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Courageous Ministry Scholarship
Funded byMatthew BrewerThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of faith leaders who are interested in going into ministry work.- Education Level: Current or prospective undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Christian pastoral ministry
- Location: Western Illinois
$13,000Deadline:Feb 23, 2026One Click Apply181Kollin 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
$500Deadline:Feb 24, 2026One Click Apply182RELEVANCE Scholarship
Funded byBrooke CowanThis scholarship aims to help aspiring medical professionals focus on their studies and navigate the demanding and costly journey toward becoming healthcare leaders.- Background: From a single-parent household
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Desired Future Career: Medicine/Healthcare
$1,000Deadline:Feb 26, 2026One Click Apply183Oscar Borin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarie BorinThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Oscar Borin by supporting students who share his heritage and interests.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Bay Area, California
- Ethnicity: Italian descent
- College Plans: Will attend a four-year college
$5,000Deadline:Feb 26, 2026One Click Apply184Goellner Public Education Scholarship
Funded byGoellner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented male students who are passionate about pursuing careers in public education.- State: Minnesota or Wisconsin
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: African American, Latino, or Native American
- Field of Study: Education
- Gender: Male-identifying
- GPA: 3.0+ GPA
$4,000Deadline:Feb 27, 2026One Click Apply185Special Delivery of Dreams Scholarship
Funded byRocky Mountain Philatelic LibraryThis scholarship seeks to give back to students who collect stamps so that they can afford to pursue their education dreams and career goals.- Education Level: Pursuing an associate degree, bachelors degree or trade school certificate
- Interest/Hobby: Stamp collecting
$10,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026One Click Apply186TLau "Love Fiercely" Scholarship
Funded byLauThis scholarship aims to honor T. Lau by supporting students who share his love for the outdoors and are committed to preserving the environment.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Passion and love for the outdoors and experience working outdoors
- Field of Study: EMT, nursing or outdoor recreation
- State: Colorado
$2,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026One Click Apply187Tate McRae Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support fans of Tate McRae who enjoy her music, dancing, and performances!All students are eligible$500Deadline:Feb 28, 2026One Click Apply188Kevin Howard Memorial Flying Scholarship
Funded byHoward FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kevin Howard by supporting individuals who are also happiest when flying.- Background: Member in good standing of a military affiliated Aero Club
$6,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026One Click Apply189Larry W. Moore Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Engineers
Funded byMooreThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Larry W. Moore by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: Michigan
- Field of Study: Engineering
$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026One Click Apply190Foundation 4 Change Scholarship
Funded byNorth Dakota Safety CouncilThis scholarship aims to honor the lives of the Deutscher family by supporting students who are affected by or advocates against drunk and distracted driving.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- State: North Dakota
- Background: Is affected by or advocates against drunk and impaired driving
$2,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026One Click Apply191Ilya Flantsbaum Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySteve FlantsbaumThis scholarship seeks to support Jewish-Ukrainian students so they can complete their graduate degrees.- Religion: Jewish
- Background: Born in another country
- Education level: Graduate student
$2,500Deadline:Feb 28, 2026One Click Apply192Kerry Kennedy Life Is Good Scholarship
Funded byAmy WiseThis scholarship will honor the accomplishments of Kerry Kennedy and help support a female student pursuing a degree in education, public service, or social work.- Education Level: High school junior or senior or undergraduate
- Gender: Female
- Major: Education, public service, or social work
- Age: 18 or older
$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026One Click Apply193The Xander Effect: Kindness in Action Scholarship
Funded byRothrock FamilyThis scholarship aims to carry forward The Xander Effect—the lasting ripple of kindness, generosity, and joy that continues to inspire and transform lives.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Ballard High School
- State: Kentucky
$1,500Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply194Hunter Westphal Memorial Michigan Scholarship
Funded byMichigan Nomads HAMCThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Hunter Westphal by supporting students who share his grit and his passion for the trades.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- State: Michigan
- Background: Has raised their GPA one whole point from the beginning of their freshman year
$500Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply195Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Doris Glover by supporting students attending Prairie View A&M University.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- School Name: Will attend or is attending PVAMU
$2,500Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply196Code Breakers & Changemakers Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in STEM.- Race: BIPOC
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Field of Interest: STEM
- GPA: 2.4 or higher
- Residency: US Citizen
- Education Level: High school senior
$1,000Deadline:Mar 01, 2026197Evans Construction Scholarship
Funded byEvans Construction IncThis scholarship seeks to support students who exemplify leadership, selflessness, and Christian values as they pursue their educational goals.- Education Level: High school student
- School Name: West Point High School or New Kent High School (VA)
- Religion: Christian
$4,000Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply198Mrs. Yvonne L. Moss Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartThis scholarship aims to support students from South Oak Cliff High School as they pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Texas
$2,500Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply199Alexander Hipple Recovery Scholarship
Funded byHipple Family & FriendsThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hipple by helping people who are struggling with addiction, or personally impacted by it, to achieve their educational goals.- Background: Direct or indirect experience with substance abuse, addiction and/or recovery
- State: North Carolina
$5,000Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply200Frank and Patty Skerl Educational Scholarship for the Physically Disabled
Funded bySkerl FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students with physical disabilities who are dedicated to pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Has a physical disability
$500Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply201Palette & Purpose Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.- Residency: US citizen
- Race: BIPOC
- GPA: 2.4 or higher
- Field of Interest: Visual, studio, or performing arts
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Education Level: High school senior (2024-2025 school year)
$1,000Deadline:Mar 01, 2026202Pleasant Hill Outlook Scholarship
Funded byTrevor YoungThis scholarship will help support high school seniors who live in Missouri.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Missouri
- Experience: Prior work experience
- School: Pleasant Hill High School
$3,000Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply203Scout Scholarship
Funded byScout Energy PartnersThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to further their careers in the energy sector.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Interest: Energy
$5,000Deadline:Mar 02, 2026One Click Apply204Michelle (Burris) Fishburn Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBurris FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Michelle (Burris) Fishburn by supporting students who share her passion for giving back to the global world.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Hillsborough County, Florida
- Background: Volunteering experience
- Goals: Helping people in other countries
$1,000Deadline:Mar 02, 2026One Click Apply205Madison Victoria Keith Nursing Scholarship
Funded byThe Cave FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Madison Keith by supporting female students who share Madison’s calling to nursing.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Nursing
- State: California
$3,000Deadline:Mar 02, 2026One Click Apply206Shop Home Med Scholarship
Funded byShop Home MedThis scholarship seeks to support students who are not only pursuing their education but also serving as primary caregivers for a loved one with a disability.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Caregiver for a family member with a disability
$1,000Deadline:Mar 03, 2026One Click Apply207Earnestine Clay Educational Scholarship
Funded byDaphne MackThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Earnestine Clay by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing education.- State: Missouri or Arkansas
- Field of Study: Education
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$1,000Deadline:Mar 03, 2026One Click Apply208Chef Marco “Gabby” Pantano Memorial Scholarship
Funded byElizabeth SchmaltzThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chef Marco Pantano by supporting aspiring chefs who plan to spend their careers in the culinary arts field.- Field of Study: Culinary arts
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
$1,200Deadline:Mar 03, 2026One Click Apply209Stewart Family Legacy Scholarship
Funded byStewart FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing studies in science in order to advance the field.- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Science
- GPA: 3.0 or greater
$1,000Deadline:Mar 03, 2026One Click Apply210
