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Thrive Aspire Scholarship
Funded byThrive Alliance GlobalThis scholarship seeks to help students from modest financial backgrounds thrive in college and beyond so they can achieve all of their aspirations.- Education Level: Undergraduate freshman
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Volunteering experience
- State: Maryland
$1,000Only 21 days left!One Click Apply61Sandra West ALS Foundation Scholarship
Funded byWest FamilyThis scholarship aims to support college students who face the dual challenges of academic pursuit and familial responsibilities during a difficult time.- Background: Child of a parent with ALS
- Financial Status: Family facing financial hardship
- Education Level: Current or prospective college student
$5,250Only 22 days left!One Click Apply62Crenati Foundation Supporting International Students Scholarship
Funded byCrenati FoundationThis scholarship aims to help international students pursue their college education in the US.- Education Level: International undergraduate student
- Citizenship Status: Non-US citizen
$1,000Only 22 days left!One Click Apply63Heather Lynn Scott McDaniel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byScott/McDanielThis scholarship aims to support students who have overcome difficult challenges in order to continue pursuing their education.- State: Texas
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Has overcome barriers
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
$2,000Only 22 days left!One Click Apply64Trudgers Fund
Funded byC.Louis GableThis scholarship will support undergraduate students who have struggled with addiction and are currently sober.- Background: Addiction struggles, but currently sober
- Education Level: Undergradutate
- Financial Background: Low-Income
$1,000Only 23 days left!One Click Apply65Public Service Scholarship of the Law Office of Shane Kadlec
Funded byLaw Office of Shane R. KadlecThis scholarship aims to create a cycle of positive change by supporting students who are dedicated to helping others through their careers.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Law
- State: Texas
$2,000Only 23 days left!One Click Apply66Healing Self and Community Scholarship
Funded byOG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: Interest in changing the world through art and health promotion
$1,000Only 24 days left!One Click Apply67Carolina Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship
Funded byCarolina Kennel Club Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their passions and entering the veterinary field.- Education Level: Graduate student
- Field of Study: Veterinary medicine
$5,000Only 24 days left!One Click Apply68Rebecca Lynn Seto Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySeto FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Rebecca Lynn Seto by supporting students who are pursuing careers supporting those with disabilities, preferably within the pediatrics space.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or social work
$10,000Only 24 days left!One Click Apply69Qwik Card Scholarship
Funded byQwik Card IncThis scholarship seeks to support students who want to take control of their financial journey early.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$1,500Only 24 days left!One Click Apply70From Anna & Ava Scholarship
Funded byThe Taylor FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- State: Pennsylvania
- Field of Study: Healthcare, science, or education
$1,000Only 25 days left!One Click Apply71LiveYourDash Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Funded byRoach FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing degrees in entrepreneurship and/or have already started their own businesses.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Entrepreneurship
$500Only 25 days left!One Click Apply72Community College Matters Scholarship
Funded byJUCO AIThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their academic goals at community colleges by lightening the financial burden of tuition.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
$500Only 27 days left!One Click Apply73ADP Scholarship
Funded byPruitt FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams of attending college but don’t have the family resources necessary to afford tuition.- Education Level: Graduate student
- State: Maryland
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Volunteering experience
$500Deadline:Nov 29, 2025One Click Apply74Mclean Music Scholarship
Funded byJeanine McleanThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the financial hurdles of college.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Music industry
$5,000Deadline:Nov 29, 2025One Click Apply75Rudy J. Mazzetti Culinary Arts Scholarship
Funded byMazzetti FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
- State: California
- Field of Study: Culinary arts
$2,500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply76Fred Rabasca Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael DioratoThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Fred Rabasca by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of teaching.- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Education
$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply77Hearts 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply78Sheila A Burke Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJulie SchumThis scholarship aims to continue Sheila’s legacy of nursing excellence by supporting students who otherwise would not be able to pursue their nursing ambitions.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Identity: Underprivileged or underrepresented student
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply79Sue Murray Memorial Baking, Pastry & Culinary Arts Scholarship
Funded byRachel MurrayThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Sue Murray by supporting students who share her passion for the culinary arts.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Baking, pastries, or culinary arts
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply80Abbey's Bakery Scholarship
Funded byAbbey's BakeryThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about mental health and making an impact through their education.- Background: Passionate about mental health
- Education Level: Recently graduated high school senior (Class of 2025)
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply81Phoenix Opportunity Award
Funded byLong John NguyenThis scholarship will support first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Background: First-generation college student and low-income
$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply82Animal 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
$500Deadline:Nov 30, 202583STEAM Generator Scholarship
Funded byFrancis Rei IsraelThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.- Education Level: Bachelor's or master's degree
- Field of Study: STEAM
- Background: First or second-generation immigrant or other underrepresented minority
$3,100Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply84Online Education No Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about taking charge of their futures and pursuing the education they desire.All students are eligible$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply85Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship
Funded byRachel MurrayThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Susan Rita Murray by supporting the next generation of dedicated and compassionate nurses.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Gender: Female-identifying
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply86Sara Molina Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLisandra RichardsonThis scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.- Education Level: Any
- Location: Puerto Rico
- Gender: Female
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply87SLL Scholarship
Funded byChris LorenziniThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing nursing programs in order to prepare for their careers.- School Name: Arizona College of Nursing, Las Vegas campus
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate student for at least six months
- Field of Study: Nursing
$5,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply88Ed and Aline Patane Kind, Compassion, Joy and Generosity Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDonna DavisThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Ed and Aline Patane by supporting students who have consistently demonstrated kindness, generosity, and a genuine spirit of care and service throughout their young lives.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: Volunteering experience
- Religion: Lives a faith-based life
$500Deadline:Dec 01, 202589Aaryn Railyn King Foundation Scholarship
Funded byIvy BetancourtThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Aaryn Railyn King by supporting students who share her passion for education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Field of Study: Healthcare or nursing
$500Deadline:Dec 01, 2025One Click Apply90