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1000 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 9 days left!One Click Apply61Bold 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 9 days left!One Click Apply62Pa’lante! Latinas in STEM Scholarship
Funded byAura Matilde Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship aims to support Latina women who are making waves in STEM and bringing their unique talents and perspectives to the field.- Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior at a four-year college
- Field of Study: STEM
- GPA: 3.2 GPA or higher
- Ethnicity: Latina
- Gender: Female
$5,000Only 9 days left!One Click Apply63EMS Founders Scholarship
Funded byEastern Metal SupplyThis scholarship seeks to support dependents of EMS (Eastern Metal Supply) employees.- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- Family: Dependent child of a full-time EMS team member with at least one year of continuous service
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
$20,000Only 9 days left!One Click Apply64New Beginnings Immigrant Scholarship
Funded byChristopher FranksThis scholarship seeks to support immigrant students so they can continue working toward their educational goals.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- Identity: Immigrant
- Background: First-generation student
$1,000Only 9 days left!One Click Apply65Rodney James Pimentel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRJ Pimentel Memorial FoundationThis scholarship will support a STEM student in California.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- State: California
- Background: Low-income
- Major/Field: STEM
$5,000Only 9 days left!One Click Apply66Students with Congenital Heart Defects Scholarship
Funded bySarah SheeranThis scholarship aims to empower students with CHD to freely pursue their dreams and aspirations, regardless of the obstacles they face.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Has a CHD (congenital heart defect)
$1,645Only 9 days left!One Click Apply67Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.All students are eligible$500Only 9 days left!One Click Apply68100 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 100 Bold Points.All students are eligible$1,000Only 9 days left!One Click Apply69Ali Safai Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySafai FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ali Safai by supporting students who are pursuing aviation.- Field of Study: Aviation
$4,100Only 9 days left!One Click Apply70Donna Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavisThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and passions of Donna Davis by supporting students from her district as they prepare to pursue their collegiate dreams.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: New York
- School Name: South Side High School
$10,000Only 10 days left!One Click Apply71Kenneth G. Tanner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kenneth G. Tanner by making college more affordable and accessible so aspiring students can fulfill their dreams.- State: Washington
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- College Goals: Will attend a two or four-year college
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: First-generation
$500Only 10 days left!One Click Apply72Public 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 10 days left!One Click Apply73Julie Holloway Bryant Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHolloway FamilyThis scholarship aims to recognize the skill and strength of multilingual individuals as they pursue their higher education goals.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: English is a second language
$500Only 10 days left!One Click Apply74Women of Impact Education Scholarship
Funded byTiara SweatThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women as they make their mark in higher education and achieve their academic goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Gender: Female-identifying
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Criminal justice, law, or law enforcement
- Background: Volunteer experience
$1,000Only 11 days left!One Click Apply75Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySchultze familyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Andrew Schultze by supporting students who share his passion for the HVAC trade.- Field of Study: HVAC
- Location: New York
- High School GPA: 2.0 GPA or higher
- Education Level: High school student, graduate, or current HVAC program student
$1,500Only 11 days left!One Click Apply76Aviation Career Advancement Scholarship for Future Airline Pilots
Funded byMichael MulliganThis scholarship seeks to support graduating seniors who are preparing to pursue professional pilot training.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Aviation High School
- State: New York
- Background: U.S. citizen
- School Plans: Will enroll in a U.S. flight school affiliated with a major U.S. airline pilot pathway or an accredited college or university that runs a flight training program
$100,000Only 12 days left!One Click Apply77Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCharles BoleyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.- Desired Career Field: In Mental Health Field
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
$525Only 12 days left!One Click Apply78The Wander Fund Scholarship
Funded byHeidi HyndThis scholarship seeks to honor the adventurous legacies of Sally Wise and John and Carolyn Horst by supporting students who are passionate about travelling.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Ephrata High School
- Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
$2,000Only 12 days left!One Click Apply79Ronald and Betty Thomas Educational Scholarship
Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis 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
$2,000Only 12 days left!One Click Apply80NLF Scholarship
Funded byNo Lost FoodThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of environmental leaders so they can complete the training they need to make an impact on the environment.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Community service experience
- College Status: Accepted into an accredited four-year college or university as a full-time student
- Interests: Passion for the environment
$1,000Only 13 days left!One Click Apply81Bunker Performing Arts Scholarship
Funded byDaniel BunkerThis scholarship aims to uplift passionate and creative students so they can pursue careers in theater and share their gifts with the world.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Moderate-to-low-income
- Field of Study: Theater or performing arts
- State: California
$50,000Only 13 days left!One Click Apply82Laura Thorne Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShelley RoderickThis scholarship will support students who have been affected by cancer and are pursuing a career in special education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Major: Special Education
- Experience: Volunteering
- Background: Affected by cancer: personally or someone close to you
$2,000Only 14 days left!One Click Apply83John D. Sherman Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of John D. ShermanThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.- State: Vermont
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Diagnosed with MS or a physical disability
- Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate
$12,000Only 14 days left!One Click Apply84Ms Ida Mae’s College Bound Scholarship
Funded byMs Ida Mae'sThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ms. Ida Mae Foster Whittaker by providing financial assistance and community support to students from historically underrepresented populations in the United States.- State: Washington
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Identity: Underrepresented population
- Education Level: High school senior
$2,000Only 15 days left!One Click Apply85Timothy Reyes Stuckman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEdward StuckmanThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Timothy Reyes Stuckman by supporting students who are committed to using education to make a positive impact.- Education Level: High school senior or community college student
- State: Texas
$500Only 16 days left!One Click Apply86Vivian Srouji Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySrouji FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vivian Srouji by supporting students who are preparing to begin their college careers.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- School Name: San Ramon Valley High School
- Schools of Interest: UCLA or UC Berkeley
$2,000Only 17 days left!One Click Apply87Organic Formula Shop Single Parent Scholarship
Funded byOrganic Formula ShopThis scholarship will be awarded to one student who is a single parent and is currently attending college while caring for their child.- Parental Status: Single Parent
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$2,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply88Text-Em-All Founders Scholarship
Funded byText-Em-AllThis scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to using their academic and professional careers to make the world a better place.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- State: Texas
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
$10,000Only 19 days left!One Click Apply89Brent Gordon Foundation Scholarship
Funded byThe Brent Gordon FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who have experienced the loss of a parent but are continuing to push forward towards their goals.- Education Level: High school senior, trade school student, or undergraduate student
- Background: Has lost a parent
$3,000Only 19 days left!One Click Apply90