Scholarships by race - Jan '25

Updated Jan 31, 2025

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

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Ally Financial Public Policy Scholars Program

Public Policy & Administration • Political Science/Government • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors

The Ally Financial Public Policy Scholars Program offers $10,000 for Black undergraduates in Public Policy. Apply with essays and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 27, 2025

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Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award

Journalism • Public Relations • 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

The Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award offers $1,000 for diverse journalism and PR students with a 3.0 GPA and four recommendations.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

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The Donald and Itasker Thornton Memorial Scholarship

New Jersey • 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 • Freshmen

The Thornton Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to female NJ seniors of color with a 2.3 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

May 6, 2025

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Minority Student Scholarship

Communications • Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • 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

The Minority Student Scholarship provides $5,000 for graduate students from racial or ethnic minorities in communication sciences.

Deadline:

May 22, 2025

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HPRA-LA Scholarship Program

California • Public Relations • Communications • Marketing • Advertising • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

HPRA-LA offers $1,000 scholarships for Hispanic students in LA pursuing public relations and communications. Apply now!

Deadline:

June 2, 2025

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AMS Father James B. Macelwane Awards

Meteorology • 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 students of color • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The AMS Father James B. Macelwane Award offers $1,000 to undergraduate students for their papers, with a limit of two entries per institution.

Deadline:

June 13, 2025

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Minority Scholarship Awards for Incoming College Freshmen

Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Engineering • 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 • High school

Minority Scholarship Awards offer $1,000 for under-represented high school seniors in chemical engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Deadline:

June 15, 2025

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Nola Cook Scholarship

Kentucky • STEM • Science • Technology • Mathematics • Engineering • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Nola Cook Scholarship awards $750 to underrepresented S.T.E.M majors in Kentucky with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

June 16, 2025

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GoodRx Scholarship for Future Black Physicians

Medicine • Pre-Med • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

GoodRx offers a $1,000 scholarship for Black pre-med and medical students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

August 16, 2025

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Get Up To $37,000

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

For students with disabilities • 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 • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • 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 Women • Graduate Students

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship offers $37,000 for US graduate students in STEM and social sciences, encouraging minority applications.

Deadline:

October 16, 2025

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Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research

Education • Social Sciences • Sociology • Political Science/Government • Economics • 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 • Graduate Students

The AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship offers up to $25,000 for underrepresented graduate students in education research.

Deadline:

December 9, 2025

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David Eaton Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • For Women • Graduate Students

The David Eaton Scholarship supports women from marginalized groups pursuing Unitarian Universalist ministry. Apply with an essay and resume.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

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AIChE Minority Scholarship Awards for College Students

Chemical Engineering • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

AIChE offers $1,000 scholarships for underrepresented minority students in chemical engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Deadline:

July 15, 2025

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Predoctoral Fellowship For Minorities

World Studies • Communications • Psychology • Science • Foreign Languages • For Native American / American Indian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Graduate Students

The Ford Foundation offers a $27,000 Predoctoral Fellowship for minorities pursuing a Ph.D. or Sc.D. in teaching and research.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

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William R. Godfrey Scholarship

Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • 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 • Juniors • Seniors

The William R. Godfrey Scholarship awards $2,100 to minority students pursuing business at HBCUs with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required.

Deadline:

August 26, 2025

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George Floyd Peace & Justice Memorial Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • Seniors

The George Floyd Peace & Justice Memorial Scholarship awards $10,000 to Black graduating seniors attending HBCUs. Apply now!

Deadline:

October 9, 2025

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Kennard C. Brown Memorial Scholarship

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 Black and/or African American students • For Men • Community Service • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Kennard C. Brown Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to African American male undergraduates at HBCUs with a 3.0 GPA and community involvement.

Deadline:

October 2, 2025

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LanguageCert International Student Scholarship

For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen

The LanguageCert International Student Scholarship offers $5,000 for full-time international college freshmen at HACU Member Institutions.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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Philadelphia Flyers Rising Leaders Scholarship

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

The Philadelphia Flyers Rising Leaders Scholarship awards $2,500 to Black/African American freshmen involved in hockey with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

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Vertus Hardiman Endowed Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Vertus Hardiman Endowed Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for HBCU students with a 3.0 GPA, focusing on African American applicants.

Deadline:

February 22, 2025

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Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship

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 • 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 • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen

Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship offers $5,000 to Hispanic/Latinx high school seniors attending HACU-member schools.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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Cox Enterprises Scholarship Program

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 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Cox Enterprises offers up to $5,000 scholarships for UNCF students, prioritizing STEM majors with a 2.5 GPA and financial need.

Deadline:

May 9, 2025

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El Cafe Del Futuro Scholarship

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

El Cafe Del Futuro Scholarship offers 25 awards of $5,000 for Latino college students at HACU-member institutions. Apply now!

Deadline:

June 30, 2025

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Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology

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 • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The fund offers up to $3,000 for Black undergraduates in STEM at HBCUs. Apply through your school's science or engineering department.

Deadline:

June 15, 2025

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UNCF Ladders of Hope Scholarship

Los Angeles County • California • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores

The UNCF Ladders of Hope Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for Black college freshmen in Southern LA with financial need and a 2.5 GPA.

Deadline:

September 10, 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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