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Cybersecurity for Your Community Scholarship
Funded byDavid DominguezThis scholarship seeks to make college more affordable by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: From an underrepresented group (BIPOC, first-generation college student, woman, LGBTQ+, disabled)
- Interest: Cybersecurity
$500Deadline:Oct 24, 2025One Click Apply121Augustin Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael DioratoThis scholarship seeks to support students who plan to pursue higher education in order to become police officers.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Law enforcement
$500Deadline:Oct 25, 2025One Click Apply122Early Childhood Developmental Trauma Legacy Scholarship
Funded byJesus PerezThis scholarship seeks to increase awareness of the severity of trauma on young children by supporting students who will work to combat these issues in their careers.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Social work, psychology, or child development
$1,000Deadline:Oct 25, 2025One Click Apply123Brandon Repola Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJobe RepolaThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Brandon Repola by supporting students with big goals who are interested in video and digital marketing.- Field of Interest: Videography, digital marketing, computers, and/or automotive technology
- Education Level: Undergraduate
$715Deadline:Oct 27, 2025One Click Apply124Monti E. Hall Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMiniup Public Infrastructure and Affordable Housing CorpThis scholarship is rooted in Monti E. Hall’s spirit, aiming to support veterans who are returning to school and pursuing their own educational journey.- Education Level: Current or prospective undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: U.S. military veteran
$1,000Deadline:Oct 27, 2025One Click Apply125Champions Of A New Path Scholarship
Funded byBetter Start MovementThis scholarship seeks to support bright and talented students so they can afford to pursue college and continue on the path towards their goals.- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$500Deadline:Oct 28, 2025One Click Apply126You Deserve It Scholarship
Funded byThe Art of ScholarshipsThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can afford the expenses they’ll encounter.- Education Level: High school student
- State: New York
- Background: Low-income and/or first-generation to go to college
$1,000Deadline:Oct 28, 2025One Click Apply127Rose Browne Memorial Scholarship for Nursing
Funded byMarie Browne-Lileika & Meredith JoseThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Rose Browne by supporting students who are pursuing nursing degrees.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing an RN, BSN, or MSN degree
$500Deadline:Oct 30, 2025One Click Apply128Dr. Howard Hochman Zoological Scholarship
Funded byDiCicco/HochmanThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Howard Hochman by supporting students who share his passion for animals.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Zoology or veterinary sciences
$1,000Deadline:Oct 30, 2025One Click Apply129Dr. Edward V. Chavez Athletic Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChavezThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dr. Edward V. Chavez by supporting students who have lost a parent and are passionate about sports.- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Has lost one or both parents
- Passion: Sports
$500Deadline:Oct 30, 2025One Click Apply130Eldorado Tools: The Build and Make Scholarship
Funded byEldorado Tools Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about construction or manufacturing so they can make a difference in the field.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Construction or manufacturing
$500Deadline:Oct 31, 2025One Click Apply131Milan Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWalter AlexanderThis scholarship aims to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities by reducing the expenses of tuition and books.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- School Type: HBCU
- GPA: 2.7 or higher
- Major of Interest: Business or Agriculture
$5,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply132Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation Scholarship
Funded bySherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation, Inc.This scholarship aims to support college-bound students to ease the financial burden of college so they can flourish.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: High school graduate preparing to attend college or current undergraduate student
- Religion: Christian
- Race: African American
$2,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply133Women in STEM and Community Service Scholarship
Funded byKatie VazquezThis scholarship seeks to empower women who are not only passionate about STEM but also dedicated to using their skills to serve and uplift their communities.- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Passionate about community service
- GPA: 3.3 or higher
- Field of Study: One of the following STEM related majors: Astronomy, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Genetics, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics, Statistics
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
$1,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply134Reimagining Education Scholarship
Funded byNikhil DesaiThis scholarship seeks to support students who are devoted to pursuing careers in education and molding minds.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Education
$500Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply135Connie Mack Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySaloneThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible legacy of Connie Mack by supporting student-athletes who demonstrate his strong commitment to athletics, community, and generosity.- Education Level: High school student
