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Ella's Gift
Funded byJanice GabeIn memory of Ella’s fighting spirit, this scholarship aims to support and empower female students who have faced challenges related to mental health and substance abuse, helping them to pursue and achieve their educational goals.Funded byJanice GabeIn memory of Ella’s fighting spirit, this scholarship aims to support and empower female students who have faced challenges related to mental health and substance abuse, helping them to pursue and achieve their educational goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, trade school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Experience with mental health issues and/or substance abuse challenges
Amount:$2,100Deadline:Mar 21, 2025One Click Apply31Josh Edwards Memorial Scholarship For Creative Artists
Funded byHolly LloydThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Josh Edwards by supporting students who share his calling to artistic endeavors.Funded byHolly LloydThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Josh Edwards by supporting students who share his calling to artistic endeavors.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- State: North Carolina
- Field of Study: Music, art, photography, or writing
Amount:$800Deadline:Jul 07, 2025One Click Apply32Sandra West ALS Foundation Scholarship
Funded byWest FamilyThis scholarship aims to support college students who face the dual challenges of academic pursuit and familial responsibilities during a difficult time.Funded byWest FamilyThis scholarship aims to support college students who face the dual challenges of academic pursuit and familial responsibilities during a difficult time.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Child of a parent with ALS
- Financial Status: Family facing financial hardship
- Education Level: Current or prospective college student
Amount:$11,475Deadline:Apr 30, 2025One Click Apply33MexiDreams 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:$6,750Deadline is Approaching! 20 days leftOne Click Apply34Ryan Yebba Memorial Mental Health Scholarship
Funded byYebba FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ryan Yebba by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing a career in mental health treatment.Funded byYebba FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ryan Yebba by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing a career in mental health treatment.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Field of Study: Mental health
Amount:$1,900Deadline:May 10, 2025One Click Apply35F.E. Foundation Scholarship
Funded byFabian ElizondoThis scholarship aims to give back to the Texas community by supporting students in their pursuit of higher education.Funded byFabian ElizondoThis scholarship aims to give back to the Texas community by supporting students in their pursuit of higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- State: Texas
Amount:$650Deadline:Mar 31, 2025One Click Apply36Gabriel Martin Memorial Annual Scholarship
Funded byRobbie and Ginger MartinThis scholarship aims to support under-privileged students so they can complete their education and make an impact through their careers.Funded byRobbie and Ginger MartinThis scholarship aims to support under-privileged students so they can complete their education and make an impact through their careers.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Health: Has a medical condition
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2025One Click Apply37Brad 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 Apply38Margaret E. Lucas "Full-Blooded Wolfpack" Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Margaret E. Lucas by supporting students pursuing special education degrees.This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Margaret E. Lucas by supporting students pursuing special education degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Field of Study: Special education
- Education Level: Undergraduate and graduate students
- School: North Carolina State University, Meredith College
Amount:$7,000Deadline:May 15, 2025One Click Apply39Arkansas 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 Apply40Weld Our Soul Scholarship
Funded byMcConville FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kevin by supporting students who share his passion for welding.Funded byMcConville FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kevin by supporting students who share his passion for welding.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or trade school student
- Field of Study: Pursuing welding
Amount:$700Deadline:Apr 09, 2025One Click Apply41Billy 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 Apply42Isaac 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 Apply43Nickels 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 Apply44Paula 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 Apply45Matthew S. Greene Student Athlete Scholarship
Funded byFriends of MattThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Matthew S. Greene by supporting students who share his core values.Funded byFriends of MattThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Matthew S. Greene by supporting students who share his core values.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- State: West Virginia
- Religion: Christian
- Background: Student-athlete
Amount:$3,050Deadline:Mar 15, 2025One Click Apply46Annika Clarisse Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEyzaguirre Transgender Youth Education FundThis scholarship aims to honor Cesar’s life by supporting transgender students who are pursuing higher education despite the obstacles they are facing.Funded byEyzaguirre Transgender Youth Education FundThis scholarship aims to honor Cesar’s life by supporting transgender students who are pursuing higher education despite the obstacles they are facing.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Transgender
- Background: Financial need
Amount:$1,200Deadline:Jun 29, 2025One Click Apply47Dr. 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 Apply48Amber D. Hudson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHudson FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Amber D. Hudson Memorial by supporting students who are pursuing careers related to nutrition.Funded byHudson FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Amber D. Hudson Memorial by supporting students who are pursuing careers related to nutrition.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Desired Career: Registered Dietitian (RD), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Certified Nutrition Specialist, or another nutrition-related position
Amount:$1,100Deadline:Jun 15, 2025One Click Apply49Christian 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:$2,470Deadline:Mar 01, 2025One Click Apply50Good 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:$2,500Deadline:Mar 17, 2025One Click Apply51Al 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, 202552Jonathan Cardoso Barbosa Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCardoso BarbosaThis scholarship seeks to uplift young men who embody Jonny's spirit of grit and impact by providing financial support to help them realize their future goals.Funded byCardoso BarbosaThis scholarship seeks to uplift young men who embody Jonny's spirit of grit and impact by providing financial support to help them realize their future goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Massachusetts
- Gender: Male-identifying
- Race: BIPOC
Amount:$3,053Deadline:May 12, 2025One Click Apply53James B. McKillip Scholarship for Physical Therapy
Funded byTherapeutic Associates Inc.This scholarship seeks to honor James B. McKillip by supporting students who are leaders amongst their peers and are dedicated to lifelong learning.Funded byTherapeutic Associates Inc.This scholarship seeks to honor James B. McKillip by supporting students who are leaders amongst their peers and are dedicated to lifelong learning.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Graduate student in their first two years
- Field of Study: Physical therapy
Amount:$9,500Deadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply54Stewart 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:$525Deadline:Mar 03, 2025One Click Apply55La Matriz Sagrada Scholarship
Funded byCrystal CastorenaThis scholarship will support pregnant and/or teen parents earning their education.Funded byCrystal CastorenaThis scholarship will support pregnant and/or teen parents earning their education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Pregnant and/or teen parent or children of teen parents
- Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Education Level: High school senior, trade school, community college or undergraduate
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply56Palette & 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:$3,000Deadline:Mar 15, 202557Catherine (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 Apply58Hector 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 Apply59Marion 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 Apply60