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Dickinson L. Howell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChristopher HowellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dickinson L. Howell by supporting students who are pursuing STEM.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- College Name: University of New Hampshire
- Field of Study: STEM
$500Only 9 days left!One Click Apply61The F.O.O. Scholarship
Funded byFaith SeawellThis scholarship aims to foster equity and opportunity, transforming lives and communities to create a brighter, more inclusive future for generations to come.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income student
- Background: BIPOC, first-generation college student, Pell Grant recipient, or international visa holder
$500Only 9 days left!62Safak Paker-Leggs Science Education Scholarship
Funded byMitchell LeggsThis scholarship aims to continue Safak’s legacy by supporting women who are pursuing degrees in science-based fields.- Education Level: Ph.D. candidate
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Pharmaceutical science or health science
$2,500Only 9 days left!One Click Apply63John Dowling Odom Welding Scholarship
Funded byLisa VaughanThis scholarship will support a student who is pursuing a career in welding.- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Type of Trade: Welding
- School Type: Trade school
$1,000Only 9 days left!One Click Apply64Courtney R. Smith Trades Scholarship
Funded byChasing Serenity Psychotherapy LCSW PLLCThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented young men who are pursuing careers in the trades.- Gender: Male-identifying
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Field of Study: Trades
- Education Level: Trade school student
$500Only 10 days left!One Click Apply65Delories Thompson Scholarship
Funded byMarcus ThomasThis scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: Black/African American
- Institution Type: HBCU
$1,000Only 10 days left!One Click Apply66Promising Pathways-Single Parent Scholarship
Funded bySeamone FamilyThis scholarship aims to support single parents who are pursuing higher education while raising children.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Single parent
$2,000Only 13 days left!One Click Apply67Therapist Impact Fund: NextGen Scholarship
Funded byBetterHelpThis scholarship seeks to support students from underrepresented backgrounds who are studying to become therapists.- Identity: Underrepresented communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc.)
- Field of Study: Psychology, Therapist Licensure (Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Professional Counselor, or Psychologist), or Related Field
- GPA: 3.3 GPA or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$100,000Only 13 days left!One Click Apply68Therapist Impact Fund: Legacy Loan Relief
Funded byBetterHelpThis grant seeks to support therapists on the BetterHelp platform so they can continue their important work.- Location: U.S. Based
- Financial Need: Student Loan Debt
- Work: Licensed BetterHelp Therapist (has worked with BetterHelp for at least one year)
$100,000Only 13 days left!One Click Apply69Fieldwork Support Scholarship
Funded byTriston BatchelorThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible for students with limited support systems or other struggles in life.- Education Level: Undergraduate senior
- School Name: Panola College
- State: Texas
- Field of Study: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
$1,500Only 13 days left!One Click Apply70RonranGlee Literary Scholarship
Funded byRonne GleasonThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.- Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
$10,000Only 13 days left!One Click Apply71Dr. William and Jo Sherwood Family Scholarship
Funded bySherwoodThis scholarship aims to advance the social, political, and economic well-being of students pursuing higher education.- State: Michigan
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
$1,000Only 14 days left!One Click Apply72Bre Hoy Memorial Softball Scholarship
Funded byRachel Vogt VogtThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Bre Hoy by supporting students who share her love and talent for softball.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Sport: Softball
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
$2,000Only 14 days left!One Click Apply73In This Lifetime Scholarship
Funded byRashmi NaikThis scholarship aims to inspire young students to embrace their creativity, pursue their goals, and choose a path that truly aligns with who they are.- Education Level: High school student
- State: New Jersey
- GPA: 3.7 GPA or higher
- Background: Has a creative art portfolio
$1,000Only 14 days left!One Click Apply74Dr. Shuqiao Yao Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShuqiao Excellence AwardThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Psychology or psychiatry
- Background: Asian
- Education Level: Graduate student
$2,000Only 14 days left!One Click Apply75American Dream Scholarship for Nurses
Funded byFVI School of Nursing and TechnologyThe American Dream Scholarship for Nurses aims to support students at FVI in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship provides vital financial assistance to help these students achieve their academic and career aspirations in their professional fields.- Current School: FVI School of Nursing and Technology
- State: Florida
- Field of Study: Healthcare
$3,000Only 14 days left!One Click Apply76Penny Nelk Nursing Scholarship
Funded byNelk FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Penny Nelk by supporting students who are pursuing careers in nursing.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
$500Only 15 days left!One Click Apply77Ronald Whitmore Jr. Scholarship
Funded byRonald Whitmore, Jr.This scholarship aims to uplift young Black men who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their communities.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: African American
- Gender: Male-identifying
- College Plans: HBCU
- GPA: 3.5 and above
$500Only 16 days left!One Click Apply78John Nathan Lee Foundation Heart Scholarship
Funded byKristy Flippins BartlettThis scholarship will support students who have been affected by heart disease, either personally or through a family member.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
- Background: Affected by heart disease (either personally or through a family member)
$500Only 16 days left!One Click Apply79Anthony Belliamy Memorial Scholarship for Students in STEAM
Funded byPatricia BelliamyThis scholarship aims to uplift minority students who are pursuing science, technology, engineering, art, or math (STEAM) and who embody Anthony’s values.- Education Level: Undergraduate, trade, or vocational student
- Background: Volunteering and leadership experience
- Identification: Minority
- Field of Study: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math (STEAM)
$2,250Only 17 days left!One Click Apply80Christopher T. Muschalek Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMuschalek FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Christopher T. Muschalek by supporting students in Texas who share his passions.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: Texas
- Field of Study: History or architecture
$1,000Only 22 days left!One Click Apply81Scholarship for Nurses with Chutzpah
Funded byThe Polsky Family TrustThis scholarship aims to support students who are bravely pursuing their academic and professional dreams in the field of nursing.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student or graduate student
- Religion: Jewish
- Field of Study: Nursing (RN, APRN, MSN, or DNP)
$25,000Only 22 days left!One Click Apply82Lotus Scholarship
Funded byFiona ChenThis scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: Low-income or raised by a single parent
$500Only 24 days left!One Click Apply83Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDebrah Smartt HenryThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- State: California, Oregon, or Washington
- Field of Study: Humanities (English, history, etc.)
- Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
$500Only 24 days left!One Click Apply84Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship
Funded byDavid GaskillThis scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female
- Background: International student in the U.S.
$5,000Only 25 days left!One Click Apply85400 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.All students are eligible$4,000Only 25 days left!One Click Apply86100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.All students are eligible$1,000Only 25 days left!One Click Apply871000 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.All students are eligible$10,000Only 25 days left!One Click Apply88Marcia Bick Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Financial Need
$30,000Only 25 days left!One Click Apply89500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.All students are eligible$5,000Only 25 days left!One Click Apply90