Scholarships by race - Jan '25

Updated Jan 28, 2025

Apply below to the best Scholarships by race for January 2025.

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Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship

Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • 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 Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship offers $500 to BIPOC students pursuing STEM. Apply with an essay on your impact in the field.

Deadline:

March 2, 2025

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Simon Strong Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The Simon Strong Scholarship awards $500 to BIPOC students with volunteer experience and a 2.5 GPA. Essay required on overcoming adversity.

Deadline:

March 16, 2025

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Get Up To $2,100

Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon

Psychology • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The Good Vibes Only Scholarship offers $2,100 to BIPOC psychology students with a 2.5 GPA. Essay required on mental health's impact.

Deadline:

March 18, 2025

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Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship

Music • 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 • For Middle Eastern students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

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

Deadline:

February 22, 2025

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Medical Diversity Scholarship

Medicine • 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 Medical Diversity Scholarship offers $2,000 to medical students from minority groups committed to diversity. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Deadline:

October 1, 2025

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Minority Natural Resource Scholarship

Missouri • Natural Resources Management • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Minority Natural Resource Scholarship offers $1,000 to minority students in Missouri pursuing natural resource management degrees.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship

King County • Snohomish County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Washington • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links offers up to $15,000 scholarships for African American high school seniors in the Puget Sound area.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Engineer Girl Writing Contest

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 • For Women • High school • Freshmen

Enter the Engineer Girl Writing Contest by writing an essay on an everyday object's lifecycle for a chance to win $500 - $1,000!

Deadline:

February 1, 2025

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HSF Scholars Program

For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • High school

The HSF Scholars Program offers merit-based scholarships up to $5,000 for Hispanic students pursuing a university degree.

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

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Mae & Mary Scholarship Fund

Healthcare Administrative • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare-Related • Healthcare Assistant • Public Health • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The Mae & Mary Scholarship supports African American seniors pursuing healthcare careers with awards starting at $250.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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John and Kathryn O'Brien Scholarship

Minnesota • Energy • Construction Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores

The O'Brien Scholarship offers $500 to Minnesota State two-year college students who are immigrants or children of immigrants with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Sutliff and Stout Diversity in Law Scholarship

Legal • Law • 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

Sutliff & Stout offers a $1,500 scholarship for an essay on distracted driving habits and solutions. Open to high school and college students.

Deadline:

July 25, 2025

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Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship

Connecticut • 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 • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen

BBB's Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship offers $2,500 to diverse CT high school seniors demonstrating ethics and leadership.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

Colorado • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The Sachs Foundation offers up to $50,000 in scholarships for Black Colorado high school seniors pursuing undergraduate studies.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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Alberta Blue Cross Scholarships for Aboriginal Students

Foreign Country • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen

Alberta Blue Cross offers scholarships up to $1,500 for Indigenous students entering post-secondary education, based on community involvement.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Geoffrey M. Curtis Scholarship

Public Relations • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Juniors • Seniors

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

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ScottMadden Inspire Scholarship

Georgia • Massachusetts • North Carolina • Business Administration • Management • Energy • Finance • Accounting • Human Resources • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

ScottMadden Inspire Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for Black or African American students in select cities pursuing specific majors.

Deadline:

February 1, 2025

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The DGV Scholarship Program

STEM • Finance • Business (MBA) • 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 • For Women • Freshmen

The DGV Scholarship Program awards $5,000 to BIPOC and women in STEM, Finance, or Business with financial need and strong academics.

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

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Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship

Kansas • Accounting • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors

The Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship offers $2,500 for junior ethnic minority accounting majors in Kansas colleges.

Deadline:

February 16, 2025

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Montana Tribal College Scholar Grant

For Native American / American Indian students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Montana Tribal College Scholar Grant offers up to $2,500 for Native American women 25+ pursuing higher education at Montana Tribal Colleges.

Deadline:

February 16, 2025

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James B. Morris Scholarship

Iowa • 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 • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The James B. Morris Scholarship offers $1,000+ for diverse students in Iowa with a 2.5 GPA. Essay and references required.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Spectrum Scholarship Program

Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Literature • Digital Communications/Media • 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

Spectrum Scholarship Program offers up to $5,000 for diverse students in library and information studies programs.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated College Scholarship

King County • Snohomish County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Washington • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links offers a $500 scholarship for African American undergraduates in need of financial support.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Karen and David Studebaker Scholarship

Door County • Wisconsin • 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 Karen and David Studebaker Scholarship offers $1,000 to eligible immigrants and first-gen students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Stephen Feinberg Scholars Scholarship Program

For Black and/or African American students

The Stephen Feinberg Scholars Program offers up to $20,000 for Black scholars pursuing graduate degrees. Leadership and community involvement required.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

FAQ

To increase your chances of winning a scholarship by race, ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements, submit a well-crafted application, and highlight your unique experiences and contributions in your personal statement.

Common mistakes to avoid when applying for scholarships by race include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and not proofreading your application materials.

Yes, scholarships by race are legitimate and are often funded by educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and private donors who aim to support diversity in education.

Scholarships by race are financial awards designed to support students from specific racial or ethnic backgrounds. These scholarships aim to promote diversity and provide opportunities for underrepresented groups in higher education.

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