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[Page 5] Top Merit-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Sturz Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sturz Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Marian Sturz by supporting students who share her kindness, wonder, and strength.
    • GPA: 3.5 or greater
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    $4,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:May 01, 2025
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  2. 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.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Music or foreign language
    $1,300
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2022
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  3. 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.
    • Gender: Must identify as female
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $3,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Feb 14, 2022
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  4. Jeanie A. Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Katie Buckentine
    This scholarship will support an undergraduate student pursuing a career in healthcare or agriculture.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Career Field: Healthcare or agriculture
    $1,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Dec 08, 2023
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  5. Lauren Czebatul Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nick Scheller
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Lauren Czebatul by supporting students looking to pursue a higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Extracurriculars: Sports & Volunteering
    $5,590
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Aug 04, 2023
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  6. 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.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $6,171
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2023
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  7. Dimon A. Williams Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Arlecia Threbits
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dimon A. Williams by supporting students from single-parent families who are pursuing higher education.
    • Family: Single-parent household
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    $1,050
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jul 26, 2024
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  8. Derk Golden Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shari Golden
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Derk Golden by supporting athletes in their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Athlete
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2024
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  9. Glider AI-Omni Inclusive Allies of LGBTQ+ (GOAL+) Scholarship

    Funded by
    Omni Inclusive
    This scholarship aims to support LGBTQ+ individuals who are passionate about pursuing higher education and making a positive impact on their community through their education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    $12,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Deadline:Sep 01, 2022
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  10. Harry B. Anderson Scholarship

    Funded by
    David M. Gabrielsen Foundation
    This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Harry B. Anderson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in STEM.
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    $25,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    Deadline:May 01, 2025
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  11. Treye Knorr Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Knorr Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Treye Knorr by uplifting the next generation of learners so they can achieve their dreams.
    • Education Level: Entering a four-year undergraduate degree in the fall of 2024
    • Gender: Male-identifying
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    $2,725
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jul 11, 2025
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  12. Young Women in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stephanie Hagopian
    This scholarship will support three female, low-income high school seniors or undergraduate students majoring in STEM.
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • Gender: Female
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Major: STEM
    $15,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Jun 10, 2025
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  13. Overcoming Adversity - Jack Terry Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Strand and Terry Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Jack Terry by supporting students who have overcome hardships or adversity in their lives.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $9,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2025
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  14. TEAM ROX Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stapleton
    This scholarship aims to support students who have exhibited the skills and values of helping others become their best selves.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    $1,730
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Feb 20, 2025
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  15. Alger Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lily Rannacher
    This scholarship aims to support students who display the qualities of stellar work ethic, dedication to volunteerism, and eagerness to excel academically.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    $550
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2025
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  16. Success Beyond Borders

    Funded by
    Youth Always Wins
    This scholarship seeks to support students and help them bring their dreams to life by creatively expressing what inspires them to keep moving forward in life.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2025
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  17. Walking In Authority International Ministry Scholarship

    Funded by
    Walking in Authority International Ministry
    This scholarship will support a student who is passionate about making a difference in their community.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Experience: Volunteering
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    $550
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Nov 08, 2024
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  18. Hakim Mendez Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hakim Mendez Scholarship Fund
    This scholarship will support students attending or planning to attend an HBCU.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Type of School: Historically black college or university (HBCU)
    $1,150
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Dec 04, 2023
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  19. Patriots Path Scholarship

    Funded by
    Navy Yacht Club Long Beach
    This scholarship aims to support JROTC and ROTC participants by making college more affordable and accessible.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Involvement: ROTC or JROTC
    • GPA: 3
    • State: California
    $3,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2025
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  20. Taylor Ibarrondo Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ibarrondo Family
    To honor the legacy that Taylor Ibarrondo left behind, this scholarship will support two graduating high school seniors who plan to attend college and embody some of her most inspiring traits and qualities.
    All students are eligible
    $2,386
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jun 07, 2023
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  21. Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Payal Mehta
    This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students with big dreams for the future so they can afford to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Race: Black/Native American
    $1,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Mar 04, 2025
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  22. Dr. C.L. Gupta Young Scholars Award

    Funded by
    Raj Gupta
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Dr. Chaman L. Gupta by supporting students who have excelled in their academics despite facing hardship.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: High standardized test scores
    $1,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2024
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  23. Sewing Seeds: Lena B. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nekia Davis
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students.
    • Education Level: High school or four-year undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    $1,650
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Jul 11, 2025
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  24. Rooted in Change Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tisch Environmental, Inc
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about making a positive impact on the world around them.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Field of Interest: Conservation, sustainability, environmental education, public health, etc.
    $3,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Jul 25, 2025
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  25. Alcide Thomas Jr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thomas Family
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and need financial assistance to do so.
    • GPA: Between 2.0 and 2.9
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    $1,320
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2023
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  26. Manuela Calles Scholarship for Women

    Funded by
    Dr. Sandra Calles
    This 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
    $790
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Feb 13, 2025
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  27. Brad Hinshaw Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Crystal Hinshaw
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brad Hinshaw by supporting students who have been impacted by cancer.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: Has lost a parent to cancer
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    $750
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2025
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  28. Loreen K. Odemu Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shawn Da Silva
    This scholarship honors the life of Loreen K. Odemu by supporting the next generation of nurses.
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • GPA: 3.0
    • Education Level: High school senior, Undergraduate or Trade school
    • State: California
    $700
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Apr 10, 2024
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  29. Ella Hall-Dillon Scholarship

    Funded by
    Letta Belle
    This scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduate students who are of African descent and are first or second generation to the United States.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Race/Ethnicity: African heritage
    • Background: First or second generation to the U.S.
    $3,470
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2023
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  30. F.E. Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fabian Elizondo
    This scholarship aims to give back to the Texas community by supporting students in their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • State: Texas
    $650
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 31, 2025
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