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[Page 6] Top Merit-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. 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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  2. HBCU STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chrispin Rainford
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.
    • Identity: FGLI (first-generation and low-income)
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Current College: HBCU
    $7,650
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Jun 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  3. Undergraduate Minorities in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Leslie Smith
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees at HBCUs who are involved in their communities.
    • Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student
    • Institution Type: Must attend an HBCU
    • Major: Must be majoring in a STEM field
    • GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
    $800
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jan 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
    153
  4. Stevie Kirton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stevie Kirton Memorial Foundation
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Stevie Kirton by supporting students who have lost a parent.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Background: Has lost a parent
    $2,050
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
    154
  5. Ronald and Betty Thomas Educational Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Thomas Family, Ron & Betty
    This 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
    $2,050
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  6. Faatuai and Fatilua Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fatilua Family
    This scholarship will support a Pacific Islander college student.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: Pacific Islander
    $1,400
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Nov 25, 2024
    One Click Apply
    156
  7. Ambition Scholarship

    Funded by
    Submerge Aesthetics
    This scholarship will support a female high school student in New York who is ambitious in pursuing their goals and dreams.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: New York
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Involvement: Volunteering or extracurriculars
    $550
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jan 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
    157
  8. Minority Students and Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship

    Funded by
    Conteh Family
    To honor the legacy of Musa Conteh, this scholarship will be awarded to one Black student who is dedicated to bettering the lives of other disadvantaged people of color by changing the very system that oppresses them.
    • HS grade: Senior
    • Major: Criminal Justice or a related field
    • Minimum GPA: 3.0
    $800
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2021
    One Click Apply
    158
  9. Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miranda Mitchell
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Larry A. Montgomery by supporting students who share his incredible qualities.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Leadership experience in school, extracurriculars, or in the community
    • Location: South Carolina
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
    159
  10. Honorable Shawn Long Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    United Disabilities Services Foundation
    This 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
    $5,250
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:May 06, 2025
    One Click Apply
    160
  11. Jeffrey A. Mattos Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gifted Scholars Leadership Program
    This scholarship seeks to support young women of color who are following Jeffrey’s path and pursuing careers in nursing.
    • Gender: Female
    • Race: Black/African American
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Career Field: Nursing
    • Location: PA or DE
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    $3,200
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Apr 16, 2022
    One Click Apply
    161
  12. Heroes in High School 2023 Resilience Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anthony Tran
    This scholarship seeks to support students in Oregon who demonstrate the hero’s journey by being open to growth, learning, and transformation through difficult and challenging circumstances.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Oregon
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: First Generation College Student or First in your family to pursue your chosen career path
    $1,150
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jul 11, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  13. Jett, Nyla, and Cadences Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tammy Owens
    This scholarship aims to support young women through their college years so they can complete their degrees and become successful.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New York or Georgia
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Medicine or healthcare
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Oct 08, 2024
    One Click Apply
    163
  14. Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Johnnie M. Parris Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Johnnie M. Parris by supporting African American students who are pursuing degrees in public service or related fields.
    • Field of Study: Education, Political Science, Social Justice, Law
    • State: FL
    • GPA: 2.5
    • Ethnicity: African American
    • Education Level: Undergraduates
    $760
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    164
  15. Ayana Grace Belton Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Belton Family
    This scholarship will support high school seniors in Florida planning to pursue a career in nursing.
    • State: Florida
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Desired Career Field: Nursing
    • Education Level: High school senior, first year undergrad
    $2,300
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Oct 02, 2024
    One Click Apply
    165
  16. Sam Stoy "Captain America" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stoy Family
    This 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
    $2,450
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
    166
  17. Caliber X Scholarship

    Funded by
    Caliber X LLC
    This scholarship aims to support students in NJ who plan to spend their careers navigating the fashion industry.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: New Jersey
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Fashion (design, business, etc.)
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. Make Me Laugh Meme Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taylor Dodd-Owens
    This scholarship is open to all high school seniors and above who love to share memes and funny pictures!
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:May 01, 2021
    168
  19. LikelyThis.xyz, LLC First Generation Scholarship

    Funded by
    LikelyThis.xyz, LLC
    This scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    169
  20. RESILIENCE Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristin Koga
    This scholarship seeks to support high school seniors or undergraduate students who have lost a parent/legal guardian during their time in high school or college.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Background: Has lost a parent or guardian
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 17, 2022
    One Click Apply
    170
  21. Focus Forward Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kathryn Huber
    This scholarship will support two undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior years. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and have at least one student loan.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Student Debt: Must have at least one student loan
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Apr 10, 2022
    One Click Apply
    171
  22. Cisneros Climaco Scholarship

    Funded by
    Susana DiGiano
    This scholarship was created to help students of Hispanic descent in Florida who are planning to pursue a college or trade school education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race/ethnicity: HIspanic
    • State: Florida
    • Minimum GPA: 2.5
    • Background: Low-income
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:May 30, 2022
    One Click Apply
    172
  23. Abby's First-Generation College Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Abby Finger
    This scholarship seeks to support a graduating high school senior who will be the first in their family to attend a four-year university.
    • Education Level: Must be a high school senior
    • GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Future: Must be planning to attend a four-year university as a first-generation student
    • Activities: Must be involved in sports or extracurriculars
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    173
  24. Taylor Coleman’s “More than a Conqueror” Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Taylor Coleman
    This scholarship aims to support female students who have autoimmune diseases in order to help them finish their degrees.
    • Education Level: Full-time undergraduate or graduate, sophomore or higher
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Science, health science, or creative arts
    • Medical History: Diagnosed with a systematic autoimmune disease
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 15, 2022
    One Click Apply
    174
  25. Dajah Moore Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Khya Pitts
    This scholarship in Memory of Dajah Moore will support a female, African American high school senior who is from Ohio.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race/Ethnicity: African American
    • Gender: Female
    • Minimum GPA: 3.0
    • State: Ohio
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 20, 2022
    One Click Apply
    175
  26. SKH Empowering Scholarship for Women

    Funded by
    Silver Key Homes @ LAER Realty Partners
    This scholarship seeks to support female students in Massachusetts who are pursuing business degrees so they can afford to complete their education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.2 or higher
    • State: Massachusetts
    • Field of Study: Business
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jun 29, 2022
    One Click Apply
    176
  27. Black Students in STEM Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Leslie Smith
    This scholarship seeks to boost African American representation in STEM by supporting students interested in studying STEM at HBCUs.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Field of Interest: STEM
    • Institution of Interest: An HBCU
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2022
    One Click Apply
    177
  28. Maryland Mana Wrestling Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shevy Nejad
    This scholarship seeks to empower girls and encourage them to continue breaking barriers in wrestling and in society in general.
    • Gender: Must identify as a woman
    • Education Level: Must be a high school or undergraduate student
    • GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Athletics: Must have two or more years of high school wrestling experience
    • Service: Must have non-profit or volunteering experience
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    178
  29. Stride Funding Affordable Tuition No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    To help students take control of their finances, we’ve partnered with Stride Funding to create this exclusive scholarship opportunity.
    All students are eligible
    $1,012
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    179
  30. Henry D. Teuteberg Memorial Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jennifer Gaspard
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Henry D. Teuteberg by supporting high school seniors who are interested in pursuing music.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Music
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Wisconsin
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jul 04, 2022
    One Click Apply
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