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Macklin-McDowell Scholarship
Funded byCheryl BerryThis scholarship aims to honor the Macklin-McDowell legacy of teaching by helping Michigan students pursue higher education.Funded byCheryl BerryThis scholarship aims to honor the Macklin-McDowell legacy of teaching by helping Michigan students pursue higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- School Name: Michigan State University
- Field of Study: Education
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Amount:$2,750Deadline:Feb 15, 2025One Click Apply61Phillip Randall Gaston Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPhyllis GastonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Phillip Randall Gaston by supporting students who share his affinity for math.Funded byPhyllis GastonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Phillip Randall Gaston by supporting students who share his affinity for math.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- School Name: Campbell High School
- State: Georgia
Amount:$1,100Deadline:May 15, 2025One Click Apply62Jackanow Suicide Awareness Scholarship
Funded byMax JackanowThis scholarship aims to support students who have lost someone to ease the burden of continuing college after the loss.Funded byMax JackanowThis scholarship aims to support students who have lost someone to ease the burden of continuing college after the loss.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Has lost a loved one to suicide
- School: University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or Grand Canyon University
Amount:$3,465Deadline:May 30, 2025One Click Apply63Healing Self and Community Scholarship
Funded byOG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.Funded byOG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: Interest in changing the world through art and health promotion
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 1 day leftOne Click Apply64Mohamed Magdi Taha Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTaha FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mohamed Magdi Taha by supporting students who possess similar qualities and are also ‘up-standers’ in their communities.Funded byTaha FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mohamed Magdi Taha by supporting students who possess similar qualities and are also ‘up-standers’ in their communities.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: Black/African
- Major of Interest: STEM or the arts
Amount:$3,000Deadline is Approaching! 1 day leftOne Click Apply65Matt Preziose Creative Scholarship
Funded byGisela DelgadoThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Matt Preziose by supporting students studying art.Funded byGisela DelgadoThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Matt Preziose by supporting students studying art.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Arts
- State: NY
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 1 day leftOne Click Apply66Eric W. Larson Memorial STEM Scholarship
Funded byLeslie LarsonThis scholarship aims to honor Eric Larson’s commitment to equality in the sciences by supporting women of color who are pursuing STEM despite the challenges they face.Funded byLeslie LarsonThis scholarship aims to honor Eric Larson’s commitment to equality in the sciences by supporting women of color who are pursuing STEM despite the challenges they face.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: STEM
- Race: BIPOC
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Financially disadvantaged
Amount:$15,000Deadline is Approaching! 1 day leftOne Click Apply67Cybersecurity & The Latinx Community Scholarship
Funded byCastellanosThis scholarship aims to support Latinx students who are pursuing higher education in cybersecurity.Funded byCastellanosThis scholarship aims to support Latinx students who are pursuing higher education in cybersecurity.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Ethnicity: Latinx
- Financial Background: Low-income
- Field of Study: Cybersecurity
Amount:$5,000Deadline is Approaching! 4 days leftOne Click Apply68From Anna & Ava Scholarship
Funded byThe Taylor FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.Funded byThe Taylor FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- State: Pennsylvania
- Field of Study: Healthcare, science, or education
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 5 days leftOne Click Apply69Yohannes Academic Scholarship
Funded byYohannesThis scholarship seeks to support low-income African American students in Pennsylvania who have a history of self-improvement or beating the odds.Funded byYohannesThis scholarship seeks to support low-income African American students in Pennsylvania who have a history of self-improvement or beating the odds.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: Pennsylvania
- Race: African American
- Background: First-generation student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate
Amount:$2,000Deadline is Approaching! 6 days leftOne Click Apply70Joshua’s Home Remodeling Scholarship
Funded byJoshuas home remodelingThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in trade-related fields.Funded byJoshuas home remodelingThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in trade-related fields.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
- Major of Interest: Construction, engineering, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, architecture, etc.
