College Freshman
Scholarships
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Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant
Amount: Up to $2,500 per year (renewable for up to 5 years). About: The Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant awards unrestricted non-tuition funding and support to women and nonbinary students across the country. In order to qualify, applicants must be 35+ years of age, demonstrate financial need, and must be pursuing a technical or vocational…
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James Weldon Johnson Scholarship
Amount: $1,500. About: Named in honor of the late James Weldon Johnson, who was a long-time NAACP member and served as the Executive Director of the NAACP from 1920-1930, the James Weldon Johnson Scholarship is one of many awards available to Black students through NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives. Each year, $1,500 is awarded to 15 outstanding…
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Perryman Family Foundation Nursing Scholarships
Amount: Up to $15,000. About: Each year, the Perryman Family Foundation awards scholarships to students in full-time science, technology, engineering, and mathematics trade school programs, with examples including welding, machining, mechatronics, networking, and automation. To qualify, applicants must be a U.S. citizen; a current or prospective student pursuing a full-time program in an eligible program…
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ISC2 Academic Scholarships
Amount: Up to $5,000. About: The ISC2 Academic Scholarships are annually awarded to students pursuing careers in cyber security. The Center for Cyber Safety and Education will award $3,000 to associate degree students and $5,000 to undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity,…