[Page 5] 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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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Scholarship
Agriculture • Business (MBA) • 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 • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Sophomores
Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers $8,245/year scholarship for high-achieving Black undergraduates in business, engineering, and tech.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Otsuka Graduate Scholarship
Accounting • Business (MBA) • Psychology • Human Resources • IT/Information Technology • Computer Science • Chemical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mathematics • Finance • Marketing • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Science • Technology • Engineering • Biology • Astronomy • Chemistry • Physics • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
Otsuka Graduate Scholarship offers $10,000 to high-achieving Black graduate students in business or STEM with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Johnson & Johnson Scholarship
Accounting • Finance • Business Administration • Business (MBA) • Management • STEM • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Physics • Chemistry • Biology • Healthcare-Related • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors
The Johnson & Johnson Scholarship offers $8,000 annually to high-achieving Black undergraduates in business, STEM, or health fields.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
HSBC Scholarship
Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Food Sciences & Technology • 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 • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
HSBC Scholarship offers $17,500/year to high-achieving Black undergraduates in business, engineering, or tech. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
CBC Spouses Essay Contest
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school
The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students
Communications • Journalism • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Methodist students • Juniors • Seniors
The Leonard M. Perryman Scholarship offers $2,500 for United Methodist ethnic minority students in journalism or communications.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
CBCF Reducing the Financial Barrier Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students
The CBCF Scholarship offers $10,000 to low-income African American students with a 2.5 GPA for college or vocational school.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Undergraduate Nursing Diversity Scholarship
Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The March of Dimes offers a $10,000 scholarship for nursing students from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups in maternal health.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
SpeakOUT Boston Scholarship
Connecticut • Maine • Massachusetts • Rhode Island • New Hampshire • Vermont • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students
The SpeakOUT Boston Scholarship offers $500 to LGBTQIA+ undergraduates in New England with a 3.00 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
The Cleveland Friends of YNA Scholarship
Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Medina County • Portage County • Ohio • For Jewish students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Cleveland Friends of YNA Scholarship offers $250+ to local students. One application for multiple scholarships. High winning chances!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
AFWA Masters Scholarships
Accounting • Finance • For Women • Graduate Students
Female students in accounting or finance can apply for a $1,500 AFWA Masters Scholarship. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The Eleanor Gerson Education Fund
Cuyahoga County • Medina County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Portage County • Ohio • For Jewish students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Eleanor Gerson Education Fund offers scholarships for Greater Cleveland students through a single application. Awards start at $250.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The Jack W. and Shirley Berger Memorial Scholarship
Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Medina County • Portage County • Ohio • Religious/Theological Studies • For Jewish students • Freshmen
The Jack W. and Shirley Berger Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for Jewish students in specific Ohio counties with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
AWAF Scholarships
California • Arts • Architecture • Urban Design • Interior Design • Environmental Engineering • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
AWAF Scholarships offer up to $7,500 for women studying architecture and related fields in California. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 5, 2025
League Foundation Scholarship
For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen
The League Foundation Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ high school seniors with community involvement. Award: $250+. Apply with essays & recommendations.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship
California • Connecticut • Delaware • Illinois • Florida • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship awards $1,000 for original works celebrating Italian heritage. Open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
PRSA Georgia Multicultural PRism Scholarship
Georgia • Public Relations • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Colorado Women's Education Foundation
Colorado • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
CWEF offers $2,000 scholarships for eligible Colorado women. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and community involvement.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Brandon Fradd Fellowship in Music Composition
Music • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Brandon Fradd Fellowship offers $20,000 to Cuban artists in music composition. Apply with narratives, recommendations, and recordings.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
The Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity Scholarship for Emerging Scholars
Psychology • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity offers up to $1,000 for undergraduate students from traditionally underrepresented communities of color
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
USPAACC scholarship
For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen
The USPAACC scholarship provides three $3,000 awards for Asian-American and Pacific-Island American high school students.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Award for Excellence in Business Commentary Scholarship
Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Finance • Management • Accounting • For Black and/or African American students • Seniors
The Award for Excellence in Business Commentary offers $10,000 to high-achieving Black undergraduate students for a national writing competition.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
The Game Changers Scholarship
Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Political Science/Government • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Counseling • Public Health • Sociology • Communications • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Arts Management • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Accounting • Economics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Astronomy • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Arts • Art History • English • Foreign Languages • Religious/Theological Studies • History • Social Sciences • International Relations • Gender Studies • Writing • Graphic Design • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.
Deadline:
May 12, 2025
The Denver Foundation Scholarships
Denver • Colorado • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Denver Foundation offers scholarships up to $15,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply online today!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Catching the Dream Scholarships
For Native American / American Indian students
Catching the Dream Scholarships offer up to $5,000 for Native American students pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher.
Deadline:
April 30, 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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