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Coach "Frank" Anthony Ciccone Wrestling Scholarship
Funded byJoe FalconiThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Coach “Frank” Anthony Ciccone by supporting students who share his love for wrestling.Funded byJoe FalconiThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Coach “Frank” Anthony Ciccone by supporting students who share his love for wrestling.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Financial need
- Sports Experience: Wrestling (ideally planning to wrestle in college)
Amount:$2,500Deadline:Mar 10, 2025One Click Apply31Koehler Family Trades and Engineering Scholarship
Funded byKoehler FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students pursuing careers in engineering or the trades so they can afford to complete their degrees.Funded byKoehler FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students pursuing careers in engineering or the trades so they can afford to complete their degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Field of Study: Engineering or the trades
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
Amount:$500Deadline:Mar 15, 2025One Click Apply32Nursing Scholarship for Single Parents
Funded byFVI School of Nursing and TechnologyThe Nursing Scholarship for Single Parents supports FVI students pursuing careers in nursing who are single working parents. This scholarship provides essential financial assistance to help these dedicated individuals achieve their academic and professional goals while balancing their responsibilities.Funded byFVI School of Nursing and TechnologyThe Nursing Scholarship for Single Parents supports FVI students pursuing careers in nursing who are single working parents. This scholarship provides essential financial assistance to help these dedicated individuals achieve their academic and professional goals while balancing their responsibilities.Eligibility Criteria:
- School Name: FVI School of Nursing and Technology
- Background: Single parent with one or more child(ren)
Amount:$3,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2025One Click Apply33Stitt Family Aeronautics & Aerospace Scholarship
Funded byStittThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing the field of aeronautics or aerospace and need financial assistance in order to do so.Funded byStittThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing the field of aeronautics or aerospace and need financial assistance in order to do so.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Financial need
- State: California or Colorado
- GPA: 3.5 or higher if in high school; 3.3 or higher if undergraduate
- Field of Study: Aerospace or aeronautics
- Degree Level: High School senior or undergraduate
Amount:$22,500Deadline:Mar 20, 2025One Click Apply34Pierson Family Scholarship for U.S. Studies
Funded byPierson FamilyThis scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.Funded byPierson FamilyThis scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.Eligibility Criteria:
- Financial Status: Low-income
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Identity: International and/or non-US citizen
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
Amount:$10,000Deadline:Mar 27, 2025One Click Apply35Kumar Family Scholarship
Funded byScholarship Creation ClubThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students who need financial assistance in order to pursue higher education.Funded byScholarship Creation ClubThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students who need financial assistance in order to pursue higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
Amount:$500Deadline:Mar 29, 2025One Click Apply36Helping Hand Fund
Funded byFermin & ShiThis scholarship seeks to provide support to those who are determined to achieve their dreams despite the challenges they face.Funded byFermin & ShiThis scholarship seeks to provide support to those who are determined to achieve their dreams despite the challenges they face.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- State : California
- Background: BIPOC
- Financial Status: Low-Income
Amount:$2,500Deadline:Mar 31, 2025One Click Apply37First-Gen Flourishing Scholarship
Funded byFirst-Gen Flourishing TawiahThis scholarship seeks to support students who need help paying for college so they can achieve all of their goals.Funded byFirst-Gen Flourishing TawiahThis scholarship seeks to support students who need help paying for college so they can achieve all of their goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Leadership experience and community impact
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Mar 31, 2025One Click Apply38Driven 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.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.Eligibility Criteria:
- Financial Status: Economically underserved or disadvantaged
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Activities: Drum Corps International
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply39Rep the Pep Scholarship
Funded byAmanda WhitlowThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about continuing their education in order to make a positive impact on the lives of others.Funded byAmanda WhitlowThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about continuing their education in order to make a positive impact on the lives of others.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- State: Virginia
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
Amount:$675Deadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply40Valentina Vera Buyvol Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAustin-BuyvolThis scholarship seeks to honor Valentina Vera Buyvol by supporting a student who demonstrates her passion for life.Funded byAustin-BuyvolThis scholarship seeks to honor Valentina Vera Buyvol by supporting a student who demonstrates her passion for life.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Financial Status: Low-income
- State: New Jersey
Amount:$550Deadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply41Saswati Gupta Cancer Research Scholarship
Funded bysreya sanyalThis scholarship aims to support female students interested in medicine or biology so they can go on to advance cancer research and prevention.Funded bysreya sanyalThis scholarship aims to support female students interested in medicine or biology so they can go on to advance cancer research and prevention.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior or Graduate student
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Medicine or Biology
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Apr 06, 202542Caring 4 Carrie (C4C) Kidney Advocacy Scholarship
Funded byC4C- Kidney AdvocacyThis scholarship continues the memory and legacy of beloved Carrie Lee Williams by supporting students impacted by kidney disease.Funded byC4C- Kidney AdvocacyThis scholarship continues the memory and legacy of beloved Carrie Lee Williams by supporting students impacted by kidney disease.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Has been affected by kidney disease, personally or by a close friend or relative
Amount:$600Deadline:Apr 10, 2025One Click Apply43Julius Quentin Jackson Scholarship
Funded byThis scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.Funded byThis scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.Eligibility Criteria:
- Race: BIPOC
- GPA: 2.9 or higher
- Financial Status: Economically disadvantaged
- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student or high school senior
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Apr 11, 2025One Click Apply44TTOG Scholarship
