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Hacia Delante! Scholarship
Funded byHacia DelanteThis scholarship seeks to support the Hacia Delante! mission by supporting students who are undocumented so they can achieve all of their goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Citizenship: Undocumented student
- State: California
$1,500Only 6 days left!One Click Apply31Janisse Berry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBerry-CandelarioThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Janisse E. Berry by supporting students and advancing educational equity.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black
- Financial Status: Low-income
- State: Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C.
$4,000Only 7 days left!One Click Apply32Fuerza de V.N.C.E. Scholarship
Funded byJavier SegoviaThis scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Social work
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Background: First-generation college student
- GPA: At least 3.0
$500Only 7 days left!One Click Apply33Cheryl Johnson-Watts Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJohnsonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl Johnson-Watts by supporting students who plan to pursue higher education and build a better future in education roles.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
- College Plan: Will pursue a two or four-year degree
$1,000Only 7 days left!One Click Apply34Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service“ Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAngela KingThe Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship was made to support an African American student who is unapologetically themselves and supports others through acts of service.- Ethnicity : African American
- Community Service Participation : In the last 5 years
- Background : First-generation college student
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or above
$1,000Only 8 days left!One Click Apply35“I Matter” Scholarship
Funded byThe O’Neal FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Low-income and/or BIPOC
$1,000Only 8 days left!One Click Apply36Rose Ifebigh Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAdaora IfebighThis scholarship aims to support female immigrants so they can overcome the obstacles they face and complete their college degrees.- Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate
- Gender: Female
- Background: Immigrant or foreign student
$2,000Only 10 days left!One Click Apply37Cheryl W. Goo-Rego Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl W. Goo-Rego by supporting students who demonstrate resilience, responsibility, and strong character.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Kauaʻi High School
- State: Hawaii
$1,000Only 10 days left!One Click Apply38Minority Women in STEM Financial Need Scholarship
Funded byDonald HuschleThis scholarship will support BIPOC women in STEM at the specific universities in Texas.- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Gender: Female
- Major: STEM
- School: University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at Austin, University of North Texas, The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Woman's University, Texas A&M University- College Station
$15,000Only 10 days left!One Click Apply39New Light: Illuminating Your Future Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship seeks to support students who have left the Jehovah’s Witness faith and are seeking higher education as they carve their own path ahead in this world.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student, or non-current student wanting to return to school
- Background: First-generation college student
- Faith: Ex-Jehovah’s Witness ONLY
$1,000Only 11 days left!One Click Apply40Chhin Lor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLor FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor Chhin Lor's legacy by supporting students who carry his same hunger: to rise, to reinvent, and to prove themselves through effort rather than entitlement.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Massachusetts
- Background: First-generation college student
$500Only 13 days left!One Click Apply41Future Green Leaders Scholarship
Funded bywiseGEEKThis scholarship will support a student who is pursuing studies in business, environmental science, sustainability, or related fields.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Field of Study: Business, environmental science, sustainability, or related fields
$1,000Only 13 days left!One Click Apply42Avery Melling Welding Scholarship for Women in Montana
Funded byMellingThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Avery Melling by supporting students who share her goals of attending trade school and pursuing welding.- Education Level: High school senior, high school graduate, or trade school student
- State: Montana
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Precision Metal Working (Welding)
$4,000Only 13 days left!One Click Apply43Waymakers Scholarship
Funded byJocelyn LiberatoreThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Warren Liberatore by supporting the next generation of students who will put their skills to use in the trades.- Education Level: High school or trade school student
- GPA: 3.0 or lower
- State: Pennsylvania
- Background: Passionate about building or crafting things for the community
$2,000Only 13 days left!One Click Apply44Melendez for Nurses Scholarship
Funded byAlexandra Vazquez MelendezThis scholarship seeks to support students who are devoted to their studies while taking the time to care for members of their families.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Background: Has a family member with disabilities and assists in their caretaking
$1,000Only 13 days left!One Click Apply45Nicholas J. Fillmore Opportunity Scholarship
Funded byFillmore FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the ideals Nicholas Fillmore upheld by supporting students who demonstrate a commitment to personal growth, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student, or trade school student
- State: Connecticut
$1,500Only 14 days left!One Click Apply46Pay It Forward Scholarship
Funded byAmber WojcikThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michael Paglia by helping students overcome the barriers they face so they can achieve their ambitions.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college and graduate student
- Financial Status: Comes from a lower socioeconomic status
- Field of Study: Healthcare
$1,000Only 14 days left!One Click Apply47Rob Snyder Memorial Golf Scholarship
Funded byKellie SnyderThis scholarship seeks to keep Rob Snyder’s name alive in the world of golf by providing financial assistance and guidance to those who share his love for the sport.- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- State: Massachusetts, Georgia, or Florida
- Financial Status: Demonstrated financial need
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Sport: A current member of their high school golf team
- Intention: Intention to play golf at the collegiate level
$3,000Only 15 days left!One Click Apply48Second Chance Youth Scholarship
Funded byKim FamilyThis scholarship seeks to give youth in trouble with the law a true second chance, through possibility rather than punishment.- Education Level: High school or GED student, high school graduate, or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: In or or has been in the juvenile justice system
$5,000Only 17 days left!One Click Apply49CL Proferes Scholarship
Funded byAbigail WilliamsThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of CaroleLynn Proferes by supporting students who are following in her footsteps.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Insurance or risk management
$9,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply50Jose Prado Scholarship – Strength, Faith, and Family
Funded byMIRTA PradoThis scholarship will support a low-income Hispanic/Latinx high school senior as they pursue higher education.- Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latinx
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Low-income, First generation college student
- State: Illinois
$500Only 21 days left!One Click Apply51SuperDad Scholarship
Funded bySingle Dads UnitedThis scholarship seeks to empower single dads by providing the resources and support they need to enrich the lives and well-being of their children.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student, or vocational student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Background: Single dad or child of a single dad
$1,000Only 25 days left!One Click Apply52Arthur Walasek Computer Science Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWalasek FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Arthur Walasek by supporting students who are passionate about computer science.- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Computer science
- GPA: 3.5 or above
$1,000Only 26 days left!One Click Apply531000 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.All students are eligible$10,000Only 26 days left!One Click Apply54Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.All students are eligible$1,000Only 26 days left!One Click Apply55Shining Star Scholarship
Funded bySwineyThis scholarship aims to honor an incredible son who passed from a drug overdose by supporting those who are sober or have lost a loved one to substance abuse.- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
- State: Missouri
- Background: At least one year personally sober or has a sibling who passed from an overdose
$1,500Only 26 days left!One Click Apply56Hodge Legacy Community Service Scholarship
Funded byD’Shyla DuncanThis scholarship seeks to support students who don’t have the financial means to attend college but are passionate about making a difference in the world.- State: Michigan
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Community service experience
$1,000Only 26 days left!One Click Apply57Detective Sergeant Robert Feliciano “IMPACT” Scholarship
Funded byErica DiazThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Detective Sergeant Robert Feliciano by supporting students following in his footsteps and entering law enforcement.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: Law Enforcement
$1,500Only 26 days left!One Click Apply58ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.All students are eligible$500Only 26 days left!One Click Apply59Growing up in the Family Restaurant Business Scholarship
Funded byThe Lam-Wong FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who were raised in the family restaurant business so they can afford to pursue all of their goals for the future.- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation student
- Experience: Grew up in the family restaurant business
- Education Level: High school senior (class of 2026) or bachelor's student
$2,000Only 26 days left!One Click Apply60