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HBCU STEM Scholarship
Funded byChrispin RainfordThis scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.Funded byChrispin RainfordThis scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Identity: FGLI (first-generation and low-income)
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: STEM
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Current College: HBCU
Amount:$7,500Deadline is Approaching! 2 days leftOne Click Apply61Jay Curry Eternal Garden Scholarship
Funded byMichelle RenyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing careers related to landscaping or natural beauty.Funded byMichelle RenyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing careers related to landscaping or natural beauty.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, trade school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Horticulture, botany, landscaping, or a related field
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 3 days left62John Young 'Pursue Your Passion' Scholarship
Funded byHonor Society FoundationThrough the generosity of the Cochener Family, this scholarship aims to honor the life of John Young by supporting students who share his ambition.Funded byHonor Society FoundationThrough the generosity of the Cochener Family, this scholarship aims to honor the life of John Young by supporting students who share his ambition.All students are eligibleAmount:$5,000Deadline is Approaching! 4 days leftOne Click Apply63RonranGlee Special Needs Teacher Literary Scholarship
Funded byRonne GleasonThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers as special education teachers so they can provide the incredible care and guidance that the next generation of students needs to succeed.Funded byRonne GleasonThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers as special education teachers so they can provide the incredible care and guidance that the next generation of students needs to succeed.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Special education
Amount:$10,000Deadline is Approaching! 6 days leftOne Click Apply64Catrina Celestine Aquilino Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJeanne AquilinoThis scholarship seeks to honor Catrina’s legacy by supporting students pursuing law and/or healthcare so that they can complete their education and help those who are oppressed.Funded byJeanne AquilinoThis scholarship seeks to honor Catrina’s legacy by supporting students pursuing law and/or healthcare so that they can complete their education and help those who are oppressed.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation student
- Citizenship Status: US Citizen
- Field of Interest: Law and/or medicine or healthcare
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 7 days leftOne Click Apply65Breast Cancer Awareness Scholarship in Memory of Martha Dickinson
Funded byElizabeth MettilleThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Martha Dickinson by supporting students who have been impacted by breast cancer.Funded byElizabeth MettilleThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Martha Dickinson by supporting students who have been impacted by breast cancer.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- State: Maryland
- Background: Impacted by breast cancer
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 8 days leftOne Click Apply66Sharen and Mila Kohute Scholarship
Funded byKohute FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Sharen and Mila Kohute by supporting first-generation female students who are committed to pursuing higher education.Funded byKohute FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Sharen and Mila Kohute by supporting first-generation female students who are committed to pursuing higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Gender: Female
- Background: First-generation
- State: Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
Amount:$2,000Deadline is Approaching! 10 days leftOne Click Apply67Chadwick D. McNab Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDraughtLab, LLCThis scholarship honors the life of Chadwick D McNab by supporting students looking to reach their full potential in a technology career.Funded byDraughtLab, LLCThis scholarship honors the life of Chadwick D McNab by supporting students looking to reach their full potential in a technology career.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Major/Major of Interest: Computer Science, Technology, and Related fields
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 10 days leftOne Click Apply68Brittany Santillana Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKathy VestutoThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brittany Pearson Santillana by supporting students who share her interest in special education.Funded byKathy VestutoThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brittany Pearson Santillana by supporting students who share her interest in special education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: California
- Field of Study: Special Education
Amount:$2,000Deadline is Approaching! 11 days leftOne Click Apply69Edward Dorsey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacey DorseyThis scholarship aims to support Black students as they pursue higher education, enabling them to succeed and become the business leaders of tomorrow.Funded byStacey DorseyThis scholarship aims to support Black students as they pursue higher education, enabling them to succeed and become the business leaders of tomorrow.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: Black
- GPA: 2.75 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Business administration or finance
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 11 days leftOne Click Apply70Filipino-American Scholarship
Funded byLee CortezThis scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American undergraduate students who have a background in community service.Funded byLee CortezThis scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American undergraduate students who have a background in community service.Eligibility Criteria:
- Experience: Must have community service experience
- Ethnicity: Must be Filipino
- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student
Amount:$1,500Deadline is Approaching! 11 days leftOne Click Apply71Rosa A. Wilson Scholarship
Funded byCounseling 360This scholarship aims to support young women who seek to address injustice and systemic challenges through their careers.Funded byCounseling 360This scholarship aims to support young women who seek to address injustice and systemic challenges through their careers.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Race: African American student
- Field of Study: Helping profession (social work, nursing, pre-med, education, etc.)
