Sponsor: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
2000 M Street NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority college students who are NSCS members with a minimum 3.0 GPA and are majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nscs.org/nscs-scholarships/
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society
4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE
Suite 200
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Eligibility: Applicants must be: an enrolled citizen or a descendant of an enrolled citizen of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or descendant from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or descendant from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada. Students must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA pursuing any STEM related degree.
Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Austin Community Foundation
4315 Guadalupe Street
Suite 300
Austin, TX 78751
Eligibility: Applicants must be AAYHF program participants who are lower-wealth, lower-resourced, underrepresented high school seniors that demonstrate a financial need and seek to attend and graduate from a two-year community college and/or a four-year college or university.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.austincf.org/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Actuarial Foundation
475 North Martingale Road
Suite 600
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Eligibility: Applicants must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the minority groups listed and a minimum GPA of 3.0. High school seniors must have a minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 620. An award will be provided in the recipient's name to any accredited U.S. educational institution to cover educational expenses. An application, a personal statement, a letter of recommendation and official or unofficial school transcripts are accepted.
Amount: $1,000-$4,000
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Association on American Indian Affairs
Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Programs
966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students and provide proof of tribal enrollment, a Certificate of Indian Blood (showing 1/4 Indian blood) and an essay on educational goals.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.indian-affairs.org/nativescholarship.html
Sponsor: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
220 Leigh Farm Road
Durham, NC 27707-8110
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority full-time students who have applied to a doctoral program or have been accepted to a doctoral program and plan to pursue the CPA exam.
Amount: $12,000
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aicpa.org
Sponsor: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
220 Leigh Farm Road
Durham, NC 27707-8110
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American, Native American, Latino or Asian American students who are majoring in accounting. They must be full-time students who have completed at least 30 credits overall and at least six credits in accounting. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must have plans to become a certified public accountant (CPA). Selection is based on academic merit, leadership, volunteer experience and commitment to becoming a CPA.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and a personal essay are required.
Website: https://www.aicpa.org
Sponsor: American Institute for Foreign Study
AIFS Abroad
1 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905
Eligibility: Applicants must be outstanding students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in education abroad. Students from the following backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply: economically disadvantaged, racially or ethnically marginalized, first-generation, LGBTQIA+, students with disabilities, students of faith, veterans and adult students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aifsabroad.com/scholarships.asp
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society
4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE
Suite 200
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Eligibility: Applicants must be AISES members who are also members of an enrolled citizen or a decedent of an enrolled citizen of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or decedent from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or decedent from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada. They must also be enrolled as full-time undergraduate or graduate students at a four-year academic institution or at a two-year institution working towards an academic degree. Students must major in one of the following fields: chemistry, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, neuroscience, physics, chemical engineering or material engineering or science. The minimum GPA requirement is 3.0. Selection is based upon the quality of the application.
Amount: $5,000-$10,000
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcripts, an essay, two letters of recommendation, tribal enrollment documentation and resume are required.
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
324 East 4th Street
Second Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the Greater Cincinnati area and must be minority students who are graduates of Cincinnati Public Schools.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/list-of-scholarships/
Sponsor: Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
Zeitgeist Arts Building
222 East Superior Street
Suite 302
Duluth, MN 55802
Eligibility: Applicants must be of African American, Asian, Native American or Hispanic descent. Students must reside in Duluth city for at least three years prior to application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA form.
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 15 (application deadline); March 1 (FAFSA deadline)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.dsacommunityfoundation.com
Sponsor: Association on American Indian Affairs
Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Programs
966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
Eligibility: Applicants must submit a financial need analysis form, Certificate of Indian Blood or documents proving their lineal descent, proof of tribal enrollment, essay, two letters of recommendation, current financial aid award letter, transcripts and class schedule.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.indian-affairs.org/nativescholarship.html
Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway Boulevard
Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have applied to one or more accredited colleges/universities with a 3.0 GPA or better. Students must plan to major in business, physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics fields in preparation for a career in the energy sector. Applicants must be members of one of a class or group of individuals who have been historically underrepresented. Students must live in one of the 15 counties comprising the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Chemical Society
ACS Scholars Program
1155 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic/Latino or American Indian and graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors enrolled full-time at an accredited institution. Students must major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and plan to work in a chemistry-related field. Those entering pre-med programs or pursuing pharmacy degrees are not eligible. A minimum GPA of 3.0 or "B" or better with high academic achievement in chemistry or science is required. Students must also demonstrate financial need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.acs.org
Sponsor: American Indian Education Fund
16415 Addison Road
Suite 200
Addison, TX 75001-3210
Eligibility: Applicants must be Native American, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian and attending an accredited two- or four-year college, university, technical or vocational school. Students must be enrolled full-time with a minimum 2.0 GPA and a minimum ACT score.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: April 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_home
Sponsor: Washington Student Achievement Council
P. O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Eligibility: Applicants must have financial need according to a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), be residents of Washington state and enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student at an eligible in-state institution.
Amount: $500-$2,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://wsac.wa.gov/
Sponsor: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Committee Services Office
Attn.: Scholarships
1776 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
Eligibility: Applicants must be Native Americans with papers proving Native American blood, have a minimum 3.25 GPA and demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. Graduate students are eligible, but preference is given to undergraduate students. Undergraduate students may attend a college, university or technical school. No affiliation with DAR is required.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available by written request with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Please specify that you are requesting information on the American Indian Scholarship.
Website: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships
Sponsor: American Indian Services
3115 East Lion Lane
Suite 320
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Eligibility: Applicant must be an enrolled member of a U.S. Federally Recognized American Indian or Alaska Native Tribe or lineal descendant of a base roll member. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required. Students must be undergraduate students who have earned fewer than 150 credits.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1; April 1; July 1; November 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships
Sponsor: National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation
15835 Park Ten Place
Houston, TX 77084-5145
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of traditionally underrepresented or disenfranchised populations due to inequitable historical and present-day policies, lack of infrastructure and resources, discrimination, conflicts and targeted exclusion. These groups include (but are not limited to): members of underrepresented racial groups, women, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, low-income individuals and others.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: September 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ampp.org/about/emerg-student-outreach/academic-scholarships-program
Sponsor: American Meteorological Society
Fellowship and Scholarship Department
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the following fall and must plan to pursue degrees in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Applicants must submit applications, transcripts, recommendation letters and SAT or equivalent scores. Original materials should be mailed to the closest AMS Local Chapter listed at the bottom of the application, and copies should be mailed to headquarters.
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: February 23
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/index.cfm/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/
Sponsor: American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority graduate students enrolled in accredited master's or doctoral programs. Students must be from underrepresented groups who have a demonstrated financial need and are committed to improving the disparities in societal structures and issues that negatively impact communities of color, particularly communities of African descent.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.apa.org/apf/funding/scholarships
Sponsor: South Dakota Board of Regents
306 East Capitol Ave
Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-2545
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are residents of South Dakota or North Dakota. Students must be enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe whose reservation is located in South Dakota or North Dakota. Applicants must be planning to earn a degree in agriculture or natural resources or a related field.
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 25
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sdbor.edu
Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation
3201 C Street
Suite 110
Anchorage, AK 99503
Eligibility: Applicants must be Alaska residents who are Alaska Natives, American Indians, and/or Hawaiian Natives and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to Chilkat Valley residents or Chilkat Indian Villages or Chilkoot Indian Association tribal members.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://alaskacf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: San Diego Foundation
2508 Historic Decatur Road
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92106
Eligibility: Applicants must be women and minorities who are committed and engaged in their communities and must be very committed to the development of minorities and women in economic development and to those communities struggling to build a better economy to receive the scholarship.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sdfoundation.org/students/
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
185 Oakes Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Eligibility: Applicants must be people of color (African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander) attending a non-profit public or private college/university in West Michigan majoring in Fine Arts including all visual and performing art forms. Students must have financial need, be Kent County residents and must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.grfoundation.org
Sponsor: Austin Community Foundation
4315 Guadalupe Street
Suite 300
Austin, TX 78751
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors who are a minority and who demonstrate financial need and the desire to complete education in an institution of higher education.
Amount: $400
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.austincf.org/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Medical Library Association
225 West Wacker Drive
Suite 650
Chicago, IL 60606
Eligibility: Applicants must be member of an underrepresented group, such as Black/African-American, Latin, Asian, Aboriginal, North American Indian or Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Students must be entering or currently attending an ALA-accredited library school and be no more than halfway through the program. Applicants must also be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: November 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mlanet.org
Sponsor: North Carolina Community Foundation
3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460
Raleigh, NC 27612
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians or their spouses, children or other immediate family members pursuing a degree in business administration or a business-related curriculum.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/apply/scholarships
Sponsor: Point Foundation
P.O. Box 60108
Los Angeles, CA 90060
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) communities who identify as LGBTQ. Students must be enrolled in community college, four-year college or university or graduate program maintaining a full-time or part-time course load. Applicants must demonstrate a proven commitment to furthering their education.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: October 19
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pointfoundation.org
Sponsor: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
101 W. Main Street
Suite #4500
Norfolk, VA 23510
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of color, first generation college students and others overcoming barriers to obtaining higher education who are pursuing an undergraduate education at a college or university and/or community college.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://hamptonroadscf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire P.C.
