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Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.All students are eligible$3,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply122200 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 200 Bold Points.All students are eligible$2,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply1231000 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.All students are eligible$10,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply124500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.All students are eligible$5,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply125No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.All students are eligible$10,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply126Let Your Light Shine Scholarship
Funded byAshley ThackerThis scholarship seeks to support motivated students who dream of becoming entrepreneurs after completing their college education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
- Field of Study: Entrepreneurship
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Involved in volunteer work
$1,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply127Gayle McKinney-Griffith Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMcKinney- GriffithThis scholarship supports underrepresented minorities majoring in dance.- Field of Interest: Dance
- Education Leve: High school or Undergraduate
- Identity: Person of color
$1,000Only 2 days left!128Hispanic Achievement Scholarship
Funded byGarciaThis scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are preparing to transition from high school to college so they can have all the tools for success.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- State: New York
- Identity: Hispanic
- Background: First-generation college student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA recipient
$1,540Only 2 days left!129Jerrye Chesnes Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChesnesThis scholarship will honor the memory of Jerrye Chesnes and support college students returning to school after a break in education to raise children.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
- Background: Parent, returning to school
$500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply130Coach Doc Ryan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRyan familyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Coach Doc Ryan by supporting students who share his passion for athletics.- Education Level: High school student
- School Name: Terrell High School
- State: Texas
- Background: Student-athlete
$6,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply131Ranger Rise Scholarship
Funded byRanger Liquor Mart & BarThis scholarship will support an undergraduate student at the University of Wyoming.- Education Level: Undergraduate
- School: University of Wyoming
$500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply132Pangeta & Ivory Nursing Scholarship
Funded byFergusonThis scholarship aims to honor the lives of Pangeta and Ivory by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
$7,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply133K-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$500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply134SZA 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$500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply135Hodge Legacy Community Service Scholarship
Funded byD’Shyla DuncanThis scholarship seeks to support students who don’t have the financial means to attend college but are passionate about making a difference in the world.- State: Michigan
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Community service experience
$500Only 3 days left!One Click Apply136Sean 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.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- State: Pennsylvania
$500Only 3 days left!One Click Apply137DAC Rugby Scholarship
Funded byRA Beck Sports & Entertainment DAC Coaching ServicesThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who are pursuing rugby alongside their educational endeavors.- Sport: Rugby
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
$500Only 3 days left!One Click Apply138Marcus Matias Scholarship
Funded byRojas-Matias FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and memory of Marcus Matias by supporting students who share his passion.- Field of Study: Automotive industry
- Education Level: High school senior
$1,000Only 3 days left!One Click Apply139Doctors in the Boondocks Scholarship
Funded byThe Polsky Family TrustThis scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to using their medical passions to improve access to healthcare in underserved communities.- Education Level: Post-graduate medical resident
- Field of Study: Medicine
- Location: Underserved area
- Financial Status: Low-income
$75,000Only 3 days left!One Click Apply140Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship
Funded byDental Hygiene BasicsThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Dental hygiene
$1,000Only 4 days left!One Click Apply141Dr. Connie M. Reece Future Teacher Scholarship
Funded byNathan AllenThis scholarship aims to continue the legacy of Dr. Reece by supporting budding teachers who will educate the next generation.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Financial Background: Low-income
- Field of Study: Teaching or education
$500Only 5 days left!One Click Apply142Dr. Michael Paglia Scholarship
Funded byAmber WojcikThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michael Paglia by helping students overcome the barriers they face so they can achieve their ambitions.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college and graduate student
- Financial Status: Comes from a lower socioeconomic status
- Field of Study: Healthcare
$1,000Only 5 days left!One Click Apply143Veterans & Family Scholarship
Funded byChristopher FranksSupporting military veterans in their pursuit of higher education is essential for both the individual and the nation.- Education Level: Any
- Background: Military
$500Only 5 days left!One Click Apply144New Beginnings Immigrant Scholarship
Funded byChristopher FranksThis scholarship seeks to support immigrant students so they can continue working toward their educational goals.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- Identity: Immigrant
- Background: First-generation student
$500Only 5 days left!One Click Apply145Faye Hilgart Women in Mathematics and Math Education Scholarship
Funded byHilgart FamilyThis scholarship seeks to encourage girls and women in Wisconsin and Minnesota who wish to pursue a career in mathematics or mathematics education.- Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Mathematics or mathematics education
- Location: Wisconsin or Minnesota
$1,000Only 8 days left!One Click Apply146James B. McCleary Music Scholarship
Funded byJames McClearyThis scholarship aims to support students who are majoring in music so they have the motivation necessary to thrive.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Music
- Background: Financial need
$1,000Only 8 days left!147Jean McCarthy Koch Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMadison McCarthyThis scholarship aims to honor Jean McCarthy Koch’s memory by supporting students who share her resilience, determination, and commitment to making a positive impact.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Tolland High School
- State: Connecticut
$1,000Only 8 days left!One Click Apply148Queendom Connections, Inc. Scholarship
Funded byQueendom Connections Inc.This scholarship seeks to support young women in public schools who are preparing to graduate and begin their pursuit of higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: African American
- Gender: Female-identifying
- GPA: 3.2 GPA or higher
- School: Public school in Broward County, Florida
$500Only 8 days left!One Click Apply149Margot Pickering Aspiring Attorney Scholarship
Funded byMargot Marie Pickering Bogner Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship will support passionate students currently in law school, or planning to attend law school.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate
- Major: Law
- School Name: KSU for undergraduate, open for Graduate students
$2,500Only 8 days left!One Click Apply150
