[Page 2] Exclusive 2.5 GPA Scholarships with 2025 Deadlines
August 25, 2025


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Manuela Calles Scholarship for Women
Funded byDr. Sandra CallesAmount
$790Deadline
Feb 13, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support young women in college who are pursuing careers in mental health or business.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Pursuing mental health or business
- GPA: 2.5 or greater
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner31Greer Innovation, A Scholarship For Creatives
Funded byRachel GreerAmount
$1,031Deadline
Jun 10, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support undergraduate students who are bringing creativity to their pursuit of higher education.- GPA: 2.7 or higher
- Field of Study: Creative business or entrepreneurial degree
- Education Level: High School senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
- State: Wisconsin
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner32Etherine Tansimore Scholarship
Funded byOllie TansimoreAmount
$1,010Deadline
Dec 12, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is perfect for high school seniors from low-income backgrounds who want to make a difference through a career in the medical field.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Low-income
- Field: Medical
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners33Charlotte Emery Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKeia CarterAmount
$1,100Deadline
Jul 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Charlotte Emery by uplifting Black girls and women so they can succeed in life and flourish.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate pursuing a two or four-year degree
- Gender: Female
- Race: Black/African American
- Background: First-generation student
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners34Betty and Louie Dicks SCSU Scholarship
Funded byAugustus DicksAmount
$1,500Deadline
Aug 03, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor Betty & Louie Dicks by supporting an undergraduate male student at South Carolina State University.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School: South Carolina State University
- Gender: Male
- GPA: 2.75 or higher
Scholarship is in review35Veterans Writing Group of San Diego Ernie Pyle Award
Funded byVeterans' Writing Group of San Diego CountyAmount
$1,540Deadline
Sep 30, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support military veterans who are pursuing their education and those who are active military to cover their college expenses.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: Veteran or active military
- State: CA
- GPA: 2.0 or greater
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners36Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon
Funded byShawn WitherspoonAmount
$2,500Deadline
Mar 17, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students so they can succeed in all of their endeavors and advocate for the importance of mental health in overcoming generational trauma.- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: Psychology
- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner37Jackie Hudson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLapatra Bowen-HarbisonAmount
$850Deadline
Dec 31, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jackie Hudson by encouraging students to continue her legacy of service and helping young people achieve their goals.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Financial need
- State: North Carolina (western NC preferred)
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner38Palette & Purpose Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMAmount
$3,000Deadline
Mar 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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)
Scholarship is awarded to
6 winners39Beacon of Opportunity Scholarship
Funded byHannah PenceAmount
$1,000Deadline
Aug 23, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support underserved students who may not have the resources or guidance they need to reach their full potential.- Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
- Background: First-generation college student
- State: Indiana resident
- GPA: 2.8 GPA or higher
- Experience: Community service experience
Scholarship is in review40Daniel R. Torres "Complete Your Dream” Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTorres FamilyAmount
$2,500Deadline
Mar 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel R. Torres by helping students finance their pursuit of higher education.- State: Idaho
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners41Code Breakers & Changemakers Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMAmount
$3,000Deadline
Mar 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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 (2024-2025 school year)
Scholarship is awarded to
6 winners42Gwendolyn M. Sanders Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySharon McGregorAmount
$2,000Deadline
Mar 10, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Gwendolyn M. Sanders by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- School Type: HBCU
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
Scholarship is awarded to
4 winners43Jeffrey A. Mattos Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byGifted Scholars Leadership ProgramAmount
$3,200Deadline
Apr 16, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support young women of color who are following Jeffrey’s path and pursuing careers in nursing.- Gender: Female
- Race: Black/African American
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Career Field: Nursing
- Location: PA or DE
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners44Eunice Richardson Scholarship for Girls
Funded byRichardson FamilyAmount
$1,565Deadline
May 10, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Eunice Richardson by supporting young girls pursuing higher education.- Race: African American
- Gender: Female
- State: Florida
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Education Level: High school senior
