College Freshman
Scholarships
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Bernard and Carolyn Torraco Memorial Nursing Scholarships
Amount: $2,500. About: Offered by the Unico National Foundation, Bernard and Carolyn Torraco Memorial Nursing Scholarships are annually awarded to college students pursuing careers in nursing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be currently attending an accredited campus-based nursing degree program in the United States and completing core nursing courses, and meet a minimum GPA requirement…
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Target Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000. About: Created in 2021 by Target in partnership with UNCF, the Target Scholars Program provides 1,000 need-based scholarships of up to $5,000 to first-year Black students enrolled at select HBCUs with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in technology, leadership or design. In addition to four years of academic support,…
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UNCF General Scholarship
Amount: Varies. About: The UNCF General Application is not one specific scholarship but an application that enables students to apply for several UNCF scholarships at one time. The General Application is used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for scholarships that are unpublished and do not require an additional application. In order to qualify,…
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UMWA-Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship Fund
Amount: $2,500. About: Each year, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) administers the Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship. Applicants must be current members of the UMWA or be the dependent or grandchild of a current member. Additionally, applicants must be admitted to or enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university in…
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UNCF Healthcare Workforce Diversity Program
Amount: Up to $5,000. About: Administered by the UNCF, the Healthcare Workforce Diversity Program awards scholarships to African American students pursuing a certification or a two-year degree in healthcare related STEM fields. Applicants must file the FAFSA, have unmet financial need, meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements, and show interest in entering the healthcare sector.…
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NSRA Higher Education Scholarships
Amount: Up to $3,000 per year (renewable for up to 4 years). About: The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) annually awards scholarships to NSRA retail members in good standing, their children, and their employees. In addition to meeting one of the above requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and be enrolled or…