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Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh Scholarship
Funded byAdeeb OdehThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ellen Melinda by supporting students who share her passion for learning and helping others.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- State: Illinois
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 16, 2025One Click Apply151Young Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byStephanie HagopianThis 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
$15,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Jun 10, 2025One Click Apply152TEAM ROX Scholarship
Funded byStapletonThis 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
$1,730Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 20, 2025One Click Apply153Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAustin/Bishop FamilyThis scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Major/Field: Mental health related
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jan 06, 2026One Click Apply154Alger Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLily RannacherThis 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
$550Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 01, 2025One Click Apply155Success Beyond Borders
Funded byYouth Always WinsThis 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
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply156Walking In Authority International Ministry Scholarship
Funded byWalking in Authority International MinistryThis 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
$550Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 08, 2024One Click Apply157Hakim Mendez Scholarship
Funded byHakim Mendez Scholarship FundThis 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)
$1,150Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Dec 04, 2023One Click Apply158Patriots Path Scholarship
Funded byNavy Yacht Club Long BeachThis 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
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Jul 01, 2025One Click Apply159Hearts to Serve, Minds to Teach Scholarship
Funded byKatie VazquezThis scholarship aims to support and celebrate aspiring educators who see teaching for all that it is and are passionate about making a difference in students’ lives.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.3 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Education
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Dec 01, 2025One Click Apply160Taylor Ibarrondo Memorial Scholarship
Funded byIbarrondo FamilyTo 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$2,386Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jun 07, 2023One Click Apply161Dr. C.L. Gupta Young Scholars Award
Funded byRaj GuptaThis 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
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Nov 15, 2024One Click Apply162Rooted in Change Scholarship
Funded byTisch Environmental, IncThis 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.
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Jul 25, 2025One Click Apply163Eldorado Tools: The Build and Make Scholarship
Funded byEldorado Tools Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about construction or manufacturing so they can make a difference in the field.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Construction or manufacturing
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Dec 02, 2025One Click Apply164Alcide Thomas Jr. Scholarship
Funded byThomas FamilyThis 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
$1,320Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 15, 2023One Click Apply165Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacie StreicherThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Fire science, fire service, or EMS
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Jan 02, 2026One Click Apply166Brad Hinshaw Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCrystal HinshawThis 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
$750Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply167Loreen K. Odemu Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byShawn Da SilvaThis 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
$700Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 10, 2024One Click Apply168Ella Hall-Dillon Scholarship
Funded byLetta BelleThis 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.
$3,470Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Aug 01, 2023One Click Apply169F.E. Foundation Scholarship
Funded byFabian ElizondoThis 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
$650Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 31, 2025One Click Apply170Craig Huffman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHuffman FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and careers in aviation.- Field of Study: Aviation
- Education Level: High school student, undergraduate, graduate student, or trade school student
$4,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Oct 15, 2025One Click Apply171Student Referee Scholarship
Funded byOfficials Depot LLCThis scholarship seeks to reward exceptional student referees who exemplify integrity, dedication, and a passion for sportsmanship.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: Referee or umpire
$1,500Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Mar 15, 2026One Click Apply172Beyond The C.L.O.U.D Scholarship
Funded byBeyond The C.L.O.U.DThis 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
$1,020Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 10, 2024One Click Apply173C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering
Funded byChantelé LewisThis 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
$2,095Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jun 18, 2024One Click Apply174TRAM Purple Phoenix Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to empower survivors of intimate partner violence so they can thrive and achieve their dreams.- Education Level: Current undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student or high school senior accepted into an accredited college, university, or trade school
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Background: Survivor of intimate partner violence
- Experience: History of leadership and community service or volunteer work
$10,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 15, 2025One Click Apply175Kayla Nicole Monk Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMonk FamilyThis scholarship seeks to carry on Kayla Nicole Monk’s name and legacy by helping students achieve their dreams.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Community service experience
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Identity: Minority
- Field of Study: Culinary arts or STEAM
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Nov 03, 2025One Click Apply176Luis Escobar III Foundation Scholarship
Funded byEscobarThis scholarship aims to support Christian students who are passionate about engineering and using their talents to give back.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Florida
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Religion: Christian and involved in church
- Field of Study: Engineering
$40,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Nov 11, 2025One Click Apply177Fútbol is Life Scholarship
Funded byBasterra FamilyThis 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
$4,000Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Jun 25, 2024One Click Apply178Gender Expansive & Transgender Scholarship
Funded byOmni InclusiveThis 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
$11,075Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Oct 15, 2024One Click Apply179Charlotte Emery Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKeia CarterThis 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
$1,100Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 01, 2022One Click Apply180