Essay

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

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

Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship

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

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.

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.

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.

Edna Earl Education Scholarship

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

Resume

Minority Natural Resource Scholarship

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

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

Engineer Girl Writing Contest

Enter the Engineer Girl Writing Contest by writing an essay on an everyday object's lifecycle for a chance to win $500 - $1,000!

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.

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

Community Service

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.

Ancestor Oak Scholarship

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

Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship

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

Underrepresented Minority Gateway to Research Awards

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

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

Application form

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.

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

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.

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.

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

5 Strong Scholarship

The 5 Strong Scholarship offers full-tuition for minority seniors from Atlanta or Houston attending an HBCU with a 2.5 GPA.

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!

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+.

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.

The Slater Millner Scholars Fund

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

American Bus Association (ABA) Diversity Scholarship

The ABA Diversity Scholarship offers $5,000 to diverse students in travel and tourism majors. Apply with a 500-word essay.

College acceptance letter / proof of enrollment

Michigan Auto Law Student Diversity Scholarships

Michigan Auto Law offers $1,000 scholarships for diverse law students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with transcript and essay.

You’ll be asked to show your SAI from the FAFSA.

FAFSA SAI confirmation

FNAMA Scholarship to Advance Diversity in Nursing 

FNAMA Scholarship supports minority nursing students in Massachusetts with a $2,500 award for baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral programs.

Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarship

The Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for API women in college from specific counties in California.

Thear Sy Suzuki R.I.S.E. Scholarship

Thear Sy Suzuki R.I.S.E. Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for Asian American students demonstrating leadership and resilience. Apply now!

Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship

The Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship offers $1,000 to Asian American college students in arts and communications. Apply now!

Clay Ford Scholarship

The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship

The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in need, emphasizing diversity and community involvement.

Intellia Therapeutics UNCF Scholarship Program

Intellia Therapeutics offers $5,000 scholarships for minority students in life sciences. Apply with an essay and transcript.

Leon M Poe Scholarship

The Leon M Poe Scholarship supports minority STEM students with a $250+ award for those with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with a form, resume, and transcripts.

John and Kathryn O'Brien Scholarship

The O'Brien Scholarship offers $500 to Minnesota State two-year college students who are immigrants or children of immigrants with a 3.0 GPA.

What is a scholarship portal?

Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship

The Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship offers $250 to minority students from CA, AZ, NV transitioning to a four-year university. Apply now!