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CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY Mid-Career Writing Scholarship
Funded byCREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPYThis scholarship seeks to support aspiring writers so they can go on to professional writing careers and find happiness.Funded byCREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPYThis scholarship seeks to support aspiring writers so they can go on to professional writing careers and find happiness.Eligibility Criteria:
- Field of Study: Writing
- Background: Experience in the workforce
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply151Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship
Funded byDavid GaskillThis scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.Funded byDavid GaskillThis scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female
- Background: International student in the U.S.
Amount:$5,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply152Karl L. Burnell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChante BurnellThis scholarship seeks to support students who have diabetes and plan to use their careers to research diabetes in order to make a difference.Funded byChante BurnellThis scholarship seeks to support students who have diabetes and plan to use their careers to research diabetes in order to make a difference.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Has Type I or Type II diabetes
- Field of Study: Diabetes research
Amount:$550Deadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply153Bill E. Wood Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Wood FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Bill E. Wood and the love he spread by supporting students as they pursue their dreams.Funded byThe Wood FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Bill E. Wood and the love he spread by supporting students as they pursue their dreams.Eligibility Criteria:
- Field of Study: Civil service or ministry
- State: Arkansas
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply154Black Excellence Scholarship
Funded byShaferThis scholarship will support an African American student who embodies the 8 attributes of excellence.Funded byShaferThis scholarship will support an African American student who embodies the 8 attributes of excellence.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: African American
- Additional Requirements: Embody some or all of the 8 attributes of Black Excellence
- Major: STEAM, business, law, entrepreneurship, or other creative endeavors
Amount:$500Deadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply155"A Daring Path" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byCalvin RosserThis scholarship exists to support a bold person who wants to get the most out of this world.Funded byCalvin RosserThis scholarship exists to support a bold person who wants to get the most out of this world.All students are eligibleAmount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply156Anthony B. Davis Scholarship
Funded byBernadette DavisThis scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior.Funded byBernadette DavisThis scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior.Eligibility Criteria:
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: Black, Indigenous, People of Color
Amount:$585Deadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply157In Pursuit of Jesus for Children Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of students called to ministry so they can use their education to serve their passions.Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of students called to ministry so they can use their education to serve their passions.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Children's ministry
- Background: Work experience with young children and full-time ministry
Amount:$10,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply158Rob Navarra Memorial Scholarship for Nurses
Funded byDave DovellThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Rob Navarra by supporting students who share his aspiration to pursue nursing.Funded byDave DovellThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Rob Navarra by supporting students who share his aspiration to pursue nursing.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- State: New Jersey
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply159Concrete Rose Scholarship Award
Funded byThe Concrete Rose FoundationThis scholarship's mission is to help women of color reach their potential to achieve their dreams, making a significant contribution to a more inclusive and prosperous world for all.Funded byThe Concrete Rose FoundationThis scholarship's mission is to help women of color reach their potential to achieve their dreams, making a significant contribution to a more inclusive and prosperous world for all.Eligibility Criteria:
- Gender: Women
- GPA: 2.0
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
Amount:$500Deadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply160Sean Carroll's Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship
Funded bySean Carroll's MindscapeThis scholarship seeks to support students who are interested in knowledge and understanding how the world works.Funded bySean Carroll's MindscapeThis scholarship seeks to support students who are interested in knowledge and understanding how the world works.All students are eligibleAmount:$20,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply161Lost Dreams Awaken Scholarship
Funded byBenjamin BozworthThis scholarship aims to support a college student in recovery from substance abuse or alcohol.Funded byBenjamin BozworthThis scholarship aims to support a college student in recovery from substance abuse or alcohol.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: In recovery, clean for at least one year
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate school student
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2024One Click Apply162Learner Online Learning Innovator Scholarship for Veterans
Funded byLearnerThis scholarship seeks to reward motivated learners by supporting a community of innovative minds who rely on the digital realm to enrich their learning experiences.Funded byLearnerThis scholarship seeks to reward motivated learners by supporting a community of innovative minds who rely on the digital realm to enrich their learning experiences.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Background: Uses online platforms, tools, and resources to further learning and knowledge application
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2025One Click Apply163Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship
Funded byAmber GreeneThis scholarship will help support female students pursuing a business degree in Pennsylvania.Funded byAmber GreeneThis scholarship will help support female students pursuing a business degree in Pennsylvania.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school
- Gender: Woman
- State: Pennsylvania
- Desired Major: Business
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2025One Click Apply164Dreamer Scholarship by Lolah Alva Boutique
Funded byPaola AlvaradoThis scholarship aims to support undocumented students who are pursuing higher education in the United States so they have the resources necessary to earn their degrees.Funded byPaola AlvaradoThis scholarship aims to support undocumented students who are pursuing higher education in the United States so they have the resources necessary to earn their degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Financial need
- Background: Undocumented student or DACA recipient
Amount:$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2025One Click Apply165Lavender Ribbon Cancer Scholarship
Funded byVenne Zimmer FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the impactful legacies of Sylvie and Ralph by supporting students who share their dedication to service.Funded byVenne Zimmer FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the impactful legacies of Sylvie and Ralph by supporting students who share their dedication to service.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: Maryland or Virginia
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
- Background: Has lost a parent to cancer
- Future Plans: Pursuing a service-oriented career, hospitality and public safety are preferred
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2025One Click Apply166Kumar Family Scholarship
Funded byScholarship Creation ClubThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students who need financial assistance in order to pursue higher education.Funded byScholarship Creation ClubThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students who need financial assistance in order to pursue higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
Amount:$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2025One Click Apply167Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDebrah Smartt HenryThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.Funded byDebrah Smartt HenryThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- State: California, Oregon, or Washington
- Field of Study: Humanities (English, history, etc.)
- Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
Amount:$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2025One Click Apply168Patrick A. Visaggi Memorial Scholarship
Funded byVisaggi FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Patrick A. Visaggi by supporting students who share his ancestry, pursuits, or passions.Funded byVisaggi FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Patrick A. Visaggi by supporting students who share his ancestry, pursuits, or passions.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Connection to New Jersey or Florida, Italian ancestry, the U.S. Navy, or the unionized workforce
Amount:$500Deadline:Jan 01, 2025One Click Apply169Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBrian SchalkThis scholarship will support a student who has been affected by mental illness.Funded byBrian SchalkThis scholarship will support a student who has been affected by mental illness.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Background: Affected by mental illness, either personally or in the family
Amount:$2,500Deadline:Jan 01, 2025One Click Apply170Top Nutrition Coaching Scholarship for Law Students
Funded byThriveThis scholarship aims to support law students who are dedicated to balancing their academic pursuits while remaining committed to a healthy lifestyle.Funded byThriveThis scholarship aims to support law students who are dedicated to balancing their academic pursuits while remaining committed to a healthy lifestyle.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Graduate law student
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2025One Click Apply171Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacie StreicherThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.Funded byStacie StreicherThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Fire science, fire service, or EMS
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jan 02, 2025One Click Apply172KG Aviation Scholarship
Funded byKevin GarlandThis scholarship exists to suppress the pilot shortage we are seeing today and to help budding pilots achieve their dreams.Funded byKevin GarlandThis scholarship exists to suppress the pilot shortage we are seeing today and to help budding pilots achieve their dreams.All students are eligibleAmount:$1,000Deadline:Jan 03, 2025One Click Apply173Black Leaders Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to celebrate Black History Month by supporting the next generation of Black leaders.Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to celebrate Black History Month by supporting the next generation of Black leaders.Eligibility Criteria:
- Race: Black/African American
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jan 03, 2025One Click Apply174India Terrell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTerrell CroomsThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of India Terrell by investing in the future of Black leadership in the fields of health sciences.Funded byTerrell CroomsThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of India Terrell by investing in the future of Black leadership in the fields of health sciences.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: Black or African
- State: North Carolina resident
Amount:$500Deadline:Jan 04, 2025One Click Apply175Dr. Samuel Attoh Legacy Scholarship
Funded byAnnabelle Attoh ThompsonThis scholarship exists to support one student studying geography, urban planning, or STEM.Funded byAnnabelle Attoh ThompsonThis scholarship exists to support one student studying geography, urban planning, or STEM.Eligibility Criteria:
- Major: Geography, Urban Planning, & STEM
Amount:$500Deadline:Jan 06, 2025One Click Apply176Diane Amendt Memorial Scholarship for the Arts
Funded bySwiftThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Diane Amendt by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in the arts.Funded bySwiftThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Diane Amendt by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in the arts.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Arts
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jan 06, 2025One Click Apply177Pro-Life Advocates Scholarship
Funded byAvilaThis scholarship will be awarded to one student who recognizes the dignity and humanity of a human life, from the moment of their conception to natural death. This person embraces the value of every human life on this planet, especially the unborn, and lives out this conviction in their daily lives.Funded byAvilaThis scholarship will be awarded to one student who recognizes the dignity and humanity of a human life, from the moment of their conception to natural death. This person embraces the value of every human life on this planet, especially the unborn, and lives out this conviction in their daily lives.Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Level: 2021 high school graduates and current undergraduates (2 or 4-year institution)
Amount:$500Deadline:Jan 09, 2025One Click Apply178Fallen "Freaks" Scholarship
Funded byGray Hughes InvestigatesThis scholarship aims to support students who are entering the fields of criminal justice and forensics to make an impact on the world.Funded byGray Hughes InvestigatesThis scholarship aims to support students who are entering the fields of criminal justice and forensics to make an impact on the world.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Forensic science or criminal justice
Amount:$6,000Deadline:Jan 09, 2025One Click Apply179Nasser Seconi Scholarship Fund
Funded byDarrick SeconiThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Nasser Seconi by supporting students who share his love of soccer and his passion for helping others.Funded byDarrick SeconiThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Nasser Seconi by supporting students who share his love of soccer and his passion for helping others.Eligibility Criteria:
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Soccer experience
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: New York or South Carolina
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Jan 10, 2025One Click Apply180