Colleges campuses across America are becoming more diverse every year. Underrepresented minority students are not only enrolling in college, but are making educational and professional impacts in all fields—from science to education to civil service—at an unstoppable rate.
College costs, however, are climbing. According to U.S. News & World Report, from 1995 to 2015, in-state tuition and fees at public universities rose a staggering 296 percent. Average costs continue to rise every year, well beyond the rate of inflation. With tuition bills and extra expenses like housing, meal plans, parking permits, books and fees, any financial assistance can make a sizeable difference.
To help offset college costs, you can obtain minority scholarships, grants and fellowships that are available to men and women of African American, Alaska Native, Asian American, Hispanic and Latino, Native American and Pacific Islander descent. Use this guide, including our interactive scholarship tool, to locate and apply for unique opportunities to help pay for college. After all, you can be the student who brings new ideas and perspectives to your own college campus.
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Talented and diverse young leaders have further opportunity to make an impact through a college education and scholarship opportunities. The first U.S. Congressional woman of color and first Asian American woman elected to the House of Representatives expresses the power of making contributions as a minority:
“We have to build things that we want to see accomplished, in life and in our country, based on our own personal experiences...to make sure that others...do not have to suffer the same discrimination.”
- Patsy Matsu Takemoto Mink
To start building your future, consider the many college scholarships available to minorities through corporations, charitable organizations, advocacy groups and professional associations.
There are thousands of scholarships for minorities, which are awarded by local organizations, private companies, societies and more.
Grants don’t need to be paid back and are based on your financial circumstances. They are usually funded by the federal government, your state or college.
While scholarships usually fund tuition, fellowships typically cover graduate study, research projects and abroad experiences without needing to be paid back.
You can borrow money from the government or a bank, but it needs to be paid back with interest. The federal government offers many loan options—fill out the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if you qualify for financial aid.
Provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to pay education expenses.
If you’re just beginning the process of finding suitable scholarships, make sure you’re prepared for the application process by starting a folder with the assets below.
No matter your background, where you’re from or if your family members attended college, you can find ways to pay for college through scholarships and fellowships. Check out the scholarships below to see the opportunities available.
Instructions: Click through the dropdowns below to sort by your ethnicity, field of study and award amount. Click the box for a larger view.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 29, 2018
Candidates are those planning to enroll or already enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student. Eligible candidates are African American or black students who are pursuing a career in a performing art.
Amount: $500
Deadline: Varies
Scholarships are awarded to women who are active members of United Methodist Church. A GPA of 2.5 or higher is necessary. Preference is given to students enrolled at a historically black college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 20, 2018
Candidates must African American or black students who are enrolled or plan to enroll in the upcoming academic year as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. A GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Scholarships are given to female African-American undergraduate students who are at least 35 years old. A 3.0 GPA or higher is required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1, 2018
African-American women enrolled in an undergraduate program as a sophomore or junior are eligible. Majors must relate to writing, public policy, economics or journalism.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 1, 2018
African American women aged 35 or older may apply. Applicants must be re-entering in her studies, whose educational path was interrupted by personal demands or family responsibilities.
Amount: $40,000
Deadline: January 9, 2018
Scholarships are awarded to African American/Black students who excel academically and demonstrate leadership potential. Applicants must be high school seniors at the time of application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 18, 2018
This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who have at least one parent of Black Caribbean or African American heritage. Students can attend a college, university, vocational or technical school.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: April 15, 2018
African American high school seniors are eligible for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30, 2018
The Mae & Mary Scholarship Fund supports the advancement of African Americans in health care and medical related fields. Eligible students are high school seniors planning to attend a university or technical school.
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: April 15, 2018
Applicants must be members of the National Black Nurses Association. Students currently enrolled in a nursing program at any level (L.P.N., L.V.N., B.S.N., A.D., or Diploma) are eligible.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 15, 2018
African American students are eligible to apply for this scholarship if they are pursuing a degree in veterinarian technology or veterinary medicine. Students must show a dedication to animal welfare.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1, 2018
Qualified applicants are minority high school seniors who are in good academic standing. Students must be planning to attend a higher education institution, such as a college, university or trade school.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Qualified candidates are high school seniors of African descent (i.e. African, African American or Ethiopian). Students must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, computer information systems or selected business programs (i.e. finance, marketing, business administration).
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: April 30, 2018
Women and members of the Native American, Hispanic American or African American minority groups are eligible for this award. Undergraduate and graduate students can apply. Scholarships are given to those pursuing a career as practicing planners in the public sector (i.e. state, local and federal government and non-profits).
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Hispanic, African American or Native American high school and undergraduate students are eligible to apply. Students must be pursuing a career in the field of chemistry.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1, 2018
Any minority undergraduate student with an interest in science writing is eligible to apply. Preference is given to students enrolled in a journalism degree program. The 10 week internship at Science Magazine is over the summer months.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 1, 2017
The award is open to college juniors, seniors, graduate students and recent graduates who have a major of journalism or an aspiration to work in journalism. Scholarship winners also receive training and mentoring by news veterans.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 15, 2018
The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship award is given to a current undergraduate student studying mass communications or religion journalism. Students must be a United Methodist ethnic minority.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Bringing diversity to the field of journalism, this scholarship is available to high school seniors who plan to become a journalist. Scholarships include a book stipend.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: May 31, 2018
Awards are granted to minority individuals who are current undergraduate students. Candidates must be seeking a career in television, radio or digital journalism.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: May 31, 2018
Students must have at least one year of undergraduate study completed to be eligible. Candidates must be pursuing a career in digital journalism, radio or television.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 27, 2018
Candidates are ethnically diverse students who are current juniors in an undergraduate program, with a career interest in advertising or public relations. Permanent residents and U.S. citizens who live in NJ, NY, CT and PA are eligible.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Varies
With an aim to broaden traditionally underrepresented groups in the operation and management of travel, transportation and tourism field, this scholarship is awarded to those who have a relevant major or career path. Current undergraduate students are eligible to apply and must have a GPA of at least 3.0 or higher.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: May 2, 2018
Eligible candidates are full-time undergraduate students attending an accredited U.S. institution with the intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: May 1, 2018
The scholarship is open to minority students who are attending an undergraduate institution in the next academic year. Students must be majoring in hospitality management.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June
Minority students of at least junior status in an undergraduate degree program are eligible for this award. Students must be pursuing a degree in accounting.
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: Varies
Scholarships support the increase of underrepresented minority groups in management of cultural and scientific organizations. Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in the field of business or public administration.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 2, 2017
Undergraduate minority students who have declared insurance or risk management, accounting, finance or business as a major are eligible to apply. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 28, 2018
Current minority undergraduate students are eligible to apply for this career-building fellowship. Areas of study include advertising, public relations and marketing.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Minority students with an engineering or business major are eligible for this award. Students must be pursuing a bachelor's degree at a full-time status in order to be considered.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 15, 2018
Candidates are those pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree in math, science, transportation, engineering, environmental design, architecture, pre-med, psychology or Spanish language or literature. The award supports students who are underrepresented, low-income and first-generation college attendees.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: June 17, 2018
This award is given to a high school youth who identifies as agnostic, atheist, secular or humanist. Candidates must be accepted to a two or four year college. Preference is given to minority candidates and those from diverse backgrounds.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Candidates for the Gates Millennium Scholarship are those of a minority who have a GPA of at least a 3.30 on a 4.0 scale. Financial need is a criteria as well as involvement in community service and extracurricular activities.
Amount: $750
Deadline: December 1, 2017
Currently enrolled or soon-to-be enrolled young women of color are eligible. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is necessary.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
The Jackie Robinson Foundation awards scholarships to minority high school seniors who are U.S. citizens. Accepted to a college or university is required.
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: July 1, 2018
Children of migrant workers who demonstrate pursuit of a career in agriculture are eligible to apply. Students must have completed one year of college.
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: February 19, 2018
Both undergraduate and graduate minority students are eligible. Applicants must be part-time or full-time pursuing a career in local and state government finance. See website for list of current eligible majors.
Amount: $1,250
Deadline: Varies
High school seniors from a recognized minority background planning to enroll in full-time coursework and play women's collegiate golf at an accredited university or college in the U.S. are eligible.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: May 15, 2018
Members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) are eligible to apply for awards. Candidates must be full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to minority candidates.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 30, 2018
National scholarships are awarded based on criteria and current funding. The PUSH Excel Scholarship Program assists students who lack the financial resources to attend college and show leadership potential and a commitment to social justice and social change. Visit the website for specific eligibility for each scholarship.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15, 2018
Qualified candidates are women with an international background. First-generation Americans, immigrants and foreign students are eligible to apply.
Amount: $500
Deadline: December 31, 2017
Minority women who attend a public high school in NYC are eligible to apply for this award. Scholarships are granted based on current eligibility criteria. Visit the award website for more details.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Varies
Applicants for the TELACU College Success Program must be first-generation college students from a low to moderate household income. A GPA of 2.5 or higher is required.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 1, 2018
The Herbert Lehman Fund supports racial equality by offering scholarships to undergraduate students who need financial assistance to stay in school. High school students and current undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: November 1, 2017
Applicants must be a New American who is 30 years of age or younger as of the application deadline. Students must be college seniors or those in a graduate program. Fellowships are offered based on merit, not financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Minority candidates who are pursuing a career in geoscience are eligible to apply. For a current list of eligible majors and other qualifications, visit the scholarship's website.
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: February 3, 2018
Awards are granted to minority students entering their freshman year of college. Students must be planning to pursue a career in atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences, except marine biology.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Minority students who are entering their undergraduate students are eligible for this award. Students must be seeking a career in oceanic, hydrologic or atmospheric sciences.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15, 2018
Candidates who identify as female and are from an underrepresented minority are eligible for this internship. Current undergraduate students majoring in physics, chemistry, engineering, computer science, biology or materials science may apply.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15, 2018
Undergraduate students who identify as female who are majoring in materials science, physics, computer science, chemistry, biology or engineering fields are eligible. Underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 15, 2018
Candidates must be full-time enrolled as a junior or senior in an undergraduate program, or as a graduate student. Eligible majors include civil, chemical or environmental engineering, or one of the environmental sciences such as biology, ecology or geology. The scholarship is for those in a minority group.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1, 2018
Minorities of any group are eligible to apply for this award. Candidates are high school seniors and undergraduate or graduate students. Students must be pursuing a degree in manufacturing engineering at an ABET accredited school.
Amount: $45,000
Deadline: January 31, 2018
Candidates must be U.S. citizens accepted to or enrolled in an undergraduate program related to a NOAA field. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply, especially if majoring in a science related to oceanic, atmospheric or environmental disciplines.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: May 4, 2018
High school seniors and current undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in computer and video game arts are eligible. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: Varies
Undergraduate students must be attending an accredited institution for industrial engineering. Eligible schools include those in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 26, 2018
The Microsoft Scholarship Program is awarded to minority students who are currently studying computer engineering, computer science or a STEM major at the undergraduate level. Applicants must be full-time enrolled at a two or four year institution in the U.S., Canada or Mexico.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1, 2018
Candidates must have completed two years of college coursework and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Female and minority students in the field of atmospheric science, biology, geoscience, chemistry, earth science, engineering, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physics, computer science or social science are eligible.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15, 2018
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution awards student fellowships to students who have completed at least their junior year of undergraduate study. Minority students are encouraged to apply, especially if they are studying in the fields of science or engineering.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: September 30, 2017
Minority students who are full-time enrolled in a four-year institution are eligible to apply. Students must be on a track to a bachelor's, master's or PhD in an engineering discipline or technical science.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Candidates for this award are full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are pursuing a degree in medicine, engineering, physical science, natural resources, math or science.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: October 25, 2017
Scholarships are granted to women of Asian descent (see application for details) who are enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year U.S. institution. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA is required.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: May 31, 2018
Awards are given to Asian-American college seniors and graduate students who exhibit exemplary leadership, passion and vision within the Asian-American community.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30, 2018
Scholarship is designated to students of Korean heritage who are studying in the U.S. at a full-time status. The college or university must be in the Southwestern region states (Arizona, Colorado, Alaska, California, Idaho, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington or Wyoming).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30, 2018
The Korean American Scholarship - Western Region is designated to students of Korean heritage studying in the U.S. full-time. The college or university must be in the Eastern region states (District of Columbia, Delaware Indiana, Maryland, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia or West Virginia).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30, 2018
Students of Korean heritage studying in the U.S. full-time are eligible for this award. The college or university must be in the Midwestern region states (Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota or Wisconsin.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 18, 2018
Candidates for this award are high school seniors who have at least one parent of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage. Applicants must be younger than 21, planning to attend a two or four year college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
To be eligible, students must be of Asian-Indian heritage with at least one parent of Indian ancestry. Students must be graduating high school seniors with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 24, 2018
Applicants must be students or parents who have been employed at an Asian cuisine or Asian-owned restaurant. High school seniors and current undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 31, 2018
This scholarship supports Taiwanese American students who are high school or first-year undergraduate students. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA is required along with proof of financial need.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Eligible candidates are those of Asian ancestry, meaning at least one Asian grandparent or parent. Students must have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) to apply.
Amount: $15,000
Deadline: January 11, 2018
Candidates must graduating high school students of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity. Eligibility includes U.S. citizens, national or legal permanent residents, along with citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Federated States of Micronesia, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: June 30, 2018
This award supports high school, undergraduate, professional, trade, vocational or graduate students who express activism in the Asian and Pacific Islander (API). Preference is given to students who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer or transgender.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Scholarships, internships and leadership development opportunities are available through ¡Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund. The Fund supports and aims to inspire Hispanic college students. See website for up-to-date opportunities and eligibility requirements.
Amount: $6,330
Deadline: February 28, 2018
Candidates for this award are those who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and commitment to service in the Mexican community. Awards are available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Varies
Candidates are U.S. permanent residents or citizens who have been accepted to or enrolled in a semester, summer or academic year IES abroad program. Scholarships are awarded to those attending Hispanic-Serving Institutions that belong to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 15, 2017
Hispanic and Latino students seeking a bachelor's degree or graduate degree are eligible to apply. The minimum GPA requirement is 2.8. Undergraduate students must have completed at least one year of full-time study in order to be eligible.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 31, 2018
PepsiCo Cesar Chavez Latino Scholarship Fund awards are given to incoming and current undergraduate students. Hispanic and Latino students who are permanent legal residents, U.S. citizens, DACA, undocumented or eligible non-citizens are eligible to apply.
Amount: $100,000
Deadline: January 18, 2018
Hispanic and Latino high school seniors are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be younger than 21 years old and be a legal resident of the United States.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Varies
Awards are given to those of Hispanic heritage who are high school students, current college students or community college transfers. Students must carry a certain GPA based on if they are in high school or college. See application for more details.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April
This award is a scholar-intern program for Latino leaders. Funding for college is available along with hands-on experience and professional development. Eligible candidates are currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: April 30, 2018
Scholarships are awarded to Hispanics or those who demonstrate leadership or service within the Hispanic community who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering or math. A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 5, 2018
Awards are given to students of Hispanic heritage. Applicants can be current high school or undergraduate students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 1, 2018
Awards are given to Native Americans who are enrolled members of their respective tribe from continental US tribes or Alaska Native. Candidates must be full-time enrolled at an undergraduate educational institution.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: June 1, 2018
Undergraduate and graduate awards are given to members within their respective tribe from continental U.S. tribes or Alaska Native. Students must be enrolled full-time for both semesters during the academic year, and be attending an accredited two or four year institution.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Varies
Eligible candidates are high school seniors who will be enrolling in an undergraduate degree, either for two or four years. Candidates must be enrolled in their tribe.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
The scholarship assists Native American high school students with their college academic pursuits. All tribes and regions are welcome to apply. Preference is given to those who plan to study engineering, math, science, business, computers and education.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 15, 2018
Candidates must demonstrate tribal citizenship in the Cherokee Nation. The scholarship is awarded to those who plan to attend or are attending an accredited U.S. institution.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Chickasaw citizens who are pursuing higher education are eligible for numerous awards. Details for current scholarships and eligibility are listed on the website.
Amount: $250
Deadline: Varies
Qualified candidates are CIRI original enrollees or direct lineal descendants. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher with a desire to perform and transmit the literary, visual and performing arts of Alaska Natives.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: June 1, 2018
To be eligible, candidates must be a CIRI original enrollee or direct lineal descendant. A high school diploma or GED is required with current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Part-time and full-time students are eligible.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply. Applicants must be over the age of 35 and be an undergraduate student.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: May 31, 2018
Awards are given to those enrolled in an accredited tribal college or university. Candidates must be members of a state or federal recognized tribe or a descendant of at least one parent or grandparent who is enrolled as a tribe member.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 15, 2018
Applications include an essay submission written about the progress their tribal communities have made. Eligible candidates are Native American high school students.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 30, 2018
Eligible candidates are those either born in or have a parent born in the Republic of India. High school seniors should apply and be pursuing enrollment in a two or four year degree program.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 31, 2018
Applicants must be a registered member of a state or federal recognized tribe or be a descendant of at least one parent or grandparent who is an enrolled member. Scholarship candidates must also be enrolled full-time at an accredited university or college.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 11, 2018
Eligible candidates are those with Osage tribal membership cards who are attending a college or university. Students can be pursuing an associate's, undergraduate, graduate or doctorate degree.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
This scholarship is awarded to Native American female undergraduate students of any field of study.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 18, 2018
Candidates must be attending a trade, vocational or undergraduate institution. Preference is given to students of Hawaiian ancestry.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1, 2018
Awards are given to both high school seniors and current college students. Preference is given to applicants of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian ancestry.
