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Rep the Pep Scholarship
Funded byAmanda WhitlowThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about continuing their education in order to make a positive impact on the lives of others.Funded byAmanda WhitlowThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about continuing their education in order to make a positive impact on the lives of others.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- State: Virginia
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
Amount:$675Deadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply31Saswati Gupta Cancer Research Scholarship
Funded bysreya sanyalThis scholarship aims to support female students interested in medicine or biology so they can go on to advance cancer research and prevention.Funded bysreya sanyalThis scholarship aims to support female students interested in medicine or biology so they can go on to advance cancer research and prevention.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior or Graduate student
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Medicine or Biology
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Apr 06, 202532Falio Leyba Scholarship
Funded byLeybaThis scholarship aims to support the educational aspirations of deserving students from New Jersey as they prepare to leave high school.Funded byLeybaThis scholarship aims to support the educational aspirations of deserving students from New Jersey as they prepare to leave high school.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- State: New Jersey
- School: Eastside High School, Mastery High School of Camden or Camden High School
Amount:$500Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply33Poynter Scholarship
Funded byThe Poynter FoundationThis scholarship aims to support parents who are pursuing their own academic goals while encouraging the educational ambitions of their children.Funded byThe Poynter FoundationThis scholarship aims to support parents who are pursuing their own academic goals while encouraging the educational ambitions of their children.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Background: Single-parent with a school-aged child or children
Amount:$6,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply34Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers that Care
Funded byLance LawsonThis scholarship seeks to support high school and undergraduate students who intend to spend their careers helping other people.Funded byLance LawsonThis scholarship seeks to support high school and undergraduate students who intend to spend their careers helping other people.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Interest: Healthcare, social work, government, education or a related field
Amount:$500Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply35Chris Ford Scholarship
Funded byChris FordThis scholarship aims to support students who show advanced learning capabilities but have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education.Funded byChris FordThis scholarship aims to support students who show advanced learning capabilities but have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Interest: Business
Amount:$8,000Deadline:Apr 17, 2025One Click Apply36Resilient Scholar Award
Funded byLana ChouThis scholarship seeks to support students who have overcome hardships in pursuing their journey to college.Funded byLana ChouThis scholarship seeks to support students who have overcome hardships in pursuing their journey to college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Single-parent and/or guardian household
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Apr 23, 2025One Click Apply37Della Fleetwood-Sherrod Humanitarian Scholarship
Funded byFleetwood-Sherrod FamilyThis scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior in North Carolina.Funded byFleetwood-Sherrod FamilyThis scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior in North Carolina.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Low-income
- State: North Carolina
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
- Education Level: High school senior or GED
Amount:$550Deadline:Apr 25, 2025One Click Apply38Cindy J. Visser Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byVisser FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Cindy J. Visser by supporting students in Illinois who share her desire to help others through nursing.Funded byVisser FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Cindy J. Visser by supporting students in Illinois who share her desire to help others through nursing.Eligibility Criteria:
- Field of Study: Nursing
- State: Illinois
Amount:$2,500Deadline:Apr 30, 2025One Click Apply39Achieve Potential Scholarship
Funded byProphetic Women Arise Ministry Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who need financial assistance in order to achieve their educational goals.Funded byProphetic Women Arise Ministry Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who need financial assistance in order to achieve their educational goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- GPA: 3.8 or higher
- Background: Accepted into an undergraduate program
- Education Level: High school student
- Financial Status: Low-income
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2025One Click Apply40STEM Opportunity Scholarship
Funded byRobert JessenThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing STEM careers.Funded byRobert JessenThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing STEM careers.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Minnesota
- Field of Study: STEM
Amount:$1,200Deadline:Apr 30, 2025One Click Apply41Ronald and Betty Thomas Educational Scholarship
Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: First-generation college student
- Desired Major: Education
- GPA: 3.0
- Education Level: High school
- State: Florida
Amount:$625Deadline:Apr 30, 2025One Click Apply42Maria's Legacy: Alicia's Scholarship
Funded byJason BlytheThis scholarship seeks to honor Maria’s legacy by supporting students throughout their higher education journeys.Funded byJason BlytheThis scholarship seeks to honor Maria’s legacy by supporting students throughout their higher education journeys.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- College (if an undergraduate student): Augustana College
- Background: First-generation college student
- Financial Status: Low-income
Amount:$500Deadline:May 02, 2025One Click Apply43Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCharles BoleyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.Funded byCharles BoleyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.Eligibility Criteria:
- Desired Career Field: In Mental Health Field
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student
Amount:$750Deadline:May 04, 2025One Click Apply44Organic Formula Shop Single Parent Scholarship
Funded byOrganic Formula ShopThis scholarship will be awarded to one student who is a single parent and is currently attending college while caring for their child.Funded byOrganic Formula ShopThis scholarship will be awarded to one student who is a single parent and is currently attending college while caring for their child.Eligibility Criteria:
- Parental Status: Single Parent
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Amount:$4,000Deadline:May 05, 2025One Click Apply45HigherLearningPreps Scholarship