29000 Inkster Road
Suite 150
Southfield, MI 48034
Eligibility: Applicants must be a member of an ethnic, racial or other minority who demonstrates a commitment to issues of diversity in their community. Students must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and completed at least one semester of medical school classes.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://buckfirelaw.com/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society
4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE
Suite 200
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa or Washington. Students must also major in one of the following areas: business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology or education and belong to AISES. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Amount: $2,500 for 4 years
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Caddo Nation Higher Education
P.O. Box 487
Binger, OK 73009
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of the Caddo nation, possess a high school diploma or GED and must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must complete 12 hours per semester with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Up to $1,800
Deadline: July 15 (Fall) and November 15 (Spring)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://mycaddonation.com/education
Sponsor: Great Minds in STEM (HENAAC)
5211 East Washington Boulevard
Suite 2-320
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status. Students must be pursuing a health-related undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in the United States or Puerto Rico with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be members of a traditionally underrepresented group in the health sciences. Preference will be given to students pursuing careers in the areas of mental health, rehabilitative, geriatric medical specialties or individuals with disabilities.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.greatmindsinstem.org
Sponsor: Radio Television Digital News Association
529 14th Street NW
Suite 1240
Washington, DC 20045
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college sophomores or higher with at least one full academic year remaining. Applicants may be enrolled in any major as long as their career intent is television or radio news. Applicants may only apply for one RTNDA scholarship. Preference is given to students of color.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: December 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.rtdna.org
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students with a minimum two years of participation with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saginaw County prior to high school graduation. Students must have a minimum of 20 volunteer hours at a veterans health administration hospital or clinic and a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Catching the Dream
Attn.: Scholarship Affairs Office
8200 Mountain Road NE
Suite 103
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who are 1/4 or more American Indian, enrolled in a U.S. tribe and attend or plans to attend an accredited institution on a full-time basis. Students must excel academically, have received high ACT or SAT scores and demonstrate a strong commitment to the Indian community. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 15 (Summer); April 30 (Fall); September 15 (Spring)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://catchingthedream.org
Sponsor: Colorado Educational Services and Development Association
P.O. Box 40214
Denver, CO 80204
Eligibility: Applicants must be either first generation college students, members of underrepresented ethnic or racial minorities or show financial need. They must be Colorado residents who are high school seniors at the time of application. Students must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher and enroll in a two- or four-year Colorado college or university in the fall following graduation. They must take at least six credit hours to qualify.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cesda.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Renton Regional Community Foundation
P.O. Box 820
Renton, WA 98057
Eligibility: Applicants must be Black and Brown students from Bremerton High School and those who are active in the Rainier Athletes Mentorship program in the Bellevue School District.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://rentonfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Topeka Community Foundation
5431 SW 29th Street
Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66614
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of Topeka High, Topeka West High School or Highland Park High School. Students must be planning to attend a four-year college/university, and be a minority with a minimum 2.5 or higher GPA.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://topekacommunityfoundation.org/college-students-apply-here
Sponsor: Cherokee Nation
800 S. Muskogee Avenue
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the Cherokee Nation and reside in the Cherokee Nation jurisdictional area. They must be enrolled full-time in a graduate or upper-level undergraduate degree program. They must agree to work for the Cherokee Nation for two years following graduation. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Full tuition, books and fees
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://www.cherokeenationfoundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Cherokee Nation
800 S. Muskogee Avenue
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the Cherokee Nation. They must be graduate students who are attending a not-for-profit educational institution. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://www.cherokeenationfoundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Cherokee Nation
800 S. Muskogee Avenue
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the Cherokee Nation. They must be undergraduate students who are attending a not-for-profit educational institution. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://www.cherokeenationfoundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Higher Education
P.O. Box 167
Concho, OK 73022
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled tribal members with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, high school graduates or GED graduates and approved for admission by a college or university. Students must be in need of financial aid and give reasonable assurance they will be successful in completing a two-year or four-year degree program.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 1 (Fall); March 1 (Spring); June 1 (Summer)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov/search?query=scholarship
Sponsor: Chickasaw Nation Education Foundation
300 Rosedale Road
Ada, OK 74820
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time Chickasaw students. Other eligibility requirements vary by scholarship.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15 (Spring); July 1 (Summer); September 15 (Fall)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://chickasaw.net/Services/Higher-Education-Grants-Scholarships-Incentives.aspx
Sponsor: Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance
P.O. Box 1870
Window Rock
Window Rock, AZ 86515
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates who have completed required courses including Navajo Language and have been admitted to a post-secondary institution. Undergraduate students who have completed 24 credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA are also eligible.
Amount: $7,000
Deadline: Nov 25; June 25
How to apply: Applications are available online and must be submitted to your agency, which is listed online.
Website: https://onnsfa.org/awards-%2F-amounts
Sponsor: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
P.O. Box 1210
Durant, OK 74702-1210
Eligibility: Applicants must be a tribal member of the Choctaw Nation and be working towards a college degree. Award amounts are based on GPA and may vary by semester. A 2.0 GPA must be kept to maintain scholarship of any amount.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 1 (fall); March 1 (spring)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.choctawnation.com
Sponsor: Citizen Potawatomi Nation
1601 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
Eligibility: Applicants must be Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal members who are enrolled full or part-time in an undergraduate or graduate academic degree program at an accredited, not-for-profit postsecondary institution. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $750-$2,000 per semester
Deadline: February 15; June 15; September 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, proof of enrollment, federal tax return information and transcript are required.
Website: https://www.potawatomi.org/services/community/
Sponsor: California Library Association
248 E. Foothill Boulevard
Suite 101
Monrovia, CA 91016
Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents, be American Indian, African American, Mexican American, Latino, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Filipino and be accepted into or enrolled in an American Library Association accredited state library school. The award is based on financial need, and an interview is required.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cla-net.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from any Palm Beach or Martin County high school. Students must demonstrate good academic performance. Preference will be given to handicapped or minority students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org
Sponsor: Comanche Nation
1608 SW 9th Street
Lawton, OK 73501
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of the Comanche Nation and be approved for admissions by an accredited college. Students must be in need of financial assistance and give reasonable assurance they will be successful in completing a four-year college degree program.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 1 (Fall) and October 1 (Spring)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://comanchenation.com/departments/career-educational-programs/higher-education
Sponsor: Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
5585 Pershing
Suite 240
St. Louis, MO 63112-4621
Eligibility: Applicants must be African Americans, Hispanic Americans or Native Americans and U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents of other races and ethnicities who fulfill the Consortium’s mission. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, and the degree may be in any academic discipline from an accredited institution recognized by Consortium member schools. The fellowship supports full-time graduate business studies at member schools only. Applicants must submit two references, transcripts, copies of GMAT scores and application fees. All applicants must also interview with a Consortium representative.
Amount: Full tuition and fees
Deadline: January 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.cgsm.org
Sponsor: Costco Scholarship Fund
c/o College Success Foundation
1605 NW Sammamish Road
Suite 200
Issaquah, WA 98027
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are African American, Latino or Native American. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school and register to be full-time students at Seattle University or the University of Washington.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Complete the FAFSA and the undergraduate application for admission.
Website: http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/costco
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from any Palm Beach or Martin County high school who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to minority students or those with extraordinary circumstances.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are of African-American or Native American descent. Students must be from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: Delaware Tribe of Indians
5100 Tuxedo Boulevard
Bartlesville, OK 74006
Eligibility: Applicants must be registered members of the Delaware Tribe of Indians and enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education. Students must be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis with a minimum 2.7 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 31; February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://delawaretribe.org/services-and-programs/educational-assistance/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
68 Federal Street
New London, CT 06320
Eligibility: Applicants must be New London county residents, must be pursuing post-secondary studies in art or art-related field or in environmental studies and must have a demonstrated financial need to receive the scholarship. Highest preference for black, indigenous and other students of color.