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: Varies
Applicants must be formally or informally affiliated with a Native American tribe or community. Students must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in learning more about career opportunities related to Native American resources.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 4, 2018
Students of Alaska Native or Native American descent are eligible to apply. Students need to be pursuing an accredited two or four year institution or a vocational or technical school.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31, 2018
Candidates must be an enrolled member of the MCT-White Earth Band and a student accepted to a higher education university or technical school. Students must be in good academic standing.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Varies
Candidates must be at least 1/4 American Indian and enrolled in a tribe, or able to prove direct tribal ancestry. Candidates must be enrolled an undergraduate or graduate nursing program are eligible.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Candidates must be enrolled in their tribe and be of a health or science major. The scholarship is a one-year award.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: January 18, 2018
Scholarships are awarded to Native Americans of a federally recognized tribe or of the Alaska Native Corporation. Students must be pursuing a career path in natural resources.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 1, 2018
This award is offered to African American women studying abroad. Candidates may be undergraduate or graduate students.
Amount: $6,200
Deadline: Varies
First-generation college students are eligible to apply to this award. Preference is given to students who will be attending a HBCU.
Amount: $15,000
Deadline: Varies
Students planning to attend black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with a GPA of 3.25 or higher are eligible to apply. Students must be pursuing a degree in the science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) field.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30, 2018
Latino and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing a degree in engineering are eligible to apply for this award. To see other current requirements, please visit website.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Students who have been accepted to or enrolled in a two or four year institution may apply. Applicants can be a legal permanent resident, a U.S. citizen or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Minority high school seniors who are accepted to a college or university's engineering program are eligible to apply. Some grade requirements exist; check website for current eligibility.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Golden Door Scholars provides scholarships to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Temporary Protected Status (TPS) students. Eligible students must live in a state that doesn't allow in-state tuition for DACA students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Scholarships are awarded to children of immigrants or immigrant students who are graduating from an NYC high school. Eligible candidates are those who plan to attend a two or four year college institution.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 20, 2018
CORE offers scholarships to help undocumented students continue on their academic path. High school and GED students may apply, demonstrating academic promise and extracurricular activities.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: April 1, 2018
Need-based scholarships are awarded to students, including undocumented students, who are pursuing enrollment in a trade, technical, vocational school or a college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 30, 2018
Students who identify with the LGBTQ community are eligible to apply, including undocumented students. Applicants must be high school seniors or current undergraduate students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Eligible candidates are high school students or those not enrolled yet in a college institution. Applicants must be DACA or TPS eligible.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Candidates for this award are undocumented students with or without DACA. Students must be currently enrolled in high school or an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral program.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 30, 2017
Students must have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry. Candidates must be accepted to or enrolled in a two or four year college institution.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 1, 2018
Applicants must be juniors in high school at the time of application. Students can be Permanent Residents, U.S. citizens or have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: November 25, 2018
Applicants are those planning to graduate high school and attend a four-year college beginning next academic year. Undocumented students are welcome to apply.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 1, 2018
Students, including undocumented students, must be currently attending an undergraduate or graduate program for computer science, computer engineering or a closely related technical degree.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 30, 2018
Students must be demonstrated leaders planning to attend or currently enrolled at a HBCU.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
The Jack and Jill Foundation supports students who are planning to attend a HBCU at a full-time status. Current high school seniors should apply.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Varies
African American students who plan to attend an HBCU for a STEM related field are eligible for this award.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Scholarships are available through the APIASF for students of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. Applicants can be U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents, or citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 15, 2018
Scholarships are available through the Guam Society of America to students pursuing undergraduate degrees. Current scholarships and eligibility requirements are listed on the website.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Scholarships are granted through the Osage Minerals Council for the study of petroleum related subjects. Students must be of Osage Indian blood.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 20, 2018
Students of the 26 member tribes of the United South and Eastern Tribes are eligible for undergraduate scholarships.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Students of the Zuni Tribe are eligible for this award. Applicants must be accepted to or enrolled in a college institution.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Scholarships are available to Asian or Pacific Islander students who are U.S. citizens. Applicants must be successfully enrolled at a two or four year institution.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 10, 2018
Applicants must be of Pacific Islander or Asian descent. Scholarships are open to citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. Students must be planning to attend a college institution after completion of high school or a GED.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Applicants must be of Native Hawaiian ancestry who are pursuing a degree in the health or medical field. A service obligation post-degree is required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30, 2018
Those of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders are eligible to apply. Students must have a desire to advocate for the Pacific Islander community and plan to attend a vocational school or two year or four year college. Eligible majors are science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Students of Hawaiian descent and residents of the state of Hawaii are eligible to apply for scholarships. A range of scholarship opportunities are available each year. Current listings and eligibility are listed on the website.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Students of Asian descent are eligible for scholarships through the USPAACC and Celebrasian. Award amounts and eligibility requirements vary from year to year. Visit the website for current listings.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 10, 2018
Applicants must be of Chinese descent pursuing an undergraduate degree in the areas of Insurance Studies, Risk Management, Actuarial Science, or related business majors, such as Business Administration, Finance and Economics.