- School Name: Souderton High School or North Penn High School
- State: Pennsylvania
- Background: Student-athlete
$500Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply136Marilynn Walker Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMatlockThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Marilynn Walker by supporting women who are pursuing business or international business.- Education Level: Graduate student
- Field of Study: Business or international business
- Gender: Female-identifying
$5,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply137Somebody Cares About Science - Robert Stockwell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStockwell FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor and continue the impact of Robert Stockwell by supporting Learn 4 Life students in their pursuit of higher education.- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Learn 4 Life student
- Field of Study: Science
$1,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply138Dr. Terran Jordan International Excellence in Leadership, STEM & Emergency Management Scholarship
Funded byDr. Terran JordanThis scholarship seeks to support Black students in STEM and emergency management in order to invest in future leaders who will drive technological advancements, policy improvements, and global disaster preparedness.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Age: 18+ years old
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Race: Black
- Field of Study: Leadership, STEM, or Emergency Management
$1,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply139Dustan Biegler Memorial Scholarship
Funded byApple RoofingThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dustan Biegler by supporting students who will pursue Construction or Skilled Trades.- Education Level: High school senior or adult learner who will attend a trade school
- Field of Study: Construction or Skilled Trades
$12,600Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply140Haiti Rising Love Wins Scholarship
Funded byHodgdon FamilyThis scholarship helps a high school or undergraduate student who is of Haitian origin and identifies as Christian.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Religion: Christian
$5,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply141Lewis Ohana Scholarship
Funded byMichael LewisThis scholarship seeks to support low-income students so they have the resources they need to pursue higher education.- Financial Status: Low-income
- State: Virginia
- Education Level: High school seniors and undergraduate freshman
$1,050Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply142John D. Sherman Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of John D. ShermanThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.- State: Vermont
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Diagnosed with MS or a physical disability
$5,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply143For the Love of Pinot Memorial Scholarship and Dr. Rocky J. Deutsch Tribute
Funded byHottThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible patient-veterinarian relationship between Pinot and Rocky by supporting students pursuing careers as veterinarians.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Education Goals: Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
$5,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply144Kayla Nicole Monk Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMonk FamilyThis scholarship seeks to carry on Kayla Nicole Monk’s name and legacy by helping students achieve their dreams.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Community service experience
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Identity: Minority
- Field of Study: Culinary arts or STEAM
$1,000Deadline:Nov 03, 2025One Click Apply145Ruth Jensen Scholarship for the Arts
Funded byJensen FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ruth Jensen by supporting students following in her footsteps and pursuing arts.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Financial need
- Field of Study: Visual or performing arts
- States: MI, OH, or IN
$2,000Deadline:Nov 04, 2025One Click Apply146Medical Student Challenge Scholarship
Funded byDaniel & Kristine DavidsonThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of medical students so they can overcome the financial hurdles of higher education.- Education Level: Graduate student
- Field of Study: Medicine
- State: South Carolina
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
$2,000Deadline:Nov 05, 2025One Click Apply147D. Cox Music Technology Scholarship
Funded byWilliam BellingerThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of D. Cox by supporting students who are passionate about music technology.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Field of Study: Music technology (composer, audio engineer, producer, sound designer, etc.)
$500Deadline:Nov 05, 2025One Click Apply148College Student Challenge Scholarship
Funded byDaniel & Kristine DavidsonThis scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate good problem-solving skills so they can achieve their academic and professional goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: South Carolina
- GPA: 3.0 GPA
$2,000Deadline:Nov 05, 2025One Click Apply149National Business Leadership Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of great business leaders as they prepare to pursue their educational goals.- Education Level: High school student
- Religion: Christian
- Background: Athlete
- Field of Study: Business
- Experience: Non-profit volunteering experience
- Identity: Female
- Scores: 3.75+ GPA, 1500 SAT or ACT equivalent score
$3,500Deadline:Nov 05, 2025One Click Apply150