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[Page 3] Exclusive Scholarships for High School Freshmen to Apply for in 2025

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August 25, 2025

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  1. Qwik Card Scholarship

    Funded by
    Qwik Card Inc

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Nov 22, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who want to take control of their financial journey early.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
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  2. From Anna & Ava Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Taylor Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 23, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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
    62
  3. Mclean Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jeanine Mclean

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Nov 29, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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
    63
  4. Sue Murray Memorial Scholarship for Dance Students

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sue Murray by supporting students who share her passion for dance.
    • Field of Study: Dance
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
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  5. Sheila A Burke Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Julie Schum

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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
    65
  6. David G. Sutton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacy Mensch

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of David G. Sutton by supporting athletes who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Athlete
    • State: Pennsylvania
    66
  7. SFC Ronald Chatters - Triple Nickel - Second to None Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kathryn Chatters

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Dec 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ronald Chatters by supporting minority students who are interested in pursuing a military career.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Background: Participates in JROTC
    67
  8. Andrea Worden Scholarship for Tenacity and Timeless Grace

    Funded by
    Worden & Carbitcher

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    Dec 11, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life and everlasting impact of Andrea Worden by supporting students who share her compassion and selflessness.
    • Background: Non-traditional student who has overcome adversity
    • Education Level: High School senior, undergraduate or graduate student
    68
  9. Delories Thompson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus Thomas

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 16, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Institution Type: HBCU
    69
  10. Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Debrah Smartt Henry

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Dec 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • State: California, Oregon, or Washington
    • Field of Study: Humanities (English, history, etc.)
    • Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
    70
  11. Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Gaskill

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Dec 31, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • Background: International student in the U.S.
    71
  12. Bick NYC Public School Graduate Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation

    Amount

    $30,000

    Deadline

    Dec 31, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support graduating seniors and recent graduates of New York City public schools who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Background: Current or former student of a public high school in NYC
    72
  13. Appalachian Region Vocational Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daelyn Chaney

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jan 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a student in the Appalachian region who is pursuing a career in STEM.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Type of Education: Trade or vocational
    • State: Kentucky, West Virginia, or Virginia
    • Major/Career of Interest: STEM
    • Background: First generation college student
    73
  14. Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacie Streicher

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jan 02, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or trade student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Fire science, fire service, or EMS
    74
  15. Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hernandez Family

    Amount

    $5,400

    Deadline

    Jan 02, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.
    • State: California
    • Background: First-generation
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Education Level: High school senior or first-year undergraduate student
    75
  16. Dr. Samuel Attoh Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Annabelle Attoh Thompson

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jan 06, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship exists to support one student studying geography, urban planning, or STEM.
    • Major: Geography, Urban Planning, & STEM
    76
  17. Virginia Douglas Memorial Scholarship for Change

    Funded by
    Rape Incest Survivor Empowerment United Project

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jan 18, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers in fields related to social work and striving to make a difference.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Missouri
    • Field of Study: Social work or a related field
    77
  18. Best Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Feb 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.
    All students are eligible
    78
  19. Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Feb 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.
    All students are eligible
    79
  20. Stacey Vore Wrestling Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jason Rivera

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Feb 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support young women who are passionate about wrestling and have been impacted by their participation in it.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Sport: Wrestling
    80
  21. JobTest Career Coach Scholarship for Law Students

    Funded by
    Realign, Inc.

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Feb 03, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support law students who are driven to pursue their passion for justice and advocacy, empowering them to explore their legal career aspirations and make informed decisions about their future in the legal field.
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    81
  22. William "Bill" Scotti Memorial Football Scholarship

    Funded by
    Salone

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Feb 03, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William “Bill” Scotti by supporting athletes who are role models on and off the field.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Sport: Football
    82
  23. Grace In Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    Grace In Action Mission Inc.

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Feb 18, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to motivate and assist financially disadvantaged students as they pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Background: First-generation immigrant
    • Religion: Involved in church
    83
  24. Gabriel Martin Memorial Annual Scholarship

    Funded by
    Robbie and Ginger Martin

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 15, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support under-privileged students so they can complete their education and make an impact through their careers.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Health: Has a medical condition
    84
  25. Wolf Gustaveson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Janessa Nikols

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Mar 20, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Wolf Gustaveson by supporting students who share his passion for automotive technology.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Automotive technology
    • State: Illinois
    85
  26. Patrick B. Moore Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and Family of Patrick B. Moore

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Mar 20, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Patrick Moore by supporting students who are preparing to make the jump from high school to college in order to achieve their goals.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: Virginia
    86
  27. Dylan's Journey Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dylan Prosser

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 21, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support one student in high school, undergraduate, or graduate school student who has Neurofibromatosis (NF) and/or a learning disability of any variety.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, graduate
    • Disability: Learning Disability: ADHD, NF, Dyslexia, etc.
    87
  28. Ryan McAuliffe Memorial Award

    Funded by
    Mirna McAuliffe

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Mar 28, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support young women as they prepare to finish their high school years and begin college.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Ethnicity: Hispanic
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • State: Illinois
    88
  29. A Heroes Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    First Responders Family Foundation

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 30, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    As one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.
    • Education Level: High school senior or above
    • Background: Lost a parent/guardian or spouse in the line of duty including those in law-enforcement, fire, or military
    89
  30. Jared Ethan Trueba Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Trueba Family

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Apr 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jared Ethan Trueba by supporting students at Cibola High School in NM who embody Jared’s love for community involvement.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: New Mexico
    90

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