Identity-based scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 06, 2025Apply below to the best Identity-based scholarships for February 2025.
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Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund
Clark County • Cowlitz County • Skamania County • Wahkiakum County • Oregon • For Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund supports LGBTQI undergraduate students in Oregon and parts of Washington with awards starting at $250.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The David and Sharon Alexander Scholarship
Colorado • Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Social Work • Psychology • Mental Health • Counseling • 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 • Graduate Students
The David and Sharon Alexander Scholarship offers $1,000 to LGBTQ+ students in Colorado pursuing education-related degrees.
Deadline:
April 5, 2025
The Jordon Connor Memorial Scholarship
Colorado • Mental Health • Psychology • Social Work • Counseling • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jordon Connor Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to LGBTQ+ students in Colorado pursuing mental health degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 5, 2025
P.O. Pistilli Undergraduate Scholarship For Advancement In Computer Science And Electrical Engineering
For students with disabilities • Electrical Engineering • Computer Science • Information Sciences • For Native American / American Indian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • High school
Annual $4,000 scholarship for underrepresented high school seniors pursuing careers in computer science or electrical engineering.
Deadline:
April 8, 2025
Craig D. Butler Scholarship
Camden County • Pennsylvania • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Craig D. Butler Scholarship awards $1,000 to African American freshmen with a 3.0 GPA from PA or Camden County, NJ.
Deadline:
April 12, 2025
League Foundation Scholarship
High school • Freshmen
The League Foundation Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ high school seniors with community involvement. Award: $250+. Apply with essays & recommendations.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Luverne PEO Scholarship
Minnesota • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Luverne PEO Scholarship offers $250+ to female students with a 3.0 GPA attending accredited colleges full-time.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Undergraduate Nursing Diversity Scholarship
Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The March of Dimes offers a $10,000 scholarship for nursing students from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups in maternal health.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
The Brown Medical and Educational (MAE) Foundation Healthcare Scholarship
Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Dentistry • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Food & Nutrition • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Middle Eastern students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Brown MAE Foundation Healthcare Scholarship offers $1,000 to minority students in healthcare. Income eligibility required.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
GMiS STEM 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 • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The GMiS STEM Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Hispanic students pursuing STEM degrees with leadership and community service.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
PRSA Georgia Multicultural PRism Scholarship
Georgia • Public Relations • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
Deadline:
May 11, 2025
Ohio Minority Journalism Scholarship
Ohio • Journalism • Advertising • Marketing • Communications • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ohio Minority Journalism Scholarship offers $1,000 for minority students pursuing journalism or communications in Ohio. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 20, 2025
WIEA Scholarship
Wisconsin • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The WIEA Scholarship offers $1,000 to American Indian students in Wisconsin. Requires essay, recommendations, and tribal enrollment proof.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Virginia Ruff Scholarship For Continuing Education
Bedford County • Virginia • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Virginia Ruff Scholarship offers $1,000 for Bedford women 25+ seeking education for job market re-entry and economic self-sufficiency.
Deadline:
June 29, 2025
BLM² 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 students of color • Freshmen
The BLM² Scholarship offers $1,000 to minority high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0+. Apply with an essay and recommendation letters.
Deadline:
July 3, 2025
Nathan L. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Nursing • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Aviation/Aeronautical • Music • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Nathan L. Anderson Memorial Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for minority students in computer science, aviation, nursing, or music.
Deadline:
July 15, 2025
Suzanne Dooley College Tuition Scholarship
Dallas County • Tarrant County • Collin County • Denton County • Ellis County • Hunt County • Kaufman County • Rockwall County • Johnson County • Wise County • Parker County • Hood County • Texas • Film • Digital Communications/Media • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Suzanne Dooley Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for Texas women in film, TV, or digital media with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
August 31, 2025
Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize
Mathematics • For Women • Sophomores • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors
The Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize honors an undergraduate woman excelling in mathematics with a $1000 award.
Deadline:
September 15, 2025
Jerome Burke Foundation Scholarship
Illinois • For Black and/or African American students • For Men • Community Service • Freshmen
The Jerome Burke Foundation Scholarship awards $1,000 to African American male high school students in Illinois with a 2.5 GPA and community service.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
Point BIPOC scholarship
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 Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Point BIPOC Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for LGBTQ BIPOC students enrolled in U.S. undergraduate or graduate programs.
Deadline:
October 24, 2025
L’Oréal Pro “Empowering Diversity” Student Cos – Sheena
Cosmetology/Beauty • 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 • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
L’Oréal Pro offers up to $5,000 for BIPOC students in cosmetology. Apply with a video if you're 18 or older.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
American Fellowships
STEM • For Women • Graduate Students
AAUW American Fellowships offer up to $50,000 for women scholars in STEM or gender research. U.S. citizens/permanent residents eligible.
Deadline:
November 15, 2025
Live Your Dreams Award
For Women • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Live Your Dreams Award provides up to $16,000 for women supporting dependents, requiring enrollment in an undergraduate program.
Deadline:
November 15, 2025
Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Aerospace • For Women • Graduate Students
Zonta International offers a $10,000 Fellowship for women in Ph.D. programs in aerospace engineering and space sciences.
Deadline:
November 15, 2025
All-American Pest Control Steam Trailblazer Scholarship
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 • 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 • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The All-American Pest Control STEAM Trailblazer Scholarship awards $1,000 to a young woman excelling in STEAM with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
November 30, 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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