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Jackanow Suicide Awareness Scholarship
Funded byMax JackanowThis 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
$2,300Deadline:Jun 30, 2026One Click Apply61The Xander Effect: Kindness in Action Scholarship
Funded byRothrock FamilyThis scholarship aims to carry forward The Xander Effect—the lasting ripple of kindness, generosity, and joy that continues to inspire and transform lives.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Ballard High School
- State: Kentucky
$1,600Only 6 days left!One Click Apply62Katherine Vogan Springer Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySean SpringerThis scholarship seeks to support students who participate in Christian forensics organizations in honor of Kathy Springer’s legacy.- Religion: Christian
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Experience with speech or debate and forensics
$2,100Deadline:May 20, 2026One Click Apply63Barbara A. Walker Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily and Friends of Barbara A. WalkerThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Barbara A. Walker by supporting students who wish to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Amanda Elzy High School
- State: Mississippi
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- ACT Score: 18 or higher
$1,055Only 22 days left!One Click Apply64Dr. Tujuana Hunter Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDarius Provost-EvansThis scholarship aims to honor Dr. Tujuana Hunter’s legacy by supporting students from East Houston-area school districts.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Texas
- Location: East Houston area school districts (Channelview ISD, Galena Park ISD, Sheldon ISD)
$1,500Deadline:Apr 19, 2026One Click Apply65Kenneth R. Vessey Jr. Robotics Scholarship
Funded bySteven WilsonThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Kenneth R. Vessey by supporting students who participate in robotics and are passionate about STEM.- Background: Member of a Suffolk or Nassau County FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC) team
- Field of Study: STEM
- Education Level: High school senior
$2,000Only 6 days left!One Click Apply66Joe Massaro Achievement Scholarship
Funded byEmily TsaiThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.- State: California
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Experience: Member of the band, color guard, or orchestra
- School: Arroyo High School
- Education Level: High school senior or recent graduate
$1,020Only 28 days left!One Click Apply67Eric Nelams Legacy Scholarship
Funded byNelams FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life, generosity, and enduring legacy of Eric B. Nelams by supporting students from his alma mater as they graduate and pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: George Washington Carver High School
- School Location: Columbus, Georgia
$800Deadline:Apr 30, 2026One Click Apply68Courageous Ministry Scholarship
Funded byMatthew BrewerThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of faith leaders who are interested in going into ministry work.- Education Level: Current or prospective undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Christian pastoral ministry
- Location: Western Illinois
$13,000Deadline:Feb 23, 2026One Click Apply69Oscar Borin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarie BorinThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Oscar Borin by supporting students who share his heritage and interests.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Bay Area, California
- Ethnicity: Italian descent
- College Plans: Will attend a four-year college
$5,000Only 3 days left!One Click Apply70Goellner Public Education Scholarship
Funded byGoellner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are passionate about pursuing careers in public education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Education
$4,000Only 4 days left!One Click Apply71Larry W. Moore Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Engineers
Funded byMooreThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Larry W. Moore by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: Michigan
- Field of Study: Engineering
$1,000Only 5 days left!One Click Apply72Kevin Howard Memorial Flying Scholarship
Funded byHoward FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kevin Howard by supporting individuals who are also happiest when flying.- Background: Member in good standing of a military affiliated Aero Club
$6,000Only 5 days left!One Click Apply73Ilya Flantsbaum Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySteve FlantsbaumThis scholarship seeks to support Jewish-Ukrainian students so they can complete their graduate degrees.- Religion: Jewish
- Background: Born in another country
- Education level: Graduate student
$2,500Only 5 days left!One Click Apply74Special Delivery of Dreams Scholarship
Funded byRocky Mountain Philatelic LibraryThis scholarship seeks to give back to students who collect stamps so that they can afford to pursue their education dreams and career goals.- Interest/Hobby: Stamp collecting
- Education Level: Pursuing an associate degree, bachelors degree, graduate degree, or trade school certificate
$10,000Only 5 days left!One Click Apply75TLau "Love Fiercely" Scholarship
Funded byLauThis scholarship aims to honor T. Lau by supporting students who share his love for the outdoors and are committed to preserving the environment.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Passion and love for the outdoors and experience working outdoors
- Field of Study: EMT, nursing or outdoor recreation
- State: Colorado
$2,000Only 5 days left!One Click Apply76Foundation 4 Change Scholarship
Funded byNorth Dakota Safety CouncilThis scholarship aims to honor the lives of the Deutscher family by supporting students who are affected by or advocates against drunk and distracted driving.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- State: North Dakota
- Background: Is affected by or advocates against drunk and impaired driving
$2,000Only 5 days left!One Click Apply77SZA Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of SZA’s incredible music and lyrics so they can pursue their dreams!All students are eligible$500Only 5 days left!One Click Apply78Kerry Kennedy Life Is Good Scholarship
Funded byAmy WiseThis scholarship will honor the accomplishments of Kerry Kennedy and help support a female student pursuing a degree in education, public service, or social work.- Education Level: High school junior or senior or undergraduate
- Gender: Female
- Major: Education, public service, or social work
- Age: 18 or older
$1,000Only 5 days left!One Click Apply79Tate McRae Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support fans of Tate McRae who enjoy her music, dancing, and performances!All students are eligible$500Only 5 days left!One Click Apply80Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.All students are eligible$500Only 6 days left!One Click Apply81Love Island Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.All students are eligible$500Only 6 days left!One Click Apply82Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.All students are eligible$500Only 6 days left!One Click Apply83Evans Construction Scholarship
Funded byEvans Construction IncThis scholarship seeks to support students who exemplify leadership, selflessness, and Christian values as they pursue their educational goals.- Education Level: High school student
- School Name: West Point High School or New Kent High School (VA)
- Religion: Christian
$4,000Only 6 days left!One Click Apply84Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Doris Glover by supporting students attending Prairie View A&M University.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- School Name: Will attend or is attending PVAMU
$2,500Only 6 days left!One Click Apply85Wicked Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!All students are eligible$500Only 6 days left!One Click Apply86Wicked Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!All students are eligible$500Only 6 days left!One Click Apply87K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by the incredible artists and music of K-Pop!All students are eligible$500Only 6 days left!One Click Apply88Alexander Hipple Recovery Scholarship
Funded byHipple Family & FriendsThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hipple by helping people who are struggling with addiction, or personally impacted by it, to achieve their educational goals.- Background: Direct or indirect experience with substance abuse, addiction and/or recovery
- State: North Carolina
$5,000Only 6 days left!One Click Apply89100 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 6 days left!One Click Apply90
