Identity-based scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 04, 2025Apply below to the best Identity-based scholarships for February 2025.
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Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated College Scholarship
King County • Snohomish County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Washington • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links offers a $500 scholarship for African American undergraduates in need of financial support.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Stephen Feinberg Scholars Scholarship Program
For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
The Stephen Feinberg Scholars Program offers up to $20,000 for Black scholars pursuing graduate degrees. Leadership and community involvement required.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
PFLAG San Diego County Scholarships
San Diego County • California • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
PFLAG San Diego County offers scholarships over $2,000 for LGBTQ+ residents with GPA requirements and an essay submission.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
Interior Design • Photography • Studio Arts • Film • Graphic Design • Architecture • Design/Visual Communications • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship offers $5,000 to full-time Black students in visual arts with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Intertribal Timber Council - Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program
Natural Resources Management • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Truman D. Picard Scholarship supports Native American students in Natural Resources with awards up to $2,500. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 21, 2025
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
American Dream Scholarship
Accounting • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors
The American Dream Scholarship offers $1,000 for women in community college aiming for a bachelor's in Accounting, focusing on diverse populations.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
EFWA Undergraduate Scholarship
Accounting • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The EFWA Undergraduate Scholarship provides $1,500 for women pursuing a bachelor's in Accounting. Apply with references and an essay.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Mae & Mary Scholarship Fund
Healthcare Administrative • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare-Related • Healthcare Assistant • Public Health • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Mae & Mary Scholarship supports African American seniors pursuing healthcare careers with awards starting at $250.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Cobell scholarship
For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Cobell Scholarship offers $5,000 to eligible post-secondary students from US Federally-recognized Tribes. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
AFWA Masters Scholarships
Accounting • Finance • For Women • Graduate Students
Female students in accounting or finance can apply for a $1,500 AFWA Masters Scholarship. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
PFLAG Denver Scholarship
Colorado • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen
PFLAG Denver awards up to $2,500 to exceptional LGBTQ students and allies in Colorado to support their education and community impact.
Deadline:
April 9, 2025
Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship
California • Connecticut • Delaware • Illinois • Florida • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship awards $1,000 for original works celebrating Italian heritage. Open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship
Business (MBA) • Biology • Chemistry • Mathematics • Physics • Technology • Engineering • STEM • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen
Scholarships for underrepresented high school seniors pursuing energy careers, offering up to $5,000 for eligible students.
Deadline:
April 16, 2025
PRSA Silicon Valley Diversity and Multicultural Scholarship
Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Napa County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Public Relations • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
American Bus Association (ABA) Diversity Scholarship
Transportation/Logistics • Travel & Tourism • Hospitality • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The ABA Diversity Scholarship offers $5,000 to diverse students in travel and tourism majors. Apply with a 500-word essay.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Rainbow Futures Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Rainbow Futures Scholarship provides $500 to LGBTQ+ students with financial need and community involvement. Essay required.
Deadline:
July 2, 2025
Microsoft HOLA Scholarship Program
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 • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Information Sciences • Business Administration • Business (MBA) • Finance • Marketing • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen
The Microsoft HOLA Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Hispanic/Latino high school seniors pursuing degrees in STEM or Business fields.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
Women at Microsoft Scholarship Program
Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Technology • Transportation/Logistics • Computer Science • Mathematics • 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 • For Women • Freshmen
The Women at Microsoft Scholarship offers $5,000 to women pursuing tech-related education. Apply with GPA, transcripts, and essay.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
Gensler Diversity Scholarship
Architecture • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Gensler offers $20,000 scholarships for Black architecture students, supporting emerging design talent with nearly $300,000 awarded over 20 years.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship
Computer Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • 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 • Mathematics • 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 • Juniors
The U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship provides $5,000 awards for underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
AINTA Scholarship
Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
AINTA Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian students pursuing tourism careers.
Deadline:
April 25, 2025
The American Indian College Fund Scholarship
For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The American Indian College Fund offers scholarships up to $10,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native students in accredited programs.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Monthly Kickass Single Mom Stimulus Grant
For Women • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the Monthly Kickass Single Mom Stimulus Grant to receive $500 cash each month. Simple application process!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
April Moore Memorial Scholarship
Placer County • Nevada County • Sierra County • Sacramento County • El Dorado County • California • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Veterinary • For Native American / American Indian students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
February 28, 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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