Scholarships for Black and/or African American students - Dec 24'

Updated Dec 02, 2024

Apply below to the best Scholarships for Black and/or African American students for December 2024.

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Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship

Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship offers $500 to BIPOC students pursuing STEM. Apply with an essay on your impact in the field.

Deadline:

March 2, 2025

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Concrete Rose Scholarship Award

For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Concrete Rose Scholarship offers $500 to first-gen BIPOC women in high school or college with a 2.0 GPA. Apply by sharing your story.

Deadline:

January 1, 2025

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Simon Strong Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The Simon Strong Scholarship awards $500 to BIPOC students with volunteer experience and a 2.5 GPA. Essay required on overcoming adversity.

Deadline:

March 16, 2025

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Anthony B. Davis Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The Anthony B. Davis Scholarship offers $585 to BIPOC high school seniors and undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA. Apply by sharing your story.

Deadline:

January 1, 2025

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Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon

Psychology • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The Good Vibes Only Scholarship offers $2,100 to BIPOC psychology students with a 2.5 GPA. Essay required on mental health's impact.

Deadline:

March 18, 2025

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Medical Diversity Scholarship

Medicine • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students

The Medical Diversity Scholarship offers $2,000 to medical students from minority groups committed to diversity. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Deadline:

October 1, 2025

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India Terrell Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The India Terrell Memorial Scholarship awards $600 to Black or African students in NC. Essay required for application.

Deadline:

January 5, 2025

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Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship

Music • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Middle Eastern students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship awards $1,000 to underrepresented minority students pursuing music or education.

Deadline:

February 22, 2025

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Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship

King County • Snohomish County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links offers up to $15,000 scholarships for African American high school seniors in the Puget Sound area.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Minority Natural Resource Scholarship

Missouri • Natural Resources Management • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Minority Natural Resource Scholarship offers $1,000 to minority students in Missouri pursuing natural resource management degrees.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Sutliff and Stout Diversity in Law Scholarship

Legal • Law • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Sutliff & Stout offers a $1,500 scholarship for an essay on distracted driving habits and solutions. Open to high school and college students.

Deadline:

July 25, 2025

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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen

The Jackie Robinson Foundation offers up to $30,000 scholarships for minority high school seniors with leadership and community service dedication.

Deadline:

January 9, 2025

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Get Up To $6,700

Brian M. Day Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Gay students • Community Service • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students • Sophomores

The Brian M. Day Scholarship supports gay men of color in the Puget Sound area with financial need. Average award: $6,700.

Deadline:

January 10, 2025

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Edna Earl Education Scholarship

Education • Teacher Education • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Deadline:

January 10, 2025

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Ancestor Oak Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Public Policy & Administration • Social Work • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ancestor Oak Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students of color facing family rejection, offering an average award of $6,700.

Deadline:

January 10, 2025

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TMCF | Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship

For students with disabilities • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Graduates

TMCF's Dream Gap Scholarship offers 200 $2,500 awards for diverse students facing financial challenges. Apply with a video.

Deadline:

December 6, 2024

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Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship

Connecticut • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen

BBB's Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship offers $2,500 to diverse CT high school seniors demonstrating ethics and leadership.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship

Illinois • Finance • Accounting • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Marketing • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship awards $500 to minority students in Illinois pursuing real estate careers.

Deadline:

December 31, 2024

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Dave Caldwell Scholarship

Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Natural Resources Management • For Black and/or African American students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Women • Graduate Students

The $5,000 Dave Caldwell Scholarship supports female and minority graduate students in drinking water engineering. Essay and recommendation required.

Deadline:

December 19, 2024

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Better Brothers LA Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Better Brothers LA Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for Black LGBTQ+ youth to support their college education. Apply online!

Deadline:

January 10, 2025

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Underrepresented Minority Gateway to Research Awards

Pharmacy • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Gateway to Research Scholarship offers $5,000 to underrepresented pharmacy students. Nomination and mentorship required.

Deadline:

January 24, 2025

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Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship

Kansas • Accounting • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors

The Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship offers $2,500 for junior ethnic minority accounting majors in Kansas colleges.

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

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Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated High School Seniors Scholarship

King County • Snohomish County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

Scholarships up to $15,000 for qualified African American high school seniors in Washington. Leadership and residency required.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Spectrum Scholarship Program

Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Literature • Digital Communications/Media • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students

Spectrum Scholarship Program offers up to $5,000 for diverse students in library and information studies programs.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated College Scholarship

King County • Snohomish County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links offers a $500 scholarship for African American undergraduates in need of financial support.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students

Communications • Journalism • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Methodist students • Juniors • Seniors

The Leonard M. Perryman Scholarship offers $2,500 for United Methodist ethnic minority students in journalism or communications.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship

Business (MBA) • Biology • Chemistry • Mathematics • Physics • Technology • Engineering • STEM • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen

Scholarships for underrepresented high school seniors pursuing energy careers, offering up to $5,000 for eligible students.

