Identity-based scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 04, 2025Apply below to the best Identity-based scholarships for February 2025.
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Ann Fudge Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ann Fudge Scholarship offers $10,000/year to Black female undergraduates with a 2.7 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
The Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship
Jackson County • Josephine County • Klamath County • Oregon • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Test Scores • Freshmen
The Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship awards $1,000 to Hispanic students with a 3.0 GPA from specific counties. Community service required.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Greater Syracuse Area SWE Scholarship
Cayuga County • Madison County • Cortland County • Oneida County • Onondaga County • Oswego County • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • 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 • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Women • Freshmen
The Greater Syracuse Area SWE Scholarship offers $2,250 for women pursuing STEM degrees. Open to high school graduates and non-traditional students.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship
Freshmen
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship offers $3,000 to eligible students with a family income of $70,000 or less.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The Women Thriving Scholarship
Chittenden County • Vermont • For Women • Freshmen
The Women Thriving Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for female seniors in Chittenden County pursuing college in Vermont.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Drs. James and Wanda Trefil Scholarship
Physics • Chemistry • Biology • Astronomy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Animal Sciences • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Drs. James and Wanda Trefil Scholarship offers $5,000 to Polish descent undergraduates in natural sciences with a 3.5 GPA.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
Point Foundation Community College Scholarship
For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Point Foundation offers $4,800 scholarships for LGBTQ community college students based on need, achievement, and involvement.
Deadline:
February 20, 2025
Dr. Darrell L. Edwards Scholarship
San Francisco County • California • Medicine • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
The Dr. Darrell L. Edwards Scholarship offers $10,000 to African American M.D. students at UCSF or from the Bay Area with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 23, 2025
Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Supplemental Scholarship
King County • Snohomish County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Washington • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarships up to $15,000 for qualified African American high school seniors in Washington. Leadership and residency required.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Hispanic Community Affairs Council Scholarship
Alameda County • California • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Hispanic Community Affairs Council Scholarship awards $2,000 to eligible Hispanic/Latino students in Alameda County for college.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
ACS Scholars Program
Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Materials Science • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Pharmacy • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors
The ACS Scholars Program offers up to $5,000 for minority students pursuing chemistry-related degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Sons Of Italy Grand Lodge Of California Collegiate Italian Language Study Grant
California • Freshmen
The Sons Of Italy Grand Lodge offers a $500+ grant for students of Italian ancestry studying in Italy. Apply based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
WithIt Scholarship
Graphic Design • Architecture • Fashion • Interior Design • Marketing • Juniors • Seniors
The WithIt Scholarship offers up to $3,500 for women in home industry majors like Design, Marketing, and Sustainable Design.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Otsuka Scholarship
Business Administration • STEM • Management • Accounting • Finance • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
Otsuka Scholarship offers $10,000/year for Black undergraduates in healthcare, IT, business, or STEM. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • For Men • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship offers $10,000 to Black male undergraduates with a 2.7 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
PG&E PrideNetwork Employee Resource Group
California • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PG&E PrideNetwork offers a scholarship up to $6,000 for LGBTQ+ high school seniors/community college grads in California for 2024.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Scholarship
Agriculture • Business (MBA) • 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 • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Sophomores
Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers $8,245/year scholarship for high-achieving Black undergraduates in business, engineering, and tech.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Otsuka Graduate Scholarship
Accounting • Business (MBA) • Psychology • Human Resources • IT/Information Technology • Computer Science • Chemical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mathematics • Finance • Marketing • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Science • Technology • Engineering • Biology • Astronomy • Chemistry • Physics • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
Otsuka Graduate Scholarship offers $10,000 to high-achieving Black graduate students in business or STEM with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
HSBC Scholarship
Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • 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 • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
HSBC Scholarship offers $17,500/year to high-achieving Black undergraduates in business, engineering, or tech. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students
Communications • Journalism • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Methodist students • Juniors • Seniors
The Leonard M. Perryman Scholarship offers $2,500 for United Methodist ethnic minority students in journalism or communications.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
CBCF Reducing the Financial Barrier Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The CBCF Scholarship offers $10,000 to low-income African American students with a 2.5 GPA for college or vocational school.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
CBC Spouses Essay Contest
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school
The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
The Cleveland Friends of YNA Scholarship
Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Medina County • Portage County • Ohio • For Jewish students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Cleveland Friends of YNA Scholarship offers $250+ to local students. One application for multiple scholarships. High winning chances!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The Eleanor Gerson Education Fund
Cuyahoga County • Medina County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Portage County • Ohio • For Jewish students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Eleanor Gerson Education Fund offers scholarships for Greater Cleveland students through a single application. Awards start at $250.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
AWAF Scholarships
California • Arts • Architecture • Urban Design • Interior Design • Environmental Engineering • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
AWAF Scholarships offer up to $7,500 for women studying architecture and related fields in California. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 5, 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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