Identity-based scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 06, 2025Apply below to the best Identity-based scholarships for February 2025.
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NCTA AWMF Scholarship
Digital Communications/Media • Design/Visual Communications • Communications • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The NCTA AWMF Scholarship offers $10,000 to female communications/media students for original media projects.
Deadline:
May 24, 2025
Groundbreaker Leadership Scholarship
For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Groundbreaker Leadership Scholarship offers $1,500 to Asian American college seniors and grads with strong leadership and a 3.5 GPA.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Ruth Muskrat Bronson Scholarship
Oklahoma • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Food & Nutrition • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Counseling • For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students
The Ruth Muskrat Bronson Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for Tribal members in Oklahoma pursuing graduate degrees in Nursing or health fields.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Native Forward Scholarship for Service
Education • Teacher Education • Counseling • Social Work • Business Administration • IT/Information Technology • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Native Forward Scholarship for Service offers up to $30,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native students. Essay and references required.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Wells Fargo Scholarship for Undergraduates
For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Wells Fargo offers a $5,000 scholarship for American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduates with a 2.7 GPA. Essay and references required.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship
Game Design • Travel & Tourism • Home Services • Hospitality • Agriculture • Arts Management • Conservation • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Finance • Accounting • Marketing • IT/Information Technology • For Native American / American Indian students • Seniors • Graduate Students
Wells Fargo offers scholarships up to $5,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native students in specific fields. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
NextEra Energy Foundation (NEEF) Scholarship
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 • Physics • Chemistry • Biology • Architecture • Conservation • Energy • 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 • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
NEEF Scholarship offers $5,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native students in environmental, energy, or STEM fields with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Katrin Lamon Fellowship
Literature • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students
The Katrin Lamon Fellowship supports American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in literature and communication with awards up to $30,000.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Land Conservation and Indigenous Languages Scholarship
Foreign Languages • Natural Resources Management • Conservation • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Land Conservation and Indigenous Languages Scholarship awards $10,000 to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native students.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Scholarship
For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Lynne Ruth Lafin Elmore Sucher Scholarship
New Mexico • Mathematics • Medicine • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Environmental Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students
The Lynne Ruth Lafin Elmore Sucher Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in specific fields.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Wilson-Hooper Veterinary Medicine Assistance Program
Veterinary • For Native American / American Indian students • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Wilson-Hooper Veterinary Medicine Assistance Program offers $5,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native students in Veterinary Medicine.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Out to Innovate Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students 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 Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Out to Innovate Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQ+ STEM students with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and essay submission.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Elizabeth Furber Fellowship – Women studying Creative Fine Arts
Arts • Studio Arts • Photography • Art History • Music • Writing • Architecture • Design/Visual Communications • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Interior Design • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • For Native American / American Indian students • For Women • Graduate Students
The Elizabeth Furber Fellowship offers $5,000 to American Indian and Alaska Native women in Creative Fine Arts graduate programs.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship
For Lesbian students • For Non-binary students • For Women • High school • Juniors • Freshmen • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship supports lesbian women in higher education with awards up to $3,000 for tuition.
Deadline:
June 2, 2025
Horace and Susie Revels Cayton Scholarship
Washington • 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
Deadline:
June 3, 2025
SMA Native American STEM Scholarship
Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The SMA Native American STEM Scholarship offers $1,500 for Native American students pursuing a STEM degree with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
June 13, 2025
AWLF Scholarship
Law • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The AWLF Scholarship provides $2,500 to women in Wisconsin law schools based on service, academics, and unique life experiences.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
Brown Girls Do Ballet College Scholarship
Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Brown Girls Do Ballet Scholarship offers $1,000 to full-time undergraduates, prioritizing first-gen students with financial need.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
VNutrition & Wellness’ Annual LGBTQ+ Vitality Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
VNutrition & Wellness offers a $500 scholarship for LGBTQ+ students to empower future leaders through a 400-600 word essay.
Deadline:
July 2, 2025
Associates Scholars Empowerment Program
Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Cosmetology/Beauty • Electrical/Electronics • Home Services • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Other Trades/Crafts • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Transportation/Logistics • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Sophomores • Freshmen
The Associates Scholars Empowerment Program offers $2,500 to Black students pursuing certificates or Associates degrees with financial need.
Deadline:
July 8, 2025
The Dominican Bar Association Scholarship
law • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Graduate Students
The Dominican Bar Association Scholarship offers $3,000 to underrepresented law students. Apply now if eligible!
Deadline:
July 14, 2025
Lew Williams and Joan Odud Scholarship
Monmouth County • Middlesex County • New Jersey • For Women • Age • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AAUW-Lew Williams & Joan Odud Scholarship awards $2,000 to women 25+ in Monmouth or Middlesex Counties pursuing higher education.
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
Armenian Professional Society Graduate Student Scholarship
Graduate Students
The Armenian Professional Society offers a $2,500 scholarship for graduate students of Armenian descent in the U.S. Apply with an essay.
Deadline:
August 1, 2025
Cecelia Connelly Scholarship in Underwater Archaeology
Marine Biology/Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • History • Conservation • Environmental Science • Natural Resources Management • For Women • Graduate Students
The Cecelia Connelly Scholarship offers $2,500 to women pursuing graduate studies in underwater archaeology.
Deadline:
October 31, 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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