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Last updated on October 1, 2023
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210 SCHOLARSHIPS
Philadelphia Black Entrepreneurs Grant
Funded by
Mechanism Ventures
This grant will be awarded to a Black entrepreneur from Philadelphia at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.
Funded by
Mechanism Ventures
This grant will be awarded to a Black entrepreneur from Philadelphia at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.
Eligibility Criteria:
Ethnicity: African American
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Jun 11, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
121
Black Students in STEM Scholarship
Funded by
Mechanism Ventures
This grant will be awarded to an African American woman at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.
Funded by
Mechanism Ventures
This grant will be awarded to an African American woman at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.
Eligibility Criteria:
Ethnicity: African American
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Dec 11, 2020
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
122
Art of Protest Grant for Black Students
Funded by
Orestis Ioannou
This grant is for a Black student who is furthering a protest or social change through any form of visual art.
Funded by
Orestis Ioannou
This grant is for a Black student who is furthering a protest or social change through any form of visual art.
Eligibility Criteria:
Ethnicity: African-American
Amount
:
$900
Deadline
:
Oct 14, 2020
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
123
codePost Computer Science Education Scholarship
Funded by
codePost
The codePost Computer Science Scholarship recognizes and encourages students who advance CS education within their school and in their communities.
Funded by
codePost
The codePost Computer Science Scholarship recognizes and encourages students who advance CS education within their school and in their communities.
Eligibility Criteria:
Major: Computer Science
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Jul 01, 2020
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
124
WiseGeek Life Isn’t Easy Scholarship
Funded by
wiseGEEK
The WiseGeek Life Isn’t Easy Scholarship exists to help college students who have faced difficult circumstances head-on and come out stronger for it.
Funded by
wiseGEEK
The WiseGeek Life Isn’t Easy Scholarship exists to help college students who have faced difficult circumstances head-on and come out stronger for it.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Oct 31, 2020
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
125
Student Memes Scholarship
Funded by
Bold.org
Today, creating and sharing original memes is easier than ever. Now, Bold.org members can earn a scholarship for their love of memes!
Funded by
Bold.org
Today, creating and sharing original memes is easier than ever. Now, Bold.org members can earn a scholarship for their love of memes!
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Nov 01, 2020
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
126
Annual Black Entrepreneurship Grant
Funded by
The Impact Fund
This grant will be awarded each year to a Black undergraduate or graduate school entrepreneur who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.
Funded by
The Impact Fund
This grant will be awarded each year to a Black undergraduate or graduate school entrepreneur who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.
Eligibility Criteria:
Ethnicity: African-American
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Dec 01, 2020
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
127
Angelica Song Rejection is Redirection Scholarship
Funded by
Angelica Song
This scholarship is for anyone who has experienced rejection, and used it as redirection.
Funded by
Angelica Song
This scholarship is for anyone who has experienced rejection, and used it as redirection.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Dec 11, 2020
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
128
Dr. Anastasia Pre-Dental and Dental Student Scholarship
Funded by
Anastasia Talalenko
This scholarship is for students who are passionate about oral health and teeth! It will go to an undergraduate or graduate applicant who is currently pursuing or who plans to pursue a career in the dental profession and is serious about attaining their doctoral degree.
Funded by
Anastasia Talalenko
This scholarship is for students who are passionate about oral health and teeth! It will go to an undergraduate or graduate applicant who is currently pursuing or who plans to pursue a career in the dental profession and is serious about attaining their doctoral degree.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Dec 11, 2020
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
129
Amplify Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded by
Steph Smith
The Amplify Women in STEM Scholarship exists to support one ambitious young woman in pursuing a STEM degree and reaching her dreams.
Funded by
Steph Smith
The Amplify Women in STEM Scholarship exists to support one ambitious young woman in pursuing a STEM degree and reaching her dreams.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$2,500
Deadline
:
Jan 01, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
130
Justricia Scholarship for Education
Funded by
Justricia
The Justricia Scholarship for Education is to help a student in any field of study looking to excel in their college studies.