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: April 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfect.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship
Sponsor: American Institute for Foreign Study
AIFS Abroad
1 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905
Eligibility: Students must demonstrate maturity, good character and high academic achievement. Applicants must be African American, Asian American, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander college students. While there is no fee to apply for this scholarship, there is a $95 fee to apply for the AIFS study abroad program.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 15 and October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aifsabroad.com/scholarships.asp
Sponsor: American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
11107 Sunset Hills Road
Suite 100
Reston, VA 20190-5376
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students accepted to an NAACLS-accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology program or a Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician program. They must also demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.ascls.org
Sponsor: American Political Science Association Humane Studies Fellowships
Institute for Humane Studies
George Mason University
3301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 440
Arlington, VA 22201
Eligibility: Applicants must be first or second-year graduate students enrolled in a political science doctoral program. Students must be a member of one of the following racial/ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Latino or Native American. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or granted deferred action status at the time of application. Students must demonstrate an interest in teaching and research in political science.
Amount: $500-$1,500
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.apsanet.org
Sponsor: Missoula Community Foundation
508 East Broadway
Missoula, MT 59802
Eligibility: Applicants must identify with an underrepresented ethnic group. Students must be seniors from Big Sky, Frenchtown, Hellgate, Seeley-Swan, Sentinel High Schools or Willard Alternative School who will attend a higher-education institution in Montana or a WUE school.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 25
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://missoulacommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD
37 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students pursuing post-secondary education.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwcmd.org/scholarships/our-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD
37 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students needing assistance with Advanced Placement testing fees or Athletic physical examination fees.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwcmd.org/scholarships/our-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD
37 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who reside in Washington County and demonstrate financial aid. Students must be from any minority with preference given to African-American students. Applicants must be from any Washington County Public or private High School, or a student currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college whose intended career path is to pursue further education at a trade school, college, university, or other special-focused institution for Culinary Art, or for Specialized Instruction in Piano.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwcmd.org/scholarships/our-scholarships/
Sponsor: Banner & Witcoff, LTD.
1100 13th Street NW
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school. Selection is primarily based on academic achievement, leadership potential, written/oral communication skills and commitment to a career in intellectual property law. Preference is given to students who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in the practice of IP law (including race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability).
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://bannerwitcoff.com
Sponsor: Topeka Community Foundation
5431 SW 29th Street
Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66614
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Topeka High School and must be from a racial minority ethnicity. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and must have demonstrated financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://topekacommunityfoundation.org/college-students-apply-here
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga
1400 Williams Street
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating female high school seniors of color pursuing a degree in health sciences and with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students must be enrolled full-time at any regionally accredited, non-proprietary, technical, community or four-year college or university.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfgc.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway Boulevard
Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Grandview High School with a minimum 2.7 GPA. Students must aspire to teach in pre-K through grade 12 education. Preference shall be given to students who are underrepresented in their area of focus within the education field.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Educational Theatre Association
4555 Lake Forest Drive
Suite 650
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Eligibility: Applicants must be inducted members of the International Thespian Society (Thespians) who are graduating seniors. Students must be planning on a career in any area of the theater, from performing to producing. Applicants must be from groups traditionally underrepresented in the theatre industry, such as those who are black, indigenous or people of color.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.schooltheatre.org/
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be Saginaw County residents who are high school seniors or college students with at least 1/4 Mexican American ancestry. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and must be pursuing a degree in education/teaching at a Michigan college or university. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
10135 South Bluejacket Road
Wyandotte, OK 74370
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Students must be working towards their first associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree. Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://estoo-nsn.gov/education/education-program/
Sponsor: Radio Television Digital News Association
529 14th Street NW
Suite 1240
Washington, DC 20045
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college sophomores or higher with at least one full academic year remaining. Applicants may be enrolled in any major as long as their career intent is television or radio news. Applicants may only apply for one RTNDA scholarship.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: December 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.rtdna.org
Sponsor: Landscape Architecture Foundation
1200 17th Street NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of an ethnic, cultural or racial minority. They must be landscape architecture students who are in the final two years of their undergraduate degree program or who are graduate students of landscape architecture. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, three work samples, two recommendation letters and an applicant photo are required.
Website: https://www.lafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships
Sponsor: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
Volunteer Services – EMPOWER Committee
3915 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55426
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Minnesota or Western Wisconsin who have been accepted to or enrolled at a college in Minnesota or Western Wisconsin. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Selection is primarily based on academic achievement, volunteer work, employment history and financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.allinahealth.org/Courage-Kenny-Rehabilitation-Institute/
Sponsor: United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007
Eligibility: Applicants must belong to one of the following minority groups: Native American, Asian, African American, Hispanic or Pacific Islander. They must have been members of the United Methodist Church for at least one year. Students must be currently pursuing their first undergraduate degree at an accredited school in the United States, and they must be attending school full-time with a GPA of at least 2.5.
Amount: $500-$900
Deadline: March 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gbhem.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
1691 Turnbull Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
Eligibility: Applicants must be male minority students from Charleston County who are planning to attend a private college.
Amount: $800
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
1324 Belmont Avenue
Suite 401
Salisbury, MD 21804
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be accepted as full-time students. Students must submit an official high school transcript, a letter of acceptance from a college or university and a letter of recommendation.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfes.org/
Sponsor: Forum for Theological Exploration
160 Clairemont Avenue
Suite 300
Decatur, GA 30030
Eligibility: Applicants must be finished with coursework by the beginning of fellowship year. Students must be enrolled or admitted to an accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada at time of application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://fteleaders.org
Sponsor: Association on American Indian Affairs
Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Programs
966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students from the continental U.S. or Alaska.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.indian-affairs.org/nativescholarship.html
Sponsor: Fellowships Office
Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs
500 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be in their final year of writing and defending their dissertation. Students must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or U.S. permanent residents.. Applicants must be committed to using diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
Amount: $25,000
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_166318
Sponsor: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Committee Services Office
Attn.: Scholarships
1776 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
Eligibility: Applicants must be Native Americans able to prove Native American blood, demonstrate financial need and academic achievement, be enrolled full-time at a college or university and have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Students must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. However, affiliation with DAR is not required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available by written request with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Website: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be in their senior year of medical school. Students must be U.S. citizens and must be nominated for this award.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 21
How to apply: Students must be nominated for this award.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: American Indian College Fund
8333 Greenwood Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a certificate, associate's, bachelor's or graduate program at an accredited tribal, public or private college or university. Students must be registered as an enrolled member of a federal or state-recognized tribe or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collegefund.org/
Sponsor: Gates Foundation
P.O. Box 10500
Fairfax, VA 22031
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.3. Students must be African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander American and/or Hispanic American, plan to enroll in a four-year degree program and be Pell-eligible.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: September 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of underrepresented minority groups or from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Students must be currently enrolled in medical school or a graduate-level nursing or physician assistant program.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 13
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: National GEM Consortium
1430 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility: Applicants must be college seniors or graduate students majoring in engineering or computer science and be members of one of the following minority groups: African American, Native American or Latino or other Hispanic American. Students must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a minimum 2.8 GPA and agree to intern for two summers with a GEM employer.
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: November 10
How to apply: Applications are available online. The deadline for Part I is October 1, and the deadline for part II is November 13.
Website: http://www.gemfellowship.org
Sponsor: Google Inc.
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
Eligibility: Applicants must either be a graduating high school senior or be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student. Students must be enrolled as computer science or computer engineering majors, exhibit strong leadership skills and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology. Applicants must be from an underrepresented group in computer science such as African American, Hispanic, American Indian or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: May 19
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Association of Law Libraries
105 W. Adams
Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60603
Eligibility: Applicants must be a member of a minority group as defined by U.S. government rules, degree candidates in an accredited library or law school and intend to pursue a career as law librarians. Law library experience is preferred. Applicants must also have financial need and have at least one quarter or semester left after the scholarship is given.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, by fax, by phone or by email.
Website: https://www.aallnet.org/education-training/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
301 North Elm Street
Suite 100
Greensboro, NC 27401
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students attending Grimsley High School, Page High School, Dudley High School and Smith High School. Students must have demonstrated financial need and merit.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfgg.org/grantseekers/students/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students who are graduates of East Aurora High School or West Aurora High School.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007
Eligibility: Applicants must be in at least their junior year of college or in graduate school, and they must have at least a 2.85 GPA. They must have been members of the United Methodist Church for at least three years. Students must plan to take on leadership roles in their church and ethnic communities.
Amount: $1,000-$3,000
Deadline: March 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gbhem.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Indian Health Service
Scholarship Program Office
5600 Fishers Lane
Mail Stop: OHR (11E53A)
Rockville, MD 20857
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are enrolled in or accepted into a pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, pre-podiatry or other health-related pre-professional degree program. Applicants must have plans to work in the Native American or Alaska Native community as a health care provider in the chosen field of study. Selection is based on academic achievement, recommendation letters and the applicant's stated career goals. Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Full tuition and fees
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, course curriculum outline, two recommendation forms, proof of Native American/Alaska Native status, an official transcript, proof of acceptance into an academic program and other supporting documents are required.
