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Funded byRashmi NaikThis scholarship aims to inspire young students to embrace their creativity, pursue their goals, and choose a path that truly aligns with who they are.- Education Level: High school student
- State: New Jersey
- GPA: 3.7 GPA or higher
- Background: Has a creative art portfolio
$1,000Only 20 days left!One Click Apply31Bre Hoy Memorial Softball Scholarship
Funded byRachel Vogt VogtThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Bre Hoy by supporting students who share her love and talent for softball.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Sport: Softball
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
$2,000Only 20 days left!One Click Apply32Penny Nelk Nursing Scholarship
Funded byNelk FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Penny Nelk by supporting students who are pursuing careers in nursing.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
$500Only 21 days left!One Click Apply33Ronald Whitmore Jr. Scholarship
Funded byRonald Whitmore, Jr.This scholarship aims to uplift young Black men who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their communities.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: African American
- Gender: Male-identifying
- College Plans: HBCU
- GPA: 3.5 and above
$500Only 22 days left!One Click Apply34Niche College No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.All students are eligible$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply35Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.All students are eligible$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply36CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.All students are eligible$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply37ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.All students are eligible$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply38Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.All students are eligible$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply39Online Education No Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about taking charge of their futures and pursuing the education they desire.All students are eligible$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply40Maryland Mana Wrestling Foundation Scholarship
Funded byShevy NejadThis scholarship seeks to empower girls in Maryland and encourage them to continue breaking barriers in wrestling and in society in general.- GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Athletics: Must have two or more years of high school wrestling experience
- Service: Must have non-profit or volunteering experience
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Education Level: Must be a high school senior
- State: Maryland
$2,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply41Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.All students are eligible$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply42Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacie StreicherThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Fire science, fire service, or EMS
$1,000Deadline:Jan 02, 2026One Click Apply43Ja-Tek Scholarship Award
Funded byJadin HutchinsonThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.- College Plans: Will attend or is attending a four-year college
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Engineering (computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.)
$500Deadline:Jan 03, 2026One Click Apply44Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAustin/Bishop FamilyThis scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Major/Field: Mental health related
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
$500Deadline:Jan 06, 2026One Click Apply45Dr. Samuel Attoh Legacy Scholarship
Funded byAnnabelle Attoh ThompsonThis scholarship exists to support one student studying geography, urban planning, or STEM.- Major: Geography, Urban Planning, & STEM
$500Deadline:Jan 06, 2026One Click Apply46Well-Rounded Student Scholarship
Funded byKevin KozlenThis scholarship seeks to support students who have studied foreign languages and gotten involved in school activities.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- State: Illinois
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Involved in activities and has studied foreign language
$500Deadline:Jan 15, 2026One Click Apply47Guyton Winspeare College Scholarship
Funded byNoir Bar & LoungeThis scholarship seeks to support students in MA who are preparing to complete their high school years and move on to higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Massachusetts
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
$500Deadline:Jan 16, 2026One Click Apply48Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavid ClineIn honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher education- State: NC
- Background: Female student with a child
- GPA: 3.0+
- Education Level: Undergraduate
$2,000Deadline:Jan 16, 2026One Click Apply49Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.All students are eligible$500Deadline:Feb 01, 2026One Click Apply50Zedikiah Randolph Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRaja-Nee KeysThis scholarship aims to support BIPOC students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the barriers they face and be an inspiration to those who follow them.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: STEM, business, finance, marketing, or medicine
$500Deadline:Feb 01, 2026One Click Apply51FIAH Scholarship
Funded byDaleth EstradaThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible by supporting students who want to further their education in order to make the world a better place.- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: Involved in sports, arts, or community service during high school
- Location: Texas
- Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate student
$2,000Deadline:Feb 07, 202652Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim Women
Funded byTariq Aslam and FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Religion: Muslim
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Financial need
- States: TX, FL, GA, AL, NC, DE, IL, NV, PA, VA, DC, OH, CA, MS, MD, NJ, NY
$2,000Deadline:Feb 09, 2026One Click Apply53Allison Thomas Swanberg Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySwanbergThis scholarship aims to continue Allison Thomas Swanberg’s legacy of helping students achieve their educational goals.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- State: Colorado
- Background: Community service and/or volunteering experience
$1,500Deadline:Feb 13, 2026One Click Apply54Ethan To Scholarship
Funded byJustin To & Ann TranThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
- GPA: Undergraduate 3.5 or Graduate 3.2
$2,000Deadline:Feb 16, 2026One Click Apply55Priscilla Shireen Luke Scholarship
Funded byMary AtluriThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Priscilla Shireen by supporting students who share her devotion to service.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
$1,000Deadline:Feb 16, 2026One Click Apply56Grace In Action Scholarship
Funded byGrace In Action Mission Inc.This scholarship aims to motivate and assist financially disadvantaged students as they pursue their dreams of higher education.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Background: First-generation immigrant
- Religion: Involved in church
$1,000Deadline:Feb 18, 2026One Click Apply57Peter J. Musto Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRACE Cancer FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Peter J. Musto by supporting students who have been affected by cancer, either through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a family member.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Pennsylvania
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Has been affected by cancer
$1,500Deadline:Feb 18, 202658Nekkanti Accounting Scholarship
Funded byBoddu/NekkantiThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers in accounting so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive.- States: MI or VA
- Degree: Accounting
- Degree Level: HS senior or current undergraduate
$500Deadline:Feb 19, 2026One Click Apply59Alexander de Guia Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Alexander De GuiaThis scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.- Education Level: High school student or two-year community college student planning to transfer
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Background: Community service and/or leadership experience
- Identity: Filipino or Filipino-American
$5,000Deadline:Feb 20, 2026One Click Apply60