Scholarships by race - Jan '25

Updated Jan 30, 2025

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

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Chickasaw Nation General Scholarship

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

The Chickasaw Nation General Scholarship offers $250+ for Chickasaw students with a 3.0 GPA and 3+ credit hours. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

September 15, 2025

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The Fred Finch Scholarship

Texas • Law • 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 Men • Sophomores • Juniors

The Fred Finch Scholarship offers $250+ to male minority law students in the DFW Metroplex with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with a letter and essay.

Deadline:

September 28, 2025

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The Barbara Jordan Scholarship

Texas • Law • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors

The Barbara Jordan Scholarship offers $250+ to female minority law students in the DFW Metroplex with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

September 28, 2025

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The Phyllis Lister-Brown Memorial Scholarship

Texas • Law • 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

Deadline:

September 28, 2025

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The Georgia Ann Benard Hall Award of Excellence

Mississippi • Pre-Nursing • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors

The Georgia Ann Benard Hall Award offers $2,000 to African American BSN students in Mississippi. Essay required for application.

Deadline:

November 8, 2025

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L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarship

Education • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores

The L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for SCTA members pursuing public education. Requires essay and references.

Deadline:

February 9, 2025

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Papy W. Saygbay Scholarship

Texas • Studio Arts • Game Design • Arts • Arts Management • Art History • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Black and/or African American students • High school • Freshmen

The Papy W. Saygbay Scholarship offers $1,000 for African-American high school seniors in DFW pursuing Fine Arts with a 2.5 GPA.

Deadline:

March 5, 2025

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Bishop John W. Hamilton Scholarship

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

The Bishop John W. Hamilton Scholarship offers $500 to African American female UMC members, prioritizing orphans and students at HBCUs.

Deadline:

March 13, 2025

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Aguilar-Cuellar-Toben (ACT) Research Grant

Nursing • For Hispanic and/or Latino students

The ACT Research Grant offers $1,000 to Latino Ph.D. nursing students improving health care outcomes for their community.

Deadline:

March 30, 2025

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Roy H. Pollack Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • For Black and/or African American students • For Something we failed to mention students • Graduate Students

The Roy H. Pollack Scholarship supports UU ministry students with strong academics. Apply with an essay, resume, and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

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Laura Greenstone Memorial Scholarship

Psychology • Counseling • Mental Health • Arts • For Black and/or African American students • For Pacific Islander students

The Laura Greenstone Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for African-American/Afro-Caribbean AATA members in art therapy programs.

Deadline:

May 3, 2025

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Cay Drachnik Minorities Fund

Arts • Counseling • Psychology • Mental Health • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian 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 • Graduate Students

Cay Drachnik Minorities Fund offers up to $1,000 for AATA student members from ethnic minorities in art therapy programs.

Deadline:

May 3, 2025

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PCA Skin: “Diversity in Esthetics” Student (PCA Partner)

For students with disabilities • Cosmetology/Beauty • 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 • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores

PCA Skin offers a $5,000 scholarship for diverse esthetics students at partner schools. Apply with a video to qualify.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

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Dermalogica Future Industry Professionals Esthetics (BIPOC)

Cosmetology/Beauty • 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 • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores

Dermalogica offers a $5,000 scholarship for BIPOC students in partner esthetics schools. Apply with a video submission.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

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APSA Fund for Latino Scholarship

Political Science/Government • For Hispanic and/or Latino students

APSA Fund for Latino Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Latino students researching US Latino politics. Apply online.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

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Armenian Bar Association Scholarships

Law • For students of color • Graduate Students

Scholarships for Armenian descent law students. Apply with an essay, recommendations, and Armenian Bar Association membership. $250+.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

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David C. Maloney Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Social Work • Counseling • 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 • Graduate Students

The David C. Maloney Scholarship offers $250+ to NOHS members in human services with a 3.2 GPA. Special consideration for minorities and special needs.

Deadline:

July 31, 2025

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Anthony B. Davis 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 • Freshmen

The Anthony B. Davis Scholarship offers $585 to BIPOC high school seniors and undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA. Apply by sharing your story.

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Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholarship

For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Freshmen

The APIA Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for eligible Asian and Pacific Islander students in the U.S. with a minimum 2.7 GPA.

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Scholarship for Black Students

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

The Study.com Scholarship offers $2,000 for Black students pursuing an undergraduate degree. Apply online with a personal statement.

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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

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

The Jackie Robinson Foundation offers up to $30,000 scholarships for minority high school seniors with leadership and community service dedication.

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Concrete Rose Scholarship Award

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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Concrete Rose Scholarship offers $500 to first-gen BIPOC women in high school or college with a 2.0 GPA. Apply by sharing your story.

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India Terrell Memorial Scholarship

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

The India Terrell Memorial Scholarship awards $600 to Black or African students in NC. Essay required for application.

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AlvaradoSmith Raymond G. Alvarado Scholarship

Orange County • California • Law • Legal • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen

Eisner Foundation Scholarship offers $4,000 for students active in Goals, applicable for fees or tutoring.

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Association of Hispanic Professionals for Education Scholarship

Orange County • California • Business Administration • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Scholarship for community college transfers in Business Administration, with preference for CSU Fullerton students. Average award: $4,000.

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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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