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Last updated on May 13, 2024
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Aaryn Railyn King Foundation Scholarship
Funded by
Ivy Betancourt
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Aaryn Railyn King by supporting students who share her passion for education.
Funded by
Ivy Betancourt
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Aaryn Railyn King by supporting students who share her passion for education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
Identity: Underrepresented minority student
Field of Study: Healthcare or nursing
Amount
:
$895
Deadline
:
Aug 01, 2024
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Donald Mehall Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Theresa Mehall
This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Donald Mehall by supporting students who are connected to servicemembers.
Funded by
Theresa Mehall
This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Donald Mehall by supporting students who are connected to servicemembers.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
Identity: Spouse or dependent of a veteran
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
May 16, 2024
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Laurette Scholarship
Funded by
Advocates for Autism
This scholarship aims to support students with autism so they have the resources and community they need to thrive in college.
Funded by
Advocates for Autism
This scholarship aims to support students with autism so they have the resources and community they need to thrive in college.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
Background: ASD
Amount
:
$1,600
Deadline is Approaching! 15 days left
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Dr. Christine Lawther First in the Family Scholarship
Funded by
Christine Lawther
This scholarship aims to support students who are forging new paths for their families by obtaining college degrees.
Funded by
Christine Lawther
This scholarship aims to support students who are forging new paths for their families by obtaining college degrees.
Eligibility Criteria:
Background: First-generation college student
Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
Amount
:
$2,500
Deadline is Approaching! 4 days left
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Slater Miller Memorial Fund
Funded by
Miller Family
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Slater Miller by supporting trade school students with financial need.
Funded by
Miller Family
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Slater Miller by supporting trade school students with financial need.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Trade school student
Financial Status: Low-income
Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
Amount
:
$1,230
Deadline
:
Oct 19, 2024
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Margaret E. Lucas "Full-Blooded Wolfpack" Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Margaret E. Lucas by supporting students pursuing special education degrees.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Margaret E. Lucas by supporting students pursuing special education degrees.
Eligibility Criteria:
Field of Study: Special education
Education Level: Undergraduate and graduate students
School: North Carolina State University, Meredith College
Amount
:
$11,525
Deadline is Approaching! 16 days left
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Phil Murphy Technical Theater Scholarship
Funded by
Duke Core
This scholarship aims to support students who are interested in professions in theater so they can complete their studies and go on to successful careers.
Funded by
Duke Core
This scholarship aims to support students who are interested in professions in theater so they can complete their studies and go on to successful careers.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
Field of Study: Theater
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Aug 10, 2024
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Juanita Robinson English Book Scholarship
Funded by
English Family
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Juanita Robinson English by assisting Howard University undergraduate students with the costs of books and tuition.
Funded by
English Family
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Juanita Robinson English by assisting Howard University undergraduate students with the costs of books and tuition.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate student
School: Howard University
Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
Amount
:
$4,205
Deadline
:
Sep 01, 2024
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Delories Thompson Scholarship
Funded by
Marcus Thomas
This scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Funded by
Marcus Thomas
This scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Race: Black/African American
Institution Type: HBCU
Amount
:
$1,020
Deadline
:
Jul 01, 2024
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EJS Foundation Minority Scholarship
Funded by
The EJS Foundation
This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles to pursue higher education.
Funded by
The EJS Foundation
This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles to pursue higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
State: Arizona
GPA: 3.5 or higher
Background: Community service experience
Identity: Underrepresented minority
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
May 15, 2024
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Sandra West ALS Foundation Scholarship
Funded by
West Family
This scholarship aims to support college students who face the dual challenges of academic pursuit and familial responsibilities during a difficult time.
Funded by
West Family
This scholarship aims to support college students who face the dual challenges of academic pursuit and familial responsibilities during a difficult time.
Eligibility Criteria:
Background: Child of a parent with ALS
Financial Status: Family facing financial hardship
Education Level: Current or prospective college student
Amount
:
$16,415
Deadline is Approaching! 15 days left
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Lee Aca Thompson Performing Arts Scholarship
Funded by
Raina Lee
This scholarship aims to honor Lee Aca Thompson by supporting students pursuing ventures in the performing arts.
Funded by
Raina Lee
This scholarship aims to honor Lee Aca Thompson by supporting students pursuing ventures in the performing arts.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Race: BIPOC
Field of Study: Performing arts
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Jul 31, 2024
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Joseph Lipovits Memorial Aviation Scholarship
Funded by
GINA LIPOVITS
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Joseph Lipovits by supporting students who share his passion for aviation.
Funded by
GINA LIPOVITS
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Joseph Lipovits by supporting students who share his passion for aviation.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
Field of Study: Aviation/flying
Amount
:
$750
Deadline
:
Oct 17, 2024
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Castillo Scholarship
Funded by
Marisa Roberts
This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing careers in STEM by helping them overcome their financial hurdles.
Funded by
Marisa Roberts
This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing careers in STEM by helping them overcome their financial hurdles.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Background: First-generation college student
Field of Study: STEM
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Aug 01, 2024
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Antony Cesar Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Sherry Simburger
This scholarship aims to honor Cesar’s life by supporting transgender students who are pursuing higher education despite the obstacles they are facing.
Funded by
Sherry Simburger
This scholarship aims to honor Cesar’s life by supporting transgender students who are pursuing higher education despite the obstacles they are facing.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
Identity: Transgender
Background: Financial need
Amount
:
$1,500
Deadline
:
Jun 28, 2024
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Bethel Memorial Award for Veterinary Medicine
Funded by
George Albright
This scholarship aims to honor Bethel’s memory by supporting students who share her love for animals, keeping her legacy alive.
