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Jane Meredith Daugherty Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLeah DaughertyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jane Meredith Daugherty by supporting students from Aptos High who are preparing to graduate and pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior and alumni
- School: Aptos High
- State: California
- Desired Field of Study: Visual or performing arts or language studies
$1,000Only 17 days left!One Click Apply121Adam Montes Pride Scholarship
Funded byPartridgeThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Adam Montes by supporting underrepresented students on the road to higher education.- Identity: LGBTQ+ and an underrepresented minority
- Background: First-generation college student
- Education Level: High school senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate
$1,000Only 17 days left!One Click Apply122Derek Chastain Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGeorge Grant CoThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Derek Chastain by inspiring students to make thoughtful choices and lead lives of purpose.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Hixson High School
- State: Tennessee
$1,000Only 17 days left!One Click Apply123Rosanna (Movsessian) Metoyer Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMovsessian & Metoyer FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Rosanna (Movsessian) Metoyer by supporting students attending St. Genevieve High School.- Education Level: High school student
- School Name: St. Genevieve High School
- State: California
$1,200Only 17 days left!One Click Apply124Lone Star Dental Hygiene Society Leadership Scholarship
Funded byTexas Dental Hygiene AllianceThis scholarship seeks to support passionate and driven dental hygiene students who are not only committed to academic excellence but also actively demonstrate leadership, advocacy, and a dedication to advancing the dental hygiene profession.- State: Texas
- Field of Study: Dental hygiene
$500Only 17 days left!One Click Apply125Patty Timmons Women's Healthcare Scholarship
Funded byTimmonsThis scholarship aims to support women as they pursue higher education and their healthcare ambitions.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Healthcare
- State: Wisconsin
$1,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply126Sharen 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.- Gender: Female
- Background: First-generation
- State: Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
$2,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply127Claremont International High School Scholarship
Funded byThomas and Linda RossThis scholarship aims to support students from Claremont International High School as they prepare to pursue the next stage of their academic journeys.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Claremont International High School
- State: New York
$2,500Only 18 days left!One Click Apply128Irving S. Berman Scholarship
Funded byHong XiaoThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Irving S. Berman by supporting students who share his love for the environment.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Family: From a single-parent household
- Field of Study: Environmental science, conservation biology, ecology, zoology or closely related field
- Background: Special considerations for Jewish background- whether cultural, ethical, or spiritual
$10,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply129The Chosen Family Fund Scholarship
Funded byTooley HershornThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and begin their college careers.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Oakland, Berkeley, or the broader San Francisco Bay Area
- Identity: Queer or trans identifying (any identity across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum)
$2,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply130Kenneth Hartzler Memorial Basketball Scholarship
Funded bywendy hartzlerThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kenneth Hartzler by supporting the next generation of basketball players.- Sport: Basketball
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- State: Maryland or Ohio (limited to Western Hills High School, Cincinnati)
$1,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply131Maurice Geyen Business Scholarship
Funded byViZion360This scholarship aims to honor the life of Maurice Geyen by supporting students who have experienced the foster care system.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- Gender: Male-identifying
- Field of Study: Business
- Background: Has been in the foster care system
$1,000Only 19 days left!One Click Apply132iPinky Promise Foundation Incorporated Scholarship
Funded byiPinky Promise Foundation IncorporatedThis scholarship seeks to support young women who are preparing to embark on their higher education journeys.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black/African American
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Location: Volusia, Seminole, or Orange County, Florida
$500Only 19 days left!One Click Apply133Spirit of West Virginia Scholarship
Funded byJoel BrackenThis scholarship seeks to inspire students to prioritize education and pursue college by helping to alleviate some of the financial burden of higher education.- Location: Must attend school in West Virginia
- Education Level: Must be a senior in high school
$1,000Only 20 days left!One Click Apply134James Lynn Baker II #BeACoffeeBean Scholarship
Funded byThe Good Samaritan at the Baker EstateThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Baker by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing higher education.- State: Texas
- Race: African American
- Experience: Volunteering background preferred
- Education Level: High School Senior or Undergraduate
$10,000Only 21 days left!One Click Apply135Kollin J. Grover Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGroverThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kollin J. Grover by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Cassopolis Ross Beatty High School
- State: Michigan
$500Only 22 days left!One Click Apply136Valorena Publishing & Cocoa Kids Collection International Scholarship
Funded byValorena PublishingThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC and multicultural women who are pursuing studies related to the creation of children’s picture books.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Literature, poetry, writing, editing, publishing, etc.
