Identity-based scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 06, 2025Apply below to the best Identity-based scholarships for February 2025.
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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award
Technology • Computer Science • Information Sciences • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Trans Woman students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Age • High school • Freshmen
The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award supports high school women, genderqueer, and non-binary students in computing with $250+ awards.
Deadline:
November 13, 2025
Generation Google Scholarship
Game Design • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Generation Google Scholarship offers $10,000 to women in gaming pursuing degrees in related fields at U.S. or Canadian institutions.
Deadline:
April 23, 2025
$6,000 Scholarship For Black Women in STEM
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 Women • For Trans Woman students • For Non-binary students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
$6,000 scholarship for Black women in STEM fields. Open to cisgender, transgender, or gender non-conforming applicants. Essay required.
Deadline:
July 15, 2025
Sprout Social UNCF Scholarship Program
Computer Engineering • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • Seniors
The Sprout Social UNCF Scholarship offers $10,750 to African American college seniors in computer science with leadership skills and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
September 30, 2025
The Walt Disney Company UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program
Digital Communications/Media • Radio & Television • Hospitality • Photography • Juniors
The Walt Disney Company UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program awards $5,000 to underrepresented juniors pursuing media careers. Apply now!
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
Haz La U Scholarship
For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen
The Haz La U Scholarship offers $3,000 for Hispanic high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Deadline:
November 3, 2025
USHLI scholarship
For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
USHLI offers $2,000 scholarships for U.S. college students, prioritizing those with Hispanic heritage. Apply now!
Deadline:
December 9, 2025
Chugach Heritage Foundation College Scholarship (Winter/Spring Term)
Cordova • Port Graham • Valdez • Seward • Chenega • Nanwalek • Alaska • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Chugach Heritage Foundation offers scholarships up to $7,250 for Alaska Native students in the Chugach Region pursuing college degrees.
Deadline:
December 27, 2025
Irene Adler Prize
Writing • Literature • Journalism • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Irene Adler Prize offers a $1,000 scholarship for women in journalism, creative writing, or literature. Essay required.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Omega Phi Beta Foundation - Rising Bud Scholarship
Literature • Writing • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Interior Design • Architecture • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Design/Visual Communications • Photography • Other Trades/Crafts • Music • For Women • Freshmen
The Rising Bud Scholarship offers $500 to female freshmen in the arts from low-income households. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Leon M Poe Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Leon M Poe Scholarship supports minority STEM students with a $250+ award for those with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with a form, resume, and transcripts.
Deadline:
July 19, 2025
Diversity Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
Wisconsin • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Law • Community Service • Graduate Students
Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships for law students from diverse backgrounds. Apply with resume, transcript, references, and essay.
Deadline:
October 31, 2025
The Dr. Blanca Moore-Velez Woman of Substance Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Dr. Blanca Moore-Velez Scholarship offers $250+ to American women 35+ with a 3.0 GPA. Requires essay, reference, and transcripts.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Colorado Women's Education Foundation
Colorado • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
CWEF offers $2,000 scholarships for eligible Colorado women. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and community involvement.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
PFLAG Lawrence/Topeka Scholarship
Kansas • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen
PFLAG Lawrence/Topeka offers a $1,000 scholarship for Kansas high school seniors who identify as LGBTQ+ or allies. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship
California • Nevada • Arizona • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian 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 LGBTQIA+ students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Juniors
The Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship offers $250 to minority students from CA, AZ, NV transitioning to a four-year university. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 3, 2025
Women in STEM Academic Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Chemistry • Biology • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The ABC Wildlife Women in STEM Scholarship offers $1,000 for women pursuing science, engineering, math, or technology studies.
Deadline:
July 1, 2025
Prism Foundation Scholarships
For Asian 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 LGBTQIA+ students • Community Service • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Prism Foundation Scholarships offer up to $5,000 for LGBTQIA+ students with activism in API/LGBTQ communities. Apply with transcript & recommendation.
Deadline:
July 12, 2025
American Muslim Women Physicians Association's scholarships
Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Medicine • Dentistry • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • For Muslim students • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
Scholarships for female Muslim students in health fields from the American Muslim Women Physicians Association, up to $1,000.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
Safak Paker-Leggs Science Education Scholarship
Pharmacy • Health Education • Public Health • Healthcare-Related • For Women • Graduate Students
The Safak Paker-Leggs Scholarship awards $5,500 to female Ph.D. candidates in pharmaceutical or health science, prioritizing first-gen immigrants.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Native American Natural Resource Research Scholarship
Natural Resources Management • For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students
The Truman D. Picard Scholarship supports Native American students in Natural Resources with awards up to $2,500. Apply now!
Deadline:
December 2, 2025
John Reinert Scholarship
Law Enforcement • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The John Reinert Scholarship offers $1,000 to LGBTQ+ students in law enforcement training, promoting visibility and positive role models.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
KnowBe4 Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship
Computer Science • Information Sciences • For Women • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The KnowBe4 Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship offers up to $13,000 for female students in cybersecurity fields with a 3.2 GPA.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Voya Investment Management Diversity Scholarship Program
Florida • North Carolina • Washington • Texas • Georgia • Finance • Economics • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Agriculture • 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
Voya Investment Management offers a $10,000 scholarship for underrepresented students pursuing finance careers. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Alfred Street Baptist Church Scholarship
Washington • Alexandria County • Arlington County • Fairfax County • Falls Church County • Prince William County • Prince George's County • Montgomery County • Charles County • Virginia • Maryland • Community Service • Freshmen
The Alfred Street Baptist Church Scholarship offers $5,000 annually for 4 years to eligible DC area graduates committed to community service.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
FAQ
Common mistakes to avoid when applying for identity-based scholarships include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and not proofreading your application materials. Take your time to ensure your application is complete and polished.
Yes, some identity-based scholarships may not require essays, but many do. It's important to read the application guidelines carefully to understand what is required.
In your personal statement for identity-based scholarships, include your personal story, how your identity has shaped your experiences, your academic and career goals, and how receiving the scholarship will help you achieve those goals.
Yes, many identity-based scholarships are open to international students, but eligibility can vary. Be sure to check the specific requirements for each scholarship you are considering.
To increase your chances of winning an identity-based scholarship, focus on crafting a strong application, including a compelling personal statement, highlighting your achievements, and demonstrating your commitment to your community and identity.
Yes, you can apply for multiple identity-based scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.
Eligibility criteria for identity-based scholarships vary by scholarship but often include factors such as the applicant's identity, academic performance, community involvement, and financial need. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Yes, identity-based scholarships are legitimate and are offered by various organizations, foundations, and educational institutions to support underrepresented groups in higher education.
You can find identity-based scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to different identities and backgrounds.
Identity-based scholarships are financial awards designed to support students from specific demographic groups, such as those based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other identity factors. These scholarships aim to promote diversity and inclusion in education.
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