[Page 4] Top 916 Identity-based Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 22, 2025Apply below to the best Identity-based Scholarships in February 2025.
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Native Forward STEM Scholarship
Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Physics • Chemistry • Architecture • Public Health • Psychology • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Native Forward STEM Scholarship supports American Indian and Alaska Native students in STEM fields with awards up to $30,000.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Rainbow Futures Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Rainbow Futures Scholarship provides $500 to LGBTQ+ students with financial need and community involvement. Essay required.
Deadline:
July 2, 2025
Microsoft HOLA Scholarship Program
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Information Sciences • Business Administration • Business (MBA) • Finance • Marketing • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen
The Microsoft HOLA Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Hispanic/Latino high school seniors pursuing degrees in STEM or Business fields.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
Women at Microsoft Scholarship Program
Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Technology • Transportation/Logistics • Computer Science • Mathematics • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • For Women • Freshmen
The Women at Microsoft Scholarship offers $5,000 to women pursuing tech-related education. Apply with GPA, transcripts, and essay.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
Gensler Diversity Scholarship
Architecture • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Gensler offers $20,000 scholarships for Black architecture students, supporting emerging design talent with nearly $300,000 awarded over 20 years.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship
Computer Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Mathematics • 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 • For Women • Juniors
The U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship provides $5,000 awards for underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
AINTA Scholarship
Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
AINTA Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian students pursuing tourism careers.
Deadline:
April 25, 2025
The American Indian College Fund Scholarship
For Native American / American Indian students
The American Indian College Fund offers scholarships up to $10,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native students in accredited programs.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
April Moore Memorial Scholarship
Placer County • Nevada County • Sierra County • Sacramento County • El Dorado County • California • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Veterinary • For Native American / American Indian students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Ann Fudge Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ann Fudge Scholarship offers $10,000/year to Black female undergraduates with a 2.7 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
The Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship
Jackson County • Josephine County • Klamath County • Oregon • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Test Scores • Freshmen
The Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship awards $1,000 to Hispanic students with a 3.0 GPA from specific counties. Community service required.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Greater Syracuse Area SWE Scholarship
Cayuga County • Madison County • Cortland County • Oneida County • Onondaga County • Oswego County • New York • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Women • Freshmen
The Greater Syracuse Area SWE Scholarship offers $2,250 for women pursuing STEM degrees. Open to high school graduates and non-traditional students.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Stephen Feinberg Multi-Year Scholarship Program
For Black and/or African American students • High school
The Stephen Feinberg Scholarship offers up to $40,000 for full-time African-American students with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship
Freshmen
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship offers $3,000 to eligible students with a family income of $70,000 or less.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Omega Phi Beta Foundation - Rising Bud Scholarship
Literature • Writing • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Interior Design • Architecture • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Design/Visual Communications • Photography • Other Trades/Crafts • Music • For Women • Freshmen
The Rising Bud Scholarship offers $500 to female freshmen in the arts from low-income households. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Dr. Darrell L. Edwards Scholarship
San Francisco County • California • Medicine • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
The Dr. Darrell L. Edwards Scholarship offers $10,000 to African American M.D. students at UCSF or from the Bay Area with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 23, 2025
Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Supplemental Scholarship
King County • Snohomish County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Washington • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarships up to $15,000 for qualified African American high school seniors in Washington. Leadership and residency required.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Hispanic Community Affairs Council Scholarship
Alameda County • California • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Hispanic Community Affairs Council Scholarship awards $2,000 to eligible Hispanic/Latino students in Alameda County for college.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
ACS Scholars Program
Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Materials Science • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Pharmacy • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors
The ACS Scholars Program offers up to $5,000 for minority students pursuing chemistry-related degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Lakselaget Foundation Scholarship Fund
Minnesota • Biology • Mathematics • Science • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Lakselaget Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for female students connected to Minnesota or Norway with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Sons Of Italy Grand Lodge Of California Collegiate Italian Language Study Grant
California • Freshmen
The Sons Of Italy Grand Lodge offers a $500+ grant for students of Italian ancestry studying in Italy. Apply based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
WithIt Scholarship
Graphic Design • Architecture • Fashion • Interior Design • Marketing • Juniors • Seniors
The WithIt Scholarship offers up to $3,500 for women in home industry majors like Design, Marketing, and Sustainable Design.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Otsuka Scholarship
Business Administration • STEM • Management • Accounting • Finance • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
Otsuka Scholarship offers $10,000/year for Black undergraduates in healthcare, IT, business, or STEM. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • For Men • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship offers $10,000 to Black male undergraduates with a 2.7 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Synchrony Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
Synchrony Scholarship offers $10,000 to six high-achieving Black undergraduates. Apply now if you're a rising junior or senior!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
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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