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[Page 4] First-Generation College Student Scholarships to Apply for in 2025

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  1. Ryan McAuliffe Memorial Award

    Funded by
    Mirna McAuliffe
    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
    $10,000
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Mar 29, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  2. Mark D. Schwarck Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Angela Boswell
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mark D. Schwarck by supporting students who have encountered barriers in their pursuit of higher education.
    • Background: Has overcome adversity
    • State: Iowa
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  3. Francis “Slip” Madigan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Erin Hemeon
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Francis Madigan by supporting first-generation students so they can create generational change in their families.
    • Background: First-generation
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  4. Hurtado Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pablo Hurtado
    This scholarship aims to support students in New York who are pursuing their GEDs so they can go on to achieve all of their goals.
    • Education Level: GED
    • State: New York
    $5,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    Deadline:Jan 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  5. Tyde Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kelsey Durban
    This scholarship seeks to help students with financial need afford higher education so they can pursue all of their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Background: First-generation student
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  6. Jillian Ellis Pathway Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jillian Ellis
    This scholarship is designed to support a non-traditional African American student who has big goals in life.
    • Ethncity: African American
    • Background: Adult learner or first-generation college student
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Oct 19, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  7. Pay it Forward Technology Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pavo Pavlovic
    This scholarship will support one student in tech who has a passion to help others and is pursuing a degree in STEM to make the world a better place.
    • Career of interest: STEM and/or entrepreneurship
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  8. Kirk I. Woods Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dave Woods
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kirk I. Woods by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue post-high school education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • GPA: 3.5 or greater
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Deadline:Dec 22, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  9. Bervell Health Equity Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joel Bervell
    This scholarship is designed to support students dedicated to providing equitable healthcare opportunities for underrepresented minorities and low-income communities across the country.
    • Career of Interest: Healthcare-related field
    • Educational Level: Undergraduate or medical school student
    $1,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Oct 08, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  10. Yifan Zhu "Late Night" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Yifan Zhu
    This scholarship will be awarded to a low-income college student who has a track record of social engagement through their extracurricular activities (e.g. student council, community service, dance/sports, etc.).
    • Background: Low-income student
    • Background: First-gen students preferred
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Feb 02, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  11. Caminos de Éxito: The Jose Prado Scholarship

    Funded by
    MIRTA Prado
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Jose Prado by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue a college degree.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Ethnicity: Hispanic
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jun 20, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  12. Reinaldo Jiraud Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jiraud Family
    This scholarship recognizes the unique challenges faced by first generation Hispanic students in pursuing higher education and the incredible determination it takes to overcome them.
    • Background: First generation
    • Ethnicity/Race: Hispanic
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 20, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  13. McCutcheon | Nikitin First-Generation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kira McCutcheon
    This scholarship seeks to support first-generation college students who are pursuing higher education so they can complete their degrees.
    • Education Level: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: Must be a first-generation college student
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 31, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  14. Grandmaster Nam K Hyong Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hyong
    In honor of Grandmaster Nam K Hyong, this scholarship aims to give the gift of education to a hardworking, motivated student.
    • Background: First-generation immigrant or first-generation college student
    • Field of Study: Psychology, social work, or education
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Aug 16, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  15. First-Generation Educators Scholarship

    Funded by
    Granston Family
    This scholarship seeks to support future K-12 educators so they can positively impact the next generation of students.
    • Education Level: Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Must be a first-generation student
    • Career of Interest: Must be interested in becoming a K-12 teacher
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Mar 14, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  16. Journey 180 Planner Changemaker Scholarship

    Funded by
    Elite Advantage Prep LLC
    This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to pursue and complete a college education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or four-year undergraduate student
    • Identity: First-generation college student
    • Background: Has engaged with their community
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  17. Carlos F. Garcia Muentes Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pride Resource Network
    In honor and memory of Carlos Fredy Garcia Muentes, this scholarship will support immigrant students that have a passion for learning and want to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.
    • Immigration status: First or second-generation immigrant
    • Legacy Status: First-generation college student
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Aug 22, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  18. Corrick Family First-Gen Scholarship

    Funded by
    Corrick Family
    This scholarship seeks to support first-generation college students so they can afford to pursue their academic and professional goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $1,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Aug 18, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  19. Mortar 2021 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mortar Group
    This scholarship will award $10,000 to one first-generation American or immigrant student enrolling full-time in a four-year undergraduate college program starting in the fall of 2021, while graduating from high school within the Tri-State area.
    • Identity: First-Generation American or Immigrant
    $10,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    0 winners
    Deadline:Aug 31, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  20. Robert Lawyer Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lawyer Family
    This scholarship aims to support non-traditional students who are forging a new path forward for their families in higher education.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Identity: Non-traditional college student
    $1,003
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Sep 06, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  21. Nikhil Desai Asian-American Experience Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nikhil Desai
    This scholarship will support an Asian-American student whose multicultural experiences have strongly influenced their current perspective.
    • Ethnicity: Asian-American
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  22. Lisa and Josh World Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisa and Josh, LLC
    This study abroad scholarship is aimed at first-generation undergraduate students who are U.S citizens.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen
    • Future Plans: Accepted into a study abroad program
    $5,500
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Mar 28, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  23. First Responder Futures Award

    Funded by
    Shawn Cummins
    This scholarship aims to support students who are dedicated to pursuing careers as first responders.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
    • Career Field: First responder (EMT, police, paramedic, firefighter, etc.)
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Deadline:Aug 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  24. Ella Hall-Dillon Scholarship

    Funded by
    Letta Belle
    This scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduate students who are of African descent and are first or second generation to the United States.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Race/Ethnicity: African heritage
    • Background: First or second generation to the U.S.
    $3,470
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  25. Harold Reighn Moxie Scholarship

    Funded by
    Harold Reighn
    This scholarship will be awarded to one high school senior who will be the first in their family to attend college and who also strives every day to reach their full potential!
    All students are eligible
    $1,380
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  26. Community Reinvestment Grant: Pride Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Atlanta Pride Committee, Inc.
    This scholarship will support LGBTQ+ students who are passionate about being advocates in their communities.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Background: First generation college student
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    $2,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:May 28, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  27. Small Seed Big Flower Scholarship

    Funded by
    Haowen Chen
    This scholarship aims to support undergraduate students who need financial assistance to achieve all of their goals in life.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Status: First-generation student
    $1,015
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  28. Enrique Castillo Educational Scholarship

    Funded by
    Enrique Castillo Scholarship Fund
    This scholarship is for first generation BIPOC students majoring in education, history, or English.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Major: Education, History, or English
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jun 04, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  29. First Generation POH Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Jonathan Persaud
    This scholarship will support one student of West Indian or Caribbean descent who is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: West Indian or Caribbean (including Guyana)
    • Major: STEM
    $1,700
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:May 05, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  30. Lucille Hobbs Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chartice Hobbs
    This scholarship will support first generation BIPOC students who are pursuing higher education.
    • Race/ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: First generation college student
    • Education Level: High school senior or college student
    $720
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Apr 03, 2022
    One Click Apply
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