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  1. GraceFest Empowering Futures Scholarship

    Funded by
    Adrienne Nichols
    This scholarship aims to support underprivileged mothers in Alabama so they can overcome the challenges they face and remain committed to their education and goals.
    • Background: Teen and/or single mother
    • State: Alabama
    • Education Level: High school graduate or undergraduate student
    • Indentity: African-American/Black
    $2,000
    Only 28 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  2. Lance Gillingham Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sherry Gillingham
    This scholarship seeks to honor the bravery and sacrifices of veterans by supporting them as they reenter civilian life and pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Status: Veteran
    $1,000
    Only 29 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  3. Sangha Support Scholarship

    Funded by
    Henry Wetz
    This scholarship seeks to support young Buddhists, so they have the resources they need to pursue their goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Religion: Buddhist
    $500
    Only 29 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  4. Wendy Alders Cartland Visual Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Wendy Cartland
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Wendy Alders Cartland by supporting low-income students pursuing the visual arts.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Visual arts
    • Experience: Non-profit, volunteering, or work experience involving participation in the visual arts
    $10,000
    Only 30 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  5. Hilda Klinger Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carin Klinger
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Hilda Klinger by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the arts.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Field of Study: Arts
    $1,000
    Only 30 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  6. Legacy Golf College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Legacy Golf
    This scholarship seeks to help students from lower socioeconomic classes who are passionate about golf further their education.
    • Background: Lower socioeconomic status
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Golf Involvement: Students who will be playing on their collegiate golf teams and/or are pursuing a degree related to the golf industry
    • GPA: At least 3.0
    $1,000
    Only 30 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  7. Dulce Vida First Generation Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Dulce Vida
    This scholarship seeks to support first-generation students so they can continue to go after their dreams despite their financial limitations.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • School Name: University of Texas at San Antonio
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    $1,000
    Deadline:Sep 08, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  8. Lynch Engineering Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin Lynch
    This scholarship aims to support smart, self-driven, ambitious, kind, and generous engineers so they can pay for their college tuition.
    • Education Level: High school senior planning to pursue a four-year degree or a current four-year undergraduate student
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Engineering
    $1,000
    Deadline:Sep 08, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  9. Rex and Gladys Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Adventure Zone Kids
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Rex and Gladys by supporting students who share their passion for nursing.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Location: Southeast Texas
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    $1,000
    Deadline:Sep 10, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  10. Martha Brooks Culinary Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Desserts by Marshelle
    This scholarship will support high school students interested in pursuing a career in the culinary arts.
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Major of Interest: Culinary Arts
    • Education Level: High school or current culinary school student
    $632
    Deadline:Sep 10, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. Learner Math Lover Scholarship

    Funded by
    Learner
    This scholarship will support a student who loves math.
    • Education Level: Any
    • Interests: Math
    $500
    Deadline:Sep 10, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  12. Sallie Rowland Bright Futures Scholarship

    Funded by
    Luminaut
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to forge careers in the AEC industry.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: Architecture or interior design
    $2,500
    Deadline:Sep 11, 2025
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  13. Neal Hartl Memorial Sales/Marketing Scholarship

    Funded by
    BeaconMedaes
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Neal Hartl by supporting students who are pursuing higher education and careers in business.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Business management, sales, or marketing
    $3,000
    Deadline:Sep 12, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  14. Cyrilla Olapeju Sanni Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Cyrilla Olapeju Sanni Scholarship Fund
    This scholarship seeks to support African students who are struggling financially so they can fund their education and achieve their dreams.
    • Race: African
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Migrant from Africa or the child of African migrants
    $1,000
    Deadline:Sep 12, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  15. Joe Massaro Achievement Scholarship

    Funded by
    Emily Tsai
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.
    • Education Level: High school senior (2025)
    • School Name: Arroyo High School
    • State: California
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Financial Need
    • Experience: Member of the band, color guard, or orchestra
    $500
    Deadline:Sep 14, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  16. Victoria Johnson Minority Women in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Victoria Johnson
    This scholarship seeks to support graduating or soon-to-be graduating undergraduate and graduate STEM students as they pursue professional programs.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Field of Study: STEM
    $500
    Deadline:Sep 14, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  17. Eric W. Larson Memorial STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Leslie Larson
    This scholarship aims to honor Eric Larson’s commitment to equality in the sciences by supporting women of color who are pursuing STEM despite the challenges they face.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Financially disadvantaged
    $10,000
    Deadline:Sep 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim Women

    Funded by
    Tariq Aslam and Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Religion: Muslim
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Financial need
    • States: TX, FL, GA, AL, NC, DE, IL, NV, PA, VA, DC, OH, CA, MS, MD, NJ, NY
    $3,000
    Deadline:Sep 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  19. The F.O.O. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Faith Seawell
    This 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
    $500
    Deadline:Sep 15, 2025
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  20. Bishop Ron O. Beazer Sr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kenyatta Beazer
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Bishop Ron O. Beazer Sr. by continuing his legacy of helping others reach heights that they were told were not possible.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • State: Maryland
    • Background: Community service, non-profit, or volunteering experience
    $500
    Deadline:Sep 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  21. SŌMA School of Therapeutic Massage Scholarship

    Funded by
    SŌMA LLC
    This scholarship aims to remove cost as a barrier, ensuring that passionate, dedicated individuals can access the education and training needed to make a meaningful impact through therapeutic massage and bodywork.
    • Field of Study: Massage therapy
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    $35,000
    Deadline:Sep 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  22. Black & Jones Scholarship

    Funded by
    Black & Jones Attorneys at Law
    This 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.
    • Education Level: High school senior (2025)
    • College Plans: Enrolled in or enrolling in trade school
    • Location: Rockford, Illinois
    $25,000
    Deadline:Sep 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  23. Marsha Cottrell Memorial Scholarship for Future Art Therapists

    Funded by
    Silver Maple Fund
    This scholarship seeks to honor Marsha Cottrell’s dream by supporting students who are studying to become art therapists.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Art therapy
    $1,000
    Deadline:Sep 17, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  24. Kim (House) Tyner Pilot Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jennifer House
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Kim Tyner by supporting students who share her passion for learning to fly.
    • Education Level: High school graduate
    • Field of Study: Aviation or aeronautics
    • Age: 25 years old or younger
    $15,000
    Deadline:Sep 17, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  25. Xavier M. Monroe Heart of Gold Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Delta Beta Psi Sorority, Inc.
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Xavier M. Monroe by supporting underrepresented students on their path to higher education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    $500
    Deadline:Sep 17, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  26. Armstrong Family Legacy Scholarship for Future Ministry Leaders

    Funded by
    Armstrong Family
    This scholarship aims to support individuals who have a desire to give back to the world through charity and education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Desired Career: Ministry
    $1,000
    Deadline:Sep 17, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  27. Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dental Hygiene Basics
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Dental hygiene
    $2,000
    Deadline:Sep 18, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  28. Ray Aplin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    PILC
    This scholarship seeks to knock down barriers by making higher education more accessible to students with disabilities.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
    • State: Texas
    • Background: Has a disability
    $2,500
    Deadline:Sep 18, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  29. Tanya C. Harper Memorial SAR Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gail Saunders
    This scholarship will support one high school senior or undergraduate black student who is pursuing a career in the medical field.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Career Field: Medical
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black
    $1,000
    Deadline:Sep 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  30. Solgaard Scholars: Access Oceanic Studies for LGBTQ+ Students

    Funded by
    Solgaard Design Inc. x The Solgaard Nyx Foundation
    This scholarship will support LGBTQ+ students pursuing a career in preserving the ocean and seeking to broaden their impact.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Major/Field: Ocean health and preservation: sustainability, oceanic health, etc.
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    $5,000
    Deadline:Sep 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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