Essay

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship

The Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship offers $500 to BIPOC students pursuing STEM. Apply with an essay on your impact in the field.

Anthony B. Davis Scholarship

The Anthony B. Davis Scholarship offers $585 to BIPOC high school seniors and undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA. Apply by sharing your story.

Volunteering or being active in your community is a must for this scholarship.

Community Service

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

What if I'm not related by blood to my veteran parent?

Simon Strong Scholarship

The Simon Strong Scholarship awards $500 to BIPOC students with volunteer experience and a 2.5 GPA. Essay required on overcoming adversity.

Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon

The Good Vibes Only Scholarship offers $2,100 to BIPOC psychology students with a 2.5 GPA. Essay required on mental health's impact.

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

Concrete Rose Scholarship Award

The Concrete Rose Scholarship offers $500 to first-gen BIPOC women in high school or college with a 2.0 GPA. Apply by sharing your story.

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

Video

Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholarship 

The APIA Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for eligible Asian and Pacific Islander students in the U.S. with a minimum 2.7 GPA.

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

Medical Diversity Scholarship 

The Medical Diversity Scholarship offers $2,000 to medical students from minority groups committed to diversity. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship

The Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship awards $1,000 to underrepresented minority students pursuing music or education.

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

The Jackie Robinson Foundation offers up to $30,000 scholarships for minority high school seniors with leadership and community service dedication.

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

Brian M. Day Scholarship

The Brian M. Day Scholarship supports gay men of color in the Puget Sound area with financial need. Average award: $6,700.

Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Sisters (APIQS) Scholarship

APIQS Scholarship supports Asian/Pacific Islander queer women and trans students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

Edna Earl Education Scholarship

Ancestor Oak Scholarship

The Ancestor Oak Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students of color facing family rejection, offering an average award of $6,700.

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

What is a letter of recommendation?

Sutliff and Stout Diversity in Law Scholarship

Sutliff & Stout offers a $1,500 scholarship for an essay on distracted driving habits and solutions. Open to high school and college students.

Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship

BBB's Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship offers $2,500 to diverse CT high school seniors demonstrating ethics and leadership.

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship

The Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship awards $500 to minority students in Illinois pursuing real estate careers.

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

Alberta Blue Cross Scholarships for Aboriginal Students

Alberta Blue Cross offers scholarships up to $1,500 for Indigenous students entering post-secondary education, based on community involvement.

Underrepresented Minority Gateway to Research Awards

The Gateway to Research Scholarship offers $5,000 to underrepresented pharmacy students. Nomination and mentorship required.

Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship

The Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship offers $2,500 for junior ethnic minority accounting majors in Kansas colleges.

James B. Morris Scholarship

The James B. Morris Scholarship offers $1,000+ for diverse students in Iowa with a 2.5 GPA. Essay and references required.

Spectrum Scholarship Program

Spectrum Scholarship Program offers up to $5,000 for diverse students in library and information studies programs.

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students

The Leonard M. Perryman Scholarship offers $2,500 for United Methodist ethnic minority students in journalism or communications.

The Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity Scholarship for Emerging Scholars

The Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity offers up to $1,000 for undergraduate students from traditionally underrepresented communities of color

Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship

The Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship supports women of color in LGBTQ activism pursuing degrees in education, women's health, or dance.

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

The $5,000 Diversity in Hospitality scholarship

The $5,000 Diversity in Hospitality scholarship supports students in hospitality careers with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.

USPAACC scholarship

The USPAACC scholarship provides three $3,000 awards for Asian-American and Pacific-Island American high school students.

Zinpro Corporation's Undergraduate Poultry Science Scholarship

Zinpro Corporation offers a $5,000 scholarship for underrepresented undergraduate students in Poultry Science.

Gilbert Balderrama Minority Scholarship

Gilbert Balderrama Minority Scholarship offers $250+ to a Missouri high school senior of color pursuing college. Two recommendations needed.

ACS Scholars Program

The ACS Scholars Program offers up to $5,000 for minority students pursuing chemistry-related degrees. Apply now!

 Rosy Salon Software Scholarship

Rosy Salon Software offers $250 scholarships for cosmetology, barbering, and esthetics students in the US and Canada.

The Denver Foundation Scholarships

The Denver Foundation offers scholarships up to $15,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply online today!

Bright Lights Scholarship

The Bright Lights Scholarship offers $1,000 to underrepresented and first-generation students overcoming obstacles to pursue college.

Lyndsey Scott Coding+ Scholarship

The Lyndsey Scott Coding+ Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQIA+, Women, and BIPOC computer science students to pursue their goals.

Research in the field is needed for this scholarship.

Research summary / thesis

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow (SURF) Individual Awards

SURF Individual Awards provide $4,600 for undergraduates in pharmacology research, encouraging diverse applicants.

Tony DeBlase Memorial Scholarship

The Tony DeBlase Memorial Scholarship offers $250 for LGBTQ and allied students in sex education fields facing barriers in the Northwest.

How do I create a resume? 

The Lagrant Foundation - Graduate Scholarships

The Lagrant Foundation offers $3,750 scholarships for minority graduate students in advertising, marketing, or public relations.

Cedar Award

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

AISES Chevron Scholarship

Chevron offers $5,000 scholarships for indigenous students in STEM fields. Must be an AISES member with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

AISES A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

The AISES A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for Indigenous students in STEM with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with verification and essays.

AIERF Minorities And Women Education Scholarship

The AIERF Minorities And Women Education Scholarship offers $250+ for minority and women students in Real Estate Appraisal.

The Bellevue Chapter P-FLAG Scholarship

The Bellevue Chapter P-FLAG Scholarship offers $250 to East King County seniors promoting LGBTQ leadership. Apply with three essays.

Porter Physiology Development Minority Fellowship

The Porter Physiology Development Minority Fellowship supports underrepresented students pursuing a PhD in physiological sciences with a $28,300 award.

George A. Strait Minority Scholarship

Apply for the George A. Strait Minority Scholarship for law librarianship. Open to minority students in ALA-accredited programs. Award: $250+.

For the Culture Scholarship

The For the Culture Scholarship awards $900 to BIPOC high school seniors attending Diversity University summit. Apply with proof of attendance.

EducationDynamics $10,000 Minority First Generation Scholarship Contest

EducationDynamics offers a $10,000 scholarship for minority first-generation college students. Apply with an essay!

Wendy Alders Cartland Visual Arts Scholarship

The Wendy Alders Cartland Visual Arts Scholarship awards $5,100 to low-income visual arts students with relevant experience. BIPOC preferred.

Shamans Market $1,000 Scholarship

Shamans Market offers a $1,000 scholarship for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students. Submit a 300-word essay to apply.

Khai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship

The Khai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to low-income, underrepresented students in Massachusetts facing obstacles.

U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship

The U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship provides $5,000 awards for underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees.

The Slater Millner Scholars Fund

The Slater-Millner Scholars Fund offers $2,500 scholarships for college sophomores pursuing medicine, targeting diverse ethnic backgrounds.