Website: https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/scholarships/
Sponsor: Indian Health Service
Scholarship Program Office
5600 Fishers Lane
Mail Stop: OHR (11E53A)
Rockville, MD 20857
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens accepted into or enrolled in a compensatory or pre-professional general education course of study at an accredited college or university. The applicant must be studying or have plans to study a subject that has been designated as a priority career category by the Indian Health Service. Applicants must plan to serve Native American or Alaska Native communities as a professional healthcare provider after completing the necessary training. Selection is based on academic achievement, recommendation letters and stated career goals.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two letters of recommendation, proof of Native American or Alaska Native status, an official transcript, proof of acceptance into a postsecondary educational program and other supporting documents are required.
Website: https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
3409 Moore Street
Richmond, VA 23230
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Native American descent who plan to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university the following academic year. Preference will be given to students attending King William High School in King William, VA; New Kent High School, in New Kent, VA; Central High School in King and Queen County, VA; or Charles City High School in Charles City, VA.
Amount: $2,500-$5,000
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfrichmond.org
Sponsor: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education
2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members. Students must be high school graduates with a minimum 2.0 GPA, be GED holders or have successfully completed at least thirty hours of college work at an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants must be admitted for enrollment to an accredited institution of higher education on a full-time basis or on a part-time basis.
Amount: Up to $1,500
Deadline: June 15 (Fall) and November 15 (Spring)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.astribe.com/education
Sponsor: American Water Works Association
6666 W. Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
Eligibility: Applicants must be females and/or minorities who have been accepted to or are current master's degree students in engineering. Applications, transcripts, GRE scores, three recommendation letters, statements and course of study are required. The award is based on academics and leadership.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: December 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.awwa.org
Sponsor: Hopi Tribe Grants and Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of the Hopi tribe, be high school graduates or have earned a GED, have been accepted to a regionally accredited college and plan to attend full-time and have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students must be in top 10 percent of their high school class or score 930 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT as entering freshmen; have a minimum 3.0 GPA as undergraduates or have a minimum 3.2 GPA as graduate, post graduate or professional degree students. Applications, statements of goals, financial needs analysis, proof of Hopi enrollment and transcripts are required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 20
How to apply: Applications are available by mail.
Website: http://www.hopieducationfund.org
Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation
1221 SW Yamhill Street
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97205
Eligibility: Applicants must be Native American residents of Clackamas, Multnomah or Washington counties in Oregon or Clark County in Washington. Students must be planning to major or majoring in science, computer science, engineering or mathematics, focused on a career as a professional in these fields.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be a minority in their second or third year of medical school in Minnesota. Students must demonstrate leadership ability and show commitment to serving medically underserved communities.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: September 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be an underrepresented minority student enrolled as a second- or third-year student in a Minnesota medical school. Students must demonstrate leadership and community service.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: August
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
P.O. Box 7885
Madison, WI 53707
Eligibility: Students must be Wisconsin residents who are at least 25% Native American. Applicants must be enrolled in degree or certificate programs at University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical College, independent colleges and universities, tribal colleges or proprietary institutions based in Wisconsin as undergraduate or graduate students.
Amount: $250-$1,100
Deadline: As soon as possible after October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://heab.state.wi.us
Sponsor: Western History Association
University of Kansas
1445 Jayhawk Blvd.
3650 Wescoe Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045
Eligibility: Applicants can be an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral student. Scholarship will help lessen the burden of cost to attend conference, reception and luncheon.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/prizes
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic or Native American enrolled full-time at any accredited four-year college or university. Students must be pursuing degrees in life sciences in one of the following: biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, chemical and physical biology, cellular, molecular and developmental biology, plant biology entomology or microbiology with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate unmet financial need and submit the FAFSA.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: June 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
335588 East 750 Road
Perkins, OK 74059
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and admitted to an accredited institution of higher learning in either a full-time or part-time capacity. Students must be seeking their first bachelor s degree, associate s degree or graduate degree.
Amount: Up to $3,000
Deadline: May 1 (Summer); June 30 (Fall); December 1 (Spring)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.bahkhoje.com/native-services/education-programs/
Sponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation
3 W. 35th Street
11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority high school seniors with demonstrated financial need, leadership potential and academic achievement and who have already been accepted to a four-year college or university. Students must also be U.S. citizens and have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or composite ACT score of 22.
Amount: Up to $28,000
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.jackierobinson.org
Sponsor: James B. Morris Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 12145
Des Moines, IA 50312
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens of a minority ethnic status who are either Iowa high school graduates attending any U.S. college or university or non-Iowa residents who are attending an Iowa college or university. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.morrisscholarship.org
Sponsor: American Association for Respiratory Care
9425 North MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 100
Irving, TX 75063-4706
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory care education program and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must submit an original paper on respiratory care. Preference is given to minority students.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aarc.org/education/educator-resources/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
3409 Moore Street
Richmond, VA 23230
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American or other minority graduating seniors from Louisa County or Fluvanna County high schools who plan to enroll in an accredited 2-year technical school, 4-year historically Black College or University or the school of their choice. Students must demonstrate solid academic work, leadership, personal integrity and financial need. Preference will be given to applicants planning to attend Virginia State University, Hampton University, Virginia Union University, or Norfolk State University.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfrichmond.org
Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
324 East 4th Street
Second Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority student graduates of an Ohio high school majoring in music or a music-related field. Students must reside in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/list-of-scholarships/
Sponsor: Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA)
4 NE 10th Street
Suite 436
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Eligibility: Applicants must be casino industry employees in the state of Oklahoma. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours at a technical school, community college or university. An essay submission on a provided topic is required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://oiga.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority Muskegon County students, first preference is given to students accepted to Grambling State University.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: Manatee Community Foundation
2820 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority residents of Manatee County attending accredited 2-4 year vocational, technical or collegiate educational institutions. This scholarship is open to minority students who are U.S. citizens and residents of Manatee County. Students must have been accepted into an accredited vocational, technical or collegiate educational institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must complete an application in which financial need is demonstrated, and community involvement or service is demonstrated through community service hours.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://manateecf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must have documented financial need. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must demonstrate strong community ties through history of community service and/or extracurricular involvement. Applicants must intend on enrolling at an accredited educational institution.
Amount: $1,400
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/
Sponsor: Kankakee County Community Services
657 East Court Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
Eligibility: Applicants must be from low-income families and plan to attend a college in the state of Illinois.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://kccsi-cap.org/education/#scholarship
Sponsor: Kansas Board of Regents
Curtis State Office Building
Suite 520
1000 SW Jackson Street
Topeka, KS 66612
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Native Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian or Pacific Islander or Hispanic. Priority is given to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must have one of the following: a minimum ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 990, a minimum 3.0 GPA, a top 33 percent ranking in their high school class, completion of Kansas Scholars Curriculum, selection by National Merit Corporation or selection by College Board as a Hispanic Scholar.
Amount: Up to $1,850
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid
Sponsor: Kaw Nation
698 Grandview Drive
Kaw City, OK 74641
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of the Kaw Nation and enrolled full-time and attending a regionally accredited post-secondary institution pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Students must be high school graduates or the equivalent with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.kawnation.gov/
Sponsor: National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
2120 L Street
NW Suite 850
Washington, DC 20037
Eligibility: Applicants must be LGBTQ+ individuals of color planning to pursue a career in journalism and be able to demonstrate their passion and commitment to the profession. Students must be members of the Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists (NLGJA) in good standing. Selection will be based on journalistic and scholastic ability.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: May
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nlgja.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority graduating seniors of Muskegon High School, and secondly, any Muskegon County High School or transfer student from Muskegon Community College pursuing a degree in education.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: Kickapoo Tribe of Okahoma
105365 South Highway 102
McLoud, OK 74851
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, high school graduates or the equivalent and enrolled in and attending a college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30 (Fall) and November 30 (Spring)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.kickapootribeofoklahoma.com/
Sponsor: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
The Depot at Cherapa Place
200 N. Cherapa Place
Sioux Falls, SD 57103-2205
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors who are enrolled members of a South Dakota Native American tribe or South Dakota tribal members who are returning to school after an absence. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
Amount: $750
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sfacf.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships
Sponsor: Kiowa Tribe
806 Wynan Court
Anadarko, OK 73005
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of the Kiowa Tribe and provide proof of enrollment. Students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited college or university and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 1 (Fall); November 1 (Spring); April 1 (Summer)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.kiowatribe.org/department/kiowa-higher-education
Sponsor: LAGRANT Foundation
633 W. 5th Street
48th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaskan Native. Students must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, AB-540 students or DACA recipients. Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited four-year institution in the U.S. A minimum 3.0 GPA or higher is required. Students must submit an essay with their application.
