Apply52Walter and Linnie Francis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFrancis FamilyThis 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
$750Only 1 day left!One Click Apply53Dr. William Evans Lycoming College Scholarship
Funded byNick EvansThis 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
$1,500Only 1 day left!One Click Apply54Sarah F. Watson and James E. Dashiell Scholarship
Funded byNasir Neal-WatsonThis scholarship will support students attending a Historically Black College or University.- Education Level: Undergraduate
- School: Historically Black College or University
$500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply55Mad Grad Scholarship
Funded byMAD BOX Studios LLCThis 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
$1,000Only 3 days left!One Click Apply56This Woman's Worth Scholarship
Funded byTWW, 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
$500Only 4 days left!One Click Apply57Gregory Flowers Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChristopher FlowersThis 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
$2,500Only 5 days left!One Click Apply58OHS Class of 2005 Scholarship
Funded by2005 OHS AlumniThis 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
$500Only 5 days left!One Click Apply59Christian ‘Myles’ Pratt Foundation Fine Arts Scholarship
Funded byRakeia Pratt and FamilyTo 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
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