Identity-based scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 06, 2025Apply below to the best Identity-based scholarships for February 2025.
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Kay Longcope Scholarship Award
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 Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The $3,000 Kay Longcope Scholarship supports LGBTQ individuals of color pursuing journalism. Apply with resume, work samples, and essay.
Deadline:
May 19, 2025
NAACP Creative Sole Scholarship
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Marketing • Game Design • Urban Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Other Trades/Crafts • UX/Technical Design • Design/Visual Communications • Architecture • Communications • Digital Communications/Media • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
The NAACP Creative Sole Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in creative fields. Apply now if you meet the criteria!
Deadline:
May 20, 2025
Katherine McIntyre Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Katherine McIntyre Scholarship offers $3,000 to full-time Black undergraduates. Must be an NAACP member with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 20, 2025
Building Beautiful Futures Scholarship
Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Marketing • Finance • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Management • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Building Beautiful Futures Scholarship offers $10,000 to Black females and females of color in college. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 20, 2025
The Write Your Future Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • For Women • High school • Freshmen
The Write Your Future Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black female students pursuing an undergraduate degree. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 21, 2025
The Hubertus W. V. Willems Scholarship
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Materials Science • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • STEM • Nuclear Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Men • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Hubertus W. V. Willems Scholarship offers $3,000 to Black male students in STEM fields with financial needs and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
May 21, 2025
John M. Azarian Memorial Armenian Youth Scholarship Fund
Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The John M. Azarian Memorial Armenian Youth Scholarship offers $3,000 to Armenian undergraduate students in the U.S. with financial need.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
AISES Intel Growing The Legacy Scholarship Program
Mechanical Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Electrical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mathematics • Physics • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
AISES Intel Growing The Legacy Scholarship offers $5,000-$10,000 for Indigenous students in STEM with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Gionandrea Pugi Scholarship
Biology • Medicine • Nursing • Pre-Med • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Gionandrea Pugi Scholarship offers $5,000 to Italian descent students in medicine or biology with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essay & recommendations.
Deadline:
June 5, 2025
Korean War Veteran Descendant - Western Regional Chapter Scholarship
Military • Alaska • Arizona • California • Hawaii • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • Oregon • Utah • Washington • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
June 29, 2025
Korean War Veteran Descendant - Midwestern Regional Chapter Scholarship
Military • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Michigan • Minnesota • Missouri • North Dakota • Ohio • South Dakota • Wisconsin • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans, offering $500 to $5,000 for students in the Midwest with Korean heritage.
Deadline:
June 29, 2025
Korean War Veteran Descendant - Northeastern Regional Chapter Scholarship
Military • Connecticut • Maine • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • New Jersey • New York • Rhode Island • Vermont • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
June 29, 2025
Korean War Veteran Descendant - Southwestern Regional Chapter Scholarship
Military • Arkansas • Louisiana • Mississippi • Oklahoma • Texas • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
June 29, 2025
Korean War Veteran Descendant - Southern Regional Chapter Scholarship
Military • Alabama • Florida • Georgia • South Carolina • Tennessee • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Deadline:
June 29, 2025
WNC College Scholarship
North Carolina • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
WNC College Scholarship supports undocumented/DACA Latinx students in Western NC with awards up to $1,200 for higher education.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Carol E. Macpherson Memorial Scholarship
Minnesota • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Carol E. Macpherson Memorial Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for woman-identified students with a 5-year educational gap in Minnesota.
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
New Beginnings Esthetics Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • 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 • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The New Beginnings Esthetics Scholarship offers $5,000 to BIPOC students in esthetics programs. Apply with a video!
Deadline:
August 31, 2025
Lithuanian Foundation Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Lithuanian Foundation Scholarship offers up to $7,500 for full-time students of Lithuanian heritage. Apply now!
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
The Cal Pride 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Cal Pride Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for UC Berkeley students excelling in academics and LGBTQ community involvement.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
Minority Scholarship
Athletic & Related • Health Education • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • 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 • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Minority Scholarship offers $2,000 to ethnic minorities pursuing degrees in strength and conditioning. Apply with 3 recommendations.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
Nick and Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship
Illinois • Music • Education • For students of color • Family • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Nick and Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship offers $6,500 for Illinois students of Italian heritage in music or education.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
UPS Scholarship for Minority Students
Industrial Engineering • Engineering • Technology • 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 UPS Scholarship for Minority Students offers $4,000 to undergraduate students in industrial engineering across the U.S.
Deadline:
November 15, 2025
Ethnic Minority Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Athletic • Graduate Students
The Ethnic Minority Scholarship offers $2,000 awards to 32 ethnic minority students in Football Athletic Training programs.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Female Scholarship
For Women • Athletic • Graduate Students
32 scholarships of $2,000 each for female students in Athletic Training master's or doctoral programs, requiring an internship.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Epsilon Epsilon Scholarship
For Women • Juniors • Seniors
Epsilon Epsilon Scholarship for Sigma Kappa members with GPA 3.00+, leadership roles, and financial need. $250+ award available.
Deadline:
February 9, 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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