Identity-based scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 05, 2025Apply below to the best Identity-based scholarships for February 2025.
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Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • 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 Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and allied students under 21 facing poverty and housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest.
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eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
California • Medicine • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative offers $6,000 to California students for LGBT community service. Apply with an essay and references.
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Alberta Blue Cross Scholarships for Aboriginal Students
Foreign Country • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen
Alberta Blue Cross offers scholarships up to $1,500 for Indigenous students entering post-secondary education, based on community involvement.
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God Hearted Girls Scholarship
For Christian students • For Women • Freshmen
The God Hearted Girls Scholarship awards $500 to Christian female seniors reflecting their faith in education and profession.
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Antony Cesar Memorial Scholarship
For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Antony Cesar Memorial Scholarship provides $1,500 to transgender students in need. Essay required for application.
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Pride in Diversity Scholarship
Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Pride in Diversity Scholarship awards $2,500 to LGBTQ+ STEM students. Apply with a video submission.
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Stephen Rice Memorial Fund Scholarship for GLBT Media
English • Radio & Television • Journalism • Public Relations • Digital Communications/Media • Film • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Stephen Rice Memorial Fund offers a $2,500 scholarship for GLBTQ media students with a 2.25 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship provides $1,000 to LGBTQ+ youth. Apply now with a short application.
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Lee S. Burke Scholarship
Idaho • Montana • Washington • Alaska • Oregon • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lee S. Burke Scholarship aids LGBTQ+ leaders in the Pacific Northwest facing barriers. Apply with three essays for $250.
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Better Brothers LA Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Better Brothers LA Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for Black LGBTQ+ youth to support their college education. Apply online!
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Rainbow City Band Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Oregon • Music • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Rainbow City Band Scholarship supports music students in the Northwest with a $250+ award. Apply with three essays.
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Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship
Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Alaska • Interior Design • Fashion • Graphic Design • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship supports design students in the Northwest. Apply with three essays for a chance to win $250+.
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SNC Women in STEM Scholarship
STEM • Geological & Earth Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Agricultural Science • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Technology • Nuclear Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Computer Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Aerospace • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Mathematics • For Women • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The SNC Women in STEM Scholarship awards $7,500 to female students pursuing non-medical STEM degrees with a 3.5 GPA.
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Tsutako Curo Scholarship
Clark County • Nevada • For Women • High school
The Tsutako Curo Scholarship offers $2,000 to single mothers in Clark County, NV for post-secondary education. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.
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Jihoon Rim Scholarship
Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jihoon Rim Scholarship awards $5,000 to undergraduates of Korean descent in select states with a 3.0 GPA. Apply online with required documents.
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PRIDE in Education Award
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The PRIDE in Education Award offers $500 to LGBTQ+ students and allies. Share your story and career aspirations to apply.
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Lisa and Josh World Scholarship
Foreign Country • 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 students of color • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lisa and Josh World Scholarship offers $5,000 for first-gen U.S. students in study abroad, prioritizing underrepresented minorities.
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The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • High school • Freshmen
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship offers $30,000 to minority high school seniors. Apply with SAT/ACT scores.
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amika “Friend to Hair” BIPOC Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • 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 • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
The amika BIPOC Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in cosmetology programs. Apply now!
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Native Forward STEM Scholarship
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 • 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 • Physics • Chemistry • Architecture • Public Health • Psychology • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Native Forward STEM Scholarship supports American Indian and Alaska Native students in STEM fields with awards up to $30,000.
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Doyne M. Green Scholarship
Washington • Law • Social Work • Public Policy & Administration • Public Health • Medicine • Counseling • For Women • For Trans Woman students • Graduate Students
The Doyne M. Green Scholarship awards $4,000 to female graduate students in medicine, law, or public service in Washington.
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Black Americans in Cybersecurity Scholarship
Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Black Americans in Cybersecurity Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students pursuing cybersecurity degrees. Apply now!
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Maida Brkanovic Memorial Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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Sage Michaela Lucas "Timing is Everything" Esthetics Student Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty • 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 • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Sage Michaela Lucas scholarship offers two $5,000 awards for BIPOC esthetics students in accredited programs. Apply now!
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Jannet Walker-Ford Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates
Transportation/Logistics • For Women • Graduate Students
The Jannet Walker-Ford Scholarship awards $5,000 to female graduate students in transportation, emphasizing leadership and community service.
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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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