Essay

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.

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

Application form

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

AlvaradoSmith Raymond G. Alvarado Scholarship

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

Architecture and Engineering Scholarship

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

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.

Arts Scholarship

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

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

Resume

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

Transcripts

2024 Right to Read Scholarship

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

Association of Hispanic Professionals for Education Scholarship

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

Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship

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

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

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

What is a letter of recommendation?

Oregon Latino Scholarship

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

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!

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.

Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship

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

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.

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

Photo / headshot

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.

This application asks for financial info.

Tax returns

Hispanic Community Affairs Council Scholarship

The Hispanic Community Affairs Council Scholarship awards $2,000 to eligible Hispanic/Latino students in Alameda County for college.

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.

American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

Angel and Rosemary Varela Scholarship

The Angel and Rosemary Varela Scholarship offers $4,000 for OC Dream Act/AB 540 community college transfers with a 2.5 GPA or higher.

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

ENLACE Scholarship

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

McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship offers up to $100,000 for Hispanic high school seniors attending college. Minimum 2.8 GPA required.

Eisner Foundation Scholarship

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.

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.