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The Best 3.5 GPA Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Palette & Purpose Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ignite Arts and STEM

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Mar 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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 winners
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  2. Najma Sultana Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Muhammad Ali

    Amount

    $1,020

    Deadline

    Mar 25, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare field.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Major/Career Field: Medical/healthcare
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    62
  3. Chantel S. Husted Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family of Chantel S. Husted

    Amount

    $6,050

    Deadline

    Jul 19, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chantel S. Husted by supporting students interested in pursuing careers in mental health or social services.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.2 or higher
    • State: Florida
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  4. Stevie Kirton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stevie Kirton Memorial Foundation

    Amount

    $2,050

    Deadline

    Apr 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Stevie Kirton by supporting students who have lost a parent.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Background: Has lost a parent
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    64
  5. Ambition Scholarship

    Funded by
    Submerge Aesthetics

    Amount

    $550

    Deadline

    Jan 31, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a female high school student in New York who is ambitious in pursuing their goals and dreams.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: New York
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Involvement: Volunteering or extracurriculars
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    65
  6. Code Breakers & Changemakers Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ignite Arts and STEM

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Mar 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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 winners
    66
  7. Minority Students and Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship

    Funded by
    Conteh Family

    Amount

    $800

    Deadline

    Jun 30, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    To honor the legacy of Musa Conteh, this scholarship will be awarded to one Black student who is dedicated to bettering the lives of other disadvantaged people of color by changing the very system that oppresses them.
    • HS grade: Senior
    • Major: Criminal Justice or a related field
    • Minimum GPA: 3.0
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    67
  8. Jeffrey A. Mattos Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gifted Scholars Leadership Program

    Amount

    $3,200

    Deadline

    Apr 16, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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 winners
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  9. Heroes in High School 2023 Resilience Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anthony Tran

    Amount

    $1,150

    Deadline

    Jul 11, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students in Oregon who demonstrate the hero’s journey by being open to growth, learning, and transformation through difficult and challenging circumstances.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Oregon
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: First Generation College Student or First in your family to pursue your chosen career path
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    69
  10. Jett, Nyla, and Cadences Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tammy Owens

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Oct 08, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support young women through their college years so they can complete their degrees and become successful.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New York or Georgia
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Medicine or healthcare
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  11. Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Johnnie M. Parris Foundation

    Amount

    $760

    Deadline

    Nov 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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 winner
    71
  12. The Lois Johnson Kemble Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ryne Higgins

    Amount

    $1,100

    Deadline

    May 02, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship exists to support two female students pursuing degrees in business or teaching.
    • Location: Nebraska or Iowa
    • Gender: Identifies as a woman
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Status: First-generation
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Field of Study: Business or teaching
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    72
  13. Caliber X Scholarship

    Funded by
    Caliber X LLC

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Apr 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students in NJ who plan to spend their careers navigating the fashion industry.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: New Jersey
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Fashion (design, business, etc.)
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    73
  14. Make Me Laugh Meme Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taylor Dodd-Owens

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    May 01, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is open to all high school seniors and above who love to share memes and funny pictures!
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    74
  15. Joe Bonamassa Music Studies Scholarship

    Funded by
    Keeping the Blues Alive

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jun 01, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    The Joe Bonamassa Music Studies Scholarship will support one budding musician in their studies and career in music.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    75
  16. "A's Don't Matter" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jul 31, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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 eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    76
  17. Education Matters Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous Well Wisher

    Amount

    $15,000

    Deadline

    Aug 23, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship s open to all motivated and driven students in any field of study
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: Current Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    77
  18. Texas Black Careers Cross The Stage Scholarship

    Funded by
    Texas Black Careers

    Amount

    $1,100

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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 winners
    78
  19. Well Made - Davis Scholarship

    Funded by
    Davis

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support Pepperdine University, Warner Pacific University, and Samford University students looking to leave their mark on the world.
    • Current School: Emory University, Warner Pacific University, Pepperdine University, Samford University, or Abilene Christian University
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    79
  20. LikelyThis.xyz, LLC First Generation Scholarship

    Funded by
    LikelyThis.xyz, LLC

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    80
  21. RESILIENCE Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristin Koga

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Mar 17, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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 winner
    81
  22. Be Like 22 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Millai Madison

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Mar 23, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    To 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 eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    82
  23. Focus Forward Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kathryn Huber

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Apr 10, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support two undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior years. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and have at least one student loan.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Student Debt: Must have at least one student loan
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    83
  24. Robert Lee, Sr. and Bernice Williams Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    ZodiScrubs LLC

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Apr 23, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who aspire to further their education and build their careers.
    • Background: Underrepresented minority (BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+, and/or disabled)
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    84
  25. Janey Mae Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jarvis Dillard

    Amount

    $4,000

    Deadline

    May 08, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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 winners
    85
  26. Cisneros Climaco Scholarship

    Funded by
    Susana DiGiano

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    May 30, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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 winner
    86
  27. Abby's First-Generation College Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Abby Finger

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jun 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support a graduating high school senior who will be the first in their family to attend a four-year university.
    • Education Level: Must be a high school senior
    • GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Future: Must be planning to attend a four-year university as a first-generation student
    • Activities: Must be involved in sports or extracurriculars
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    87
  28. Taylor Coleman’s “More than a Conqueror” Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Taylor Coleman

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jun 15, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support female students who have autoimmune diseases in order to help them finish their degrees.
    • Education Level: Full-time undergraduate or graduate, sophomore or higher
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Science, health science, or creative arts
    • Medical History: Diagnosed with a systematic autoimmune disease
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    88
  29. Dajah Moore Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Khya Pitts

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jun 20, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship in Memory of Dajah Moore will support a female, African American high school senior who is from Ohio.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race/Ethnicity: African American
    • Gender: Female
    • Minimum GPA: 3.0
    • State: Ohio
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    89
  30. SKH Empowering Scholarship for Women

    Funded by
    Silver Key Homes @ LAER Realty Partners

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jun 29, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support female students in Massachusetts who are pursuing business degrees so they can afford to complete their education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.2 or higher
    • State: Massachusetts
    • Field of Study: Business
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    90

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