- Race: BIPOC/Multicultural
$500Only 22 days left!One Click Apply137#AllKidsNeedBooks Scholarship
Funded byValorena PublishingThis scholarship seeks to uplift the storytellers who are passionate about creating the books every child deserves.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Commitment to literacy development, especially among early learners or underserved communities
$500Only 22 days left!One Click Apply138Cynthia Vino Swimming Scholarship
Funded byLisa VinoThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Cynthia Vino by supporting students in Connecticut who share her passion for swimming and her love for community.- Education Level: High school senior
- Sport: Swimming
- State: Connecticut
$500Only 22 days left!One Click Apply139John Vino Wrestling Scholarship
Funded byLisa VinoThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory and impact of John Vino by supporting students who share his love for the sport of wrestling.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Connecticut
- Sport: Wrestling
$500Only 23 days left!One Click Apply140Justin Burnell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBurnellThis scholarship aims to cherish the memory of Justin Burnell by supporting young and adult writers who share his passion.- Identity: LGBTQ+
- Field of Study: Creative writing or journalism
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student, including adult learners
$6,808Only 23 days left!One Click Apply141Jim Maxwell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMaxwell / GraceThis scholarship seeks to support financially underprivileged students of faith who are pursuing higher education at a college or university.- Financial Status: Financially underprivileged
- Identity: Religious
- Education Level: 2 or 4-year undergraduate
$5,000Only 23 days left!One Click Apply142Annese Family Trade School Scholarship
Funded byAnnese FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who are planning on attending trade school and embarking on their careers.- Education Plans: Will attend trade school
- Background: Financial need
- Experience: Active in the community
- Education Level: High school senior or graduate (including GED holders)
- State: New Hampshire
$1,000Only 23 days left!One Click Apply143Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship
Funded byPayal MehtaThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students with big dreams for the future so they can afford to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Race: Black/Native American
$3,003Only 24 days left!One Click Apply144Tim Gjoraas Science and Education Scholarship
Funded byGjoraasThis scholarship aims to support high school and undergraduate students in South Dakota who are pursuing careers in education or science.- Education Level: Must be a high school or undergraduate student
- Field of Interest: Must be planning to study education or science
- Location: Must be in South Dakota
$1,000Only 24 days left!One Click Apply145Helping Hand Fund
Funded byFermin & ShiThis scholarship seeks to provide support to those who are determined to achieve their dreams despite the challenges they face.- Education Level: High school student
- State : California
- Background: BIPOC
- Financial Status: Low-Income
$3,000Only 24 days left!One Click Apply146Vietnamese Freedom and Heritage Scholarship
Funded byCalvin PhamThis scholarship aims to ease the burden faced by Vietnamese-Americans and affirm the role of education as a pathway to personal and community advancement.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Ethnicity: Vietnamese-American
$500Only 24 days left!One Click Apply147Siv Anderson Memorial Scholarship for Education in Healthcare
Funded byAndersonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Siv Anderson by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing careers in healthcare.- Field of Study: Healthcare
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Texas
$500Only 24 days left!One Click Apply148DC's Opportunity Grant
Funded byDwight MoralesThis scholarship aims to empower low-income, first-generation students in the Greater Los Angeles Region in California to pursue high-demand trade careers.- Background: First-generation college student
- Financial Status: Low-income student
- Education Plans: Trade school (HVAC, plumbing, electric, automotive repair, etc.)
- Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
- Location: Greater Los Angeles Region in California
$2,000Only 25 days left!One Click Apply149Light up a Room like Maddy Scholarship
Funded byZale FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Madison Zale by supporting students who are facing adversity and bravely pushing on.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Impacted by drugs or fentanyl
- Desired Career Field: Criminal Justice
$2,000Only 25 days left!One Click Apply150