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 11 days leftOne Click Apply72Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service“ Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAngela KingThe Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship was made to support an African American student who is unapologetically themselves and supports others through acts of service.Funded byAngela KingThe Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship was made to support an African American student who is unapologetically themselves and supports others through acts of service.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethnicity : African American
- Community Service Participation : In the last 5 years
- Background : First-generation college student
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or above
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 11 days leftOne Click Apply73Alexis Mackenzie Memorial Scholarship for the Arts
Funded byMartha R. AriasThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women who are in need of financial support to pursue their artistic dreams.Funded byMartha R. AriasThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women who are in need of financial support to pursue their artistic dreams.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student accepted to a two or four-year college or an arts institute
- Race/Ethnicity: Black or Latina
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Financial Need
Amount:$10,000Deadline is Approaching! 11 days leftOne Click Apply74Chris Jackson Computer Science Education Scholarship
Funded byChris Jackson's FamilyThis memorial fund for Chris Jackson will support students who want to pursue a Computer Science degree to make the world a better place.Funded byChris Jackson's FamilyThis memorial fund for Chris Jackson will support students who want to pursue a Computer Science degree to make the world a better place.All students are eligibleAmount:$5,000Deadline is Approaching! 11 days leftOne Click Apply75Joseph Daniel Cook Jr. HOPE Foundation Scholarship
Funded byJoseph Daniel Cook Jr. HOPE FoundationThis scholarship will support high school students who have lost a parent or guardian.Funded byJoseph Daniel Cook Jr. HOPE FoundationThis scholarship will support high school students who have lost a parent or guardian.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Lost a parent or guardian
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 12 days leftOne Click Apply76Joseph Lipovits Memorial Homebuilders Scholarship
Funded byGINA LIPOVITSThis scholarship seeks to honor Joseph Lipovits by supporting students who are pursuing home construction-related industries.Funded byGINA LIPOVITSThis scholarship seeks to honor Joseph Lipovits by supporting students who are pursuing home construction-related industries.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, trade school, or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Home construction
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 13 days leftOne Click Apply77Veterans & Family Scholarship
Funded byChristopher FranksSupporting military veterans in their pursuit of higher education is essential for both the individual and the nation.Funded byChristopher FranksSupporting military veterans in their pursuit of higher education is essential for both the individual and the nation.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Any
- Background: Military
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 14 days leftOne Click Apply78New Beginnings Immigrant Scholarship
Funded byChristopher FranksThis scholarship seeks to support immigrant students so they can continue working toward their educational goals.Funded byChristopher FranksThis scholarship seeks to support immigrant students so they can continue working toward their educational goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- Identity: Immigrant
- Background: First-generation student
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 14 days leftOne Click Apply79Solomon Vann Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJuanita Inman-VannThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.Funded byJuanita Inman-VannThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Alabama
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Interest: Business, computers, engineering, music, or psychology
- Background: Indirect and/or direct experience with mental illness
Amount:$2,000Deadline is Approaching! 14 days leftOne Click Apply80BIPOC Scholars in STEM
Funded byDarshana UmakanthThis scholarship seeks to support students of color who need financial assistance in order to pursue their ambitions in STEM fields.Funded byDarshana UmakanthThis scholarship seeks to support students of color who need financial assistance in order to pursue their ambitions in STEM fields.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: From a financially underserved community
- Field of Study: Computer science, mathematics, or another STEM field
Amount:$10,000Deadline is Approaching! 16 days leftOne Click Apply81Cade Reddington Be the Light Scholarship
Funded byCade Reddington Memorial FundThis scholarship seeks to honor Cade Reddington’s legacy by supporting students who have been affected by substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles.Funded byCade Reddington Memorial FundThis scholarship seeks to honor Cade Reddington’s legacy by supporting students who have been affected by substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: Wisconsin
- Background: Has been affected by substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles
- Education Level: High school senior, college freshman
Amount:$2,000Deadline is Approaching! 18 days leftOne Click Apply82Michael Rudometkin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael Rudomektin Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Michael Rudometkin by supporting students who are passionate about community service and making the world a better place.Funded byMichael Rudomektin Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Michael Rudometkin by supporting students who are passionate about community service and making the world a better place.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Selfless and involved in the community
Amount:$2,000Deadline is Approaching! 19 days leftOne Click Apply83Fuerza in Health Scholarship
Funded byEstanislaoThis scholarship seeks to offset the cost of medical school so underserved students can overcome the barriers they face and complete their education.Funded byEstanislaoThis scholarship seeks to offset the cost of medical school so underserved students can overcome the barriers they face and complete their education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Graduate student in medical school
- State: California or Illinois
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Background: First-generation, low-income
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 20 days leftOne Click Apply84Patricia Ann Whelan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWhelan FamilyThis scholarship will support an education major in honor of Patricia Ann Whelan.Funded byWhelan FamilyThis scholarship will support an education major in honor of Patricia Ann Whelan.Eligibility Criteria:
- Current School: Marywood College or Michigan State University
- Major: Education
- Education Level: Undergraduate
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 21 days leftOne Click Apply85Kumar Family Scholarship
Funded byScholarship Creation ClubThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students who need financial assistance in order to pursue higher education.Funded byScholarship Creation ClubThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students who need financial assistance in order to pursue higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 26 days leftOne Click Apply861989 (Taylor's Version) Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for fans of Taylor Swift who have been impacted by her music and are excited about the 1989 (Taylor’s Version) album!Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for fans of Taylor Swift who have been impacted by her music and are excited about the 1989 (Taylor’s Version) album!All students are eligibleAmount:$1,989Deadline is Approaching! 27 days leftOne Click Apply87Ray Aplin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPILCThis scholarship seeks to knock down barriers by making higher education more accessible to students with disabilities.Funded byPILCThis scholarship seeks to knock down barriers by making higher education more accessible to students with disabilities.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- State: Texas
- Background: Has a disability
Amount:$2,500Deadline is Approaching! 27 days leftOne Click Apply88Bayli Lake Memorial Scholarship for Creative Excellence
Funded byLakeThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Bayli Lake by supporting students who share her passion for art.Funded byLakeThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Bayli Lake by supporting students who share her passion for art.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Field of Study: Art
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 27 days leftOne Click Apply89William J. Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThomas FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the incredible life of William J. Thomas by supporting students who share his passion for education.Funded byThomas FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the incredible life of William J. Thomas by supporting students who share his passion for education.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: Texas
- Desired Career Field: Education
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 27 days leftOne Click Apply90
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