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners45Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship
Funded byJohnnie M. Parris FoundationAmount
$760Deadline
Nov 01, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Johnnie M. Parris by supporting African American students who are pursuing degrees in public service or related fields.- Field of Study: Education, Political Science, Social Justice, Law
- State: FL
- GPA: 2.5
- Ethnicity: African American
- Education Level: Undergraduates
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner46"A's Don't Matter" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byCalvin RosserAmount
$500Deadline
Jul 31, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support one curious and ambitious student who thinks outside of the box, follows his or her interests, and has a genuine love for learning.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner47Texas Black Careers Cross The Stage Scholarship
Funded byTexas Black CareersAmount
$1,100Deadline
Nov 30, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support Black undergraduate seniors who are attending college in Texas.- Race: Must be Black or African American
- Location: Must attend school in Texas
- Education: Must be a senior at a four-year college or university
- GPA: Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners48RESILIENCE Scholarship
Funded byKristin KogaAmount
$500Deadline
Mar 17, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support high school seniors or undergraduate students who have lost a parent/legal guardian during their time in high school or college.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Has lost a parent or guardian
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner49Be Like 22 Scholarship
Funded byMillai MadisonAmount
$500Deadline
Mar 23, 2022Education Level
AnyTo honor the life and legacy of Kielyn Toone, this scholarship will be awarded to one student at Bosse High School who brings joy and happiness to those around them.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner50Janey Mae Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJarvis DillardAmount
$4,000Deadline
May 08, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is meant for a high school student who has lost a parent or legal guardian and desires support as they transition from high school into college.- Parental Status: Single-parent
- GPA: 2.5 and above
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
Scholarship is awarded to
4 winners51Cisneros Climaco Scholarship
Funded bySusana DiGianoAmount
$1,000Deadline
May 30, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship was created to help students of Hispanic descent in Florida who are planning to pursue a college or trade school education.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race/ethnicity: HIspanic
- State: Florida
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Background: Low-income
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner52Black Students in STEM Scholarship Fund
Funded byLeslie SmithAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jun 30, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to boost African American representation in STEM by supporting students interested in studying STEM at HBCUs.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: African American
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Field of Interest: STEM
- Institution of Interest: An HBCU
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner53Stride Funding Affordable Tuition No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$1,012Deadline
Jul 01, 2022Education Level
AnyTo help students take control of their finances, we’ve partnered with Stride Funding to create this exclusive scholarship opportunity.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner54Bookman 5 Scholarship
Funded byNLB MinistriesAmount
$1,500Deadline
Aug 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are underprivileged or living under difficult circumstances.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
- Background: Community or church involvement
- Field of Study: Psychology, biology, education, engineering, or ministry
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners55Amber Lott’s Health Heroes Scholarship
Funded byAmber LottAmount
$6,000Deadline
Aug 10, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support minority students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare field.- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Race: BIPOC
- State: Texas
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Field of Study: Healthcare, nursing, or respiratory therapy
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners56Gottfried Scholarship
Funded byChris JenkinsAmount
$500Deadline
Aug 15, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a high school senior from Alabama to continue their education.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Alabama
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner57Mental Health Matters Scholarship
Funded byDarlene SteinkampAmount
$500Deadline
Sep 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support students who face mental health challenges and are active leaders in their community.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Personal mental health challenges
- Experience: Community engagement, volunteer work, etc.
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner58Gourmet Foods International Culinary Scholarship
Funded byGourmet Foods InternationalAmount
$5,000Deadline
Sep 15, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support current and future students pursuing careers in culinary arts or food science.- GPA: 2.75 or higher
- Education Goals: Accepted into or currently enrolled in a culinary or hospitality program
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners59Verto Semester Abroad Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$1,000Deadline
Dec 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarships is for high school seniors who are interested in a semester abroad!All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner60
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