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Last updated on January 26, 2026

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  1. Priscilla Shireen Luke Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mary Atluri
    This 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
    $1,000
    Only 21 days left!
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  2. Ethan To Scholarship

    Funded by
    Justin To & Ann Tran
    This 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
    $2,000
    Only 21 days left!
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  3. Grace In Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    Grace 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
    $1,000
    Only 23 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  4. Peter J. Musto Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    RACE Cancer Foundation
    This 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
    $1,500
    Only 23 days left!
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  5. Nekkanti Accounting Scholarship

    Funded by
    Boddu/Nekkanti
    This 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
    $500
    Only 24 days left!
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  6. Alexander de Guia Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family of Alexander De Guia
    This 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
    $5,000
    Only 25 days left!
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  7. Special Delivery of Dreams Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library
    This 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
    $10,000
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus and Veronica Lockhart
    This 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
    $2,500
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  9. Diverse Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Courtney Nygaard
    This scholarship aims to support students of color and/or students who are members of marginalized minority groups as they pursue their ambitions.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Identity: BIPOC or part of another marginalized group
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Stewart Family Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stewart Family
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. Bobie Bao Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bao Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and spirit of Bobie Bao by supporting students who share his driven attitude.
    • School Name: Gateway High School (PA)
    • GPA: GPA of 3.0+
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $2,000
    Deadline:Mar 09, 2026
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  12. Audrey Claire Todd Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Todd Family
    This scholarship seeks to preserve the memory and legacy of Audrey Claire Todd by supporting students from Colorado and raising awareness of drunk driving.
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Degree Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: Colorado
    $2,500
    Deadline:Mar 10, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Stitt Family Aeronautics & Aerospace Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stitt
    This scholarship supports determined students who want to be at the forefront of aeronautics or aerospace and need additional financial assistance to achieve their goals.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Background: Financial need
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher if in high school; 3.3 or higher if undergraduate
    • Field of Study: Aerospace or aeronautics
    • Degree Level: High School senior or undergraduate
    • State: Arizona, Colorado, California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington
    $22,500
    Deadline:Mar 11, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Joanette Coogan Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Coogan Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Joanette Coogan by supporting students who are graduating from Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School in Wisconsin.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Wisconsin
    • School Name: Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School
    $5,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miranda Warren
    This scholarship seeks to support students who will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Mental health (nursing, social work, psychology, or counseling)
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. Willie Louis Pegues Science Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dream Write Hope University
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Willie Louis Pegues by supporting students who share his commitment to education, family, and community service.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Science
    • Background: Financial need
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. Jamie Anderson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gwendolyn Johnson
    The Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie, have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Ohio
    • GPA: 2.0-3.0 GPA
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. Go Blue Crew Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brian Thelen
    This scholarship will support a high school student at Hudson High School, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High School, or South Lyon High School.
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • State: Michigan
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Student Referee Scholarship

    Funded by
    Officials Depot LLC
    This scholarship seeks to reward exceptional student referees who exemplify integrity, dedication, and a passion for sportsmanship.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: Referee or umpire
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Rev. Frank W. Steward Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr. Franshea Vandross
    This scholarship will support a high school senior in Florida who has experience volunteering.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Florida
    • Experience: Volunteering or community service
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ginger Zappa
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been raised by parents who have made an impact on them and their ambitions.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: From a single-parent or blended-family home
    $3,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. Falcons PTSO Scholarship

    Funded by
    FERGUSON FALCONS PTSO, INC.
    This scholarship seeks to support exceptional students who demonstrate academic achievement, school/community involvement, character, and integrity so they can afford to enroll in college.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • School Name: John A. Ferguson Senior High School
    • Location: Miami, Florida
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Patty Timmons Women's Healthcare Scholarship

    Funded by
    Timmons
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 23, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. #AllKidsNeedBooks Scholarship

    Funded by
    Valorena Publishing
    This 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
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 27, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Payal Mehta
    This 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
    $3,003
    Deadline:Mar 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. John Gomez, MD Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gomez Family Charitable Fund
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of John Gomez by supporting students from Texas who will be pursuing higher education.
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    • School Name: Argyle High School or Flower Mound High School
    $10,000
    Deadline:Mar 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. Tim Gjoraas Science and Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gjoraas
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. Mary Alice Kramer Aspiring Nurse Scholarship

    Funded by
    Liane Foerder
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Mary Alice Kramer by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing nursing.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • State: Resident of IL
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  29. Redefining Victory Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris & Mary Carnduff
    By embracing diverse avenues for personal growth, anyone can conquer the challenges of life and attain the pinnacle of success.
    • Education Level: Any
    $20,000
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  30. J.Terry Tindall Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tindall
    This scholarship will honor an exceptional man's legacy by assisting a student who exhibits similar strengths and resilience.
    • State: Colorado
    • Education Level: High School Senior
    • GPA: 3.0
    $3,500
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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