Funded by
George Albright
This scholarship aims to honor Bethel’s memory by supporting students who share her love for animals, keeping her legacy alive.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
Field of Study: Veterinary medicine
Amount
:
$1,100
Deadline is Approaching! 16 days left
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Jeff Stanley Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Daniella Stanley
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jeff Stanley by supporting students who share his passion for theater and performing arts.
Funded by
Daniella Stanley
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jeff Stanley by supporting students who share his passion for theater and performing arts.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school student
Field of Study: Theater or performing arts
Amount
:
$1,100
Deadline
:
Sep 02, 2024
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Hubert Colangelo Literacy Scholarship
Funded by
Lupe Colangelo
This scholarship seeks to support students who are mostly self-funding their education so they have the assistance they need to succeed.
Funded by
Lupe Colangelo
This scholarship seeks to support students who are mostly self-funding their education so they have the assistance they need to succeed.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
Financial Status: Financial need
Identity: Underrepresented Minority
Identity: First-generation and/or has at least one immigrant parent
Amount
:
$1,600
Deadline is Approaching! 15 days left
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Wellness Visionary: Radiant Shenti Scholarship
Funded by
Radiant Shenti, LLC
This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing degrees in alternative medicine so they can afford to achieve their dreams.
Funded by
Radiant Shenti, LLC
This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing degrees in alternative medicine so they can afford to achieve their dreams.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Field of Study: Alternative medicine/holistic healing
Amount
:
$1,200
Deadline
:
Aug 19, 2024
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C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering
Funded by
Chantelé Lewis
This scholarship seeks to support Black women who are passionate about breaking into the field of engineering so they can have the resources necessary to complete their education.
Funded by
Chantelé Lewis
This scholarship seeks to support Black women who are passionate about breaking into the field of engineering so they can have the resources necessary to complete their education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Race: African American
Gender: Female-identifying
Field of Study: Engineering
Amount
:
$1,475
Deadline is Approaching! 15 days left
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Mary D. Scholarship
Funded by
Ryan
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mary D. Ryan by supporting female students who are pursuing their educational goals later in life.
Funded by
Ryan
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mary D. Ryan by supporting female students who are pursuing their educational goals later in life.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Age: 25+
Gender: Female-identifying
State: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, or Connecticut
Amount
:
$1,900
Deadline is Approaching! 15 days left
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Betty and Louie Dicks SCSU Scholarship
Funded by
Augustus Dicks
This scholarship seeks to honor Betty & Louie Dicks by supporting an undergraduate male student at South Carolina State University.
Funded by
Augustus Dicks
This scholarship seeks to honor Betty & Louie Dicks by supporting an undergraduate male student at South Carolina State University.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate student
School: South Carolina State University
Gender: Male
GPA: 2.75 or higher
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Jul 01, 2024
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Billy Downey Memorial Agriculture Scholarship
Funded by
Jay Downey
This scholarship seeks to support students who are interested in furthering their education in order to help their communities.
Funded by
Jay Downey
This scholarship seeks to support students who are interested in furthering their education in order to help their communities.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school student
Field of Study: Agriculture
Background: Volunteering experience
Amount
:
$1,600
Deadline
:
Apr 01, 2025
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José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund
Funded by
Borders Family
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.
Funded by
Borders Family
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school graduate currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree
Identity: Mexican or Mexican-American
Background: First-generation college student
Experience: Work or significant volunteer experience
Amount
:
$3,550
Deadline
:
Dec 02, 2024
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Fútbol is Life Scholarship
Funded by
Basterra Family
This scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are passionate about soccer so they can be uplifted throughout their educational journeys.
Funded by
Basterra Family
This scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are passionate about soccer so they can be uplifted throughout their educational journeys.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school student
State: Texas
Ethnicity: Hispanic
GPA: 3.3 or higher
Sport: Soccer
Amount
:
$2,000
Deadline
:
Jul 01, 2024
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De Los Santos Family Scholarship
Funded by
De Los Santos
This scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American students who are passionate about overcoming obstacles in order to achieve academic and professional success.
Funded by
De Los Santos
This scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American students who are passionate about overcoming obstacles in order to achieve academic and professional success.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
Identity: Filipino-American student
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Amount
:
$4,500
Deadline is Approaching! 21 days left
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Amber D. Hudson Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Hudson Family
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Amber D. Hudson Memorial by supporting students who are pursuing careers related to nutrition.
Funded by
Hudson Family
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Amber D. Hudson Memorial by supporting students who are pursuing careers related to nutrition.
Eligibility Criteria:
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
Amount
:
$1,050
Deadline is Approaching! 30 days left
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Etherine Tansimore Scholarship
Funded by
Ollie Tansimore
This scholarship is perfect for high school seniors from low-income backgrounds who want to make a difference through a career in the medical field.
Funded by
Ollie Tansimore
This scholarship is perfect for high school seniors from low-income backgrounds who want to make a difference through a career in the medical field.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Background: Low-income
Field: Medical
Amount
:
$550
Deadline
:
Nov 28, 2024
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Thadford Dickerson and Paula Schuman Scholar Award
Funded by
Temel Dickerson and Nadja Vielot
This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Thadford Dickerson and Dr. Paula Schuman by supporting students who are pursuing public service careers.
Funded by
Temel Dickerson and Nadja Vielot
This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Thadford Dickerson and Dr. Paula Schuman by supporting students who are pursuing public service careers.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate student
State: North Carolina
Field of Study: Public service (healthcare, public health, first-responder, safety, etc.)
Background: First-generation, low-income student
Amount
:
$4,250
Deadline is Approaching! 15 days left
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Fred Rabasca Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Michael Diorato
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Fred Rabasca by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of teaching.
Funded by
Michael Diorato
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Fred Rabasca by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of teaching.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
Field of Study: Education
Amount
:
$550
Deadline
:
Aug 15, 2024
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