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Alan Perlow Scholarship
Funded byPerlowThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alan Perlow by supporting Jewish students who are dealing with financial hardship.Funded byPerlowThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alan Perlow by supporting Jewish students who are dealing with financial hardship.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Ethnicity/Religion: Jewish
Amount:$753Deadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply61Barnaby-Murphy Scholarship
Funded byNadia MurphyThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of mental and physical health professionals as they pursue their academic goals.Funded byNadia MurphyThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of mental and physical health professionals as they pursue their academic goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Mental health or healthcare
- Race: BIPOC
Amount:$1,200Deadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply62Daniel R. Torres "Complete Your Dream” Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTorres FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel R. Torres by helping students finance their pursuit of higher education.Funded byTorres FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel R. Torres by helping students finance their pursuit of higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: Idaho
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2025One Click Apply63Gloria Millender "I am 3rd" - J. O. Y. Scholarship
Funded byGloria MillenderThis scholarship aims to honor Gloria Millender by supporting college-bound Black students who embody excellence through the principles of J. O. Y.Funded byGloria MillenderThis scholarship aims to honor Gloria Millender by supporting college-bound Black students who embody excellence through the principles of J. O. Y.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Religion: Christian
- Race: Black
- Gender: Male
- Background: Volunteering experience
Amount:$1,750Deadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply64Lauren Newmark Uterine Fibroid Research Scholarship
Funded byLauren NewmarkThis scholarship seeks to support students who are planning to dedicate their careers to understanding more about uterine fibroids and their treatment.Funded byLauren NewmarkThis scholarship seeks to support students who are planning to dedicate their careers to understanding more about uterine fibroids and their treatment.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Graduate student
- Background: Passionate about research and treatment for uterine fibroids
Amount:$1,150Deadline is Approaching! 22 days leftOne Click Apply65Jennifer D. Hale Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHaley burrowThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer D. Hale by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams in the field of nursing.Funded byHaley burrowThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer D. Hale by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams in the field of nursing.Eligibility Criteria:
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Background: Teen mom or former teen mom
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
Amount:$1,150Deadline:May 21, 2025One Click Apply66Undergraduate Minorities in STEM Scholarship
Funded byLeslie SmithThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees at HBCUs who are involved in their communities.Funded byLeslie SmithThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees at HBCUs who are involved in their communities.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student
- Institution Type: Must attend an HBCU
- Major: Must be majoring in a STEM field
- GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Amount:$800Deadline:Jan 20, 2025One Click Apply67Moms on the Rise (MoThR) Scholarship: Empowering Young Mothers Through Education
Funded byTria BullardThis scholarship seeks to support young, teenage mothers so they can further their education and achieve their educational goals.Funded byTria BullardThis scholarship seeks to support young, teenage mothers so they can further their education and achieve their educational goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Teen mom
- Education Level: High school student
- State: Washington or Oregon
Amount:$8,315Deadline:May 30, 2025One Click Apply68Servela Theodore Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTheodore FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Servela Theodore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in human services.Funded byTheodore FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Servela Theodore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in human services.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Desired Career Field: Human services
- Background: Caribbean-descent
Amount:$900Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply69Norman C. Nelson IV Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySolaitaThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Norman C. Nelson IV by supporting students who are pursuing medical careers.Funded bySolaitaThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Norman C. Nelson IV by supporting students who are pursuing medical careers.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Financial need
- Field of Study: Medicine
Amount:$1,150Deadline:May 11, 2025One Click Apply70Gracefully Chosen Foundation Fine Art Scholarship
Funded byGracefully Chosen Foundation. Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who love to make art so they can afford to pursue their dreams and passions.Funded byGracefully Chosen Foundation. Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who love to make art so they can afford to pursue their dreams and passions.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Major of Interest : Art
Amount:$1,020Deadline is Approaching! 5 days leftOne Click Apply71Code Breakers & Changemakers Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in STEM.Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in STEM.Eligibility Criteria:
- Race: BIPOC
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Field of Interest: STEM
- GPA: 2.4 or higher
- Residency: US Citizen
- Education Level: High school senior (2024-2025 school year)
Amount:$3,000Deadline:Mar 15, 202572Persephone Scholarship in Memory of Kirstie Campbell
Funded byAngusina CampbellThis scholarship will support high school seniors in Hawaii.Funded byAngusina CampbellThis scholarship will support high school seniors in Hawaii.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Hawaii
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2025One Click Apply73George W. Jones, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRichardson Community BandThis scholarship seeks to support students who desire to continue their musical involvement throughout their years of higher education and beyond.Funded byRichardson Community BandThis scholarship seeks to support students who desire to continue their musical involvement throughout their years of higher education and beyond.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Texas
- Background: Participates in band
Amount:$1,525Deadline is Approaching! 8 days leftOne Click Apply74Liestman Elementary Isaiah12 Scholarship
Funded byYvonne VasquezThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Isaiah Vasquez by combining his passion for school, learning, gratitude, and life.Funded byYvonne VasquezThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Isaiah Vasquez by combining his passion for school, learning, gratitude, and life.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Field of Study: Healthcare
- School Name: Hastings High School, Taylor High School, Alief Early College, Elsik High School, or Kerr High School
- State: Texas
Amount:$1,200Deadline:Mar 16, 2025One Click Apply75Verve Arts Scholarship