Amount: $2,500-$3,750
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.lagrantfoundation.org
Sponsor: California School Library Association
6444 E. Spring Street #247
Long Beach, CA 90815-1553
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a traditionally underrepresented group attending or planning to attend an accredited library media teacher credential program and plan to work in California for three years after completing the program. Applicants must provide a 250-word statement about their qualifications, career goals, financial situation and commitment to supporting multicultural students and two letters of reference.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: November 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://csla.net/awards/
Sponsor: American Bar Association
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must be entering the first year of law school during the year of application. They must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $15,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, two recommendation letters and a transcript are required.
Website: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/diversity_pipeline/projects_initiatives/legal_opportunity_scholarship/
Sponsor: Lincoln Community Foundation
215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68508
Eligibility: Applicants must be Native American students from public or private high schools in Lincoln, Nebraska. Students may attend any qualified, nonprofit 2- or 4-year college/university.
Amount: $600
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.lcf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and residents of Montana, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming or New Mexico. Students must be high school seniors, adult refugees or currently enrolled in a college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must submit the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need. Students must be majoring in or demonstrate an interest in degrees in STEM-related sciences or education, accounting or journalism.
Amount: Up to $4,400
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
1500 Main Street
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of color, residing in Hampden County.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://communityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Indiana State Teachers Association
150 W. Market Street
Suite 900
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Eligibility: Applicants must be ethnic minority high school seniors who plan to pursue education in the area of industrial arts, vocational education or technical education at an accredited college or university.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ista-in.org/our-profession/scholarships-awards
Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1145
Helena, MT 59624
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are members of one of the eight Montana tribes with a minimum 2.25 or higher GPA. Students must have demonstrated financial need and must plan to be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited post-secondary educational institution (university, college, community college, college of technology or technical school).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Third Friday in March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mtcf.org
Sponsor: Malki Museum, Inc.
P.O. Box 578
Banning, CA 92220
Eligibility: Applicants must fill out the application form completely, provide proof that they are accepted or enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution, be a member of a Native American reservation in Southern California and provide proof of one-quarter or more Native American ancestry. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://malkimuseum.org/scholarship/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
3117 Greenhill Circle
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Eligibility: Applicants must be students graduating from an accredited Iowa high school who demonstrate the ability and desire to successfully achieve a degree at an accredited institution of higher learning and who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to Native American students graduating from schools with a majority Native American student population.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 8
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfneia.org/scholarships/opportunities
Sponsor: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
25 Van Wagner Road
Suite 2
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of Native American/American Indian/First Nation/Indigenous descent who are currently attending a Dutchess County high school or college.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfoundationshv.org
Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation
534 Putnam Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority seniors at any Muskingum County High School who are Muskingum County residents. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and at least an 18 on the ACT or SAT equivalent.
Amount: $500
Deadline: November 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mccf.org
Sponsor: California Teachers Association (CTA)
CTA Human Rights Department
P.O. Box 921
Burlingame, CA 94011-0921
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic students pursuing a teaching-related career in public education. Candidates must also be active members of the California Teachers Association or Student California Teachers Association or the dependents of an active, retired-life or deceased California Teachers Association member.
Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: February 23
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cta.org/for-educators/scholarships-awards
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating minority high school students from south Palm Beach County (Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, or Boca Raton) or unincorporated areas west of those communities. Students must excel scholastically, demonstrate community service and show financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org
Sponsor: National Society of Professional Engineers
1420 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2794
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American, Hispanic or Native American high school seniors who have been accepted into an accredited engineering program at a four-year institution. Students are evaluated based on academic achievement, community involvement and recommendations and must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nspe.org/resources/students/scholarships
Sponsor: Goldman Sachs
200 West Street
New York, NY 10282
Eligibility: Applicants must be first-year MBA students. Students must be seeking a summer associate position at Goldman Sachs. Applicants must be Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American or women.
Amount: $35,000
Deadline: Rolling basis starting August 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/students/programs/americas/mba-fellowship.html
Sponsor: Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA)
1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Eligibility: Applicants must be diverse students entering their first year of law school full-time at an accredited institution. They must have a GPA of at least 3.2 and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: April 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://mcca.com/pipeline/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Sage Coulee Outreach & Wellness
Attn: MHA Education Grant Program
1321 Elbowoods Lane
Bismarck, ND 58503
Eligibility: Applicants must submit transcripts, class schedules, acceptance letters and financial needs analysis for consideration. Students must apply to two additional scholarships prior to applying for the MHA Education Grant and must submit a FERPA release.
Amount: Up to $11,500
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mhanation.com/mha-education-grant-program
Sponsor: Sage Coulee Outreach & Wellness
Attn: MHA Education Grant Program
1321 Elbowoods Lane
Bismarck, ND 58503
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Three Affiliated Tribes and be current juniors or seniors attending high school in good academic standing. Students must receive authorization from their high school to take approved dual credit courses. Applicants may receive assistance for up to six credits per academic semester to be used solely for tuition, books and fees.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Monthly
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mhanation.com/mha-education-grant-program
Sponsor: Miami Nation
3410 P. Street
Miami, OK 74354
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Miami Nation and high school graduates or the equivalent. Students must be accepted to or enrolled in a college or university. An essay submission on provided prompts is required.
Amount: $500-$2,000
Deadline: October 1 (Fall) and April 1 (Spring)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://miamination.com/Scholarships
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
185 Oakes Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of color accepted to or presently attending an accredited law school within the U.S. with a permanent residence in Michigan or attending a Michigan law school. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.grfoundation.org
Sponsor: Minnesota Office of Higher Education Services
1450 Energy Park Drive
Suite 350
Saint Paul, MN 55108-5227
Eligibility: Applicants must be at least one-fourth Native American, Minnesota residents and members of a federally recognized Indian tribe. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and have been accepted by an approved college, university or vocational school in Minnesota.
Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: July 1
How to apply: This award is administered by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning (CFL), and must be approved by the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Committee. To receive an application, contact your local tribal education office.
Website: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/
Sponsor: Appraisal Institute Education Trust
200 W. Madison
Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60606
Eligibility: Applicants must be women or American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asians, African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. Applicants must be full- or part-time students enrolled in real estate courses and working toward a degree, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 1; April 1; July 1 and October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.appraisalinstitute.org
Sponsor: American Sociological Association Minority Fellowship Program
1430 K Street NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in and have completed one full year in a Ph.D. program in Sociology. Students must be members of an underrepresented minority group in the U.S.: African American, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indians/Alaska Natives. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals of the U.S. or have been lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence. The fellowship is awarded for 12 months and typically renewable for up to three years in total. Tuition and fees are arranged with the home department. MFP Fellows are selected each year by the MFP Advisory Panel, a rotating, appointed group of senior scholars in sociology. Fellows can be involved in any area of sociological research, though particular MFP award lines devoted to drug abuse research may be possible contingent on funding.
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.asanet.org/academic-professional-resources/asa-grants-and-fellowships/
Sponsor: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic, Asian American or Native American students working toward a graduate degree related to strength and conditioning. Students must be NSCA members for one year before applying and be pursuing careers in strength and conditioning. Applications are evaluated based on grades, courses, experience, honors, recommendations and involvement in the community and with NSCA.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 15
How to apply: Applications are available with membership.
Website: http://www.nsca.com/foundation/
Sponsor: American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. They must be African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native. They must be in the final year of an accredited or developing professional physical therapist program at the time of award disbursement. Students must demonstrate academic excellence, service to minority affairs and career potential. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, personal essay and three letters of reference are required.
Website: https://www.apta.org/for-students/scholarships-awards
Sponsor: American Institute of Chemical Engineers - (AIChE)
120 Wall Street
Floor 23
New York, NY 10005-4020
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a minority group that is underrepresented in the field of chemical engineering (African-American, Latino, Native American, Alaska Native or Pacific Islander). They must be student members of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and must be undergraduates who are majoring in chemical engineering. Selection is based on academic merit, stated career goals, AIChE participation and financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://www.aiche.org/community/awards
Sponsor: American Institute of Chemical Engineers - (AIChE)
120 Wall Street
Floor 23
New York, NY 10005-4020
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a minority group (i.e. African American, Hispanic, Native American or Alaskan Native) that is underrepresented in chemical engineering. Applicants must also be high school graduates during the academic year of application and plan to enroll in a four-year college or university. Applicants are encouraged to major in science or engineering. Selection is also based on academic record, reason for choosing science or engineering, work or activities and financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 1
How to apply: Applications are available online or by telephone or written request.
Website: https://www.aiche.org/community/awards
Sponsor: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
600 Southborough Drive
Suite 104, South Portland
Portland, ME 04106
Eligibility: Applicants must be CIEE Study Center participants. They must be students who are self-identified as being from a group that is underrepresented in study abroad programs. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: April 1 (Summer and Fall) and October 15 (Winter/Spring)
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, financial aid information and an essay are required.
Website: http://www.ciee.org
Sponsor: American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850
Eligibility: Applicants should be full-time minority graduate students. Master's degree candidates must be in programs accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation for Audiology and Speech Pathology, but doctoral programs do not have to be accredited. Transcripts, an essay and a reference form are required.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ashfoundation.org/
Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
P.O. Box 7885
Madison, WI 53707
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority Wisconsin residents who are undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors. Students must be enrolled at least half-time at a University of Wisconsin System institution or a non-profit, independent college or university in the state of Wisconsin and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be pursuing programs leading to teacher licensure in a discipline identified as a teacher shortage area for the state of Wisconsin. Students who participate in this program must agree to teach full-time in an elementary or secondary school in the city of Milwaukee. For each year the applicants meet all forgiveness criteria requirements, 25% of the loan is forgiven.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: As soon as possible after October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://heab.state.wi.us
Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
P.O. Box 7885
Madison, WI 53707
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority Wisconsin residents who are undergraduate students. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in independent, tribal or Wisconsin Technical College institutions. Applicants can not be first year undergraduate students.
Amount: $250-$2,500
Deadline: As soon as possible after October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://heab.state.wi.us
Sponsor: Modoc Nation
22 North Eight Tribes Trail
Miami, OK 74354
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of the Modoc Nation for at least one complete calendar year. Students must have obtained a high school diploma or GED and have no outstanding debt at any previously attended higher education institution.
Amount: Up to $9,500
Deadline: 4th Monday of August; January and April
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://modocnation.com/education/
Sponsor: Morris K. Udall Foundation
434 E. University Boulevard
Suite 300
Tucson, AZ 85705
Eligibility: Students must be juniors or sophomores studying full-time for an associate's or bachelor's degree at an accredited two- or four-year institution. They must be U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents and be committed to a career related to the environment, tribal public policy or Native American health care. Students must be nominated by a college or university faculty representative and must have a grade point average equivalent to a "B" or higher. Selection is based on demonstrated commitment to the environment, tribal public policy or Native American healthcare. Selection is also based on potential of applicant to make significant contributions, leadership, character, desire to make a difference and demonstration of diverse interests and activities.
Amount: Up to $7,000
Deadline: March 6
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, college transcript(s) and three recommendation letters are required.
Website: http://www.udall.gov
Sponsor: Muscogee (Creek) Nation
P.O. Box 580
Okmulgee, OK 74447
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled citizens of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and possess a citizenship card. Students must be accepted by an accredited college or university within the United States and complete all requirements as listed on the original application.
Amount: Up to $4,500
Deadline: June 1 (Fall) and December 15 (Spring)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.muscogeenation.com/services/education-training/higher-education/
Sponsor: Mutual of Omaha
Mutual of Omaha Plaza
Strategic Staffing - Actuarial Recruitment
Omaha, NE 68175
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American, Native American, Hispanic, Asian American or from another underrepresented minority group. They must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, temporary residents, asylees or refugees and must be full-time undergraduate students who have completed 24 or more credit hours (including 18 or more graded hours). They must be pursuing a degree in mathematics or an actuarial-related subject and must have a GPA of 3.4 or more. Applicants must have plans to pursue a career in an actuarial field and must have passed at least one actuarial exam. Scholarship recipients must be willing to complete a summer internship at the Mutual of Omaha offices in Omaha. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 20
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, one recommendation letter and a resume are required.
Website: https://cdn.mutualofomaha.com/documents/mutualofomaha/pdf/actuarial_minority_scholarship.pdf
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
4455 West Lawrence Street
Appleton, WI 54914
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority high school seniors from Menasha High School who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and plan to attend an accredited college or university.
Amount: $750
Deadline: February
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffoxvalley.org/
Sponsor: National Association of Black Accountants
6406 Ivy Lane
Suite 200B
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Eligibility: Applicants must be ethnic minorities currently enrolled as full-time undergraduates in accounting, finance or business or as graduate students in a Master's of Accountancy program. Applicants must also be NABA members and have a minimum 3.5 major GPA and 3.3 cumulative GPA.
Amount: $1,000-$10,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nabainc.org/scholarship
Sponsor: Presbyterian Church (USA)
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are high school graduates or G.E.D. recipients and demonstrate financial need and must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must present proof of tribal membership, and preference will be given to active members of the Presbyterian Church. Students are selected based on the availability of funds and best match to donor restrictions. The deadline for students applying to renew the grant is May 1. Awards for new students will be offered on a funds available basis after May 1.
Amount: Up to $1,500
Deadline: May 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.presbyterianmission.org/grants/
Sponsor: North Dakota University System
10th Floor, State Capitol
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 215
Bismarck, ND 58505-0230
Eligibility: Applicants must be North Dakota residents and enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe. Students must be accepted for admission by a North Dakota institution of higher learning or state vocational education program, enrolled full time and have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: July 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://ndus.edu/paying-for-college/
Sponsor: International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons
P.O. Box 1040
34 Vincent Avenue
Chautauqua, NY 14722
Eligibility: Applicants must be Native Americans enrolled or planning to enroll at a technical school, vocational school, college or university for undergraduate studies. Students must provide a tribal registration number.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://iokds.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: NativeVision
Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health
415 North Washington Street
4th Floor
Baltimore, MD Baltimore
Eligibility: Applicants must be Native American students entering their first year of college and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 19
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.nativevision.org/Scholarship_Recipients/Scholarship_Recipients.html
Sponsor: NOAA Educational Partnership Program - Office of Education
Herbert C Hoover Building
14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
Room 6863
Washington, DC 20230
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and full-time undergraduates who are in the second year of a four-year degree program or in the third year of a five-year degree program. They must be attending an accredited minority-serving institution (MSI), and they must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher on a four-point scale. Applicants must be majoring in a discipline that is related to environmental, atmospheric or oceanic sciences. Selection is based on relevant coursework completed, stated career goals, recommendations and extracurricular activities.
Amount: Up to $45,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two personal essays, two recommendation letters and an official transcript are required.
Website: https://www.noaa.gov/office-education
Sponsor: Triangle Community Foundation
P.O. Box 12729
Durham, NC 27709
Eligibility: Applicants must be students enrolled in a state or federally recognized tribe (with documentation), demonstrate sustained involvement in the American Indian Community and commitment to American Indian concerns and initiatives, and have family residency in the state. Students must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution in North Carolina, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and plan to pursue a two-year or four-year undergraduate degree as a full-time student at an accredited public, private or technical college or university.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://trianglecf.org/students/scholarships-awards/
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be female women of color who are U.S. citizens or legal residents. Students must be enrolled as full-time undergraduate sophomores at any U.S. located, accredited, four-year college or university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be pursuing a degree program related to science, technology, engineering or math.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: June 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
1500 Main Street
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115
Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in science or art. Preference will be given to students of color.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://communityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Osage Tribe
102 Buffalo Avenue
P.O. Box 250
Hominy, OK 74035
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Osage Nation who have successfully submitted the Annual Qualifying Application for the academic year and are pursuing post-secondary education at the associate level or beyond. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and be in good standing to remain eligible for scholarship funding.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 15
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
Website: https://www.osagenation-nsn.gov/services/education-department/higher-education-scholarship
Sponsor: Renton Regional Community Foundation
P.O. Box 820
Renton, WA 98057
Eligibility: Applicants must be ambitious BIPOC students with demonstrated financial need, who are enrolled in or planning to pursue an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in landscape architecture or civil engineering. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated commitment to developing public infrastructure and/or public places in the State of Washington.
Amount: $5,000-$10,000
Deadline: April 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://rentonfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
The Depot at Cherapa Place
200 N. Cherapa Place
Sioux Falls, SD 57103-2205
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating South Dakota high school seniors who are enrolled members of a Native American tribe. Students must plan to attend a college in the South Dakota university system or a vocational or technical school in Sioux Falls, Watertown, Mitchell, or Rapid City and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must have the desire and ability to succeed in further academic study and have participated in extracurricular or community activities.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sfacf.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships
Sponsor: Otoe-Missouria Tribe
8151 Highway 177
Red Rock, OK 74651
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma and enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education pursuing an approved degree. Students must have a financial need as determined by the eligible institution’s financial aid office.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 15; January 15; May 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.omtribe.org/what-we-do/education/education-programs/applications/
Sponsor: Design Automation Conference/Association for Computing Machinery
Professor Andrew B. Kahng, P.O. Pistilli Scholarship Director
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, UCSD
9500 Gilman Drive #0404
La Jolla, CA 92093-0404
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are from an underrepresented group (African American, Hispanic, Native American, women or disabled). Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have demonstrated high achievement in math and science courses and have financial need. Applicants must also intend to pursue a career in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, three letters of recommendation, an official transcript, a personal letter, a copy of tax returns and a copy of the FAFSA are required.
Website: https://www.dac.com/Attend/Students-Scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
2250 East Broadway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85719
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Ajo, Baboquivari, Pueblo, Tucson, Desert View or Sunnyside High schools who are descendants of and/or members of the Tohono O Odham Nation. Students must be enrolled full-time.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://cfsaz.org
Sponsor: Paumanauke Native American Festival Inc.
2005 Merrick Road, Suite 221
Attn.: Tony Moon Hawk Langhorn
Merrick, NY 11566
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a Native American Indian tribe who are enrolled full-time at a college, university or other accredited post-secondary institution. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $500-$750
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.paumanauke.org
Sponsor: Pega Scholars Program
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school or secondary school graduates or current university students pursuing a degree in computer science, technology or a related field. Students must plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at a two-, three- or four-year accredited institution. Applicants must reside in one of the following countries: USA, Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, India or Australia. Students must self-identify with one or more of the following: women; LGBTQIA+; person with disability; military veteran; Indigenous; Native American or Alaskan Native; Asian American; Black; African American; Hispanic or Latino/Latina; Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: June 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/pegascholars
Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation
1221 SW Yamhill Street
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97205
Eligibility: Applicants must be underrepresented students of color majoring in construction engineering at Oregon State University. Students must be Oregon residents, with a preference for Multnomah County residents. Applicants must be enrolled full-time.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Peoria Tribe of Indians
118 South Eight Tribes Trail
Miami, OK 74354
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be enrolled full-time or part-time in an accredited college or vocational training institution.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: July 31; January 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://peoriatribe.com/service/scholarships/
Sponsor: Ladies Professional Golf Association
100 International Golf Drive
Daytona Beach, FL 32124-1092
Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be U.S. citizens or legal residents. Students must also have been accepted to a college or university and plan to play competitive golf at the collegiate level. Selection is based on financial need.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications available online.
Website: http://www.lpga.com/lpga-foundation/scholarships
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Native American or Hispanic U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents or citizens of another country. Students must be permanent residents of one of the five boroughs of New York City and currently classified as graduating high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, juniors or current first-semester college seniors. Applicants must plan to be enrolled full-time at any accredited U.S. four-year institution or two-year community college with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma
121 White Eagle Drive
Ponca City, OK 74601
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma and submit a Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma enrollment card. Students must enroll in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor‘s degree.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1; June 1; December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.ponca.com/educationandtraining.html
Sponsor: Public Relations Student Society of America
120 Wall Street
21st Floor
New York, NY 10005-4024
Eligibility: Applicants must be of African-American, Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaska Native or Pacific Islander descent. They must be undergraduates students who are majoring or minoring in public relations at an accredited four-year institution. They must be full-time students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, essay and one recommendation letter are required.
Website: https://prssa.prsa.org/scholarships-and-awards/
Sponsor: Quapaw Nation
5681 South 630 Road
Quapaw, OK 74363
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of the Quapaw Tribe. Students must be high school graduates or the equivalent and admitted to an accredited college, university, vocational or graduate school. Applicants are required to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Up to $2,250
Deadline: February 28; July 31; September 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.quapawtribe.com/100/Education
Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation
534 Putnam Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or recent graduates of an Ohio high school or equivalent program. Students must be pursuing a degree in education at an accredited college or University and must also demonstrate financial need. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation, an essay response, a transcript and a Student Aid Report from FAFSA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mccf.org
Sponsor: Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
State Scholarship and Grant Programs
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time, undergraduate students who attend state universities, public community colleges or public postsecondary vocational-technical schools. Direct descendants of Rosewood families affected by the incidents of January 1923 receive preference. The descendants must provide family information on the Florida Financial Aid Application.
Amount: Up to $6,100
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applicants must submit the Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Applications online by April 1. Florida residents must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online by May 15. Non-residents must submit the FAFSA in time to receive the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the processor and send a copy of the SAR to the Office of Student Financial Assistance by May 15.
Website: https://origin.fldoe.org/finance/financial-aid-scholarships/
Sponsor: Refrigeration School
4210 E. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Eligibility: Applicants must be either Native American, Alaskan Native or Native Hawaiians who are attending the Refrigeration School.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.refrigerationschool.com/financial-aid/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Society of Criminology
1314 Kinnear Road
Suite 212
Columbus, OH 43212-1156
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Asian American, Latino or Native American. Recipients must have been accepted into a doctoral studies program. Selection is based on curriculum vitae, college transcripts, financial need, references and letter describing career plans, experiences and interest in criminology.
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
Website: https://www.asc41.com
Sponsor: Sac and Fox Nation
920963 South Highway 99
Stroud, OK 74079
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Sac and Fox Nation and provide proof of tribal membership. Students must be admitted to a college or university and provide verification of academic enrollment.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30 ;November 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov/departments/education/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County
312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Eligibility: Applicants must be Frederick County residents from under-represented and under-served populations continuing their education at a two or four-year college or university. Students must provide their transcript with the application. Applicants who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.frederickcountygives.org/apply/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from any high school in San Luis Obispo County or an undergraduate student who graduated from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must identify as a person of color and plan to pursue a career in the legal profession. Financial need must be demonstrated by the applicant.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Western History Association
University of Kansas
1445 Jayhawk Blvd.
3650 Wescoe Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045
Eligibility: Applicants must send their application, vita, a summary of their research project and a letter from their faculty advisor to the members of the scholarship committee. Minority and African American students are given preference. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/prizes
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
2635 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34237
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of the Booker High School Law Academy of underrepresented, minority background (e.g. race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, or physical disability) with scholastic financial support for attendance at a college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsarasota.org/students/scholarship-opportunities
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
2635 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34237
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto or Charlotte counties or be graduating high school seniors or graduates of a high school located within one of these four counties. Students must be under the age of 24 and must be pursuing or planning to pursue further education at an accredited university, community college, technical school or certification program.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsarasota.org/students/scholarship-opportunities
Sponsor: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
2000 M Street NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility: Applicants must be college undergraduates and NSCS members with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are minority students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: May 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nscs.org/nscs-scholarships/
Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation
3201 C Street
Suite 110
Anchorage, AK 99503
Eligibility: Applicants must be female minority students with a minimum 2.5 GPA who are residents of Alaska. Students must show proof of participation in community service activities.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: March 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://alaskacf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Albuquerque Community Foundation (ACF)
P.O. Box 25266
Albuquerque, NM 87125-0266
Eligibility: Applicants must be female minority students with a minimum 2.5 GPA who are residents of Alaska. Students must show proof of participation in community service activities.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: March 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://abqcf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Seneca Nation of Indians
Department of Education-Cattaraugus Territory
Higher Education Program
12861 Route 438
Irving, NY 14081
Eligibility: Applicants must be official members of the Seneca Nation of Indians. Students must be enrolled in a certificate or degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicants must receive an award from an approved financial assistance program.
Amount: Up to $15,000
Deadline: July 15; November 1; December 31; May 20
How to apply: Applications are available online and in hard copies.
Website: https://sni.org/departments/education/pages/higher-education/
Sponsor: Seneca-Cayuga Nation
23701 South 655 Road
P.O. Box 453220
Grove, OK 74344
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation. Students must provide proof of full-time enrollment or acceptance of enrollment and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 15; November 15 ; April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://sctribe.com/service/education/
Sponsor: Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska
124 South 24th Street
Omaha, NE 56102
Eligibility: Applicants must be a resident of Nebraska at time of graduation. Students must show financial need. Preference will be given to applicants from disadvantaged ethnic backgrounds that do not identify as Caucasian.
