Identity-based scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 06, 2025Apply below to the best Identity-based scholarships for February 2025.
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Maria Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Straight students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Maria Scholarship provides $1,000 to LGBTQIA+ parent undergraduates. Essay required for application.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Mark T. Banner Scholarships for Law Students
Law • Graduate Students • Seniors
Mark T. Banner Scholarships offer $10,000 to law students pursuing IP law, especially those from underrepresented groups.
Deadline:
December 6, 2025
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, 2025
Transportation YOU High School Scholarship
Transportation/Logistics • Civil Engineering • Mathematics • Science • Technology • Construction Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Materials Science • For Women • Freshmen
The Transportation YOU Scholarship supports girls pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, and math. with a $2,500 award for eligible candidates.
Deadline:
December 27, 2025
American Indian Scholarship of Southern California
South Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The American Indian Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Southern California students. Apply with recommendations, essay, and tribal proof.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Washington-Nixon Nursing Scholarship
Houston County • Texas • Nursing • For Women • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Washington-Nixon Nursing Scholarship offers $250+ to single mother nursing students in Houston with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
January 5, 2026
Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship
Cowlitz County • Clark County • Lewis County • Pacific County • Skamania County • Wahkiakum County • Oregon • Transportation/Logistics • Finance • Communications • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship offers $6,000 for women in Oregon/SW Washington pursuing transportation-related studies.
Deadline:
January 7, 2026
Laurel Hester Memorial Scholarship
For Bisexual students • For Asexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen
The Laurel Hester Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to LGBTQ+ high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship
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 • Freshmen
The Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to LGBTQ+ high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
LEAGUE Foundation LGBTQ Scholarship
Freshmen
The LEAGUE Foundation LGBTQ Scholarship offers up to 9 scholarships for LGBTQ+ high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
The Ascent and Mos Pride Alliance Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Celebrate Pride Month with The Ascent and Mos Pride Alliance Scholarship! Win $1,000 and support LGBTQ+ causes. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
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, 2025
AFWA Undergraduate Scholarship
Accounting • Finance • For Women • Juniors • Seniors
AFWA offers a $1,500 scholarship for female accounting/finance students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay on leadership and character.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Gamma Mu Foundation Gay Male Graduate Scholarship
For Gay students • For Men • Graduate Students
The Gamma Mu Foundation offers $1,000 to $2,500 scholarships for gay male graduate students under 35. Apply with short essays.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
LGBT Gamma Mu Foundation Graduate Scholarship
For Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students
The LGBT Gamma Mu Foundation offers $1,000 to $2,500 scholarships for gay male graduate students under 35. Apply with essays.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
NE1 NE-Dream 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 • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students
The NE1 NE-Dream Scholarship offers $500 to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ students. Apply by submitting an essay.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Legacy Program
Washington • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • High school
The Palmer Scholars Legacy Program offers up to $17,500 for Pierce County high school juniors of color with financial need.
Deadline:
April 21, 2025
Sonia Morgan Scholarship
New Jersey • Law • For Women • Graduate Students
The Sonia Morgan Scholarship offers $2,500 to female law students in NJ. Apply with an essay for your chance to win.
Deadline:
April 21, 2025
Upakar Foundation Indian American Scholarship
Freshmen
The Upakar Foundation Scholarship offers up to $8,000 for Indian American students with a GPA of 3.6+ and AGI under $90,000.
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
Funding the Future of Finance in Indian Country/Johnson Scholarship Foundation
Finance • Accounting • Business Administration • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
FFFIC Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native students in business, accounting, or finance.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
The Desire to Inspire Scholarship
Health Education • Healthcare-Related • 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 • High school
The Desire to Inspire Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for minority high school juniors and seniors pursuing healthcare careers.
Deadline:
June 4, 2025
David Womack Memorial LGBT Scholarships
Alabama • West Virginia • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
David Womack Memorial LGBT Scholarships offer $1,000 to gay/lesbian undergraduates in Alabama or West Virginia. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
M.R. Brooks Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The M.R. Brooks Scholarship offers $1,000 to LGBTQ+ single parents or their children to support higher education and community impact.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Josiah Macy Jr. Scholarship
Medicine • 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 • Community Service • Graduate Students
The Josiah Macy Jr. Scholarship offers $5,000 to underrepresented medical students demonstrating need and service commitment.
Deadline:
July 23, 2025
The Chronicle of Higher Education Scholarship for Diversity in Media
Journalism • 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 • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Chronicle of Higher Education offers a $10,000 scholarship for diverse media students at minority-serving institutions.
Deadline:
August 1, 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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