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Last updated on September 24, 2023
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SCHOLARSHIPS FEATURED BY:
140 SCHOLARSHIPS
Chris Ford Scholarship
Funded by
Chris Ford
This scholarship aims to support students who show advanced learning capabilities but have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education.
Funded by
Chris Ford
This scholarship aims to support students who show advanced learning capabilities but have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
Race: Black
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Field of Interest: Business
Amount
:
$10,000
Deadline
:
May 18, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
4 winners
121
Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship
Funded by
Kristen’s Krew
This scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.
Funded by
Kristen’s Krew
This scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school junior or senior
State: North Carolina
Gender: Female
GPA: 3.5 or higher
Experience: Volunteer or non-profit work
Amount
:
$4,000
Deadline
:
May 30, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
122
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
123
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.
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.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate student
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Identity: LGBTQ+
Amount
:
$12,000
Deadline
:
Sep 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
4 winners
124
Julia Baucom Children of Families with Parkinson’s Disease Scholarship
Funded by
Julia BAUCOM
This scholarship will support students who have been affected by Parkinson’s disease in some aspect of their lives.
Funded by
Julia BAUCOM
This scholarship will support students who have been affected by Parkinson’s disease in some aspect of their lives.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Background: Direct and/or Indirect experience with Parkinson's
Amount
:
$5,000
Deadline
:
Apr 01, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
125
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
126
Scorenavigator Financial Literacy Scholarship
Funded by
ScoreNavigator Inc
This scholarship will support high school junior and senior students from low-income backgrounds, who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Funded by
ScoreNavigator Inc
This scholarship will support high school junior and senior students from low-income backgrounds, who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school junior or senior
Background: Low-income
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Amount
:
$5,000
Deadline
:
Jun 27, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
5 winners
127
New Jersey First Generation Scholarship
Funded by
Diaz Family
This scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students from New Jersey pay for college.
Funded by
Diaz Family
This scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students from New Jersey pay for college.
Eligibility Criteria:
GPA: Must be 3.5 or above
Education Level: Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student
Background: Must be first generation
Amount
:
$5,000
Deadline
:
Apr 25, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
128
Kristie's Kids - Loving Arms Around Those Impacted By Cancer Scholarship
Funded by
McFarling
This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by cancer, whether they’ve lost loved ones or are survivors themselves.
Funded by
McFarling
This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by cancer, whether they’ve lost loved ones or are survivors themselves.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
State: Texas
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Background: Affected by cancer
Amount
:
$5,000
Deadline
:
May 15, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
129
Single Mother's Education Scholarship
Funded by
Lacuzong
This scholarship seeks to open the door to education for single mothers and their children so they have the resources they need to pursue new opportunities.
Funded by
Lacuzong
This scholarship seeks to open the door to education for single mothers and their children so they have the resources they need to pursue new opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Financial Background: Low-income
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Race: Asian or Latinx
Identity: Single mother or the child of a single mother
Amount
:
$5,000
Deadline
:
May 01, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
130
Gourmet Foods International Culinary Scholarship
Funded by
Gourmet Foods International
This scholarship seeks to support current and future students pursuing careers in culinary arts or food science.
Funded by
Gourmet Foods International
This scholarship seeks to support current and future students pursuing careers in culinary arts or food science.
Eligibility Criteria:
GPA: 2.75 or higher
Education Goals: Accepted into or currently enrolled in a culinary or hospitality program
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
Amount
:
$5,000
Deadline
:
Sep 15, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
131
David Michael Lopez Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Sarah Lopez
This scholarship will support dedicated high school students in Texas.
Funded by
Sarah Lopez
This scholarship will support dedicated high school students in Texas.
Eligibility Criteria:
State: Texas
Education Level: High school
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Experience: Involvement in extracurriculars
Amount
:
$6,000
Deadline
:
Apr 15, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
132
Texas Women Empowerment Scholarship
Funded by
Pruett Family
This scholarship is a step towards creating a more equitable Texas for women.
Funded by
Pruett Family
This scholarship is a step towards creating a more equitable Texas for women.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
State: Texas
Gender: Woman
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Major: Pre-law, political science, public health, medicine, or related fields
Amount
:
$6,000
Deadline
:
Jul 01, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners
133
Chantel S. Husted Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Family of Chantel S. Husted
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chantel S. Husted by supporting students interested in pursuing careers in mental health or social services.
Funded by
Family of Chantel S. Husted
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chantel S. Husted by supporting students interested in pursuing careers in mental health or social services.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
GPA: 3.2 or higher
State: Florida
Amount
:
$6,050
Deadline
:
Jul 19, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
134
OxStem Educational Scholarship
Funded by
OxStem Foundation
This scholarship supports underrepresented minorities who are earning an undergraduate or graduate STEM degree at an HBCU.
Funded by
OxStem Foundation
This scholarship supports underrepresented minorities who are earning an undergraduate or graduate STEM degree at an HBCU.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
Major: STEM
University Type: HBCU
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Amount
:
$10,000
Deadline
:
Apr 04, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
135
Dr. Dumas A. Harshaw & Sharon Harshaw Legacy Scholarship
Funded by
The Harshaw Legacy Scholarship Committee
This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Dr. Dumas A. Harshaw, Jr. and Mrs. Sharon Harshaw by supporting African American students in the Wake County Public School System.
Funded by
The Harshaw Legacy Scholarship Committee
This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Dr. Dumas A. Harshaw, Jr. and Mrs. Sharon Harshaw by supporting African American students in the Wake County Public School System.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Race: African American
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Background: Graduated from a Wake County Public High School
School: HBCU in North Carolina
Amount
:
$12,562
Deadline
:
Apr 14, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
5 winners
136
Sunshine Legall Scholarship
Funded by
Shawanda Legall
This scholarship seeks to give underrepresented students the resources they need to pursue higher education and all of the opportunities that come with it.
Funded by
Shawanda Legall
This scholarship seeks to give underrepresented students the resources they need to pursue higher education and all of the opportunities that come with it.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
GPA: 1.5 or higher
Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
Amount
:
$10,565
Deadline
:
Apr 24, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
5 winners
137
Linda "Noni" Anderson Memorial Music & Arts Scholarship
Funded by
Scott Kinsel
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Linda Anderson by financially supporting those who love the visual arts, performing arts, and music so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to fulfill their dreams.
Funded by
Scott Kinsel
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Linda Anderson by financially supporting those who love the visual arts, performing arts, and music so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to fulfill their dreams.
Eligibility Criteria:
Financial Background: Low-income
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Desired Career Field: Arts or Music
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
Amount
:
$15,000
Deadline
:
Apr 01, 2023
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners
138
Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Kevin Koss