Identity-based scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 06, 2025Apply below to the best Identity-based scholarships for February 2025.
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CLA Scholarship for BIPOC Students in Memory of Edna Yelland
California • Information Sciences • 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
CLA Scholarship offers $2,500 for BIPOC graduate students in library studies aiming to work in California libraries. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
Toyota/TELACU Scholarships
California • Management • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Juniors • Seniors
Toyota/TELACU Scholarships offer $5,000 to Hispanic undergraduates in STEM fields. Must reside in CA and be rising juniors or seniors.
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
Jeanne E. Harris Chrysalis Scholarship
Geological & Earth Sciences • For Women • Graduate Students
The Chrysalis Scholarship offers $2,000 for women geoscience graduate students to complete their degrees after life interruptions.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Dotcom-Monitor Women in Computing Scholarship
Computer Science • Information Sciences • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Dotcom-Monitor Women in Computing Scholarship offers $1,000 for female undergraduates in the U.S. or Canada. Apply with essays and transcripts.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
LGBTQIA+ Scholarship
Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Conservation • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The LGBTQIA+ Scholarship offers $5,000 for LGBTQ+ students pursuing environmental careers. Must have a 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen or resident.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship
Studio Arts • Fashion • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship offers $5,000 to African-American students pursuing degrees in performing arts.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
MWGA Foundation Women's Scholarship
Minnesota • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The MWGA Foundation Women's Scholarship offers $3,000 to Minnesota women students based on academics, need, and character.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
GM Women's Retail Network Drive to Succeed Scholarship
Automotive • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The GM Women's Retail Network Drive to Succeed Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in automotive retail education or careers.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
V&E Diversity Scholarship
Texas • 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 Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • Test Scores • Freshmen • High school
The V&E Diversity Scholarship offers $10,000 to underrepresented law students in Texas. Apply with FAFSA, essay, and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Judge Paul G. Feinman Scholarship
Law • 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 • For Middle Eastern students • For Transgender students • For Non-binary students • Graduate Students
The Judge Paul G. Feinman Scholarship offers $2,500 to law students committed to the LGBTQ+ community with judicial work experience.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The Laurels Scholarship Fund
Accounting • For Women • Graduate Students
The Laurels Scholarship Fund offers $3,000 for women pursuing a Ph.D. in Accounting, based on academic merit and financial need.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Minority Fellowship Program
Nursing • Mental Health • Psychology • Social Work • Counseling • 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 Minority Fellowship Program offers fellowships for minority nurses in mental health and substance abuse, with awards starting at $250.
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
Association of Women Contractors Scholarship
Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Other Trades/Crafts • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Association of Women Contractors offers a $1,500 scholarship for Minnesota women in construction-related studies.
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
WiNUP Fellowships
Engineering • Accounting • Information Sciences • Other Trades/Crafts • Construction • Automotive • Carpentry/Masonry • Electrical/Electronics • Mechanical • For Women • Graduate Students
WiNUP offers $2,000 fellowships for women pursuing advanced degrees in utility-related fields. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Winifred Goldring Award
Geological & Earth Sciences • History • For Women • Graduate Students • Seniors
The Winifred Goldring Award offers up to $2,000 for outstanding female graduate students in paleontology. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship
Military • Georgia • South Carolina • North Carolina • Florida • Alabama • Aerospace • Technology • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • IT/Information Technology • Information Sciences • Mathematics • Operations Management • Physics • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students
The Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship offers $1,500 to female STEM students with military ties in select Southern states.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
JCCIA John Fischetti Scholarship
Illinois • Journalism • Communications • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The JCCIA John Fischetti Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for Illinois students of Italian descent in journalism or communications.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship
Ohio • Nursing • 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 William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship supports underrepresented nursing students in Ohio with awards up to $2,750.
Deadline:
May 4, 2025
Sarah E. Huneycutt Scholarship
Florida • Freshmen
The Sarah E. Huneycutt Scholarship offers $5,000 to Florida high school senior women interested in golf for college funding.
Deadline:
May 29, 2025
APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship
Transportation/Logistics • Urban Design • Construction • Conservation • Construction Engineering • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship supports women and minorities in planning with a $5,000 award for eligible students in need.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
Mathematics • 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 • Test Scores • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for underrepresented students with a 3.0 GPA and strong math scores.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Native Forward Professional Development Funding for STEM Educators and Students
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 • Physics • 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 • Graduate Students
Native Forward offers $1,200 to $10,000 for Native American STEM students. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship
Finance • Transportation/Logistics • Urban Design • Graduate Students
The Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship supports women in graduate transportation studies with awards up to $10,000.
Deadline:
June 10, 2025
Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
Transportation/Logistics • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Sharon D. Banks Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to women in transportation studies with a 3.0 GPA. Apply via local chapter.
Deadline:
June 10, 2025
The Women in Aerospace Foundation Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Computer Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Biology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Mathematics • Chemistry • For Women • Juniors • Seniors
The Women in Aerospace Foundation Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women pursuing degrees in engineering, math, or science.
Deadline:
June 13, 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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