Identity-based scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 06, 2025Apply below to the best Identity-based scholarships for February 2025.
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TMCF | United Health Foundation Diversity In Health Care Scholarship
Healthcare-Related • Medicine • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Psychology • Dentistry • Social Work • Pharmacy • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Pre-Med • Pre-Dental • Mental Health • 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 • Seniors • Graduate Students
The TMCF | United Health Foundation Scholarship offers $5,000 for HBCU students pursuing health careers. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
The Arisdine Krikorian Scholarship
Massachusetts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Arisdine Krikorian Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to Armenian students in Greater Boston with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with a recommendation letter.
Deadline:
March 28, 2025
Women In Transition Scholarship
Accounting • For Women • Freshmen
The Women In Transition Scholarship offers up to $8,000 for women supporting their families while pursuing a bachelor's in Accounting.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
San Diego Chinese Women’s Association Scholarship
California • Community Service • Athletic • Freshmen
The San Diego Chinese Women’s Association offers scholarships of $1,000 to $1,500 for high school graduates of Chinese descent.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Doctoral Scholars Program
For students with disabilities • Alabama • Arkansas • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • South Carolina • Virginia • West Virginia • 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 • Graduate Students
The SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program provides a $20,000 stipend for Ph.D. students aiming to become professors in select states.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Women In Need Scholarship
Accounting • For Women • Sophomores
The Women In Need Scholarship offers $2,000 annually for women supporting families while pursuing a bachelor's in Accounting.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Chicana Latina Foundation Scholarship
California • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Women • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Chicana Latina Foundation offers $1,500 scholarships to eligible Latina college students in Northern California.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Tiffany Green Operator Scholarship
Engineering • Music • Manufacturing/Production • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Tiffany Green Operator Scholarship offers $10,000 for women in live entertainment studies with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Lombard Area AAUW Dickson/Mosillo Return To Learning Scholarship
Illinois • 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 • Nuclear Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Mathematics • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Lombard Area AAUW offers a $5,000 scholarship for women returning to school, especially in STEM fields. Apply with an essay and reference.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Delta Gamma Foundation Sisters Helping Sisters: Need-Based Scholarship
For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Delta Gamma Foundation offers $2,500 need-based scholarships for collegiate members with financial needs. Apply with GPA, essay, and recommendation.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Alliance of Women Executives Scholarship
Florida • For Women • Freshmen
The Alliance of Women Executives Scholarship offers $1,500 to senior females from Palm Beach County attending FAU or PBSC with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 2, 2025
Dr. Michael Dorizas Memorial Scholarships
Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Delaware • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Dr. Michael Dorizas Memorial Scholarships offer $5,000 for Greek descent students in Greater Philadelphia pursuing higher education.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
Les Dames D'Escoffier New York Corporate Scholarship
New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Food & Nutrition • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Les Dames D'Escoffier NY offers a $5,000 scholarship for women pursuing careers in food and hospitality. Must enroll in partner schools.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship
California • Business Administration • Management • Accounting • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Matt Fong Scholarship offers $5,000 for Asian American students in California colleges studying finance-related fields with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
WiTT Diversity Scholarship
Tennessee • Technology • 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 WiTT Diversity Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for underrepresented minority students pursuing tech careers in Nashville area colleges.
Deadline:
April 14, 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 15, 2025
WiTT College Scholarship
Tennessee • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • STEM • Technology • Computer Science • For Women • High school • Freshmen
WiTT College Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for female high school seniors in Nashville pursuing tech careers. Apply with essay & recommendation.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Calculated Genius STEMINIST Scholarship
Illinois • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Engineering • For Women • Freshmen
The Calculated Genius STEMINIST Scholarship offers $5,000 for women in Engineering with a 3.0 GPA in the Chicago area. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
WGA Mary Macey Scholarship
Business (MBA) • Food & Nutrition • Information Sciences • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The WGA Mary Macey Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for women pursuing careers in the grocery industry. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Henry O. Peabody Scholarship Program
Massachusetts • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Henry O. Peabody Scholarship offers $1,000 to $5,000 for women in Norfolk County, MA. Apply now for educational support.
Deadline:
April 18, 2025
Achievers in Technology Program
Computer Engineering • Management • Cybersecurity • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Achievers in Technology Program offers $2,000 for freshmen of African descent from low-income households pursuing tech careers.
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell Scholarship
California • Law • Law Enforcement • Defense & Military • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Public Health • For Women • Freshmen
The Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell Scholarship awards $5,000 to women high school seniors pursuing law or public service inspired by WLALA.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Fiesta del Sol Guadalupe A. Reyes Scholarship
Illinois • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Community Service • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Fiesta del Sol Scholarship offers $1,500 to Latino/Hispanic students in Chicago's Southwest side with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. Undergraduate Scholarship
Washington • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Mathematics • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Music • Physics • Science • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Zonta Club of D.C. offers up to $5,000 scholarships for women pursuing undergraduate degrees with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
PFLAG South Orange County Scholarship
California • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
PFLAG South Orange County offers scholarships up to $2,500 for LGBTQI youth and allies aged 17-24. Minimum GPA of 2.0 required.
Deadline:
May 6, 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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