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BAFTX Women in STEM Scholarship
BAFTX enables financially challenged, Texas-based students that excel academically to fulfil their exceptional potential by supporting their US college education. We also provide a unique student learning experience in the UK, giving an early opportunity to broaden perspective and personal vision. Together these support their aspirations to become leaders in their chosen fields, changing their lives and communities by increasing access to education and meeting the needs of tomorrow’s STEM and business workforce.
CustomersFirst Academy Scholarship For Moms
At CustomersFirst Academy, we understand the financial challenges many mothers face when pursuing their education. To support hardworking moms, we’re delighted to announce our annual CustomersFirst Academy For Moms Scholarship. This scholarship offers a cash award of $1000. This money can be used to offset tuition costs, purchase books, cover transportation expenses, or secure reliable childcare. Our goal is to help you focus more on your education and less on how to pay your bills.
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
At Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro, we know the importance of skilled representation for those facing legal issues. Qualified and knowledgeable lawyers help people every day to protect their rights and fight for justice. Whether someone is facing criminal charges, or dealing with other legal matters, having a fierce advocate on their side can make all of the difference. With this in mind, we have made an effort to support those who plan to …
Alan Bowman’s Sack the Stigma Scholarship
As an athlete and student, Alan Bowman is no stranger to the stressors and pressure that often come with navigating college and extracurricular responsibilities, and how all of these factors can have a negative impact on student mental health. Mental health is a topic that seems to be overlooked by society today, especially for men and athletes. There’s a stigma that all men must be strong and tough not only physically, but also emotionally; we’re …
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IJA Strategies Women in Technology Scholarship
As a woman-owned business and self-proclaimed “die-hard women in tech advocates,” we started the IJA Strategies Women in Technology scholarship program to celebrate those who are pursuing education and careers in technology. This year, two (2) scholarship recipients will be awarded $1,000 each for education-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, and room and board.
Creativity Takes Courage Scholarship for Art Students
This award is open to students studying any form of visual and/or performing arts who write an essay expressing their views on creativity and courage. The French artist Henri Matisse once said, “another word for creativity is courage.” Artists can be loved and appreciated for their work, but they also have the potential to be criticized and rejected. Releasing art into the world involves overcoming fear and self-doubt. Even the most successful artists grapple with …
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Moving Mountains Scholarship for Hispanic Students
This scholarship is open to Hispanic/Latino high school seniors, college, and graduate students who have moved mountains in their life. To move mountains means to achieve something incredibly difficult. It means overcoming obstacles, persevering in the face of adversity, and achieving success against all the odds. Whether it’s passing a difficult class, completing a rigorous project, or excelling in sports, we all have our own way of moving mountains. We want to know about yours. …
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“Gutsy Graduate Student” Essay Scholarship
Ok, so first question–why is this scholarship named the “Gutsy” Graduate Student Essay Scholarship? If you are enrolled in graduate school (during the 2023-24 academic year) or have heard stories from those enrolled, you already know! “Gutsy” means courageous and determined, which nearly all successful graduate students are. Why else would one continue on with rigorous academics while often living on a shoestring? The rewards of graduate school are numerous, especially the more focused and …
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ABBVIE CF Scholarship
AbbVie CF Scholarship program, continuing its tradition of celebrating students with cystic fibrosis (CF) as they pursue higher education and their dream careers. For over 30 years, the program has awarded over $3.8 million in scholarships to deserving students nationwide. Close to 40,000 people in the U.S are living with CF, and over half of this population is age 18 or older. Thanks to improvements in specialized CF care since the 1950s, adults with CF …