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Gardner Family EFY Field Staff Scholarship
Funded byCurtis GardnerThis scholarship honors the legacy of lives changed at EFY—not only among the youth who attend but especially among the counselors who give their whole hearts and testimonies each summer.- Religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Age: 19-35 years old
- Background: Has served as an EFY field staff member during this summer, last summer, or the summer before in one of the following roles: counselor, leader counselor, building counselor, assistant coordinator, health coordinator, or coordinator
$1,000Deadline:Nov 18, 2025One Click Apply151Thrive Aspire Scholarship
Funded byThrive Alliance GlobalThis scholarship seeks to help students from modest financial backgrounds thrive in college and beyond so they can achieve all of their aspirations.- Education Level: Undergraduate freshman
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Volunteering experience
- State: Maryland
$1,000Deadline:Nov 19, 2025One Click Apply152MJ Strength in Care Scholarship
Funded byCaitlin BeckThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mary Jane Beck by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Background: Full-time student
$2,500Deadline:Nov 19, 2025One Click Apply153Ryan Yebba Memorial Mental Health Scholarship
Funded byYebba FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ryan Yebba by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing a career in mental health treatment.- Education Level: Undergraduate at a two-year college
- Desired Degree: Bachelors and/or Masters
- Field of Study: Mental health
$1,800Deadline:Nov 19, 2025One Click Apply154RonranGlee 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.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Special education
$10,000Deadline:Nov 19, 2025One Click Apply155Sandra West ALS Foundation Scholarship
Funded byWest FamilyThis scholarship aims to support college students who face the dual challenges of academic pursuit and familial responsibilities during a difficult time.- Background: Child of a parent with ALS
- Financial Status: Family facing financial hardship
- Education Level: Current or prospective college student
$5,250Deadline:Nov 20, 2025One Click Apply156Heather Lynn Scott McDaniel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byScott/McDanielThis scholarship aims to support students who have overcome difficult challenges in order to continue pursuing their education.- State: Texas
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Has overcome barriers
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
$2,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2025One Click Apply157Public Service Scholarship of the Law Office of Shane Kadlec
Funded byLaw Office of Shane R. KadlecThis scholarship aims to create a cycle of positive change by supporting students who are dedicated to helping others through their careers.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Law
- State: Texas
$2,000Deadline:Nov 21, 2025One Click Apply158Trudgers Fund
Funded byC.Louis GableThis scholarship will support undergraduate students who have struggled with addiction and are currently sober.- Background: Addiction struggles, but currently sober
- Education Level: Undergradutate
- Financial Background: Low-Income
$1,000Deadline:Nov 21, 2025One Click Apply159Qwik Card Scholarship
Funded byQwik Card IncThis scholarship seeks to support students who want to take control of their financial journey early.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$1,500Deadline:Nov 22, 2025One Click Apply160Healing Self and Community Scholarship
Funded byOG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: Interest in changing the world through art and health promotion
$1,000Deadline:Nov 22, 2025One Click Apply161Rebecca Lynn Seto Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySeto FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Rebecca Lynn Seto by supporting students who are pursuing careers supporting those with disabilities, preferably within the pediatrics space.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or social work
$10,000Deadline:Nov 22, 2025One Click Apply162Carolina Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship
Funded byCarolina Kennel Club Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their passions and entering the veterinary field.- Education Level: Graduate student
- Field of Study: Veterinary medicine
$5,000Deadline:Nov 22, 2025One Click Apply163From Anna & Ava Scholarship
Funded byThe Taylor FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- State: Pennsylvania
- Field of Study: Healthcare, science, or education
$1,000Deadline:Nov 23, 2025One Click Apply164LiveYourDash Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Funded byRoach FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing degrees in entrepreneurship and/or have already started their own businesses.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Entrepreneurship
$500Deadline:Nov 23, 2025One Click Apply165Community College Matters Scholarship
Funded byJUCO AIThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their academic goals at community colleges by lightening the financial burden of tuition.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
$500Deadline:Nov 25, 2025One Click Apply166Mclean Music Scholarship
Funded byJeanine McleanThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the financial hurdles of college.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Music industry
$5,000Deadline:Nov 29, 2025One Click Apply167ADP Scholarship
Funded byPruitt FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams of attending college but don’t have the family resources necessary to afford tuition.- Education Level: Graduate student
- State: Maryland
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Volunteering experience
$500Deadline:Nov 29, 2025One Click Apply168STEAM Generator Scholarship
Funded byFrancis Rei IsraelThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.- Education Level: Bachelor's or master's degree
- Field of Study: STEAM
- Background: First or second-generation immigrant or other underrepresented minority
$3,100Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply169Phoenix Opportunity Award
Funded byLong John NguyenThis scholarship will support first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Background: First-generation college student and low-income
$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply170Abbey's Bakery Scholarship
Funded byAbbey's BakeryThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about mental health and making an impact through their education.- Background: Passionate about mental health
- Education Level: Recently graduated high school senior (Class of 2025)
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply171Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship
Funded byRachel MurrayThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Susan Rita Murray by supporting the next generation of dedicated and compassionate nurses.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Gender: Female-identifying
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply172Sue Murray Memorial Baking, Pastry & Culinary Arts Scholarship
Funded byRachel MurrayThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Sue Murray by supporting students who share her passion for the culinary arts.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Baking, pastries, or culinary arts
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply173Sheila A Burke Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJulie SchumThis scholarship aims to continue Sheila’s legacy of nursing excellence by supporting students who otherwise would not be able to pursue their nursing ambitions.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Identity: Underprivileged or underrepresented student
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply174SLL Scholarship
Funded byChris LorenziniThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing nursing programs in order to prepare for their careers.- School Name: Arizona College of Nursing, Las Vegas campus
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate student for at least six months
- Field of Study: Nursing
$5,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply175Sue Murray Memorial Scholarship for Dance Students
Funded byRachel MurrayThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Sue Murray by supporting students who share her passion for dance.- Field of Study: Dance
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply176Rudy J. Mazzetti Culinary Arts Scholarship
Funded byMazzetti FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
- State: California
- Field of Study: Culinary arts
$2,500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply177Sara Molina Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLisandra RichardsonThis scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.- Education Level: Any
- Location: Puerto Rico
- Gender: Female
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply178Animal Advocates Merit Award of Pennsylvania
Funded byGlobal Grafx, LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals in the future.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Animal-related fields (agriculture, veterinary, etc.)
- Background: History of advocacy in animal welfare
$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025179James Diorato Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael DioratoThis scholarship aims to honor the life of James Diorato by supporting the next generation of pilots and aviators and reducing the financial burden of entering the field.- Field of Study: Aviation
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply180