Scholarships by race - Jan '25

Updated Jan 29, 2025

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

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UNCF General Scholarship

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

UNCF General Scholarship for full-time students with 2.50 GPA and financial need. Award amount starts at $250.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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Valerie Russell Scholarship

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

The Valerie Russell Scholarship offers $250 to African-American laywomen supporting UCC values and justice commitments.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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NACME Administered Scholarships

Science • Technology • Engineering • 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 • Freshmen

NACME scholarships support underrepresented students in engineering and computer science with awards up to $5,000 for eligible applicants.

Deadline:

December 31, 2025

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Get Up To $21,500

AEF Scholarships

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

AEF Scholarships support Iñupiat students with financial aid up to $21,500 for graduate studies, preparing them for the workforce.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship

Psychology • 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 APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship offers $4,000 to graduate students from underrepresented groups committed to social equity.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarships

Athletic & Related • Sports 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 Women • Athletic

The Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarships offer $10,000 for eligible female and minority graduate students.

Deadline:

February 3, 2025

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AISES Chevron Scholarship

Energy • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Environmental Engineering • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Chevron offers $5,000 scholarships for indigenous students in STEM fields. Must be an AISES member with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

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AISES A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

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 • 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 • Architecture • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Natural Resources Management • Biology • Physics • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The AISES A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for Indigenous students in STEM with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with verification and essays.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

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Marie L. Rose Scholarship

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

The Marie L. Rose Scholarship offers $3,000 to students with Huguenot ancestry, recommended by their colleges.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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Get Up To $28,300

Porter Physiology Development Minority Fellowship

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 • Graduate Students

The Porter Physiology Development Minority Fellowship supports underrepresented students pursuing a PhD in physiological sciences with a $28,300 award.

Deadline:

February 3, 2025

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Chia Family Foundation Scholarship

For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Chia Family Foundation offers scholarships up to $15,000 for Chinese-American students attending top liberal arts colleges.

Deadline:

March 3, 2025

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The Richard S. Smith Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • 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 • Freshmen

The Richard S. Smith Scholarship offers $1,000 to racial-ethnic minority high school seniors pursuing church-related careers.

Deadline:

March 30, 2025

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Shelly Saltzman Scholarship for Education

Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Medina County • Portage County • Ohio • Education • For students of color • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Shelly Saltzman Scholarship offers $250+ to Greater Cleveland students. One application for multiple scholarships. High winning chances!

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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George A. Strait Minority Scholarship

Information Sciences • Law • 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 • Graduate Students

Apply for the George A. Strait Minority Scholarship for law librarianship. Open to minority students in ALA-accredited programs. Award: $250+.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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For the Culture Scholarship

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 For the Culture Scholarship awards $900 to BIPOC high school seniors attending Diversity University summit. Apply with proof of attendance.

Deadline:

April 11, 2025

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The Helen And Allen Brown Scholarship

Tennessee • Louisiana • 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 • Graduate Students

The Helen And Allen Brown Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for racial-ethnic minority students in United Methodist Church districts.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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Full Circle & Tribal College Scholarships

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

The American Indian College Fund offers scholarships for Native American students pursuing degrees at tribal colleges and accredited schools.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

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John W. Cromwell Jr. CPA Memorial Scholarship

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

The John W. Cromwell Jr. CPA Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in Massachusetts pursuing accounting degrees.

Deadline:

February 17, 2025

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LULAC Lambda Scholorship

District Of Columbia • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

LULAC Lambda Scholarship offers $2,500 for LGBTQ+ Latinx students in DC based on academics and community service.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

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EducationDynamics $10,000 Minority First Generation Scholarship Contest

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 • Age

EducationDynamics offers a $10,000 scholarship for minority first-generation college students. Apply with an essay!

Deadline:

August 30, 2025

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Sheila A Burke Memorial Scholarship

Nursing • 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 • High school

The Sheila A Burke Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to underprivileged nursing students. Apply by sharing your vision as a future nurse.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

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Get Up To $5,100

Wendy Alders Cartland Visual Arts Scholarship

Arts • Studio Arts • 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 • Community Service • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Wendy Alders Cartland Visual Arts Scholarship awards $5,100 to low-income visual arts students with relevant experience. BIPOC preferred.

Deadline:

September 6, 2025

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Shamans Market $1,000 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 • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Asexual students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Shamans Market offers a $1,000 scholarship for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students. Submit a 300-word essay to apply.

Deadline:

June 2, 2025

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The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship

For students with disabilities • 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 • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Community Service • Athletic • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in need, emphasizing diversity and community involvement.

Deadline:

June 10, 2025

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Khai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship

Massachusetts • 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

The Khai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to low-income, underrepresented students in Massachusetts facing obstacles.

Deadline:

November 16, 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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