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[Page 5] Exclusive Scholarships for High School Freshmen to Apply for in 2025

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August 25, 2025

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  1. Heather Payne Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sean Mancillas

    Amount

    $3,125

    Deadline

    Jul 26, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to show support for those who have lost a sibling to suicide in order to raise awareness about the prevalence of suicide and the ways of persevering through loss.
    • Background: Has lost a sibling to suicide
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    121
  2. Larry D Parker Sr.’s Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Parker Family

    Amount

    $1,700

    Deadline

    Oct 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will honor the life of Larry D Parker Sr. and help underrepresented students from low-income communities pursue their education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Career Path: Trade
    • Background: Low-income and from an underrepresented community (not limited to race)
    • Experience: Community Involvement
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    122
  3. Amber D. Hudson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hudson Family

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Jun 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Amber D. Hudson Memorial by supporting students who are pursuing careers related to nutrition.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Desired Career: Registered Dietitian (RD), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Certified Nutrition Specialist, or another nutrition-related position
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    123
  4. “I Matter” Scholarship

    Funded by
    The O’Neal Family

    Amount

    $775

    Deadline

    Jul 11, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    124
  5. Dan Leahy Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Dan Leahy Scholarship Fund

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    May 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor Dan Leahy’s legacy by supporting high school and community college students so they can afford higher education.
    • Extracurricular Involvement: Speech and debate or mock trial
    • Education Level: You must be a high school or community college student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    125
  6. Recycling and Reusing for a Better Tomorrow

    Funded by
    Delilah Sichmeller

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    May 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who have made changes in their community or have a passion for the sciences so they can achieve their goals.
    • Background: Volunteer experience in environmental programs
    • Education Level: High school
    • Field of Study: Life sciences (biology, chemistry, environmental science, etc.)
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    126
  7. Powering Up.org: Empowering Pathways Into Energy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Powering Up Inc.

    Amount

    $4,000

    Deadline

    Aug 20, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support the next generation of skilled professionals pursuing careers in the energy sector.
    • Field of Study: Energy field
    • Education Level: High school or trade school student
    Scholarship is in review
    127
  8. Gary Robert Schloss Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Les Neidich

    Amount

    $15,000

    Deadline

    Jun 07, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support low-income African American students in Pennsylvania.
    • Education Level: High school
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • Race/Ethnicity: African American
    • Background: Low-income
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    128
  9. Big Heart Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gentile Family

    Amount

    $3,075

    Deadline

    Apr 24, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will honor the life of Jonathan Gentile and help support students from Bethal Park High School.
    • School: Bethel Park High School
    • Education Level: High school
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    129
  10. Nickels Student Athlete Scholarship

    Funded by
    AJ & CKR, LLC dba Nickels Store

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Mar 03, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support student-athletes so they can overcome any challenges they face and attain success in the future.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Student-athlete
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    130
  11. Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Greene

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Jan 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will help support female students pursuing a business degree in Pennsylvania.
    • Education Level: High school
    • Gender: Woman
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • Desired Major: Business
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    131
  12. Austin Hays Scholarship 2022

    Funded by
    Austin Hays

    Amount

    $20,450

    Deadline

    Aug 28, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to lend a helping hand to students in the state of Maryland so they have the resources necessary to pursue higher education.
    • Location: Maryland
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    132
  13. Ladies in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rebecca Sweem

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jan 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support female representation in STEM by supporting female students who are preparing to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Gender: Female
    • State: Maine
    • Field of Study: STEM
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    133
  14. Julia Elizabeth Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cedric Scott, Jr.