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 7 days leftOne Click Apply71Linda Fontenot-Williams Memorial Scholarship
Funded byYalonda WrightThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Linda Fontenot-Williams by supporting single mothers throughout their education.Funded byYalonda WrightThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Linda Fontenot-Williams by supporting single mothers throughout their education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Single mother
- Race: Black/African American
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 8 days leftOne Click Apply72Amber Lark Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAmber LarkThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Amber Lark by supporting students who share her calling to the field of cosmetology.Funded byAmber LarkThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Amber Lark by supporting students who share her calling to the field of cosmetology.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or trade school student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Cosmetology
Amount:$3,000Deadline is Approaching! 8 days leftOne Click Apply73Amazing Grace Scholarship
Funded byMerriman-ShieldsThis scholarship aims to support students from families that struggle with addiction so they can overcome their circumstances and break the cycle.Funded byMerriman-ShieldsThis scholarship aims to support students from families that struggle with addiction so they can overcome their circumstances and break the cycle.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Child of parents with addictions
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 8 days leftOne Click Apply74Kevin Boblenz Scholarship
Funded byBoblenz FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Kevin Boblenz by supporting students who share his passion for agriculture.Funded byBoblenz FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Kevin Boblenz by supporting students who share his passion for agriculture.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
- Background: Involvement in agricultural activities
Amount:$1,350Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply75Rudy J. Mazzetti Culinary Arts Scholarship
Funded byMazzetti FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.Funded byMazzetti FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
- State: California
- Field of Study: Culinary arts
Amount:$2,500Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply76Charles Cheesman's Student Debt Reduction Scholarship
Funded byCheesman FamilyThis scholarship will provide for college students or adults currently in a career, who have student debt. Students must be African American or Hispanic/Latino and first-generation students in order to apply.Funded byCheesman FamilyThis scholarship will provide for college students or adults currently in a career, who have student debt. Students must be African American or Hispanic/Latino and first-generation students in order to apply.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student, college graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: African American or Hispanic/Latino
- Debt Status: Has student loan debt
- Background: Was/is a first generation student
Amount:$13,650Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply77Rick Levin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Friends and Family of Rick LevinThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Rick Levin by supporting students on the road to higher education.Funded byThe Friends and Family of Rick LevinThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Rick Levin by supporting students on the road to higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Participation in a Special Education program
- Education Level: High school senior (2025)
Amount:$4,500Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply78Safak Paker-Leggs Science Education Scholarship
Funded byMitchell LeggsThis scholarship aims to continue Safak’s legacy by supporting women who are pursuing degrees in science-based fields.Funded byMitchell LeggsThis scholarship aims to continue Safak’s legacy by supporting women who are pursuing degrees in science-based fields.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Ph.D. candidate
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Pharmaceutical science or health science
Amount:$5,000Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply79Maria Scholarship
Funded byZachary Tarantino-WoolsonThis scholarship seeks to honor Maria's hard work and determination by supporting parents who are pursuing higher education.Funded byZachary Tarantino-WoolsonThis scholarship seeks to honor Maria's hard work and determination by supporting parents who are pursuing higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Identity: LGBTQIA+
- Background: Parent
Amount:$2,000Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply80Gary & Judy Bowler Trade and Technical Scholarship
Funded byBowlerThis scholarship aims to support students who are interested in pursuing the trades so they can further their professional achievements.Funded byBowlerThis scholarship aims to support students who are interested in pursuing the trades so they can further their professional achievements.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or trade school student
- State: Florida or Massachusetts
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply81James Gabriel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMcCormackThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of James Gabriel by financially supporting those who have survived a congenital heart defect.Funded byMcCormackThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of James Gabriel by financially supporting those who have survived a congenital heart defect.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Background: Survived a Congenital Heart Defect
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply82STEAM Generator Scholarship
Funded byFrancis Rei IsraelThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.Funded byFrancis Rei IsraelThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Bachelor's or master's degree
- Field of Study: STEAM
- Background: First or second-generation immigrant or other underrepresented minority
Amount:$3,000Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply83Sheila A Burke Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJulie SchumThis scholarship aims to continue Sheila’s legacy of nursing excellence by supporting students who otherwise would not be able to pursue their nursing ambitions.Funded byJulie SchumThis scholarship aims to continue Sheila’s legacy of nursing excellence by supporting students who otherwise would not be able to pursue their nursing ambitions.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Identity: Underprivileged or underrepresented student
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply84Earnestine Clay Educational Scholarship
Funded byDaphne MackThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Earnestine Clay by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing education.Funded byDaphne MackThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Earnestine Clay by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: Missouri or Arkansas
- Field of Study: Education
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply85One Chance Scholarship
Funded byMary WatsonThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to achieve their academic goals and give back to their communities.Funded byMary WatsonThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to achieve their academic goals and give back to their communities.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Volunteering experience
- Financial Status: Financial need
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply86Carolina Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship
Funded byCarolina Kennel Club Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their passions and entering the veterinary field.Funded byCarolina Kennel Club Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their passions and entering the veterinary field.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Graduate student
- Field of Study: Veterinary medicine
Amount:$5,000Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply87Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGiving CircleThis scholarship seeks to support students who are just starting out on their journeys in higher education so they can stay in school and complete their degrees.Funded byGiving CircleThis scholarship seeks to support students who are just starting out on their journeys in higher education so they can stay in school and complete their degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate freshman
- Field of Study: STEM
- Region: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama or Louisiana
Amount:$6,000Deadline is Approaching! 9 days leftOne Click Apply88Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.All students are eligibleAmount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 10 days leftOne Click Apply89Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavid ClineIn honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher educationFunded byDavid ClineIn honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher educationEligibility Criteria:
- State: NC
- Background: Female student with a child
- GPA: 3.0+
- Education Level: Undergraduate
Amount:$2,000Deadline is Approaching! 10 days leftOne Click Apply90