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Dr. Christine Lawther First in the Family Scholarship

Any first-generation college student who is pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree may apply for this scholarship.

Link: Dr. Christine Lawther First in the Family Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: $2,500

Award Amount: 5/20/2024

Scholar Budget Define Your Dream Scholarship

Any first-generation, low-income high school senior or undergraduate student who has at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity. One high school senior will be awarded, and one winner will be an undergraduate student.

Link: Scholar Budget Define Your Dream Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: 6/15/2024

Award Amount: $1,500

“A Courageous Spirit” No-Essay Scholarship

The scholarship is open to all students and non-students from any field of study.

Link: "A Courageous Spirit" No-Essay Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: 6/30/2024

Award Amount: $500

Ranyiah Julia Miller Education Scholarship

Any high school or undergraduate student who is pursuing a degree in human services or psychology may apply for this scholarship if they’re an underrepresented minority, single parent, and/or first-generation college student.

Link: Ranyiah Julia Miller Continuing Education Memorial Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: 6/30/2024

Award Amount: $500

#AuthenticallyYOU Scholarship

Any high school senior who will be a first-generation college student may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

Link: #AuthenticallyYOU Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: 7/1/2024

Award Amount: $500

Harry & Mary Sheaffer Scholarship

Any first-generation undergraduate student who has at least a 2.8 GPA may apply for this scholarship.

Link: Harry & Mary Sheaffer Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: 7/2/2024

Award Amount: $500

First-Generation College Students Scholarship

The First-Generation College Students Scholarship is meant to support and encourage these students as they take on the biggest educational milestone thus far in their lives. This $500 award will help high school seniors or current undergraduate students who are the first in their family to attend college or university pay their tuition or student loans.

Link: First-Generation College Students Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: 7/15/2024

Award Amount: $500

Lisa and Josh World Scholarship

Any first-generation undergraduate student who is a U.S. citizen accepted into a study abroad program may apply for this scholarship, but applicants who are underrepresented minorities are preferred.

Link: Lisa and Josh World Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: 9/1/2024

Award Amount: $5,000