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jun 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students who are planning to pursue a college degree in a STEM-related field.
    • Education Level: Must be a high school student
    • Race: Must be an African American student
    • Career Goals: Must be planning to pursue a STEM-related degree
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    134
  15. Annika Clarisse Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Eyzaguirre Transgender Youth Education Fund

    Amount

    $1,200

    Deadline

    Jun 29, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor Cesar’s life by supporting transgender students who are pursuing higher education despite the obstacles they are facing.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Identity: Transgender
    • Background: Financial need
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    135
  16. Glenn Ehlers Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    EHLERS FAMILY

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Mar 03, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Glenn Ehlers by supporting students who are preparing to finish high school and begin their collegiate studies.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • School: Montgomery High School or Lake Creek High School
    • State: Texas
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    136
  17. American Bolivian Collective in Memory of Janett Adams Scholarship

    Funded by
    Charlene Amini

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Janett Adams by empowering Bolivian Americans to pursue their chosen field.
    • Field of Study: Liberal arts or a related field
    • Background: Bolivian ancestry or descent
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    137
  18. Global Girls In STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Global STEM Academy

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Feb 08, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support deserving girls who are dedicated to pursuing STEM careers so they can achieve their dreams and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the field.
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Education Level: High school senior or first-year undergraduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    138
  19. Gerardo Behori Dream Scholarship

    Funded by
    Madina and Marco Behori

    Amount

    $3,660

    Deadline

    Mar 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Gerardo Behori by supporting students who aspire to help their communities.
    • Goals: Helping the community
    • Background: Born in West or Central Africa
    • Education Level: High school student, two or four-year undergraduate student, trade school student, or graduate student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    139
  20. Stevie Kirton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stevie Kirton Memorial Foundation

    Amount

    $2,050

    Deadline

    Apr 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Stevie Kirton by supporting students who have lost a parent.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Background: Has lost a parent
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    140
  21. Mia Noflin Goes to Broadway Scholarship

    Funded by
    Karis Noflin

    Amount

    $726

    Deadline

    Apr 02, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    To honor the life of Mia Noflin and to support students looking to express themselves in the arts, this scholarship will be awarded to one high school senior (2022) applying to college for performing arts.
    • Major of interest: Performing arts related field
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    141
  22. Ambition Scholarship

    Funded by
    Submerge Aesthetics

    Amount

    $550

    Deadline

    Jan 31, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a female high school student in New York who is ambitious in pursuing their goals and dreams.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: New York
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Involvement: Volunteering or extracurriculars
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    142
  23. Sandy Eggo's Future Humanitarians Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sandy Eggo SEO

    Amount

    $1,025

    Deadline

    Aug 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are dedicating their college years and their careers to making this world a better place for all.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Location: San Diego, California
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    Scholarship is in review
    143
  24. First in Business Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    First in Business Foundation

    Amount

    $1,045

    Deadline

    Feb 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support first generation college students who are interested in pursuing a career in business.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Low-income and first generation college student
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Major/Career Field: Business-related
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    144
  25. Deborah Brown Alexander Adventurer Award

    Funded by
    Brown / Alexander Family

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    May 20, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Deborah Brown Alexander by supporting deserving students who have an "adventurer" spirit.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Field of Study: Education
    • School: Alief ISD School in Texas (Alief Elsik High School, Alief Hastings High School, Alief Taylor High School, Alief Early College High School, or Alief Kerr High School)
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    145
  26. High School Social Leaders Bi-Annual Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dror Liebenthal

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 31, 2020

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship helps innovative student leaders who are focused on critical global and social issues.
    • Resident: United States
    • Education: Current High School Student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    146
  27. Little Bundle Superdad Scholarship — High School Award

    Funded by
    Little Bundle

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jun 30, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be given to one high school senior every 6 months. All students who are either single fathers or are the children of single fathers are eligible to apply.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    147
  28. Bold Reflection Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    May 29, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to encourage students to reflect on their lives and their goals for the future.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    148
  29. Lee Avenatti Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heartland Healing Counseling & Consultation

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Aug 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Lee Avenatti by supporting students with a history of time spent in group homes or foster care.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    • Background: Has spent time in a group home or foster care
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    149
  30. Ron Dennis Memorial Scholarship for the Trades

    Funded by
    martin dennis

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Aug 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support the legacy of Ron Dennis by supporting students pursuing careers in the trades.
    • Education Level: High school or trade school student
    • State: Oklahoma or Texas
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    150

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