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  1. Charli XCX brat Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Charli XCX and the brat album who have been impacted by the music!
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$500
    Deadline is Approaching! 17 days left
    One Click Apply
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  2. 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.

    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:$2,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 18 days left
    One Click Apply
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  3. John Traxler Theatre Scholarship

    Funded by
    Traxler Family
    This 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:$755
    Deadline is Approaching! 18 days left
    One Click Apply
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  4. John R. "Ham" Williams Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tracey Williams
    This 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:$500
    Deadline is Approaching! 21 days left
    One Click Apply
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  5. Deena Collins Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Collins
    This 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:$3,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 21 days left
    One Click Apply
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  6. Terry Masters Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Masters Family
    This 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:$1,500
    Deadline is Approaching! 21 days left
    One Click Apply
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  7. So You Want to Be a Mental Health Professional Scholarship

    Funded by
    RJIMENEZ 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:$500
    Deadline is Approaching! 22 days left
    One Click Apply
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  8. Public Service Scholarship of the Law Office of Shane Kadlec

    Funded by
    Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec
    This 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:$2,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 25 days left
    One Click Apply
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  9. Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kevin Koss
    This 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:$3,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 26 days left
    One Click Apply
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  10. 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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: Has overcome adversity
    • State: Iowa
    • Education Level: High school senior
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  11. Jimmy Cardenas Community Leader Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cardenas Family
    This 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:$501
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  12. John Young 'Pursue Your Passion' Scholarship

    Funded by
    Honor Society Foundation
    Through 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 eligible
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  13. Bre Hoy Memorial Softball Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Vogt Vogt
    This 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:$2,000
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  14. Diva of Halo Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mallori Girard
    This 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:$2,500
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  15. Inguz Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taylor Family
    This 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:$500
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  16. W. Tong and A.C. Wong Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tong
    This 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:$20,000
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  17. Dr. Michael Paglia Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Wojcik
    This 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:$500
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  18. John J Costonis Scholarship

    Funded by
    Costonis
    This 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:$500
    Deadline:Dec 16, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  19. Christopher T. Muschalek Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Muschalek Family
    This 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:$1,000
    Deadline:Dec 17, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  20. RonranGlee Literary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronne Gleason
    This 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:$10,000
    Deadline:Dec 17, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  21. Mental Health Profession Scholarship

    Funded by
    Worldwide Mental Health Foundation
    This 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:$1,000
    Deadline:Dec 20, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  22. Dr. Shuqiao Yao Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Yao Yao
    This 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:$2,000
    Deadline:Dec 21, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  23. 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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • GPA: 3.5 or greater
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Dec 22, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  24. John Nathan Lee Foundation Heart Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristy Flippins Bartlett
    This 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:$500
    Deadline:Dec 23, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  25. Assane Konte KanKouran West African Dance Co. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Board of KanKouran West African Dance Company
    This 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:$500
    Deadline:Dec 24, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  26. Bright Lights Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bria Alexander
    This 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:$1,000
    Deadline:Dec 25, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  27. Dennis L. N. Yakobson Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    William Diones
    In 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:$500
    Deadline:Dec 26, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  28. Krewe de HOU Scholarship

    Funded by
    Krewe de Hou Foundation LLC
    This 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:$2,000
    Deadline:Dec 26, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  29. Mental Health Scholarship for Women

    Funded by
    ADHDAdvisor.org
    This 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:$1,000
    Deadline:Dec 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  30. Jackie Hudson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lapatra Bowen-Harbison
    This 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:$800
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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