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Big Picture Scholarship
Funded byCynthia HoThe Big Picture Scholarship will support students driven to pursue higher education with a quest to expand their knowledge.- Desired Degree: Bachelors
- Education Level: High School Senior
$1,000Deadline:Apr 29, 2026One Click Apply91Dream BIG, Rise HIGHER Scholarship
Funded byBlueHill REI LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to make a difference and build a better tomorrow.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
$1,000Deadline:Apr 29, 2026One Click Apply92Bob Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThompsonThis scholarship seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.- State: Ohio
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Education
- Education Level: High school senior or four-year undergraduate student
$6,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026One Click Apply93EJS Foundation Minority Scholarship
Funded byThe EJS FoundationThis scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles to pursue higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- State: Arizona
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Background: Community service experience
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
$3,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026One Click Apply94Chi Changemaker Scholarship
Funded byClaire ChiThis merit-based scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate significant social impact and who plan to continue being changemakers.- Education Level: High school student or 2026 graduate
- Age: 14-18 years old
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
$1,000Deadline:May 01, 2026One Click Apply95Glenda I. Tanner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Glenda I. Tanner, who believed that everyone should have the chance to attend college.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Washington
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- College Goals: Plans to attend Central Washington University
$500Deadline:May 01, 2026One Click Apply96Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byVaillancourtThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Evan James Vaillancourt by helping students pursue nursing careers.- Field of Study: Nursing
- Background: Community service or volunteering experience
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Education Level: High school senior
$1,200Deadline:May 01, 2026One Click Apply97Joseph A. Terbrack ALS Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLaura TerbrackThis scholarship aims to uplift and support students who have been impacted by ALS, so they have the strength and resources necessary to continue pursuing their dreams.- Background: Impacted by ALS (personally, through a family member, etc.)
- Education Level: High school student, high school graduate, or current undergraduate student
$1,000Deadline:May 02, 2026One Click Apply98Jack D. McWilliams, Sr. Scholarship
Funded byThe McWilliams FamilyThis scholarship aims to pay tribute to Mr. Jack D. McWilliams Sr. for his dedicated work and services in the church and the surrounding community in which he lived.- Education Level: High school student
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$1,000Deadline:May 08, 2026One Click Apply99Christina Taylese Singh Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySingh FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Christina Taylese Singh by supporting students who are following in Christina’s footsteps.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Medicine/healthcare
- Background: Volunteering experience
$1,000Deadline:May 12, 2026One Click Apply100Edna McGrowder Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFergusonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edna McGrowder by continuing her mission of helping the next generation pursue their academic dreams.- Education Level: High school student
- College Goals: Will pursue a four-year degree
- Immigration: Immigrant or child of immigrants
- GPA: 3.8 GPA or higher
- Background: Low-income, First-generation college student
$2,500Deadline:May 13, 2026One Click Apply101Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byThe Pace FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Maureen C. Pace by supporting the next generation of change-making nurses as they pursue higher education.- State: New York
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or graduate student
$2,500Deadline:May 15, 2026One Click Apply102Williams Foundation Trailblazer Scholarship
Funded byWilliams FoundationThis scholarship seeks to recognize and celebrate young trailblazers who are forging their own paths in life.- Education Level: High school senior
- Financial Background: Low-income
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Race: BIPOC
$1,000Deadline:May 19, 2026One Click Apply103Imm Astronomy Scholarship
Funded byGary ImmThis scholarship will support undergraduate students who plan to make a career out of their passion for Astronomy.- Interests: Astronomy
- Field of Study: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Science or Engineering
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
$4,000Deadline:May 22, 2026One Click Apply104William Smith Scholarship
Funded bySmith FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of William Smith by supporting students who are passionate about music.- Education Level: High school student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Community service experience
- Desired Career Field: Music
$3,000Deadline:May 23, 2026One Click Apply105Let Your Light Shine Scholarship
Funded byAshley ThackerThis scholarship seeks to support motivated students who dream of becoming entrepreneurs after completing their college education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
- Field of Study: Entrepreneurship
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Involved in volunteer work
$1,000Deadline:May 30, 2026One Click Apply106Scorenavigator Financial Literacy Scholarship
Funded byScoreNavigator IncThis scholarship will support high school junior and senior students from low-income backgrounds, who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Background: Low-income
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$7,500Deadline:May 30, 2026One Click Apply107Margot Pickering Aspiring Attorney Scholarship
Funded byMargot Marie Pickering Bogner Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship will support passionate students currently in law school, or planning to attend law school.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate
- Major: Law
- School Name: KSU for undergraduate, open for Graduate students
$2,500Deadline:Jun 01, 2026One Click Apply108Margot Bogner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMargot Marie Pickering Bogner Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship will support a female student attending Kansas State University.- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Gender: Female
- School: Kansas State University
- Community Service: 8 hours
- GPA: 3.25
$5,000Deadline:Jun 01, 2026One Click Apply109Fuerza de V.N.C.E. Scholarship
Funded byJavier SegoviaThis scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Social work
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Background: First-generation college student
- GPA: At least 3.0
$500Deadline:Jun 11, 2026One Click Apply110Captain Jeffrey McFetridge USN (Ret) Scholarship
Funded byJRM and Sons Consulting LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about conservation and sustainability so they can afford to achieve their educational goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Forestry, wildlife conservation, environmental sustainability, or animal welfare
$500Deadline:Jun 15, 2026One Click Apply111Future Green Leaders Scholarship
Funded bywiseGEEKThis scholarship will support a student who is pursuing studies in business, environmental science, sustainability, or related fields.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Field of Study: Business, environmental science, sustainability, or related fields
$1,000Deadline:Jun 17, 2026One Click Apply112CL Proferes Scholarship
Funded byAbigail WilliamsThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of CaroleLynn Proferes by supporting students who are following in her footsteps.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Insurance or risk management
$9,000Deadline:Jun 22, 2026One Click Apply113LegalMatch.com's Legal Futures Initiative Scholarship
Funded byLegalMatch.comThis scholarship aims to support future lawyers as they pursue higher education so they can achieve their dreams and make a difference in the legal field.- Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior
- College Type: Four-year school
- Education Goals: Plans to attend law school
- GPA: 3.75 min.
$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026One Click Apply114Harry & Mary Sheaffer Scholarship
Funded byCM Global LLCThis scholarship aims to support students pursuing higher education so they have the necessary resources to stay in school.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
$2,000Deadline:Jul 01, 2026One Click Apply115Speed League Swimming: Rising Stars Scholarship
Funded bySpeed League Sports LLCThis scholarship aims to identify the next generation of elite swimmers and give them a platform inside the world’s newest professional league.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Sport: Swimming
$1,500Deadline:Jul 16, 2026One Click Apply116Learner SAT Tutoring Scholarship
Funded byLearnerTo support students preparing for the SAT, we've created this scholarship! All students who are serious about improving their SAT scores are eligible.- Education level: High school
$500Deadline:Jul 20, 2026One Click Apply117Learner Calculus Scholarship
Funded byLearnerThis scholarship seeks to commend students who are taking on the challenge of studying STEM by helping to relieve the burden of tuition.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: US citizen or permanent legal resident
- Field of Interest: STEM
$500Deadline:Aug 01, 2026One Click Apply118Manuela Calles Scholarship for Women
Funded byDr. Sandra CallesThis 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
$500Deadline:Aug 26, 2026One Click Apply119Mighty Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChynenye OkonkwoThis scholarship aims to honor Mighty’s legacy by supporting nursing students so they can achieve all of their dreams.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Ethnicity: Black/African-American
$1,000Deadline:Aug 28, 2026One Click Apply120
