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Open scholarship details VerifiedEXPIREDKalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship
offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2000. Plan to apply by April 11, 2026.
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offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is FULL RIDE. Plan to apply by 5/1/2026.
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EducationFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateNon-monetaryGPA 3.0+FLFloridaOpen scholarship details NEWAspire Higher Scholarship
offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is Amount Varies. Plan to apply by 12/31/2026.
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