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  1. 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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  2. 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
    One Click Apply
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  3. 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
    One Click Apply
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  4. 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
    One Click Apply
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  5. 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
    One Click Apply
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  6. 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
    One Click Apply
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  7. 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
    One Click Apply
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  8. Beyond The C.L.O.U.D Scholarship

    Funded by
    Beyond The C.L.O.U.D
    This scholarship will support a female college student pursuing a career in business or STEM.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
    • Gender: Woman
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Major/Field: STEM or business
    $1,020
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 10, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  9. C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering

    Funded by
    Chantelé Lewis
    This scholarship seeks to support Black women who are passionate about breaking into the field of engineering so they can have the resources necessary to complete their education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Engineering
    $2,095
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jun 18, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  10. Udonis Haslem Foundation BDJ40 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Udonis Haslem Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are highly motivated to succeed in spite of the socio-economic challenges they face.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Miami-Dade or Broward County
    • Background: Community Service experience
    • GPA: 3.2 or above
    $17,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:May 18, 2025
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  11. Fútbol is Life Scholarship

    Funded by
    Basterra Family
    This scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are passionate about soccer so they can be uplifted throughout their educational journeys.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: Texas
    • Ethnicity: Hispanic
    • GPA: 3.3 or higher
    • Sport: Soccer
    $4,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Deadline:Jun 25, 2024
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  12. 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.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Education Goals: Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    $5,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Nov 06, 2024
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  13. Minority Women in LAS Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends of Amabel
    This scholarship seeks to honor Amabel by supporting students from immigrant backgrounds who have conquered challenges to get to where they are today.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Law, science, or arts
    • Identity: Immigrant or the child of immigrants
    • Race: African American
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:May 02, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  14. Gender Expansive & Transgender Scholarship

    Funded by
    Omni Inclusive
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are gender minorities so they can overcome the barriers to higher education that they face.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Identity: Transgender or gender-expansive
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $11,075
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Oct 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  15. Charlotte Emery Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Keia Carter
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Charlotte Emery by uplifting Black girls and women so they can succeed in life and flourish.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate pursuing a two or four-year degree
    • Gender: Female
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Background: First-generation student
    • GPA: 2.0 or higher
    $1,100
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  16. Marian Haley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Reginald Lee
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Marian Haley by supporting students who are passionate about furthering their education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Arizona
    • GPA: 2.0 or higher
    $1,890
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Jan 12, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  17. Moriah Janae Dance Grant

    Funded by
    Kendra Royster
    This grant aims to help one high school dancer continue to practice their art and follow their passion for dance.
    • Extra-curricular: Dance
    • Education Level: High School
    $1,780
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jul 27, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  18. CARLOS E. REID XXV SCHOLARSHIP

    Funded by
    Reid Family
    This scholarship aims to honor Carlos E. Reid’s legacy by supporting students with financial need who are studying the arts.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Major: Arts/Music
    $2,225
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jun 19, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  19. Veterans Writing Group of San Diego Ernie Pyle Award

    Funded by
    Veterans' Writing Group of San Diego County
    This scholarship seeks to support military veterans who are pursuing their education and those who are active military to cover their college expenses.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: Veteran or active military
    • State: CA
    • GPA: 2.0 or greater
    $1,540
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Sep 30, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  20. Rev. Frank W. Steward Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr. Franshea Vandross
    This scholarship will support a high school senior in Florida who has experience volunteering.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Florida
    • Experience: Volunteering or community service
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  21. Headbang For Science

    Funded by
    Headbang For Science
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about Heavy Metal music and are pursuing careers in healthcare and/or the physical sciences.
    • Education Level: High school senior, four-year undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Healthcare or physical sciences
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Interest: Heavy Metal music
    $33,015
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  22. Norman C. Nelson IV Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Solaita
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Norman C. Nelson IV by supporting students who are pursuing medical careers.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Financial need
    • Field of Study: Medicine
    $4,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:May 11, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  23. Rev. Herman A. Martin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chauncey Jones
    This scholarship is open to all high school seniors in Arkansas who want to use their studies to make the world a better place.
    • Location: Arkanasas
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High School Senior
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Deadline:Apr 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  24. De Los Santos Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    De Los Santos
    This scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American students who are passionate about overcoming obstacles in order to achieve academic and professional success.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Identity: Filipino-American student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $2,000
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Jun 17, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  25. Driven by Drum Corps Scholarship

    Funded by
    Santos Creative Services | Marching With Travis
    This scholarship aims to support and inspire talented individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication and skill in the drum corps international.
    • Financial Status: Economically underserved or disadvantaged
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Activities: Drum Corps International
    $4,020
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  26. PJC Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cavanaugh Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Paul’s legacy by supporting students pursuing marketing or business degrees.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • State: Michigan
    • Education Level: Four year undergraduate
    • Field of Study: Marketing or Business
    $650
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  27. Najma Sultana Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Muhammad Ali
    This scholarship will support high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare field.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Major/Career Field: Medical/healthcare
    $1,020
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 25, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  28. Otto Bear Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dave Schmotzer and Lynette Fricke
    This scholarship seeks to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world by supporting young women pursuing STEM.
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • State: California, Washington, or Oregon
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $10,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  29. Daniel R. Torres "Complete Your Dream” Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Torres Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel R. Torres by helping students finance their pursuit of higher education.
    • State: Idaho
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    $2,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  30. 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.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.2 or higher
    • State: Florida
    $6,050
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jul 19, 2022
    One Click Apply
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