Essay

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

Resume

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

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2024 Right to Read Scholarship

Scholarship for African American and Hispanic students from single-parent homes pursuing post-secondary education. $500 award available.

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

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.

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.

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.

India Terrell Memorial Scholarship

The India Terrell Memorial Scholarship awards $600 to Black or African students in NC. Essay required for application.

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 someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

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

Application form

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

FAFSA SAI confirmation

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

Photo / headshot

What is a letter of recommendation?

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship 

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

Illinois Diversity Real Estate Scholarship

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

Better Brothers LA Scholarship

The Better Brothers LA Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for Black LGBTQ+ youth to support their college education. Apply online!

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.

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.

Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated College Scholarship

The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links offers a $500 scholarship for African American undergraduates in need of financial support.

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.

How do I create a resume? 

Stephen Feinberg Scholars Scholarship Program

The Stephen Feinberg Scholars Program offers up to $20,000 for Black scholars pursuing graduate degrees. Leadership and community involvement required.

CBC Spouses Essay Contest

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship

Scholarships for underrepresented high school seniors pursuing energy careers, offering up to $5,000 for eligible students.

This application asks you to provide standardized test scores.

Test scores

Central Scholarship

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

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.

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.

Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Supplemental Scholarship

Scholarships up to $15,000 for qualified African American high school seniors in Washington. Leadership and residency required.

ACS Scholars Program

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

College acceptance letter / proof of enrollment

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

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship

The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship offers $5,000 to full-time Black students in visual arts with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!

CBCF Reducing the Financial Barrier Scholarship 

The CBCF Scholarship offers $10,000 to low-income African American students with a 2.5 GPA for college or vocational school.

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.

Thelma Fisher Dewitty Scholarship

The Thelma Fisher Dewitty Scholarship aids African American LGBTQ leaders in the Pacific Northwest. Apply with three essays for $250.

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.

The Lagrant Foundation - Graduate Scholarships

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

Cedar Award

The Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship

The Marki Lemons Ryhal Scholarship offers $500 for African American women at HBCUs in real estate, business, or urban planning.

UNCF General Scholarship

UNCF General Scholarship for full-time students with 2.50 GPA and financial need. Award amount starts at $250.

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.