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Anthony 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 23 days left!One Click Apply91Vision of Music Scholarship
Funded byMakenna WaymanThis scholarship aims to support young women who wish to pursue careers in the music industry, whether as artists, writers, or producers.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Music
$500Only 23 days left!One Click Apply92Christopher 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 28 days left!One Click Apply93Scholarship 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 28 days left!One Click Apply94Lotus 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 30 days left!One Click Apply95Sharon 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 30 days left!One Click Apply96Black & Jones Scholarship
Funded byBlack & Jones Attorneys at LawThis scholarship seeks to financially support high school graduates from the Rockford area pursuing vocational education at accredited trade schools, helping them build successful careers in essential trades.- College Plans: Enrolled in or enrolling in trade school
- Education Level: High school senior (2025 or 2026))
- Location: Northwestern or north-central Illinois
$25,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply97Bill E. Wood Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Wood FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Bill E. Wood and the love he spread by supporting students as they pursue their dreams.- Field of Study: Civil service or ministry
- State: Arkansas
$1,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply98Rudy J. Mazzetti Culinary Arts Scholarship
Funded byMazzetti FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
- State: California
- Field of Study: Culinary arts
$2,500Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply99Bick NYC Public School Graduate Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis scholarship aims to support graduating seniors and recent graduates of New York City public schools who are pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
- Background: Current or former student of a public high school in NYC
$30,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply100Bick First Generation Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the courage, resilience, and hope of first-generation students who are first in their families to take the bold step toward higher education.- Education Level: High school student or enrolled in college or trade school
- Background: First-generation college student
$30,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply101Individualized Education Pathway Scholarship
Funded byTaylor RasmussenThis scholarship seeks to lower the financial barrier to higher education by supporting students with learning disabilities as they make the transition to college.- Background: Has a learning disability and/or had an IEP (Individualized Education Program) in high school
- Education Level: High school senior (2026)
$500Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply102Terry Masters Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMasters FamilyThis scholarship aims to continue Terry Masters’ legacy of giving by inspiring others to paint outdoors and to honor his memory through excellence in the arts for years to come.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Interest: Fine arts (plein air painting preferred)
$1,500Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply103Bick Vocational/Trade School Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing vocational or trade education in order to build their futures.- Education Level: Trade school student
$30,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply104Bick Mile Square Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support hardworking, college or vocational school-bound students who have shown resilience and determination in the face of financial or personal hardship, and who are ready to take the next step toward building a meaningful future.- Education Level: High school student
- Location: Hoboken, New Jersey, or a ten-mile radius (Union City, Jersey City, Bayonne, Newark, and Elizabeth)
$30,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply105Marcia 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
$30,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply106Maggie'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.
$5,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply107SZA 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$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply108Maryland Mana Wrestling Foundation Scholarship
Funded byShevy NejadThis scholarship seeks to empower girls in Maryland and encourage them to continue breaking barriers in wrestling and in society in general.- GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Athletics: Must have two or more years of high school wrestling experience
- Service: Must have non-profit or volunteering experience
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Education Level: Must be a high school senior
- State: Maryland
$2,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply109Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.All students are eligible$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply110Taylor 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$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply111Sabrina 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$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply112Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBrian SchalkThis scholarship will support a student who has been affected by mental illness.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Background: Affected by mental illness, either personally or in the family
$2,200Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply113Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.All students are eligible$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply114Appalachian Region Vocational Scholarship
Funded byDaelyn ChaneyThis scholarship will support a student in the Appalachian region who is pursuing a career in STEM.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Type of Education: Trade or vocational
- State: Kentucky, West Virginia, or Virginia
- Major/Career of Interest: STEM
- Background: First generation college student
$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply115Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.All students are eligible$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply116Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.All students are eligible$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply117Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship
Funded byAmber GreeneThis scholarship will help support female students pursuing a business degree in Pennsylvania.- Education Level: High school
- Gender: Woman
- State: Pennsylvania
- Desired Major: Business
$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply118Niche College No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.All students are eligible$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply119K-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$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply120