[Page 32] Top 916 Identity-based Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 23, 2025Apply below to the best Identity-based Scholarships in February 2025.
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eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
California âą Medicine âą For Asexual students âą For Bisexual students âą For Gay students âą For Lesbian students âą For Pansexual students âą For Queer students âą For Transgender students âą Graduate Students âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative offers $6,000 to California students for LGBT community service. Apply with an essay and references.
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Alberta Blue Cross Scholarships for Aboriginal Students
Foreign Country âą For Native American / American Indian students âą For Pacific Islander students âą Freshmen
Alberta Blue Cross offers scholarships up to $1,500 for Indigenous students entering post-secondary education, based on community involvement.
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God Hearted Girls Scholarship
For Christian students âą For Women âą Freshmen
The God Hearted Girls Scholarship awards $500 to Christian female seniors reflecting their faith in education and profession.
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Antony Cesar Memorial Scholarship
For Transgender students âą High school âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors
The Antony Cesar Memorial Scholarship provides $1,500 to transgender students in need. Essay required for application.
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Pride in Diversity Scholarship
Food & Nutrition âą Food Sciences & Technology âą Geological & Earth Sciences âą Health/Medical Technology âą Industrial Engineering âą Information Sciences âą IT/Information Technology âą Kinesiology/Physical Therapy âą Materials Science âą Mathematics âą Mechanical Engineering âą Nuclear Engineering âą Physics âą Science âą STEM âą Technology âą Aerospace âą Agricultural Science âą Animal Sciences âą Astronomy âą Meteorology âą Aviation/Aeronautical âą Biology âą Chemical Engineering âą Chemistry âą Civil Engineering âą Climate Sciences âą Computer Engineering âą Computer Science âą Digital Communications/Media âą Electrical Engineering âą Electrical/Electronics âą Energy âą Engineering âą Environmental Engineering âą Environmental Science âą For Asexual students âą For Bisexual students âą For Gay students âą For Lesbian students âą For Pansexual students âą For Queer students âą For Transgender students âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors âą Graduate Students
The Pride in Diversity Scholarship awards $2,500 to LGBTQ+ STEM students. Apply with a video submission.
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Stephen Rice Memorial Fund Scholarship for GLBT Media
English âą Radio & Television âą Journalism âą Public Relations âą Digital Communications/Media âą Film âą For Bisexual students âą For Gay students âą For Lesbian students âą For Transgender students âą For Queer students âą High school âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors
The Stephen Rice Memorial Fund offers a $2,500 scholarship for GLBTQ media students with a 2.25 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship
For Asexual students âą For Bisexual students âą For Gay students âą For Lesbian students âą For Pansexual students âą For Queer students âą For Transgender students âą High school âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors âą Graduate Students
The WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship provides $1,000 to LGBTQ+ youth. Apply now with a short application.
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Dave Caldwell Scholarship
Engineering âą Environmental Engineering âą Environmental Science âą Natural Resources Management âą For Black and/or African American students âą For Pacific Islander students âą For Asian students âą For Native American / American Indian students âą For Hispanic and/or Latino students âą For Women
The $5,000 Dave Caldwell Scholarship supports female and minority graduate students in drinking water engineering. Essay and recommendation required.
Deadline:
December 19, 2025
Jihoon Rim Scholarship
Connecticut âą Delaware âą District Of Columbia âą Maryland âą Massachusetts âą New Jersey âą New York âą Pennsylvania âą Rhode Island âą Virginia âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors
The Jihoon Rim Scholarship awards $5,000 to undergraduates of Korean descent in select states with a 3.0 GPA. Apply online with required documents.
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Samara Fund Scholarships
Vermont âą For Bisexual students âą For Gay students âą For Asexual students âą For Lesbian students âą For Pansexual students âą For Queer students âą For Transgender students âą For LGBTQIA+ students âą Freshmen
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The DGV Scholarship Program
STEM âą Finance âą Business (MBA) âą For Asian students âą For Black and/or African American students âą For Hispanic and/or Latino students âą For Middle Eastern students âą For Native American / American Indian students âą For Pacific Islander students âą For Women âą Freshmen
The DGV Scholarship Program awards $5,000 to BIPOC and women in STEM, Finance, or Business with financial need and strong academics.
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Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship
Kansas âą Accounting âą For Black and/or African American students âą For Asian students âą For Hispanic and/or Latino students âą For Native American / American Indian students âą For Pacific Islander students âą Seniors
The Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship offers $2,500 for junior ethnic minority accounting majors in Kansas colleges.
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PRIDE in Education Award
High school âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors
The PRIDE in Education Award offers $500 to LGBTQ+ students and allies. Share your story and career aspirations to apply.