Funded bySaidia JacobsThis scholarship seeks to empower and invest in a local student's academic journey in order to ease the financial burden of college and encourage their pursuit of higher education.Funded bySaidia JacobsThis scholarship seeks to empower and invest in a local student's academic journey in order to ease the financial burden of college and encourage their pursuit of higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Location: NYC or Westchester, NY
Amount:$500Deadline:May 15, 2025One Click Apply46Teenage Moms Deserve College Graduation Scholarship
Funded byShalom JohnsonThis scholarship aims to support students who are single mothers so they can get the encouragement and assistance they need to achieve their goals.Funded byShalom JohnsonThis scholarship aims to support students who are single mothers so they can get the encouragement and assistance they need to achieve their goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Age: 17-21 years old
- Race: African American
- Background: Single mother
Amount:$2,550Deadline:May 16, 2025One Click Apply47Hispanic Climb to Success Scholarship
Funded byTirado FamilyThis scholarship aims to support low-income Hispanic students so they have the resources necessary to afford college.Funded byTirado FamilyThis scholarship aims to support low-income Hispanic students so they have the resources necessary to afford college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Financial Background: Low-income
- Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latinx
- State: New York
Amount:$2,000Deadline:May 18, 2025One Click Apply48Williams Foundation Trailblazer Scholarship
Funded byWilliams FoundationThis scholarship seeks to recognize and celebrate young trailblazers who are forging their own paths in life.Funded byWilliams FoundationThis scholarship seeks to recognize and celebrate young trailblazers who are forging their own paths in life.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Financial Background: Low-income
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Race: BIPOC
Amount:$1,000Deadline:May 19, 2025One Click Apply49Interventional Pain Institute - Excellence in Action Scholarship
Funded byDxTx Pain and SpineThis scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.Funded byDxTx Pain and SpineThis scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: Missouri
- Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
Amount:$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2025One Click Apply50Spinal Recovery Center - Excellence in Action Scholarship
Funded byDxTx Pain and SpineThis scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.Funded byDxTx Pain and SpineThis scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: Michigan
- Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
Amount:$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2025One Click Apply51Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants - Excellence in Action Scholarship
Funded byDxTx Pain and SpineThis scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.Funded byDxTx Pain and SpineThis scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: Florida
- Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
Amount:$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2025One Click Apply52Advanced Pain & Anesthesia Consultants - Excellence in Action Scholarship
Funded byDxTx Pain and SpineThis scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.Funded byDxTx Pain and SpineThis scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: Indiana
- Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
Amount:$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2025One Click Apply53Illinois Pain & Spine - Excellence in Action Scholarship
Funded byDxTx Pain and SpineThis scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, in and out of the classroom, by reducing the financial burden of college.Funded byDxTx Pain and SpineThis scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, in and out of the classroom, by reducing the financial burden of college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: Illinois
- Background: Pursuing a program specific to a position as a radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistance, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
Amount:$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2025One Click Apply54Frederick and Bernice Beretta Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBeretta FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Frederick and Bernice Beretta by supporting students who are trying to better themselves through education.Funded byBeretta FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Frederick and Bernice Beretta by supporting students who are trying to better themselves through education.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: California
- Background: Financial need
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
Amount:$5,000Deadline:Jun 01, 2025One Click Apply55First-Gen Futures Scholarship
Funded byThriveThis scholarship aims to recognize and support exceptional students who are overcoming the barriers of being the first in their families to attend college.Funded byThriveThis scholarship aims to recognize and support exceptional students who are overcoming the barriers of being the first in their families to attend college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Background: First-generation college student
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jun 01, 2025One Click Apply561st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship
Funded byRobin CopneyThis scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.Funded byRobin CopneyThis scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
- Background: Low-income and will be or is a first-generation student
- Major/Field: Music or Arts
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jul 05, 2025One Click Apply57New Generation of Latino Leaders Scholarship
Funded byAnnie LevineThis scholarship seeks to support low-income Latino students who are working hard to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams of college.Funded byAnnie LevineThis scholarship seeks to support low-income Latino students who are working hard to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams of college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: First or second-generation students
- Ethnicity: Latino
Amount:$500Deadline:Jul 15, 2025One Click Apply58Andrea N. Santore Scholarship
Funded byBronson LoatmanThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Andrea N. Santore by supporting students who are pursuing her fields of interest.Funded byBronson LoatmanThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Andrea N. Santore by supporting students who are pursuing her fields of interest.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: From a single-parent family
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Veterinary medicine or a business-related field
Amount:$1,856Deadline:Aug 28, 2025One Click Apply59Dr. Sami Shafiq-Barker Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCarl BarkerThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dr. Sami Shafiq-Barker by supporting students who are following in her footsteps.Funded byCarl BarkerThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dr. Sami Shafiq-Barker by supporting students who are following in her footsteps.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Graduate student
- Field of Study: Pharmacy
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Sep 22, 2025One Click Apply60