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150 SCHOLARSHIPS
  1. Cover image for Jon Kaye Memorial Scholarship

    Jon Kaye Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kymberly Muscat
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jon Kaye by supporting a student currently pursuing a degree in trade school.
    Funded by
    Kymberly Muscat
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jon Kaye by supporting a student currently pursuing a degree in trade school.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Trade school student
    • State: New York
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$4,000
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  2. Cover image for Pierson Family Scholarship for U.S. Studies

    Pierson Family Scholarship for U.S. Studies

    Funded by
    Pierson Family
    This scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.
    Funded by
    Pierson Family
    This scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Identity: International and/or non-US citizen
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    Amount:$10,200
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  3. Cover image for ESOF Academic Scholarship

    ESOF Academic Scholarship

    Funded by
    ESOF
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students who need monetary support to pursue higher education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
    Funded by
    ESOF
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students who need monetary support to pursue higher education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Institution of Interest: An HBCU
    Amount:$1,500
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  4. Cover image for My Brother's Keeper Scholarship

    My Brother's Keeper Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ministries of Restoration
    This scholarship seeks to make higher education accessible for low-income students living in Michigan.
    Funded by
    Ministries of Restoration
    This scholarship seeks to make higher education accessible for low-income students living in Michigan.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: Michigan
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Aug 04, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  5. Cover image for Dreamers Scholarship

    Dreamers Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daisy daca foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students who aren’t U.S. citizens but are passionate about working hard to achieve their goals.
    Funded by
    Daisy daca foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students who aren’t U.S. citizens but are passionate about working hard to achieve their goals.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Non-U.S. citizen
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Aug 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  6. Cover image for Cyrilla Olapeju Sanni Scholarship Fund

    Cyrilla Olapeju Sanni Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Cyrilla Olapeju Sanni Scholarship Fund
    This scholarship seeks to support African students who are struggling financially so they can fund their education and achieve their dreams.
    Funded by
    Cyrilla Olapeju Sanni Scholarship Fund
    This scholarship seeks to support African students who are struggling financially so they can fund their education and achieve their dreams.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Race: African
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Migrant from Africa or the child of African migrants
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Sep 12, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  7. Cover image for “Equal Opportunity” Scholarship

    “Equal Opportunity” Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    This scholarship exists to support two students who want to improve their life and the lives of the people around them.
    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    This scholarship exists to support two students who want to improve their life and the lives of the people around them.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Sep 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  8. Cover image for Kennard C. Brown Memorial Scholarship

    Kennard C. Brown Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Williams-Brown-Artis Families
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Kennard C. Brown by supporting students who are attending HBCUs and are committed to uplifting their communities.
    Funded by
    The Williams-Brown-Artis Families
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Kennard C. Brown by supporting students who are attending HBCUs and are committed to uplifting their communities.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • School Type: HBCU
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Community involvement
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  9. Cover image for For the Love of Pinot Memorial Scholarship and Dr. Rocky J. Deutsch Tribute

    For the Love of Pinot Memorial Scholarship and Dr. Rocky J. Deutsch Tribute

    Funded by
    Hott
    This scholarship aims to honor the incredible patient-veterinarian relationship between Pinot and Rocky by supporting students pursuing careers as veterinarians.
    Funded by
    Hott
    This scholarship aims to honor the incredible patient-veterinarian relationship between Pinot and Rocky by supporting students pursuing careers as veterinarians.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Education Goals: Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    Amount:$3,000
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  10. Cover image for Breast Cancer Awareness Scholarship in Memory of Martha Dickinson

    Breast Cancer Awareness Scholarship in Memory of Martha Dickinson

    Funded by
    Elizabeth Mettille
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Martha Dickinson by supporting students who have been impacted by breast cancer.
    Funded by
    Elizabeth Mettille
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Martha Dickinson by supporting students who have been impacted by breast cancer.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • State: Maryland
    • Background: Impacted by breast cancer
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Oct 12, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  11. Cover image for Rosa A. Wilson Scholarship

    Rosa A. Wilson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Counseling 360
    This scholarship aims to support young women who seek to address injustice and systemic challenges through their careers.
    Funded by
    Counseling 360
    This scholarship aims to support young women who seek to address injustice and systemic challenges through their careers.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Race: African American student
    • Field of Study: Helping profession (social work, nursing, pre-med, education, etc.)
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Oct 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  12. Cover image for Augustus L. Harper Scholarship

    Augustus L. Harper Scholarship

    Funded by
    Harper
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Augustus L. Harper by supporting students majoring in accounting, finance, or business.
    Funded by
    Harper
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Augustus L. Harper by supporting students majoring in accounting, finance, or business.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Major: Accounting, finance, or business
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Nov 08, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  13. Cover image for Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship

    Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hartley Family
    The Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students passionate about golf and striving to achieve their dreams in their chosen field as a tribute to the late Samuel D. Hartley.
    Funded by
    Hartley Family
    The Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students passionate about golf and striving to achieve their dreams in their chosen field as a tribute to the late Samuel D. Hartley.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or gradaute
    • Sport: Golf
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  14. Cover image for Ethan To Scholarship

    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.
    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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • 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
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Feb 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  15. Cover image for Julie Adams Memorial Scholarship – Women in STEM

    Julie Adams Memorial Scholarship – Women in STEM

    Funded by
    Eric Adams
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Julie Adams by supporting women who are pursuing higher education in STEM.
    Funded by
    Eric Adams
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Julie Adams by supporting women who are pursuing higher education in STEM.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  16. Cover image for Go Blue Crew Scholarship

    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.
    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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • State: Michigan
    • Education Level: High school senior
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  17. Cover image for Female Musician Scholarship

