Scholarships by race - Jan '25

Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship

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 • 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 • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

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

Simon Strong Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

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

Psychology • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

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

Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholarship

For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

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.

Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship

Music • 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 • For Middle Eastern students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

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

Medical Diversity Scholarship

Medicine • 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 • Graduate Students

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

AlvaradoSmith Raymond G. Alvarado Scholarship

Orange County • California • Law • Legal • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen

Eisner Foundation Scholarship offers $4,000 for students active in Goals, applicable for fees or tutoring.

Arts Scholarship

Orange County • California • Music • Arts • Graphic Design • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Hispanic Education Endowment Fund offers $283,000 in scholarships for Orange County students, averaging $4,000 each.

Architecture and Engineering Scholarship

Orange County • California • Architecture • Engineering • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Architecture and Engineering Scholarship offers $4,000 for students with a 3.5 GPA in accredited programs.

Association of Hispanic Professionals for Education Scholarship

Orange County • California • Business Administration • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Scholarship for community college transfers in Business Administration, with preference for CSU Fullerton students. Average award: $4,000.

Ancestor Oak Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Public Policy & Administration • Social Work • 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 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 Ancestor Oak Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students of color facing family rejection, offering an average award of $6,700.

Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated 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 up to $15,000 scholarships for African American high school seniors in the Puget Sound area.

Minority Natural Resource Scholarship

Missouri • Natural Resources Management • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Minority Natural Resource Scholarship offers $1,000 to minority students in Missouri pursuing natural resource management degrees.

Brian M. Day Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • 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 Gay students • Community Service • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students • Sophomores

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

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Lesbian students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

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

All My Relations Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Oregon • Social Work • For Native American / American Indian students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The All My Relations Scholarship supports LGBTQ+/Two Spirit Indigenous students pursuing social justice in Indigenous communities.

Edna Earl Education Scholarship

Education • Teacher Education • 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 Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Athletic • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ Latino/Latina youth under 25 in the Pacific Northwest, averaging $6,700.

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.

Oregon Latino Scholarship

Clark County • Oregon • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Oregon Latino Scholarship offers $6,000 for high school seniors and college students with a 3.0 GPA and community involvement.

Sutliff and Stout Diversity in Law Scholarship

Legal • Law • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

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

Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

Colorado • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The Sachs Foundation offers up to $50,000 in scholarships for Black Colorado high school seniors pursuing undergraduate studies.

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.

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!

The DGV Scholarship Program

STEM • Finance • Business (MBA) • 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 Women • Freshmen

The DGV Scholarship Program awards $5,000 to BIPOC and women in STEM, Finance, or Business with financial need and strong academics.

Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship

Kansas • Accounting • 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 • Seniors

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

HSF Scholars Program

For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • High school

The HSF Scholars Program offers merit-based scholarships up to $5,000 for Hispanic students pursuing a university degree.

Montana Tribal College Scholar Grant

For Native American / American Indian students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Montana Tribal College Scholar Grant offers up to $2,500 for Native American women 25+ pursuing higher education at Montana Tribal Colleges.

James B. Morris Scholarship

Iowa • 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 • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

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

Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Literature • Digital Communications/Media • 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 • Graduate Students

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

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.

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.

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.

Intertribal Timber Council - Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program

Natural Resources Management • For Native American / American Indian students • High school • 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!

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!

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!

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.

Central Scholarship

Maryland • For Black and/or African American students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Central Scholarship offers $1,000-$11,000 to Maryland's African American/Black students with a 2.8 GPA. Apply now!

The Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity Scholarship for Emerging Scholars

Psychology • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

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

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Education • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Theatre/Performing Arts • 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 Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

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

ASA Minority Fellowship Program

Sociology • 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 • Graduate Students

The ASA Minority Fellowship Program offers $20,000 for underrepresented minority Ph.D. students in sociology. Apply with essays and recommendations.

The $5,000 Diversity in Hospitality scholarship

Interior Design • Hospitality • Management • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

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

USPAACC scholarship

For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen

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

Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship

Connecticut • 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 Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen

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

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.

American Indians

For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

Pasadena Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Merit Scholarship

Palmdale • Altadena • Sierra Madre • California • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The Pasadena Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Merit Scholarship provides $250 to African-American high school seniors pursuing higher education.

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

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.

Student Success Scholarship

New Mexico • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Student Success Scholarship supports Native American Nursing students in New Mexico with awards starting at $250.