Scholarships by race - Jan '25

Updated Jan 31, 2025

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

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AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities

Meteorology • Marine Biology/Sciences • 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

The AMS Scholarship supports minority students entering college, pursuing atmospheric sciences, with awards up to $6,000.

Deadline:

February 23, 2025

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Diversity Fellowship Program

Political Science/Government • 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 • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Diversity Fellowship Program offers $5,000 for under-represented students in political science doctoral programs.

Deadline:

March 4, 2025

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AB HBCU Scholars Program

Tennessee • Alabama • Virginia • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • West Virginia • District Of Columbia • Accounting • Business Administration • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Economics • Electrical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Finance • Psychology • History • Art History • Sociology • World Studies • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Management • Marketing • Mathematics • Operations Management • 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 • Sophomores

The AB HBCU Scholars Program offers $5,000 for eligible undergraduate sophomores at select HBCUs. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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CLA Scholarship for BIPOC Students in Memory of Edna Yelland

California • Information Sciences • 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

CLA Scholarship offers $2,500 for BIPOC graduate students in library studies aiming to work in California libraries. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 17, 2025

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Toyota/TELACU Scholarships

California • Management • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Juniors • Seniors

Toyota/TELACU Scholarships offer $5,000 to Hispanic undergraduates in STEM fields. Must reside in CA and be rising juniors or seniors.

Deadline:

March 17, 2025

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CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship

Studio Arts • Fashion • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship offers $5,000 to African-American students pursuing degrees in performing arts.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship

Healthcare-Related • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students

The Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship offers $5,000 to diverse healthcare management students. Apply with recommendations and an essay.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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V&E Diversity Scholarship

Texas • 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 Middle Eastern students • For Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • Test Scores • Freshmen • High school

The V&E Diversity Scholarship offers $10,000 to underrepresented law students in Texas. Apply with FAFSA, essay, and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Judge Paul G. Feinman Scholarship

Law • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Transgender students • For Non-binary students • Graduate Students

The Judge Paul G. Feinman Scholarship offers $2,500 to law students committed to the LGBTQ+ community with judicial work experience.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Minority Fellowship Program

Nursing • Mental Health • Psychology • Social Work • Counseling • 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 Minority Fellowship Program offers fellowships for minority nurses in mental health and substance abuse, with awards starting at $250.

Deadline:

April 29, 2025

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William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship

Ohio • Nursing • 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 William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship supports underrepresented nursing students in Ohio with awards up to $2,750.

Deadline:

May 4, 2025

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GDIT Horizons Scholarship

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 • 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 • Freshmen

GDIT Horizons Scholarship awards $10,000 to a graduating senior pursuing STEM or geospatial studies, encouraging diverse applicants.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

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APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship

Transportation/Logistics • Urban Design • Construction • Conservation • Construction Engineering • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship supports women and minorities in planning with a $5,000 award for eligible students in need.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

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Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

Mathematics • 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 • Test Scores • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for underrepresented students with a 3.0 GPA and strong math scores.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

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Native Forward Professional Development Funding for STEM Educators and Students

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 • Biology • Physics • 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 • For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students

Native Forward offers $1,200 to $10,000 for Native American STEM students. Apply with an essay and references.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

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Northern California Medical Student Scholarship

Medicine • Graduate Students

Kaiser Permanente offers a $2,500 scholarship for third-year medical students in Northern California interested in residency.

Deadline:

November 30, 2025

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Arcadis Scholarship

Geological & Earth Sciences • Environmental Science • Natural Resources Management • STEM • 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 students of color

The Arcadis Scholarship offers $5,000 to underrepresented graduate students in STEM, promoting leadership in the water service industry.

Deadline:

December 20, 2025

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Jacobs/CH2M Holly A. Cornell Scholarship

Natural Resources 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 Middle Eastern students • For Women • Graduate Students

The Holly A. Cornell Scholarship offers $10,000 to female/minority students in water supply and treatment. Apply now!

Deadline:

December 20, 2025

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AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students

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

The AICPA Fellowship offers $15,000 for minority doctoral students in accounting. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

June 15, 2025

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MLA Scholarship for Underrepresented Students

Information Sciences • Healthcare-Related • 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

Annual MLA Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for underrepresented students in health sciences librarianship. Apply now!

Deadline:

November 15, 2025

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Louis B. Russell Scholarship

Arts • 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 Middle Eastern students • Freshmen

The Louis B. Russell Scholarship offers $1,000 to minority high school seniors pursuing vocational education at accredited institutions.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

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LGBTQ+ Bar Judge Paul G. Feinman Scholarship

Law • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Transgender students • For Non-binary students • Graduate Students

The LGBTQ+ Bar Judge Paul G. Feinman Scholarship offers $1,000 to transgender/nonbinary law graduates of color. Apply now!

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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PlaceWorks Scholarship Program

California • Architecture • Urban Design • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • 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 • Seniors • Graduate Students • Juniors

The PlaceWorks Scholarship offers $5,000 to underrepresented students in Planning, Urban Design, or related fields in California.

Deadline:

April 4, 2025

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Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship

New Mexico • Alaska • Texas • Georgia • Colorado • Maryland • Alabama • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Florida • New York • South Carolina • North Carolina • Illinois • Ohio • Nevada • Iowa • Michigan • Washington • District Of Columbia • Pennsylvania • California • Hawaii • Indiana • Mississippi • Kentucky • Kansas • New Hampshire • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Minnesota • Louisiana • New Jersey • Virginia • Oklahoma • Nebraska • Oregon • Rhode Island • Missouri • 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 Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen

The Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.

Deadline:

April 10, 2025

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Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship

Economics • Social Sciences • World Studies • For Asian students • Graduate Students

The Hsiao Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for graduate students of Asian heritage in social sciences with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.

Deadline:

April 26, 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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