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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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.
The Ron Brown Scholarship helps Black students overcome financial barriers to college. Learn how to apply and discover other relevant scholarships.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship offers up to $30,000 and leadership education to minority students attending college.
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