Funded byVerve Educational ConsultingThis scholarship seeks to support high school seniors and undergraduates who are pursuing art in college.Funded byVerve Educational ConsultingThis scholarship seeks to support high school seniors and undergraduates who are pursuing art in college.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: New Jersey
- Field of Interest: Art
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate
Amount:$600Deadline:May 01, 202576Jessica's Journey Brain Tumor Survivor Scholarship
Funded byJessica BlankenshipThis scholarship seeks to honor Jessica, a brain tumor survivor, by supporting other people who have made it through cancer.Funded byJessica BlankenshipThis scholarship seeks to honor Jessica, a brain tumor survivor, by supporting other people who have made it through cancer.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Pediatric brain tumor survivor
Amount:$1,125Deadline:Apr 11, 2025One Click Apply77Stacey Vore Wrestling Scholarship
Funded byJason RiveraThis scholarship seeks to support young women who are passionate about wrestling and have been impacted by their participation in it.Funded byJason RiveraThis scholarship seeks to support young women who are passionate about wrestling and have been impacted by their participation in it.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Sport: Wrestling
Amount:$1,100Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply78Maria's Legacy: Alicia's Scholarship
Funded byJason BlytheThis scholarship seeks to honor Maria’s legacy by supporting students throughout their higher education journeys.Funded byJason BlytheThis scholarship seeks to honor Maria’s legacy by supporting students throughout their higher education journeys.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- College (if an undergraduate student): Augustana College
- Background: First-generation college student
- Financial Status: Low-income
Amount:$1,000Deadline:May 02, 2025One Click Apply79Holli Safley Memorial Music Scholarship
Funded byMatt Safley MusicThe Holli Safley Memorial Scholarship provides support to music students committed to growing, refining their gifts in music, and passing on their love of music to others, much like she did as a music educator.Funded byMatt Safley MusicThe Holli Safley Memorial Scholarship provides support to music students committed to growing, refining their gifts in music, and passing on their love of music to others, much like she did as a music educator.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior and undergraduate
- Major: Music performance
Amount:$850Deadline:Mar 01, 2025One Click Apply80Phillip Randall Gaston Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPhyllis GastonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Phillip Randall Gaston by supporting students who share his affinity for math.Funded byPhyllis GastonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Phillip Randall Gaston by supporting students who share his affinity for math.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- School Name: Campbell High School
- State: Georgia
Amount:$1,500Deadline:May 15, 2025One Click Apply81Paws for Progress Scholarship
Funded byLittle Landmines Pet Waste RemovalThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals and making a difference in their fields.Funded byLittle Landmines Pet Waste RemovalThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals and making a difference in their fields.Eligibility Criteria:
- Field of Study: Working with animals
- Education Level: High school senior
- States: Delaware, Maryland
Amount:$1,500Deadline:Mar 01, 2025One Click Apply82Macklin-McDowell Scholarship
Funded byCheryl BerryThis scholarship aims to honor the Macklin-McDowell legacy of teaching by helping Michigan students pursue higher education.Funded byCheryl BerryThis scholarship aims to honor the Macklin-McDowell legacy of teaching by helping Michigan students pursue higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- School Name: Michigan State University
- Field of Study: Education
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Amount:$2,750Deadline is Approaching! 23 days leftOne Click Apply83Mcristle Ross Minority Painter's Scholarship
Funded byMister RossThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Mcristle Ross by supporting minority students who are pursuing artistic degrees in college.Funded byMister RossThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Mcristle Ross by supporting minority students who are pursuing artistic degrees in college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student or high school student accepted to a college or university
- Race: African American
- Field of Study: Art or art history
Amount:$1,520Deadline:Jul 15, 202584Jesus Perez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJulissa PerezThis scholarship aims to honor Jesus Perez and other individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to empower future generations by supporting Puerto Rican students pursuing careers in law.Funded byJulissa PerezThis scholarship aims to honor Jesus Perez and other individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to empower future generations by supporting Puerto Rican students pursuing careers in law.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High School, undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Identity: Puerto Rican
- Field of Study: Law
Amount:$625Deadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply85Jackanow 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.Funded byMax JackanowThis scholarship aims to support students who have lost someone to ease the burden of continuing college after the loss.Eligibility Criteria:
- 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
Amount:$3,465Deadline:May 30, 2025One Click Apply86Team Crosby Forever Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
Funded byDennis NarlockThis scholarship will support a college student studying veterinary medicine.Funded byDennis NarlockThis scholarship will support a college student studying veterinary medicine.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Major: Veterinary Medicine
Amount:$550Deadline:Mar 17, 2025One Click Apply87Sam Stoy "Captain America" Scholarship
Funded byStoy FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sam Stoy by supporting students who demonstrate leadership and are enthusiastic about making a difference for fellow students.Funded byStoy FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sam Stoy by supporting students who demonstrate leadership and are enthusiastic about making a difference for fellow students.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School Name: Tidewater Tech
- State: Virginia
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Combination/maritime welding program
- Background: Great attendance record
Amount:$2,450Deadline:Mar 15, 2025One Click Apply88Breanna Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byColeman FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Breanna Coleman by supporting students who share her passion for nursing and helping others.Funded byColeman FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Breanna Coleman by supporting students who share her passion for nursing and helping others.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: First-generation student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Experience: Volunteering and extracurricular experience
Amount:$5,000Deadline is Approaching! 1 day leftOne Click Apply89Pu'uloa Springs Scholarship
Funded byLasar Hurd-McCabeThis scholarship seeks to support students by fostering a mindset of continued environmental stewardship and encouraging participation in Rotary.Funded byLasar Hurd-McCabeThis scholarship seeks to support students by fostering a mindset of continued environmental stewardship and encouraging participation in Rotary.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- State: Hawaii
- Background: Record of volunteerism
Amount:$750Deadline is Approaching! 1 day leftOne Click Apply90