    Female Musician Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous Donor
    This scholarship seeks to support women who are passionate about music as they pursue higher education.
    Funded by
    Anonymous Donor
    This scholarship seeks to support women who are passionate about music as they pursue higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Race/ethnicity: Middle Eastern or Asian descent (Pakistani preferred)
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Has contributed to the musical arts - band, chorus, orchestra, etc.
    Amount:$20,000
    Deadline:May 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. Cover image for Sallie Mae No-Essay Scholarship

    Sallie Mae No-Essay Scholarship

    By: Sallie Mae

    Apply to Sallie Mae's monthly merit-based No-Essay Scholarship in seconds for a chance to win $2,000!
    Apply to Sallie Mae's monthly merit-based No-Essay Scholarship in seconds for a chance to win $2,000!
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$2,000
    Winners:1 monthly winner
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    Verified by Bold.org
    Sponsored
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  19. Cover image for Make Me Laugh Meme Scholarship

    Make Me Laugh Meme Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taylor Dodd-Owens
    This scholarship is open to all high school seniors and above who love to share memes and funny pictures!
    Funded by
    Taylor Dodd-Owens
    This scholarship is open to all high school seniors and above who love to share memes and funny pictures!
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 01, 2021
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  20. Cover image for SmartAsset College SmartStart Personal Finance Scholarship

    SmartAsset College SmartStart Personal Finance Scholarship

    Funded by
    SmartAsset
    This scholarship seeks to support undergraduate students who are interested in learning more about finances.
    Funded by
    SmartAsset
    This scholarship seeks to support undergraduate students who are interested in learning more about finances.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  21. Cover image for Endia Janel Visionary Women Scholarship

    Endia Janel Visionary Women Scholarship

    Funded by
    Endia Janel, LLC
    This scholarship aims to cultivate creative expression, self-awareness, and personal development for women of every age and background.
    Funded by
    Endia Janel, LLC
    This scholarship aims to cultivate creative expression, self-awareness, and personal development for women of every age and background.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Dec 05, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  22. Cover image for Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    LaDonna Mitchell
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and incredible legacy of Kalia D. Davis by supporting students who share her work ethic, kindness, and drive.
    Funded by
    LaDonna Mitchell
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and incredible legacy of Kalia D. Davis by supporting students who share her work ethic, kindness, and drive.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Sports experience, community service or volunteering experience
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Apr 20, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is in review
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  23. Cover image for Stride Funding Affordable Tuition No-Essay Scholarship

    Stride Funding Affordable Tuition No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    To help students take control of their finances, we’ve partnered with Stride Funding to create this exclusive scholarship opportunity.
    Funded by
    Bold.org
    To help students take control of their finances, we’ve partnered with Stride Funding to create this exclusive scholarship opportunity.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,012
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  24. Cover image for Reasons To Be - In Memory of Jimmy Watts

    Reasons To Be - In Memory of Jimmy Watts

    Funded by
    Kuo Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Jimmy Watts by supporting the next generation of students who share his love of service and application of their core values to academics, career, and community service.
    Funded by
    Kuo Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Jimmy Watts by supporting the next generation of students who share his love of service and application of their core values to academics, career, and community service.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Volunteering or community service experience
    Amount:$2,500
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  25. Cover image for Stefanie Ann Cronin Make a Difference Scholarship

    Stefanie Ann Cronin Make a Difference Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jaymie Scotto & Associates, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to memorialize Stefanie Ann Cronin by supporting the educational endeavors of students who embody her dedication to success, community, environmental appreciation, and caring for others.
    Funded by
    Jaymie Scotto & Associates, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to memorialize Stefanie Ann Cronin by supporting the educational endeavors of students who embody her dedication to success, community, environmental appreciation, and caring for others.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Gender: Must identify as female
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$3,500
    Deadline:Feb 14, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  26. Cover image for SmartAsset High School SmartStart Personal Finance Scholarship

    SmartAsset High School SmartStart Personal Finance Scholarship

    Funded by
    SmartAsset
    This scholarship aims to support high school students who are interested in furthering their financial education and completing their college degrees.
    Funded by
    SmartAsset
    This scholarship aims to support high school students who are interested in furthering their financial education and completing their college degrees.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  27. Cover image for Focus Forward Scholarship

    Focus Forward Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kathryn Huber
    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.
    Funded by
    Kathryn Huber
    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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Student Debt: Must have at least one student loan
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Apr 10, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  28. Cover image for Hyacinth Malcolm Memorial Scholarship

    Hyacinth Malcolm Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Malcolm Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hyacinth Malcolm by supporting students throughout their pursuit of higher education.
    Funded by
    The Malcolm Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hyacinth Malcolm by supporting students throughout their pursuit of higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$6,171
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
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  29. Cover image for Eduardo Uvaldo Memorial Scholarship

    Eduardo Uvaldo Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Uvaldo
    In memory of Eduardo Uvaldo, this scholarship will support undergraduate and graduate students who have lost a loved one.
    Funded by
    Uvaldo
    In memory of Eduardo Uvaldo, this scholarship will support undergraduate and graduate students who have lost a loved one.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • GPA: 3.0
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or Graduate
    • Background: Lost a loved one
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Jun 08, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  30. Cover image for Grant Woolard Memorial Scholarship

    Grant Woolard Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Yates
    This scholarship aims to honor Grant Woolard’s love of music and intellectual curiosity by supporting students studying music or foreign languages.
    Funded by
    Rachel Yates
    This scholarship aims to honor Grant Woolard’s love of music and intellectual curiosity by supporting students studying music or foreign languages.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Music or foreign language
    Amount:$1,300
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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