Amount: Up to $25,000
Deadline: January 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.onelfs.org/sds/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be female minority graduating students from Aurora Central Catholic High School or Rosary High School who are pursuing a course of study in business or the medical sciences.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada who are attending an ALA-accredited graduate program in library sciences or an AASL-recognized school library media program. Students must identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian, African American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern/North African or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Applicants must maintain a minimum course load of two classes per semester.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships/supstaff
Sponsor: Actuarial Foundation
475 North Martingale Road
Suite 600
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors or college bound students. Students must have at least one birth parent who is African American, Middle Eastern, North African, Latin or Native North American. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, 600 SAT and 21 ACT. Students must demonstrate an acumen in math, algebra, calculus, state tests and advanced placement classes. Applicants must be intent on pursuing a career as a actuary and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Education Northwest
1417 NW Everett Street
Suite 310
Portland, OR 97209
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and be members or descendants of a federally recognized, state recognized or terminated American Indian tribe; or Alaska Native village, council or corporation; or Native Hawaiian or identify as a Pacific Islander from a U.S.-affiliated Pacific Island jurisdiction. Students must be accepted or enrolled in a master’s program in an accredited, public or private, nonprofit institution of higher education in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and pursue a field of study in education policy, leadership, technical assistance, research or a closely related field. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://educationnorthwest.org/nelsonscholarship
Sponsor: Stateline Community Foundation
690 3rd Street
Suite 110
Beloit, WI 53511
Eligibility: Applicants must be Beloit Memorial High School seniors who have demonstrated good citizenship while at school and in the community. Students must be of ethnic minorities and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the school term following graduation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://statelinecf.org/scholarships-info/
Sponsor: Sutliff & Stout Diversity in Law School Scholarship
550 Post Oak Boulevard
Suite 530
Houston, TX 77027
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolling in or currently enrolled in an accredited law school or paralegal program. Students must write an essay discussing how their law degree will help their community.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: July 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sutliffstout.com/about-us/community/diversity-scholarship-contest/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must attend an accredited post-secondary institution during the next school year on a full-time basis. Students must be Indian-Americans who reside in Dekalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendal, LaSalle or Will County. A transcript, SAT or ACT scores, the Expected Family Contribution and recommendation letters are required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: PraxisExam.org
100 View Street
Suite 202
Mountain View, CA 94041
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent U.S. residency status. Students must be enrolled or accepted at an accredited school pursuing a degree in teaching. Applicants must have at least 30 semester or 45 quarter degree hours remaining in their studies. Students must be from a historically underrepresented background in teaching.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://praxisexam.org/student-teaching-scholarships/
Sponsor: Continental Society, Daughters of Indian Wars
201 North West 6th Avenue
Marietta, OK 73448
Eligibility: Applicants must be an enrolled tribal member and plan to work with a tribe or nation in the field of education or social service. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and carry at least ten quarter hours or eight semester hours.
Amount: $2,500-$5,000
Deadline: June 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://csdiw.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Concord Carlisle Scholarship Fund
34 Walden Street
Unit 217
Concord, MA 01742
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or high school graduates. Students must be current or past residents of Concord or Carlisle or have attended school in one of these towns. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Preference is given to minority students and/or students intent on pursuing a degree in the sciences.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1 (College Applicants); May 1 (High School Seniors)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.thescholarshipfundofcc.org/
Sponsor: Thlopthlocco Tribal Town
P.O. Box 188
Okemah, OK 74859
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. Students must be pursuing a higher education degree at an accredited college or university and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA or meet the required grading system by the university standards.
Amount: Up to $3,200
Deadline: August 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.tttown.org/
Sponsor: American Indian College Fund
8333 Greenwood Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
Eligibility: Applicants must be American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges. Scholarships are awarded by each Tribal College or University. Students should contact their school s financial aid office to learn more.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collegefund.org/
Sponsor: Intertribal Timber Council
Attn.: Education Committee
1112 NE 21st Avenue
Suite 4
Portland, OR 97232-2114
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students and must pursue the natural resources field. Applicants must submit a resume, letters of reference, validated enrollment in Tribe/Native Alaska Corporation and a letter about their interest in natural resources, educational background, academic achievements and financial need.
Amount: $2,000-$2,500
Deadline: January 26
How to apply: There is no official application form.
Website: http://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.
301 S. Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Eligibility: Applicants must be Elmira High School, Thomas Edison High School, Corning-Painted Post High School, and Horseheads High School students who have a strong work ethic, community involvement and financial need. A solid scholastic record is required, but may not be necessary and women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Amount: $4,720
Deadline: February 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships-for-students/
Sponsor: Tewaaraton Foundation
128 Birch Lane
Manhasset, NY 11030
Eligibility: Applicants must be a member of the Iroquois community, enrolled in a secondary school and in good academic standing. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, athletic performance and ambition.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 10
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, an essay, two letters of recommendation, a high school transcript and a photograph of the applicant are required.
Website: http://www.tewaaraton.com
Sponsor: U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship
7900 International Drive
Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55425
Eligibility: Applicants must be current full-time undergraduate students attending a two-year community college in the United States. Students must be planning to transfer to full-time enrollment at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Applicants must demonstrate financial need or hardship. Students must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of engineering, mathematics or science excluding agricultural, health and other life sciences. Applicants must have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Students who have received two Western Digital Scholarships in the past are ineligible.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://scholarshipamerica.org/students/browse-scholarships/
Sponsor: Colorado Lawyer Team
1205 West Elizabeth Street
Unit K
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors, college students or graduate students who are legal residents of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and enrolled or accepted into a two- to five year post-secondary institution. Students must belong to a minority group, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be in good overall academic standing. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://colawteam.com/2023-underrepresented-and-oppressed-law-students-scholarship/
Sponsor: United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma
4547 South Whitmore Lane
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and submit proof of enrollment. Students must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited college or university. Funds are awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1 (Spring); June 1 (Summer); September 1 (Fall)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ukb-nsn.gov/education
Sponsor: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
3577 Parkway Lane
Suite 200
Norcross, GA 30092
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate minority students enrolled in a college in the United States, Canada or Mexico with an accredited industrial engineering program, have at least a 3.4 GPA, major in industrial engineering and be active members. Students may not apply directly for this scholarship and must be nominated. The award is based on academic ability, character, leadership, potential service to the industrial engineering profession and financial need.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Nomination forms are available online.
Website: https://www.iise.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from any of the high schools in Community Foundation service area with a minimum 2.0 GPA who are Indian descents and of Hindu Faith.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation
1221 SW Yamhill Street
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97205
Eligibility: Applicants must be Native American residents of Oregon who are seeking vocational training or certification.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be a second- or third-year underrepresented minority medical student at an accredited U.S. medical school in the Los Angeles area. Students must have a clinical interest in hematology.
Amount: $8,500
Deadline: December 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
P.O. Box 837
South Bend, IN 46624
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority children who wish to attend St. Joseph Grade School in South Bend. Students must have high academic achievements and demonstrated financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfsjc.org/students-and-families/scholarships/
Sponsor: Erie Community Foundation
459 West 6th Street
Erie, PA 16507
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students, between the ages of 18-25, who are residents of Erie County and are pursuing post-secondary education, pre-apprenticeship training and/or internships.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: American Indian Graduate Center
3701 San Mateo, NE, #200
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group and it must be verified through the submission of a Tribal Eligibility Certificate. Students must be pursuing a degree in fields related to banking, resort management, gaming operations, management and administration which includes accounting, finance, information technology and human resources. Applicants must be college junior or senior full-time students at an accredited college or university and must have a minimum GPA of 3. Students must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aigcs.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
P.O. Box 729
Anadarko, OK 73005
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled citizens of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and provide proof of enrollment. Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university, have a financial need and have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 1 (Fall); November 1 (Spring); April 1 (Summer)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://wichitatribe.com/programs/education/higher-education-programs-director.aspx
Sponsor: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
101 W. Main Street
Suite #4500
Norfolk, VA 23510
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American/Black law students or other historically marginalized racial or ethnic groups who are long-time Virginia residents enrolled in a juris doctor program. Preference shall be given to first-year law students, students attending a law school in Virginia, and/or students from Hampton Roads. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://hamptonroadscf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be senior minority medical students at an accredited U.S. medical school. Students must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community service.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Eligibility: Applicant must be enrolled or accepted in a professional registered nurse program at an accredited educational institution. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. Students must intend on seeking initial licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio
Amount: $2,750
Deadline: May 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org
Sponsor: National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 302
White Plains, NY 10601
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students in engineering. Students must be in their first or second year of study and have a minimum GPA of 2.8.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: November 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.nacme.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Wyandotte Nation
64790 East Highway 60
Wyandotte, OK 74370
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Wyandotte Nation and provide tribal membership card. Students must be attending or will be attending an accredited college or university full-time. Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15; May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.wyandotte-nation.org/community/education/
Sponsor: Zuni Education and Career Development Center
01 Twin Buttes Drive
P.O. Box 339
Zuni, NM 87327
Eligibility: Applicants must complete a FAFSA application PRIOR to applying for this scholarship. Students must include a copy of their Tribal Census card with their application. Applicants must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher and enrolled in 6 or more credit hours per semester while receiving the scholarship.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 30 (spring semester); April 30 (summer semester); June 30 (fall semester)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.ashiwi.org