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Lisa and Josh World Scholarship
Foreign Country âą For Asian students âą For Black and/or African American students âą For Hispanic and/or Latino students âą For Middle Eastern students âą For Native American / American Indian students âą For Pacific Islander students âą For students of color âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors
The Lisa and Josh World Scholarship offers $5,000 for first-gen U.S. students in study abroad, prioritizing underrepresented minorities.
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amika âFriend to Hairâ BIPOC Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty âą For Asian students âą For Black and/or African American students âą For Hispanic and/or Latino students âą For Middle Eastern students âą For Native American / American Indian students âą For Pacific Islander students âą Age âą Freshmen âą Sophomores
The amika BIPOC Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in cosmetology programs. Apply now!
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Doyne M. Green Scholarship
Washington âą Law âą Social Work âą Public Policy & Administration âą Public Health âą Medicine âą Counseling âą For Women âą For Trans Woman students âą Graduate Students
The Doyne M. Green Scholarship awards $4,000 to female graduate students in medicine, law, or public service in Washington.
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Black Americans in Cybersecurity Scholarship
Cybersecurity âą Information Sciences âą IT/Information Technology âą Computer Science âą For Black and/or African American students âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors âą Graduate Students
The Black Americans in Cybersecurity Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students pursuing cybersecurity degrees. Apply now!
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Maida Brkanovic Memorial Scholarship
High school âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors
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Sage Michaela Lucas "Timing is Everything" Esthetics Student Scholarship
Cosmetology/Beauty âą For Asian students âą For Black and/or African American students âą For Hispanic and/or Latino students âą For Native American / American Indian students âą For Pacific Islander students âą Age âą Freshmen âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors
The Sage Michaela Lucas scholarship offers two $5,000 awards for BIPOC esthetics students in accredited programs. Apply now!
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Jannet Walker-Ford Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates
Transportation/Logistics âą For Women âą Graduate Students
The Jannet Walker-Ford Scholarship awards $5,000 to female graduate students in transportation, emphasizing leadership and community service.
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Anne Maureen Whitney Barrow Memorial Scholarship
Engineering âą For Women âą Freshmen
The Anne Maureen Whitney Barrow Memorial Scholarship offers $8,000 to women entering engineering programs. Essay and references required.
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Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E. Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering
Engineering âą For Black and/or African American students âą For Hispanic and/or Latino students âą For Pacific Islander students âą For Asian students âą For Native American / American Indian students âą High school âą Freshmen
Annual $5,000 scholarship for underrepresented high school seniors in engineering. Apply with resume, transcripts, and recommendations.
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Fund for Education Abroad Rainbow Scholarship
For Asexual students âą For Bisexual students âą For Gay students âą For Lesbian students âą For Pansexual students âą For Queer students âą For Transgender students âą For LGBTQIA+ students
The Rainbow Scholarship supports LGBTQI U.S. students studying abroad with awards up to $5,000. Apply now!
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ASA Minority Fellowship Program
Sociology âą For Asian students âą For Black and/or African American students âą For Hispanic and/or Latino students âą For Native American / American Indian students âą For Pacific Islander students âą Graduate Students
The ASA Minority Fellowship Program offers $20,000 for underrepresented minority Ph.D. students in sociology. Apply with essays and recommendations.
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American Indians
For Native American / American Indian students âą Sophomores âą Juniors âą Seniors âą Graduate Students âą Freshmen
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FAQ for identity-based scholarships
Common mistakes to avoid when applying for identity-based scholarships include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and not proofreading your application materials. Take your time to ensure your application is complete and polished.
Yes, some identity-based scholarships may not require essays, but many do. It's important to read the application guidelines carefully to understand what is required.
In your personal statement for identity-based scholarships, include your personal story, how your identity has shaped your experiences, your academic and career goals, and how receiving the scholarship will help you achieve those goals.
Yes, many identity-based scholarships are open to international students, but eligibility can vary. Be sure to check the specific requirements for each scholarship you are considering.
To increase your chances of winning an identity-based scholarship, focus on crafting a strong application, including a compelling personal statement, highlighting your achievements, and demonstrating your commitment to your community and identity.
Yes, you can apply for multiple identity-based scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.
Eligibility criteria for identity-based scholarships vary by scholarship but often include factors such as the applicant's identity, academic performance, community involvement, and financial need. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Yes, identity-based scholarships are legitimate and are offered by various organizations, foundations, and educational institutions to support underrepresented groups in higher education.
You can find identity-based scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to different identities and backgrounds.
Identity-based scholarships are financial awards designed to support students from specific demographic groups, such as those based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other identity factors. These scholarships aim to promote diversity and inclusion in education.
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