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Veterans Writing Group of San Diego Ernie Pyle Award
Funded byVeterans' Writing Group of San Diego CountyThis 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
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Sep 30, 2023One Click Apply181Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHartley FamilyThe Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students passionate about golf and striving to achieve their dreams in their chosen field as a tribute to the late Samuel D. Hartley.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or gradaute
- Sport: Golf
$775Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 15, 2025One Click Apply182Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship
Funded bymark jeffersonThis scholarship will support one extremely ambitious African-American in their studies to become an educator for the future.- Ethnicity: Black
- Gender: Male
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
$2,785Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jan 14, 2026One Click Apply183Animal Advocates Merit Award of Pennsylvania
Funded byGlobal Grafx, LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals in the future.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Animal-related fields (agriculture, veterinary, etc.)
- Background: History of advocacy in animal welfare
$1,588Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 30, 2025184Headbang For Science
Funded byHeadbang For ScienceThis 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
$33,015Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Jul 01, 2025One Click Apply185Norman C. Nelson IV Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySolaitaThis 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
$4,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 11, 2025One Click Apply186De Los Santos Family Scholarship
Funded byDe Los SantosThis 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
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jun 17, 2025One Click Apply187Driven by Drum Corps Scholarship
Funded bySantos Creative Services | Marching With TravisThis 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
$4,020Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply188PJC Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCavanaugh FamilyThis 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
$650Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 15, 2023One Click Apply189Najma Sultana Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMuhammad AliThis 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
$1,020Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 25, 2023One Click Apply190Otto Bear Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDave Schmotzer and Lynette FrickeThis 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
$10,000Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Jul 31, 2024One Click Apply191Chantel S. Husted Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Chantel S. HustedThis 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
$6,050Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 19, 2022One Click Apply192HBCU STEM Scholarship
Funded byChrispin RainfordThis 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
$7,650Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 20, 2025One Click Apply193Stevie Kirton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStevie Kirton Memorial FoundationThis 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
$1,025Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply194Faatuai and Fatilua Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFatilua FamilyThis scholarship will support a Pacific Islander college student.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: Pacific Islander
$1,400Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 25, 2024One Click Apply195Ambition Scholarship
Funded bySubmerge AestheticsThis 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
$550Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 31, 2024One Click Apply196Minority Students and Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship
Funded byConteh FamilyTo 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
$800Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 30, 2021One Click Apply197Jeffrey A. Mattos Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byGifted Scholars Leadership ProgramThis 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
$3,198Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Apr 16, 2022One Click Apply198Heroes in High School 2023 Resilience Scholarship
Funded byAnthony TranThis 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
$1,150Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 11, 2023One Click Apply199Jett, Nyla, and Cadences Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTammy OwensThis 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
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Oct 08, 2024One Click Apply200Carolle Fish (Isabelle) Scholarship
Funded byChris F FishThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Carolle Fish (Isabelle) by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing careers in education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Vermont
- Field of Study: Teaching
$1,100Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 25, 2025One Click Apply201Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship
Funded byJohnnie M. Parris FoundationThis 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
$760Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 01, 2023One Click Apply202Silver Maple Fund Legacy Scholarship
Funded bySilver Maple FundThis scholarship seeks to uplift students who embody strength, creativity, and resilience — especially those whose personal identity or educational path has set them apart.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Location: Midwest resident
- Field of Study: Humanities
- Physical Traits: Red hair
$5,500Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Oct 05, 2025One Click Apply203Ayana Grace Belton Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byBelton FamilyThis 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
$2,300Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Oct 02, 2024One Click Apply204Undergraduate Minorities in STEM Scholarship
Funded byLeslie SmithThis 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
$803Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 21, 2025One Click Apply205Caliber X Scholarship
Funded byCaliber X LLCThis 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.)
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply206Education Empowerment Scholarship
Funded byJulie LeoneThis scholarship aims to honor the dedication of two incredible parents to education and learning by supporting students in NY and IL who have faced language barriers in their pursuit of education.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.2 GPA or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: First-generation American, English as a second language
- Service/Leadership: Extracurricular activities, volunteer work, part time job, family responsibilities, band, choir, or sport involvement, etc.
$7,500Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Jun 09, 2025One Click Apply207Make Me Laugh Meme Scholarship
Funded byTaylor Dodd-OwensThis scholarship is open to all high school seniors and above who love to share memes and funny pictures!All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 01, 2021208LikelyThis.xyz, LLC First Generation Scholarship
Funded byLikelyThis.xyz, LLCThis scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 01, 2022One Click Apply209RESILIENCE Scholarship
Funded byKristin KogaThis 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
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 17, 2022One Click Apply210