Deadline:

April 16, 2025

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Central Scholarship

Maryland • For Black and/or African American students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Central Scholarship offers $1,000-$11,000 to Maryland's African American/Black students with a 2.8 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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The Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity Scholarship for Emerging Scholars

Psychology • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity offers up to $1,000 for undergraduate students from traditionally underrepresented communities of color

Deadline:

July 31, 2025

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Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Education • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship supports women of color in LGBTQ activism pursuing degrees in education, women's health, or dance.

Deadline:

January 10, 2025

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Zinpro Corporation's Undergraduate Poultry Science Scholarship

Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Veterinary • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Juniors • Seniors

Zinpro Corporation offers a $5,000 scholarship for underrepresented undergraduate students in Poultry Science.

Deadline:

December 31, 2024

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Martin Frank Diversity Travel Award

Veterinary • Biology • Food & Nutrition • Healthcare-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Medicine • Mental Health • Science • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students

The Martin Frank Diversity Travel Award offers up to $1,500 for underrepresented minority and disabled researchers in physiological sciences.

Deadline:

December 16, 2024

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ACS Scholars Program

Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Materials Science • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Pharmacy • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors

The ACS Scholars Program offers up to $5,000 for minority students pursuing chemistry-related degrees. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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James B. Morris Scholarship

Iowa • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The James B. Morris Scholarship offers $1,000+ for diverse students in Iowa with a 2.5 GPA. Essay and references required.

Deadline:

March 19, 2025

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The Denver Foundation Scholarships

Denver • Colorado • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Denver Foundation offers scholarships up to $15,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply online today!

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

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Rosy Salon Software Scholarship

Cosmetology/Beauty • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For students of color • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors

Rosy Salon Software offers $250 scholarships for cosmetology, barbering, and esthetics students in the US and Canada.

Deadline:

October 1, 2025

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Bright Lights Scholarship

For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Bright Lights Scholarship offers $1,000 to underrepresented and first-generation students overcoming obstacles to pursue college.

Deadline:

December 26, 2024

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Lyndsey Scott Coding+ Scholarship

Computer Science • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lyndsey Scott Coding+ Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQIA+, Women, and BIPOC computer science students to pursue their goals.

Deadline:

April 16, 2025

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Arcadis Scholarship

Geological & Earth Sciences • Environmental Science • Natural Resources Management • STEM • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For students of color • Graduate Students

The Arcadis Scholarship offers $5,000 to underrepresented graduate students in STEM, promoting leadership in the water service industry.

Deadline:

December 20, 2024

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Jacobs/CH2M Holly A. Cornell Scholarship

Natural Resources Management • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Middle Eastern students • For Women • Graduate Students

The Holly A. Cornell Scholarship offers $10,000 to female/minority students in water supply and treatment. Apply now!

Deadline:

December 20, 2024

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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow (SURF) Individual Awards

Healthcare-Related • Pharmacy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Biology • Chemistry • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

SURF Individual Awards provide $4,600 for undergraduates in pharmacology research, encouraging diverse applicants.

Deadline:

February 3, 2025

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Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research

Education • Social Sciences • Sociology • Political Science/Government • Economics • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Graduate Students

The AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship offers up to $25,000 for underrepresented graduate students in education research.

Deadline:

December 9, 2024

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The Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship

Chicago • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Construction • Urban Design • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Marki Lemons Ryhal Scholarship offers $500 for African American women at HBCUs in real estate, business, or urban planning.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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UNCF General Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

UNCF General Scholarship for full-time students with 2.50 GPA and financial need. Award amount starts at $250.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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Valerie Russell Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • For Christian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Valerie Russell Scholarship offers $250 to African-American laywomen supporting UCC values and justice commitments.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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AIERF Minorities And Women Education Scholarship

Business Administration • Management • Finance • Accounting • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The AIERF Minorities And Women Education Scholarship offers $250+ for minority and women students in Real Estate Appraisal.

Deadline:

December 31, 2024

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Porter Physiology Development Minority Fellowship

Science • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students

The Porter Physiology Development Minority Fellowship supports underrepresented students pursuing a PhD in physiological sciences with a $28,300 award.

Deadline:

February 3, 2025

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George A. Strait Minority Scholarship

Information Sciences • Law • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students

Apply for the George A. Strait Minority Scholarship for law librarianship. Open to minority students in ALA-accredited programs. Award: $250+.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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For the Culture Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen

The For the Culture Scholarship awards $900 to BIPOC high school seniors attending Diversity University summit. Apply with proof of attendance.

Deadline:

April 11, 2025

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EducationDynamics $10,000 Minority First Generation Scholarship Contest

For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For students of color • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school

EducationDynamics offers a $10,000 scholarship for minority first-generation college students. Apply with an essay!

Deadline:

August 30, 2025

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