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Glenda 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 Apply91Chi 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 Apply92Women of Impact Education Scholarship
Funded byTiara SweatThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women as they make their mark in higher education and achieve their academic goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Gender: Female-identifying
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Criminal justice, law, or law enforcement
- Background: Volunteer experience
$1,000Deadline:May 02, 2026One Click Apply93Joseph 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 Apply94Ronald and Betty Thomas Educational Scholarship
Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.- Background: First-generation college student
- Desired Major: Education
- GPA: 3.0
- Education Level: High school
- State: Florida
$2,000Deadline:May 03, 2026One Click Apply95NLF Scholarship
Funded byNo Lost FoodThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of environmental leaders so they can complete the training they need to make an impact on the environment.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Community service experience
- College Status: Accepted into an accredited four-year college or university as a full-time student
- Interests: Passion for the environment
$1,000Deadline:May 04, 2026One Click Apply96Sam Stoy "Captain America" Scholarship
Funded byStoy FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sam Stoy by supporting students who demonstrate leadership and are enthusiastic about making a difference for fellow students.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School Name: Tidewater Tech
- State: Virginia
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Combination/maritime welding program
- Background: Great attendance record
$2,000Deadline:May 11, 2026One Click Apply97Christina 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 Apply98Edna 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 Apply99Maureen 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 Apply100Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
Funded byThe Natale Foundation IncThis scholarship aims to honor Joseph’s life by providing financial relief to qualified students who need help financing their pursuit of higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: New Jersey
- Field of Study: Music, dance, or theater
- GPA: 3.5 GPA
$4,000Deadline:May 17, 2026101Williams 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 Apply102Honorable Shawn Long Memorial Scholarship
Funded byUnited Disabilities Services FoundationThis scholarship will honor Shawn Long by supporting a high school senior in Pennsylvania.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- State: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
$20,000Deadline:May 22, 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 Apply105Josh Gibson MD Grant
Funded byJosh Gibson MDThis scholarship aims to continue Dr. Josh Gibson’s legacy by supporting students who balance their academic pursuits with significant work or volunteer commitments.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Financial Status: Demonstrated financial need
- Background: History of employment or volunteering
$2,000Deadline:May 24, 2026One Click Apply106Dental Hygiene Basics Bachelor's Completion Scholarship
Funded byDental Hygiene BasicsThis scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers while uplifting motivated professionals who are committed to growth, service, and leadership.- Education Level: Pursuing a bachelor's degree
- Education Background: Has earned an associate degree in dental hygiene
- Field of Study: Dental hygiene
$1,000Deadline:May 28, 2026One Click Apply107Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKevin KossThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.- Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
- Majors of Interest: Landscape architecture, agronomics, turf management, etc.
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$8,000Deadline:May 29, 2026One Click Apply108Let 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 Apply109Scorenavigator 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 Apply110Margot 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 Apply111Margot 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 Apply112Janice Louise Olach Scholarship
Funded byLynn GreeneThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Janice Louise Olach by supporting students from her community who are pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school senior, trade school student, or four-year undergraduate
- State: Michigan
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$1,000Deadline:Jun 01, 2026One Click Apply113John F. Puffer, Sr. Smile Scholarship
Funded byPuffer FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of John F. Puffer, Sr. by supporting students in Massachusetts who exemplify S.M.I.L.E. (shine, motivate, inspire, lead, excel) in their daily lives.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Massachusetts
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Background: Exemplifies S.M.I.L.E.
$1,000Deadline:Jun 08, 2026One Click Apply114James B. McCleary Music Scholarship
Funded byJames McClearyThis scholarship aims to support students who are majoring in music so they have the motivation necessary to thrive.- Field of Study: Music
- Background: Financial need
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$1,000Deadline:Jun 09, 2026115Fuerza 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 Apply116Audrey Sherrill & Michael D'Ambrisi Music Scholarship
Funded byThe Sherrill Family and FriendsThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Audrey Sherrill and Michael D’Ambrisi by supporting students who are pursuing musical careers.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Field of Study: Music Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy, or Jazz Studies
- State: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, or Massachusetts
$10,500Deadline:Jun 14, 2026One Click Apply117Captain 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 Apply118Future 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 Apply119CL 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 Apply120