Funded by
Justricia
The Justricia Scholarship for Education is to help a student in any field of study looking to excel in their college studies.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Jan 09, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
131
Austin Kramer Music Scholarship
Funded by
Austin Kramer
My scholarship is to empower music lovers! Pick a song that best motivates you. Tell me why. Then curate a playlist (YT or Soundcloud) to continue your story. This is your narrative!
Funded by
Austin Kramer
My scholarship is to empower music lovers! Pick a song that best motivates you. Tell me why. Then curate a playlist (YT or Soundcloud) to continue your story. This is your narrative!
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$3,265
Deadline
:
Jan 30, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
132
Amplify Continuous Learning Grant
Funded by
Steph Smith
The Amplify Continuous Learning Grant exists to encourage and support determined, impactful, and bold students to continue their love for education and seek the most out of their education.
Funded by
Steph Smith
The Amplify Continuous Learning Grant exists to encourage and support determined, impactful, and bold students to continue their love for education and seek the most out of their education.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Feb 01, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
133
Yifan Zhu "Late Night" Scholarship
Funded by
Yifan Zhu
This scholarship will be awarded to a low-income college student who has a track record of social engagement through their extracurricular activities (e.g. student council, community service, dance/sports, etc.).
Funded by
Yifan Zhu
This scholarship will be awarded to a low-income college student who has a track record of social engagement through their extracurricular activities (e.g. student council, community service, dance/sports, etc.).
Eligibility Criteria:
Background: Low-income student
Background: First-gen students preferred
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Feb 02, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
134
Bold Activism Scholarship
Funded by
Emily Taintor
The Bold Activism Scholarship will support one determined activist in their effort to create equal opportunity and dismantle systems that oppress through thoughtful engagement and activity.
Funded by
Emily Taintor
The Bold Activism Scholarship will support one determined activist in their effort to create equal opportunity and dismantle systems that oppress through thoughtful engagement and activity.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Feb 07, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
135
Simple Studies Scholarship
Funded by
Studyist
This scholarship will support a high school senior in his or her pursuit of opportunities in higher education.
Funded by
Studyist
This scholarship will support a high school senior in his or her pursuit of opportunities in higher education.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Feb 21, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
136
Aspiring PR Professionals Scholarship
Funded by
Amanda Howard
The Aspiring PR Professionals Scholarship will be rewarded to a student pursuing a degree in public relations, communications, or another related field and hopes to build a career within the public relations industry.
Funded by
Amanda Howard
The Aspiring PR Professionals Scholarship will be rewarded to a student pursuing a degree in public relations, communications, or another related field and hopes to build a career within the public relations industry.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$725
Deadline
:
Mar 01, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
137
AMPLIFY Digital Storytellers Scholarship
Funded by
Steph Smith
This scholarship exists to support digital creators looking to start or grow their own digital footprint, by writing online.
Funded by
Steph Smith
This scholarship exists to support digital creators looking to start or grow their own digital footprint, by writing online.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$1,350
Deadline
:
Apr 01, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
138
Granada Hills Charter Highlander of the Year Scholarship
Funded by
Bold.org
The Granada Hills Charter Highlander of the Year Scholarship will go to a Granada Hills Charter student who exemplifies leadership and ambition through service efforts to their school and community.
Funded by
Bold.org
The Granada Hills Charter Highlander of the Year Scholarship will go to a Granada Hills Charter student who exemplifies leadership and ambition through service efforts to their school and community.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Apr 01, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
139
Elevate Minorities in the Arts Scholarship
Funded by
Jacqueline Sia
This scholarship is open to all minority students who are interested in or are taking courses towards a degree in any arts field.
Funded by
Jacqueline Sia
This scholarship is open to all minority students who are interested in or are taking courses towards a degree in any arts field.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$1,033
Deadline
:
Apr 01, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
140
Prime Mailboxes Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded by
Prime Maliboxes
The Prime Mailboxes Women in STEM Scholarship exists to encourage incredibly impactful women to continue their pursuit of a STEM degree.
Funded by
Prime Maliboxes