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Panda Cares First-Year Scholars

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 9/8/2026
Closes: 10/30/2026

The Panda Cares First-Year Scholars offers scholarships to college freshmen at any two- or four-year college or university. Students who participate in community service and extracurricular activities are eligible to apply.

Win up to
$5,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
  • Website
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • College freshman
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree fulltime
  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national
  • Historically underserved population
  • Participation in community service or extracurricular activities
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    College Freshman
    Location
    • Country: US
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Permanent Resident
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities

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