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Kyle Lam Hacker Scholarship
Funded byInfillionThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kyle Lam by supporting students at his alma mater who exemplify the curiosity, experimentation, and execution that Kyle lived by.Funded byInfillionThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kyle Lam by supporting students at his alma mater who exemplify the curiosity, experimentation, and execution that Kyle lived by.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
Amount:$6,575Deadline is Approaching! 2 days leftOne Click Apply61Pamela Branchini Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDan Branchini, Bruce Ewing, Barbara Bell, and the Glitter Team at Community LutheranThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.Funded byDan Branchini, Bruce Ewing, Barbara Bell, and the Glitter Team at Community LutheranThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: Nevada
- Field of Study: Fine arts
Amount:$2,000Deadline is Approaching! 2 days leftOne Click Apply62New Generation of Medical Professionals Scholarship
Funded byElizabet CorreaThis scholarship seeks to support students who are attending medical school so they can afford to complete their degrees.Funded byElizabet CorreaThis scholarship seeks to support students who are attending medical school so they can afford to complete their degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Graduate student in medical school
- Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino
Amount:$1,500Deadline is Approaching! 2 days leftOne Click Apply63Hines Scholarship
Funded byKristin HinesThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the obstacles they face and succeed.Funded byKristin HinesThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the obstacles they face and succeed.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
- Identity: Minority
Amount:$1,500Deadline is Approaching! 2 days leftOne Click Apply64Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHartley FamilyThe Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students passionate about golf and striving to achieve their dreams in their chosen field as a tribute to the late Samuel D. Hartley.Funded byHartley FamilyThe Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students passionate about golf and striving to achieve their dreams in their chosen field as a tribute to the late Samuel D. Hartley.Eligibility Criteria:
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or gradaute
- Sport: Golf
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 2 days leftOne Click Apply65Hilliard L. "Tack" Gibbs Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBertha GibbsThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Hilliard L. “Tack” Gibbs Jr. by supporting students who are pursuing science and math.Funded byBertha GibbsThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Hilliard L. “Tack” Gibbs Jr. by supporting students who are pursuing science and math.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Study: Science or math
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 2 days leftOne Click Apply66Erin Lanae's HBCU Excellence Scholarship
Funded byErin BynesThis scholarship seeks to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities who need assistance paying for their schooling.Funded byErin BynesThis scholarship seeks to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities who need assistance paying for their schooling.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Age: At least eighteen years old
- School Type: HBCU
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 2 days leftOne Click Apply67Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byLearnerThis scholarship aims to foster a community of women empowered by knowledge, driven by curiosity, and ready to contribute to the STEM field.Funded byLearnerThis scholarship aims to foster a community of women empowered by knowledge, driven by curiosity, and ready to contribute to the STEM field.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: STEM
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 7 days leftOne Click Apply68Eco-Warrior Scholarship
Funded byHeySundayThis scholarship seeks to reward students who work hard to make a difference in the world by living sustainably.Funded byHeySundayThis scholarship seeks to reward students who work hard to make a difference in the world by living sustainably.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Passion: Sustainability
Amount:$1,000Deadline is Approaching! 7 days leftOne Click Apply69Matt 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! 9 days leftOne Click Apply70Healing 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! 9 days leftOne Click Apply71Eric 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! 9 days leftOne Click Apply72Mohamed 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! 9 days leftOne Click Apply73Cybersecurity & 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! 12 days leftOne Click Apply74From 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! 13 days leftOne Click Apply75Yohannes 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! 14 days leftOne Click Apply76Joshua’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! 15 days leftOne Click Apply77Linda 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! 16 days leftOne Click Apply78Amazing 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! 16 days leftOne Click Apply79Amber 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! 16 days leftOne Click Apply80Safak 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! 17 days leftOne Click Apply81Rick 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! 17 days leftOne Click Apply82Beulah 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! 17 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! 17 days leftOne Click Apply84STEAM 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! 17 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! 17 days leftOne Click Apply86Earnestine 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! 17 days leftOne Click Apply87Rudy 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! 17 days leftOne Click Apply88James 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! 17 days leftOne Click Apply89Charles 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! 17 days leftOne Click Apply90