Scholarships by race - Jan '25

Updated Jan 30, 2025

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

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Black Americans in Cybersecurity Scholarship

Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Black Americans in Cybersecurity Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students pursuing cybersecurity degrees. Apply now!

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Sage Michaela Lucas "Timing is Everything" Esthetics Student Scholarship

Cosmetology/Beauty • 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 • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Sage Michaela Lucas scholarship offers two $5,000 awards for BIPOC esthetics students in accredited programs. Apply now!

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Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E. Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering

Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • High school • Freshmen

Annual $5,000 scholarship for underrepresented high school seniors in engineering. Apply with resume, transcripts, and recommendations.

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Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Education • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Theatre/Performing Arts • 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 Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship supports women of color in LGBTQ activism pursuing degrees in education, women's health, or dance.

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Pasadena Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Pyramid Scholarship

Pasadena • Altadena • Sierra Madre • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The Pasadena Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Pyramid Scholarship offers $250 to African-American high school seniors pursuing higher education.

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Veronica S. Longstreth Memorial Scholarship

Alexandria County • Arlington County • Fairfax County • Loudoun County • Prince William County • Anne Arundel County • Calvert County • Charles County • Howard County • Montgomery County • Prince George's County • District Of Columbia • Nursing • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The Veronica S. Longstreth Memorial Scholarship supports African American nursing students in DC and nearby Maryland and Virginia counties.

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Dr. Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarships

Calvert County • Charles County • Howard County • Montgomery County • Prince George's County • Alexandria County • Arlington County • Fairfax County • Loudoun County • Prince William County • Anne Arundel County • District Of Columbia • Nursing • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Dr. Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarships support African American nursing students with a GPA of 2.8+ in DC and nearby MD/VA counties.

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Student Success Scholarship

New Mexico • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • For Native American / American Indian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Student Success Scholarship supports Native American Nursing students in New Mexico with awards starting at $250.

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Underrepresented Minority Gateway to Research Awards

Pharmacy • 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 • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Gateway to Research Scholarship offers $5,000 to underrepresented pharmacy students. Nomination and mentorship required.

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Chevron Executive Leadership Council 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 • Sophomores • Juniors

Chevron Executive Leadership Council Scholarship offers $20,000/year for Black undergraduates in business, engineering, or tech.

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Richard "88 Fingers" Turner, Jr. Music Scholarship

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

The Richard '88 Fingers' Turner, Jr. Music Scholarship awards $1,000 to African American music students. Apply with a performance video.

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UNCF 3M Science Applied to Life Scholarship

St. Paul • Minnesota • Computer Engineering • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Marine Biology/Sciences • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Biology • Physics • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Food Sciences & Technology • STEM • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Meteorology • Science • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • 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

The UNCF 3M Scholarship offers up to $25,000 for underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees. HBCU preference applies.

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Nationwide Future Leadership Scholarship

Business Administration • Management • Operations Management • Marketing • Finance • Accounting • Business (MBA) • IT/Information Technology • Human Resources • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Freshmen

Nationwide Future Leadership Scholarship offers $12,000/year for Black undergraduates in business-related fields with a 3.0 GPA.

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Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship

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

The Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for students of Hispanic ancestry demonstrating financial need.

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PCA Skin: “Diversity in Esthetics” Student

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. Apply with a video if you meet eligibility criteria.

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Angel and Rosemary Varela Scholarship

Orange County • California • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Sophomores • Juniors

The Angel and Rosemary Varela Scholarship offers $4,000 for OC Dream Act/AB 540 community college transfers with a 2.5 GPA or higher.

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TCU Scholarship

For Native American / American Indian students

TCU Scholarship offers up to $18,000 annually for tribal college students with a 2.00 GPA. Apply now for funding opportunities!

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Thelma Fisher Dewitty Scholarship

Idaho • Montana • Alaska • Oregon • Washington • For Black and/or African American students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students

The Thelma Fisher Dewitty Scholarship aids African American LGBTQ leaders in the Pacific Northwest. Apply with three essays for $250.

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Frank M. Snowden Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships

History • Literature • World Studies • Geological & Earth 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Frank M. Snowden Jr. Scholarships support underrepresented students in classics or archaeology with $4,500 awards. Apply with essay & recommendations.

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UPS/NLF Gold Mountain Scholarships

Law • For Asian students • Graduate Students

The UPS/NLF Gold Mountain Scholarships offer $5,000 to first-generation law students committed to the Asian Pacific American community.

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Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) Scholarship

Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Medicine • Urban Design • Conservation • Environmental Science • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

NAAF Scholarship supports Native American students in agriculture with awards up to $30,000. Minimum GPA 2.7 required.

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Tony DeBlase Memorial Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Montana • Washington • Health Education • Mental Health • Psychology • Education • 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 • Age

The Tony DeBlase Memorial Scholarship offers $250 for LGBTQ and allied students in sex education fields facing barriers in the Northwest.

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American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship

Alabama • Kansas • Oklahoma • California • Kentucky • Pennsylvania • Florida • Louisiana • Tennessee • Georgia • Maryland • Texas • Utah • Missouri • Hawaii • Illinois • New Jersey • Virginia • Indiana • New York • Washington • Iowa • Ohio • West Virginia • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship offers $10,000 to underrepresented students pursuing STEM or business degrees.

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Edward S. Roth Scholarship

Manufacturing/Production • 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 • High school • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The Edward S. Roth Scholarship offers $1,000 to eligible manufacturing engineering students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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The Sharp Index Scholarships

Medicine • Mental Health • Pre-Med • 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 • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Sharp Index Scholarships support medical students focused on mental health and health equity, offering $250+ for eligible applicants.

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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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