Apply below to the best Identity-based Scholarships in February 2025.
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Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Physics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Science • STEM • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The NSBE Jr. Bridge Scholarship awards $1,000 to 50 high school seniors in STEM with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
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Aerospace • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Industrial Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
The Barnes Scholarship awards $5,000 to NSBE members in engineering majors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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IT/Information Technology • Technology • UX/Technical Design • Health/Medical Technology • Food Sciences & Technology • Finance • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors
The Bank of America Power to Soar Scholarship offers $12,000/year to high-achieving Black undergraduates at HBCUs. Apply now!
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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
The Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for undergraduates studying abroad, requiring financial need and application materials.
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Dallas County • Texas • Transportation/Logistics • For Women
WTS offers a $2,500 scholarship for women pursuing technical degrees in transportation in Texas. GPA 3.0+ required.
Deadline:
December 27, 2025
Psychology • 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
The APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship offers $4,000 to graduate students from underrepresented groups committed to social equity.
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For students with disabilities • Music • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Scholarship for legally blind female music majors with a 3.0 GPA. Up to $7,500 available for full-time or part-time students.
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Biology • Chemistry • Physics • For Women • Juniors • Seniors
The Gladys Anderson Emerson Scholarship offers $2,000 to junior women in chemistry or biochemistry, nominated by Iota Sigma Pi members.
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For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Lesbian students • For Bisexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Graduate Students • High school • Sophomores
APIQWTC Scholarship offers $2,500 for Asian/Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ women and trans individuals pursuing technical education.
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Military • For Women • Freshmen
The Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for daughters of U.S. armed services officers. Apply now!
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Texas • Transportation/Logistics • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The WTS Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship offers $2,500 to women in Texas studying transportation with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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Texas • Law • Engineering • For Women • Freshmen • High school
Ned Snead Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 for female seniors pursuing engineering or pre-law with a 2.5 GPA and specific qualifications.
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Counseling • Psychology • Social Work • Social Sciences • For Black and/or African American students
The TMCF | BetterHelp Graduate Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for African American graduate students in Counseling or related fields.
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Mental Health • Psychology • 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 NBCC Minority Fellowship offers $20,000 for doctoral counseling students with experience in underserved minority communities.
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Texas • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Georgetown Promise Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for Black/African-American or Latinx first-year students in Georgetown, TX.
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Athletic & Related • Sports Management • 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 • For Women • Athletic
The Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarships offer $10,000 for eligible female and minority graduate students.
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Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Beta Nu/Caryl Cordis D'hondt Scholarship offers $250+ to initiated Sigma Kappa members in need of financial assistance.
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Accounting • For Women
The AWSCPA National Scholarships offer $5,000 to female accounting students. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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California • Business (MBA) • Engineering • Business Administration
The David C. Lizárraga Fellowship offers $1,500 to first-gen college students in Business or Engineering from underserved LA communities.
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For Women • High school
The Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship offers $10,000 to women attending undergraduate women's colleges in the US or Canada. Apply now!
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Science • 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 Porter Physiology Development Minority Fellowship supports underrepresented students pursuing a PhD in physiological sciences with a $28,300 award.
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For Women • Age • High school • Freshmen
The Young Women in Public Affairs Award offers $1,000 to high school senior women committed to volunteerism. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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For Women • Juniors • Seniors
Epsilon Epsilon Scholarship for Sigma Kappa members with GPA 3.00+, leadership roles, and financial need. $250+ award available.
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For Women • Juniors
The Christine Kerr Cawthorne Scholarship offers $250+ to Sigma Kappa juniors with leadership, service, and a 3.00 GPA.
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Juniors • Seniors
The Theta/Caryl Cordis D'hondt Scholarship offers $250+ for Sigma Kappa juniors/seniors with a 3.25 GPA and chapter involvement.
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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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