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  1. Polish American Women's Scholarship

    Funded by
    Polish American Heritage and Community Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support women of Polish ancestry as they pursue their academic and professional goals.
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Location: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, or Rhode Island)
    • Experience: Involved in community service or leadership
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
    • Background: Polish or Polish-American heritage (This does not need to/WILL NOT be listed on your profile)
    $2,800
    Only 10 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  2. 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
    Deadline:Aug 11, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  3. 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
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  4. Mcristle Ross Minority Painter's Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mister Ross
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Mcristle Ross by supporting minority students who are pursuing artistic degrees in college.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student or high school student accepted to a college or university
    • Race: African American
    • Field of Study: Art or art history
    $1,520
    Deadline:Jul 15, 2025
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  5. Jackanow Suicide Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Max Jackanow
    This scholarship aims to support students who have lost someone to ease the burden of continuing college after the loss.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: Has lost a loved one to suicide
    • School: University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or Grand Canyon University
    $5,535
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  6. Bettie Lott and Vera Times Public Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Bettie Lott and Vera Times Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Bettie Lott and Vera Times by supporting students who are committed to advancing public health.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Location: Clayton County, Georgia
    • Field of Study: Public health or a related field (epidemiology, medicine, research, nursing, etc.)
    $4,600
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  7. Carolyn Craddock Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stephanie Craddock
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Carolyn Craddock by supporting students who have also faced challenges due to diabetes.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Diagnosis: Type 1 diabetes
    • Background: Volunteering experience and extracurricular involvement in sports, clubs, etc.
    $1,200
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  8. Brian (Animal) Shaw Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    E CLAMPUS VITUS Chapter 7-11
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian Shaw by supporting students who share his calling to wrestling.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Sport: Wrestling
    • Location: CA
    $3,200
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  9. 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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  10. FMA College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Floodplain Management Association
    This scholarship seeks to motivate students who are pursuing careers in which they’ll study floods and create solutions to reduce the impacts of floods on people and communities.
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Location: Attending an accredited college or University in California, Nevada, or Hawaii
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student (Junior or Senior Year)
    $5,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  11. Noah Jon Markstrom Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Noah Jon Markstrom Foundation
    This scholarship will support an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in pediatric medicine.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate and graduate
    • Major: Pediatric medicine
    $5,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  12. Empowering Black Women in Tech

    Funded by
    Accusoft Corporation
    This scholarship seeks to empower and support talented Black women who are passionate about technology and demonstrate a strong commitment to their academic pursuits.
    • Education Level: Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a college or university
    • Race: Black
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Technology-related field
    $3,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  13. David Ford / HDR College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Floodplain Management Association
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of David Ford by supporting students who share his passion for water resources.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Civil engineering, focus on water resources
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
    $10,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  14. Illinois Pain & Spine - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, in and out of the classroom, by reducing the financial burden of college.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Illinois
    • Background: Pursuing a program specific to a position as a radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistance, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  15. Pain & Spine Institute - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Illinois
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  16. Spinal Recovery Center - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Michigan
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  17. Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Florida
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  18. Interventional Pain Institute - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Missouri
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  19. River Cities Interventional Pain Specialists - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Louisiana
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  20. Central States Pain Clinic - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Iowa
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, certified nursing assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  21. Advanced Pain & Anesthesia Consultants - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Indiana
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  22. Midwest Pain Clinic - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Nebraska
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  23. Colorado Pain Care - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Colorado
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  24. Stuart Air Show IDOT Scholarship in Memory of Steve Bednarz

    Funded by
    Stuart Air Show
    This scholarship seeks to honor the incredible life of Steve Bednarz by supporting students who share his passion for STEM and aviation.
    • State: Florida
    • Major: STEM-related
    • Career Field: Aviation
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $3,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  25. James R. Schaaf Civil Engineering Scholarship

    Funded by
    Floodplain Management Association
    This scholarship aims to support undergraduate students who are focusing on water resources to help communities that have been impacted by floods.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Major: Civil engineering
    • Location: Attending college in CA
    $10,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  26. Robin Irving Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Irving Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Robin Irving’s lifelong commitment to education and her passion for mathematics by supporting students who share her interests.
    • Field of Study: Math or science
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Medford High School
    • State: Massachusetts
    $2,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  27. Wagner and Young Scholarship Opportunity

    Funded by
    Wagner and Young
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the challenges they have faced in life and create the futures of their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Wyoming or Colorado
    • Field of Study: Business or Economics
    • GPA: At least 3.5
    $500
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  28. Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Cline
    In honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher education
    • State: NC
    • Background: Female student with a child
    • GPA: 3.0+
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    $2,000
    Only 2 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. Michael Pride, Jr/ProjectEX Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kacie Allen-Pride
    This scholarship aims to support underserved students so they can overcome the obstacles they face and achieve their educational goals.
    • Field of Study: Social work, behavioral science, human services, or substance abuse counseling
    • Gender: Male
    • Race: Black
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    $1,300
    Only 2 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  30. Keels Pay-It-Forward Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shaquil Keels
    This scholarship aims to encourage students to pursue whatever form of higher education they feel called to so they can find fulfillment in their careers.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: A. Philip Randolph Career and Technical High School
    • Background: Accepted to a college or trade school
    $1,000
    Only 2 days left!
    One Click Apply
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