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Charli XCX brat Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Charli XCX and the brat album who have been impacted by the music!Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Charli XCX and the brat album who have been impacted by the music!All students are eligibleAmount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 17 days leftOne Click Apply121José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund
Funded byBorders FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.Funded byBorders FamilyThis 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:$2,000Deadline is Approaching! 18 days leftOne Click Apply122John Traxler Theatre Scholarship
Funded byTraxler FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of John Traxler by supporting students pursuing the fine arts so they have the financial resources necessary to complete their degrees.Funded byTraxler FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of John Traxler by supporting students pursuing the fine arts so they have the financial resources necessary to complete their degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Fine arts (theatre preferred)
Amount:$755Deadline is Approaching! 18 days leftOne Click Apply123John R. "Ham" Williams Scholarship
Funded byTracey WilliamsThis scholarship seeks to support young Black men who come from underserved communities and have embraced athleticism as a way to a better life.Funded byTracey WilliamsThis scholarship seeks to support young Black men who come from underserved communities and have embraced athleticism as a way to a better life.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: African American
- Gender: Male
- Sport: Basketball
- Field of Study: Psychology, social work, business, or entrepreneurship
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 21 days leftOne Click Apply124Deena Collins Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCollinsThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Deena Collins by supporting women who are passionate about using their careers to help others.Funded byCollinsThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Deena Collins by supporting women who are passionate about using their careers to help others.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Healthcare (including mental health)
- State: Kansas or Nebraska
Amount:$3,000Deadline is Approaching! 21 days leftOne Click Apply125Terry Masters Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMasters FamilyThis scholarship aims to continue Terry Masters’ legacy of giving by inspiring others to paint outdoors and to honor his memory through excellence in the arts for years to come.Funded byMasters FamilyThis scholarship aims to continue Terry Masters’ legacy of giving by inspiring others to paint outdoors and to honor his memory through excellence in the arts for years to come.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Interest: Fine arts (plein air painting preferred)
Amount:$1,500Deadline is Approaching! 21 days leftOne Click Apply126So You Want to Be a Mental Health Professional Scholarship
Funded byRJIMENEZ COUNSELING, Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who aspire to dedicate their careers to helping others.Funded byRJIMENEZ COUNSELING, Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who aspire to dedicate their careers to helping others.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Field of Study: Mental health, marriage and family therapy, social work, or psychology
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 22 days leftOne Click Apply127Public Service Scholarship of the Law Office of Shane Kadlec
Funded byLaw Office of Shane R. KadlecThis scholarship aims to create a cycle of positive change by supporting students who are dedicated to helping others through their careers.Funded byLaw Office of Shane R. KadlecThis scholarship aims to create a cycle of positive change by supporting students who are dedicated to helping others through their careers.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: Studying in or from Texas
- Field of Study: Public service
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or graduate student
Amount:$2,000Deadline is Approaching! 25 days leftOne Click Apply128Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKevin KossThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.Funded byKevin KossThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
- Majors of Interest: Landscape architecture, agronomics, turf management, etc.
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
Amount:$3,000Deadline is Approaching! 26 days leftOne Click Apply129Mark D. Schwarck Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAngela BoswellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mark D. Schwarck by supporting students who have encountered barriers in their pursuit of higher education.Funded byAngela BoswellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mark D. Schwarck by supporting students who have encountered barriers in their pursuit of higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Has overcome adversity
- State: Iowa
- Education Level: High school senior
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 15, 2024One Click Apply130Jimmy Cardenas Community Leader Scholarship
Funded byCardenas FamilyThis scholarship aims to help undergraduate students in Texas who are interested in pursuing a career that serves their community.Funded byCardenas FamilyThis scholarship aims to help undergraduate students in Texas who are interested in pursuing a career that serves their community.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student or in trade school
- Career of Interest: Must be interested in serving your community via your career
- State: TX
Amount:$501Deadline:Dec 15, 2024One Click Apply131John Young 'Pursue Your Passion' Scholarship
Funded byHonor Society FoundationThrough the generosity of the Cochener Family, this scholarship aims to honor the life of John Young by supporting students who share his ambition.Funded byHonor Society FoundationThrough the generosity of the Cochener Family, this scholarship aims to honor the life of John Young by supporting students who share his ambition.All students are eligibleAmount:$5,000Deadline:Dec 15, 2024One Click Apply132Bre Hoy Memorial Softball Scholarship
Funded byRachel Vogt VogtThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Bre Hoy by supporting students who share her love and talent for softball.Funded byRachel Vogt VogtThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Bre Hoy by supporting students who share her love and talent for softball.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Sport: Softball
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Dec 15, 2024One Click Apply133Diva of Halo Legacy Scholarship
Funded byMallori GirardThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Coco by supporting young members of the LGBTQIA+ community as they pursue their educational goals.Funded byMallori GirardThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Coco by supporting young members of the LGBTQIA+ community as they pursue their educational goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Identity: LGBTQIA+
- Background: Volunteering experience
Amount:$2,500Deadline:Dec 15, 2024One Click Apply134Inguz Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTaylor FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who will be pursuing careers in animal science, veterinary medicine or other related fields so they can go on to make their mark in the field.Funded byTaylor FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who will be pursuing careers in animal science, veterinary medicine or other related fields so they can go on to make their mark in the field.Eligibility Criteria:
- Field of Study: Animal science, veterinary medicine, or other related fields
