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Dr. G. Yvette Pegues Disability Scholarship
Funded byDream Write Hope UniversityThis scholarship aims to support students who have disabilities so they can overcome the barriers they face and flourish in their pursuit of higher education.Funded byDream Write Hope UniversityThis scholarship aims to support students who have disabilities so they can overcome the barriers they face and flourish in their pursuit of higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or above
- Interests: Disability advocacy, disability justice, special education training/certification
- Background: Living with a disability, supporting disabled communities/families
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 25 days leftOne Click Apply121Kathleen L. Small Teaching Scholarship
Funded byChris SmallThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Kathy Small by supporting students who share her love for education.Funded byChris SmallThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Kathy Small by supporting students who share her love for education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Education
- State: California
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 25 days leftOne Click Apply122Nikhil Desai Reinventing Healthcare Scholarship
Funded byNikhil DesaiThis scholarship seeks to encourage students to share their creative ideas about bettering the American healthcare system.Funded byNikhil DesaiThis scholarship seeks to encourage students to share their creative ideas about bettering the American healthcare system.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Healthcare
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 25 days leftOne Click Apply123Sean Flynn Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySean Flynn FoundationThis scholarships aims to continue Sean Flynn’s legacy of love and laughter by supporting high school students who are preparing for higher education.Funded bySean Flynn FoundationThis scholarships aims to continue Sean Flynn’s legacy of love and laughter by supporting high school students who are preparing for higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- State: Pennsylvania
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 25 days leftOne Click Apply124Enders Scholarship
Funded byShaun EndersThis scholarship aims to support students who have lost family members to violence, drugs, or alcohol so they can better their lives and heal through meditation.Funded byShaun EndersThis scholarship aims to support students who have lost family members to violence, drugs, or alcohol so they can better their lives and heal through meditation.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Has lost a family member to violence or drugs/alcohol
Amount:$10,000Deadline is Approaching! 25 days leftOne Click Apply125Jett, Nyla, and Cadences Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTammy OwensThis scholarship aims to support young women through their college years so they can complete their degrees and become successful.Funded byTammy OwensThis scholarship aims to support young women through their college years so they can complete their degrees and become successful.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: New York or Georgia
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Medicine or healthcare
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 25 days leftOne Click Apply126Annie Pringle Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBOSOMiiThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to help individuals facing breast concerns.Funded byBOSOMiiThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to help individuals facing breast concerns.Eligibility Criteria:
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate, or certificate student
- Field of Study: Breast navigation, imaging, or lactation
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 25 days leftOne Click Apply1271989 (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! 25 days leftOne Click Apply128GUTS- Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!All students are eligibleAmount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 26 days leftOne Click Apply129Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTandy GreenThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nabi Nicole by supporting other women who share her faith and ambition.Funded byTandy GreenThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nabi Nicole by supporting other women who share her faith and ambition.Eligibility Criteria:
- Race: African American
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Theology or Religious Studies
- Education Level: Any
Amount:$2,000Deadline is Approaching! 26 days leftOne Click Apply130Wrestling STEM Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship seeks to support wrestlers who are pursuing higher education while continuing their sport.Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship seeks to support wrestlers who are pursuing higher education while continuing their sport.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: Wrestles or will wrestle in college
- Field of Study: STEM
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 26 days leftOne Click Apply131Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCharles BoleyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.Funded byCharles BoleyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.Eligibility Criteria:
- Desired Career Field: In Mental Health Field
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 29 days leftOne Click Apply132HBCU 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! 30 days leftOne Click Apply133Jay 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:Oct 07, 2024134John 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:Oct 08, 2024One Click Apply135RonranGlee 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:Oct 10, 2024One Click Apply136Catrina 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:Oct 11, 2024One Click Apply137Breast 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:Oct 12, 2024One Click Apply138Sharen 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:Oct 14, 2024One Click Apply139Chadwick 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:Oct 14, 2024One Click Apply140Rosa 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:Oct 15, 2024One Click Apply141Brittany 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:Oct 15, 2024One Click Apply142Gladys 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:Oct 15, 2024One Click Apply143Chris 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:Oct 15, 2024One Click Apply144Alexis 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:Oct 15, 2024One Click Apply145Edward 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:Oct 15, 2024One Click Apply146Filipino-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:Oct 15, 2024One Click Apply147Joseph 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:Oct 16, 2024One Click Apply148Joseph 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:Oct 17, 2024One Click Apply149New 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:Oct 18, 2024One Click Apply150
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