Funded byGiles FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Terryn, Teagan, and Olivia Giles by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to achieve their educational goals.Funded byGiles FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Terryn, Teagan, and Olivia Giles by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to achieve their educational goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: South Carolina
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Financial Status: Low or middle-income
Amount:$25,000Deadline:Apr 13, 2025One Click Apply45Linda Kay Monroe Whelan Memorial Education Scholarship
Funded byWhelan familyThis scholarship will support a low-income high school senior in California who is planning to pursue a college education.Funded byWhelan familyThis scholarship will support a low-income high school senior in California who is planning to pursue a college education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- Background: Low-income
- Experience: Volunteering
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Apr 14, 2025One Click Apply46Falio Leyba Scholarship
Funded byLeybaThis scholarship aims to support the educational aspirations of deserving students from New Jersey as they prepare to leave high school.Funded byLeybaThis scholarship aims to support the educational aspirations of deserving students from New Jersey as they prepare to leave high school.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- State: New Jersey
- School: Eastside High School, Mastery High School of Camden or Camden High School
Amount:$500Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply47Overcoming Adversity - Jack Terry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStrand and Terry FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Jack Terry by supporting students who have overcome hardships or adversity in their lives.Funded byStrand and Terry FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Jack Terry by supporting students who have overcome hardships or adversity in their lives.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Financial Status: Low-income
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
Amount:$6,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply48Poynter Scholarship
Funded byThe Poynter FoundationThis scholarship aims to support parents who are pursuing their own academic goals while encouraging the educational ambitions of their children.Funded byThe Poynter FoundationThis scholarship aims to support parents who are pursuing their own academic goals while encouraging the educational ambitions of their children.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Background: Single-parent with a school-aged child or children
Amount:$6,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply49Eleven Scholarship
Funded byInspire11This scholarship aims to inspire high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in STEM fields.Funded byInspire11This scholarship aims to inspire high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in STEM fields.Eligibility Criteria:
- Race or Ethnicity: BIPOC student
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math)
Amount:$10,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply50Thomas Mashig Foundation Trade School Scholarship
Funded byThe Thomas Mashig FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Thomas Mashig by supporting students who share his calling to the skilled trades.Funded byThe Thomas Mashig FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Thomas Mashig by supporting students who share his calling to the skilled trades.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student or trade school student
- Background: Financial need
Amount:$4,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply51Burke Brown Scholarship
Funded byJeffrey BrownThis scholarship seeks to support high-achieving students who are preparing to leave high school and pursue their college studies.Funded byJeffrey BrownThis scholarship seeks to support high-achieving students who are preparing to leave high school and pursue their college studies.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Background: U.S. citizen
- State: Georgia
- GPA: 2.75 or higher
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply52Chris Ford Scholarship
Funded byChris FordThis scholarship aims to support students who show advanced learning capabilities but have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education.Funded byChris FordThis 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:$8,000Deadline:Apr 17, 2025One Click Apply53Resilient Scholar Award
Funded byLana ChouThis scholarship seeks to support students who have overcome hardships in pursuing their journey to college.Funded byLana ChouThis scholarship seeks to support students who have overcome hardships in pursuing their journey to college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Single-parent and/or guardian household
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Apr 23, 2025One Click Apply54Josh Chapman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLecza FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life, memory, and talent of Josh Chapman by supporting the next generation of musicians.Funded byLecza FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life, memory, and talent of Josh Chapman by supporting the next generation of musicians.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
- State: Connecticut
- Field of Study: Music
- Financial Background: Financial need
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Apr 24, 2025One Click Apply55Della Fleetwood-Sherrod Humanitarian Scholarship
Funded byFleetwood-Sherrod FamilyThis scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior in North Carolina.Funded byFleetwood-Sherrod FamilyThis scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior in North Carolina.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Low-income
- State: North Carolina
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
- Education Level: High school senior or GED
Amount:$550Deadline:Apr 25, 2025One Click Apply56Philip J. Saviano Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJames SavianoThis scholarship seeks to reduce the cost of higher education by supporting students who are facing financial challenges.Funded byJames SavianoThis scholarship seeks to reduce the cost of higher education by supporting students who are facing financial challenges.Eligibility Criteria:
- School Name: Douglas High School
- State: Massachusetts
- Field of Study: STEM
- Education Level: High school senior
Amount:$100,000Deadline:Apr 28, 2025One Click Apply57Ronald and Betty Thomas Educational Scholarship
Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: First-generation college student
- Desired Major: Education
- GPA: 3.0
- Education Level: High school
- State: Florida
Amount:$625Deadline:Apr 30, 2025One Click Apply58Gomez Family Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGomez FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.Funded byGomez FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Background: First-generation and/or low-income
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
- State: Texas
Amount:$1,500Deadline:Apr 30, 2025One Click Apply59Native Heritage Scholarship
Funded byLana ChouThis scholarship aims to support students of Native American descent so they can overcome the hurdles they face as they pursue higher education.Funded byLana ChouThis scholarship aims to support students of Native American descent so they can overcome the hurdles they face as they pursue higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Heritage: Native American
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2025One Click Apply60