- Education Level: Undergraduate senior or graduate student
- GPA: 3.3 or higher
Amount:$500Deadline:Dec 15, 2024One Click Apply135W. Tong and A.C. Wong Legacy Scholarship
Funded byTongThis scholarship seeks to support students with financial need as they pursue their dreams of higher education in order to create the life of their dreams.Funded byTongThis scholarship seeks to support students with financial need as they pursue their dreams of higher education in order to create the life of their dreams.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or college freshman
- Financial Status: Low-income
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
- Involvement: Social club, volunteering experience, or athletics
- Background: Child of an Asian immigrant family (must be 50% Asian ethnicity)
Amount:$20,000Deadline:Dec 15, 2024One Click Apply136Dr. Michael Paglia Scholarship
Funded byAmber WojcikThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michael Paglia by helping students overcome the barriers they face so they can achieve their ambitions.Funded byAmber WojcikThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michael Paglia by helping students overcome the barriers they face so they can achieve their ambitions.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college and graduate student
- Financial Status: Comes from a lower socioeconomic status
- Field of Study: Healthcare
Amount:$500Deadline:Dec 15, 2024One Click Apply137John J Costonis Scholarship
Funded byCostonisThis scholarship seeks to honor the life accomplishments of John J. Costonis and help support a student seeking higher education.Funded byCostonisThis scholarship seeks to honor the life accomplishments of John J. Costonis and help support a student seeking higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Background: Low-income
Amount:$500Deadline:Dec 16, 2024One Click Apply138Christopher T. Muschalek Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMuschalek FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Christopher T. Muschalek by supporting students in Texas who share his passions.Funded byMuschalek FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Christopher T. Muschalek by supporting students in Texas who share his passions.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: Texas
- Field of Study: History or architecture
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 17, 2024One Click Apply139RonranGlee Literary Scholarship
Funded byRonne GleasonThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.Funded byRonne GleasonThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
Amount:$10,000Deadline:Dec 17, 2024One Click Apply140Mental Health Profession Scholarship
Funded byWorldwide Mental Health FoundationThis scholarship aims to support students who are overcoming mental health struggles in order to continue toward their goals.Funded byWorldwide Mental Health FoundationThis scholarship aims to support students who are overcoming mental health struggles in order to continue toward their goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: Has overcome or is working to overcome a mental health challenge
- Desired Major: Pursuing a degree in a mental health related field
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 20, 2024One Click Apply141Dr. Shuqiao Yao Memorial Scholarship
Funded byYao YaoThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychiatry.Funded byYao YaoThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychiatry.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Graduate student
- Field of Study: Psychology or psychiatry
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Dec 21, 2024One Click Apply142Kirk I. Woods Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDave WoodsThis 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.Funded byDave WoodsThis 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.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- GPA: 3.5 or greater
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 22, 2024One Click Apply143John Nathan Lee Foundation Heart Scholarship
Funded byKristy Flippins BartlettThis scholarship will support students who have been affected by heart disease, either personally or through a family member.Funded byKristy Flippins BartlettThis scholarship will support students who have been affected by heart disease, either personally or through a family member.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
- Background: Affected by heart disease (either personally or through a family member)
Amount:$500Deadline:Dec 23, 2024One Click Apply144Assane Konte KanKouran West African Dance Co. Scholarship
Funded byBoard of KanKouran West African Dance CompanyThis scholarship aims to support students who are committed to protecting and contributing to the African diaspora.Funded byBoard of KanKouran West African Dance CompanyThis scholarship aims to support students who are committed to protecting and contributing to the African diaspora.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Engaged in extracurriculars or a course of study aimed at preserving and uplifting African and/or African American art, history or culture
- Ethnicity: African American or Black
- States: DC, VA, MD
- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
Amount:$500Deadline:Dec 24, 2024One Click Apply145Bright Lights Scholarship
Funded byBria AlexanderThis scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.Funded byBria AlexanderThis scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation college student
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 25, 2024One Click Apply146Dennis L. N. Yakobson Scholarship Fund
Funded byWilliam DionesIn honor of Dennis Yakobson, this scholarship aims to support students who share his passion for renewability and sustainability.Funded byWilliam DionesIn honor of Dennis Yakobson, this scholarship aims to support students who share his passion for renewability and sustainability.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Sustainable energy sciences
Amount:$500Deadline:Dec 26, 2024One Click Apply147Krewe de HOU Scholarship
Funded byKrewe de Hou Foundation LLCThis scholarship will support high school seniors in Texas who are involved in their communities.Funded byKrewe de Hou Foundation LLCThis scholarship will support high school seniors in Texas who are involved in their communities.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Texas
- Experience: Volunteering
- Future Education: College or university in Texas in fall of 2024
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Dec 26, 2024One Click Apply148Mental Health Scholarship for Women
Funded byADHDAdvisor.orgThis scholarship aims to recognize the importance of mental wellness for academic success and personal development by supporting female students who recognize the importance of mental health and prioritize it while attending college.Funded byADHDAdvisor.orgThis scholarship aims to recognize the importance of mental wellness for academic success and personal development by supporting female students who recognize the importance of mental health and prioritize it while attending college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Citizenship Status: Citizen or permanent legal resident
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 30, 2024One Click Apply149Jackie Hudson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLapatra Bowen-HarbisonThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jackie Hudson by encouraging students to continue her legacy of service and helping young people achieve their goals.Funded byLapatra Bowen-HarbisonThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jackie Hudson by encouraging students to continue her legacy of service and helping young people achieve their goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Financial need
- State: North Carolina (western NC preferred)
Amount:$800Deadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply150