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  • 3M Minority Students in STEM Scholarship
    $2,500
    February 28
    Sponsor: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2000 M Street NW
    Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
    $1,000-$2,000
    May 31
    Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE
    Suite 200
    Albuquerque, NM 87109

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  • AAYHF Harvest Scholars Scholarship Program
    $1,500
    April 15
    Sponsor: Austin Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4315 Guadalupe Street
    Suite 300
    Austin, TX 78751

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  • Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
    $1,000-$4,000
    June 1
    Sponsor: Actuarial Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    475 North Martingale Road
    Suite 600
    Schaumburg, IL 60173

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  • Adolph Van Pelt Scholarship
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: Association on American Indian Affairs

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Programs
    966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B
    Rockville, MD 20850

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  • AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students
    $12,000
    May 31
    Sponsor: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    220 Leigh Farm Road
    Durham, NC 27707-8110

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  • AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
    Up to $5,000
    March 15
    Sponsor: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and a personal essay are required.

    220 Leigh Farm Road
    Durham, NC 27707-8110

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  • AIFS Overseas Ambassador Scholarship
    Varies
    October 1
    Sponsor: American Institute for Foreign Study

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    AIFS Abroad
    1 High Ridge Park
    Stamford, CT 06905

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  • AISES Intel Scholarship
    $5,000-$10,000
    May 31
    Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society

    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.

    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.

    4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE
    Suite 200
    Albuquerque, NM 87109

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  • Alexander and Helen Griffin Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the Greater Cincinnati area and must be minority students who are graduates of Cincinnati Public Schools.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    324 East 4th Street
    Second Floor
    Cincinnati, OH 45202

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  • Allen Butler Minority Law Enforcement Scholarship
    $500
    January 15 (application deadline); March 1 (FAFSA deadline)
    Sponsor: Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Zeitgeist Arts Building
    222 East Superior Street
    Suite 302
    Duluth, MN 55802

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  • Allogan Slagle Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: Association on American Indian Affairs

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Programs
    966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B
    Rockville, MD 20850

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  • American Association of Blacks in Energy William Grant Pinkard Scholarship
    Varies
    February 21
    Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1055 Broadway Boulevard
    Suite 130
    Kansas City, MO 64105

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  • American Chemical Society Scholars Program
    Up to $5,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Chemical Society

    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).

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    ACS Scholars Program
    1155 16th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • American Indian Education Fund Undergraduate Scholarship
    Up to $2,000
    April 4
    Sponsor: American Indian Education Fund

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    16415 Addison Road
    Suite 200
    Addison, TX 75001-3210

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  • American Indian Endowed Scholarship
    $500-$2,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Washington Student Achievement Council

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P. O. Box 43430
    Olympia, WA 98504-3430

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  • American Indian Scholarship
    $4,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

    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.

    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.

    Committee Services Office
    Attn.: Scholarships
    1776 D Street NW
    Washington, DC 20006-5303

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  • American Indian Services Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1; April 1; July 1; November 1
    Sponsor: American Indian Services

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3115 East Lion Lane
    Suite 320
    Salt Lake City, UT 84121

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  • AMPP Diversity and Inclusion Grant
    Varies
    September 30
    Sponsor: National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    15835 Park Ten Place
    Houston, TX 77084-5145

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  • AMS Minority Scholarship
    $6,000
    February 23
    Sponsor: American Meteorological Society

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Fellowship and Scholarship Department
    45 Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02108-3693

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  • APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship
    $4,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: American Psychological Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    750 First Street NE
    Washington, DC 20002-4242

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  • Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship
    $500
    February 25
    Sponsor: South Dakota Board of Regents

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    306 East Capitol Ave
    Suite 200
    Pierre, SD 57501-2545

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  • Art Jess Scholarship Fund
    $1,000
    March 17
    Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3201 C Street
    Suite 110
    Anchorage, AK 99503

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  • Arthur H. Goodman Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    June
    Sponsor: San Diego Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2508 Historic Decatur Road
    Suite 200
    San Diego, CA 92106

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  • Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship
    Varies
    April
    Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    185 Oakes Street SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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  • Berkley-Brooks Memorial Scholarship
    $400
    April 15
    Sponsor: Austin Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4315 Guadalupe Street
    Suite 300
    Austin, TX 78751

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  • Beverly Murphy MLA Scholarship for Underrepresented Students
    Up to $5,000
    November 15
    Sponsor: Medical Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    225 West Wacker Drive
    Suite 650
    Chicago, IL 60606

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  • Bill Taylor Scholarship Endowment
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: North Carolina Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460
    Raleigh, NC 27612

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  • BIPOC Scholarship
    $1,500
    October 19
    Sponsor: Point Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 60108
    Los Angeles, CA 90060

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  • Bob and Bobbie Brenton Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Hampton Roads Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 W. Main Street
    Suite #4500
    Norfolk, VA 23510

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  • Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Medical Diversity Scholarship Program
    $2,000
    October 1
    Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire P.C.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    29000 Inkster Road
    Suite 150
    Southfield, MI 48034

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  • Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship
    $2,500 for 4 years
    April 30
    Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE
    Suite 200
    Albuquerque, NM 87109

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  • Caddo Nation Higher Education Program
    Up to $1,800
    July 15 (Fall) and November 15 (Spring)
    Sponsor: Caddo Nation Higher Education

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 487
    Binger, OK 73009

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  • California Health Sciences Scholarships
    $1,000
    April 30
    Sponsor: Great Minds in STEM (HENAAC)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5211 East Washington Boulevard
    Suite 2-320
    Los Angeles, CA 90040

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  • Carole Simpson Scholarship
    $2,000
    December 21
    Sponsor: Radio Television Digital News Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    529 14th Street NW
    Suite 1240
    Washington, DC 20045

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  • Carrie B. Hines Endowment Scholarship
    Varies
    February 10
    Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1 Tuscola
    Suite 100B
    Saginaw, MI 48607

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  • Catching the Dream Native American Scholarship Fund
    $5,000
    March 15 (Summer); April 30 (Fall); September 15 (Spring)
    Sponsor: Catching the Dream

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Attn.: Scholarship Affairs Office
    8200 Mountain Road NE
    Suite 103
    Albuquerque, NM 87110

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  • CESDA Diversity Scholarship
    $1,000
    February 15
    Sponsor: Colorado Educational Services and Development Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 40214
    Denver, CO 80204

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  • Changing the Way America Thinks About Race Scholarship
    $5,000
    April 6
    Sponsor: Renton Regional Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 820
    Renton, WA 98057

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  • Charles and Patty Mason Scholarship
    $1,000
    January 30
    Sponsor: Topeka Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5431 SW 29th Street
    Suite 300
    Topeka, KS 66614

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  • Cherokee Nation Directed Studies Scholarship
    Full tuition, books and fees
    January 31
    Sponsor: Cherokee Nation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.

    800 S. Muskogee Avenue
    Tahlequah, OK 74464

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  • Cherokee Nation Scholarship - Graduate
    Varies
    January 31
    Sponsor: Cherokee Nation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.

    800 S. Muskogee Avenue
    Tahlequah, OK 74464

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  • Cherokee Nation Scholarship - Undergraduate
    Varies
    January 31
    Sponsor: Cherokee Nation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.

    800 S. Muskogee Avenue
    Tahlequah, OK 74464

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  • Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Higher Education Scholarship
    Varies
    October 1 (Fall); March 1 (Spring); June 1 (Summer)
    Sponsor: Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Higher Education

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 167
    Concho, OK 73022

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  • Chickasaw Nation Grants and Scholarships
    Varies
    February 15 (Spring); July 1 (Summer); September 15 (Fall)
    Sponsor: Chickasaw Nation Education Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time Chickasaw students. Other eligibility requirements vary by scholarship.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    300 Rosedale Road
    Ada, OK 74820

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  • Chief Manuelito Scholarship Program
    $7,000
    Nov 25; June 25
    Sponsor: Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online and must be submitted to your agency, which is listed online.

    P.O. Box 1870
    Window Rock
    Window Rock, AZ 86515

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  • Choctaw Nation Higher Education Scholarship
    Varies
    October 1 (fall); March 1 (spring)
    Sponsor: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1210
    Durant, OK 74702-1210

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  • Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal Scholarship
    $750-$2,000 per semester
    February 15; June 15; September 15
    Sponsor: Citizen Potawatomi Nation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, proof of enrollment, federal tax return information and transcript are required.

    1601 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
    Shawnee, OK 74801

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  • CLA Scholarship For BIPOC Students in Memory of Edna Yelland
    $2,500
    March 17
    Sponsor: California Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    248 E. Foothill Boulevard
    Suite 101
    Monrovia, CA 91016

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  • Claire B. Schultz Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    May 22
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Comanche Nation College Scholarship Program
    Varies
    June 1 (Fall) and October 1 (Spring)
    Sponsor: Comanche Nation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1608 SW 9th Street
    Lawton, OK 73501

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  • Consortium Fellowship
    Full tuition and fees
    January 5
    Sponsor: Consortium for Graduate Study in Management

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5585 Pershing
    Suite 240
    St. Louis, MO 63112-4621

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  • Costco Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    Varies
    Sponsor: Costco Scholarship Fund

    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.

    How to apply: Complete the FAFSA and the undergraduate application for admission.

    c/o College Success Foundation
    1605 NW Sammamish Road
    Suite 200
    Issaquah, WA 98027

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  • Courtlandt and Gina Miller Scholarship
    Varies
    May 22
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Dariana Marie Byone Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3833 Cleghorn Avenue
    Suite 400
    Nashville, TN 37215

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  • Delaware Tribe of Indians Trust Fund Higher Education Scholarship
    Varies
    July 31; February 15
    Sponsor: Delaware Tribe of Indians

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5100 Tuxedo Boulevard
    Bartlesville, OK 74006

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  • Diana Atwood Johnson Scholarship
    $8,000
    April 12
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    68 Federal Street
    New London, CT 06320

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  • Diversity Achievement Scholarship
    $5,000
    April 15 and October 1
    Sponsor: American Institute for Foreign Study

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    AIFS Abroad
    1 High Ridge Park
    Stamford, CT 06905

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  • Diversity Advocacy Council Scholarship
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    11107 Sunset Hills Road
    Suite 100
    Reston, VA 20190-5376

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  • Diversity Fellowship Program
    $500-$1,500
    March 3
    Sponsor: American Political Science Association Humane Studies Fellowships

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Institute for Humane Studies
    George Mason University
    3301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 440
    Arlington, VA 22201

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  • Diversity Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 25
    Sponsor: Missoula Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    508 East Broadway
    Missoula, MT 59802

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  • Doleman Black Heritage Museum Dr. Patricia Wilson-Cone Scholarship
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD

    Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students pursuing post-secondary education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    37 S. Potomac Street
    Hagerstown, MD 21740

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  • Doleman Black Heritage Museum Rev. James C. Ramsey Scholarship
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD

    Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students needing assistance with Advanced Placement testing fees or Athletic physical examination fees.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    37 S. Potomac Street
    Hagerstown, MD 21740

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  • Doleman Black Heritage Museum Robert Henry Kelsh Culinary and/or Piano Study Scholarship
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    37 S. Potomac Street
    Hagerstown, MD 21740

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  • Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship
    $5,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: Banner & Witcoff, LTD.

    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).

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1100 13th Street NW
    Suite 1200
    Washington, DC 20005

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  • Dorothy and Craig Yorke, Sr. Scholarship
    $1,000
    January 30
    Sponsor: Topeka Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5431 SW 29th Street
    Suite 300
    Topeka, KS 66614

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  • Dr. Arlyn V. Horn Scholarship
    $1,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1400 Williams Street
    Chattanooga, TN 37408

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  • Dr. John and Mary Martin Scholarship
    $1,000
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1055 Broadway Boulevard
    Suite 130
    Kansas City, MO 64105

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  • Dr. Kenny D. Hasija Scholarship
    $1,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: Educational Theatre Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4555 Lake Forest Drive
    Suite 650
    Cincinnati, OH 45242

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  • Dr. Raquel Ontiveros Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    February 10
    Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1 Tuscola
    Suite 100B
    Saginaw, MI 48607

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  • Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Scholarship
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    10135 South Bluejacket Road
    Wyandotte, OK 74370

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  • Ed Bradley Scholarship
    $10,000
    December 21
    Sponsor: Radio Television Digital News Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    529 14th Street NW
    Suite 1240
    Washington, DC 20045

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  • EDSA Diversity Scholarships
    $5,000
    February 1
    Sponsor: Landscape Architecture Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, three work samples, two recommendation letters and an applicant photo are required.

    1200 17th Street NW
    Suite 210
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • EMPOWER Scholarship
    Varies
    April 17
    Sponsor: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Volunteer Services – EMPOWER Committee
    3915 Golden Valley Road
    Minneapolis, MN 55426

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  • Ethnic Minority Scholarship
    $500-$900
    March 30
    Sponsor: United Methodist Church

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 340007
    Nashville, TN 37203-0007

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  • Eve K. Evans Scholarship
    $800
    March 15
    Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina

    Eligibility: Applicants must be male minority students from Charleston County who are planning to attend a private college.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1691 Turnbull Avenue
    North Charleston, SC 29405

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  • Evelyn Blose Holman Scholarship
    $500
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1324 Belmont Avenue
    Suite 401
    Salisbury, MD 21804

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  • Fellowships for Latino/A, Asian and First Nations Doctoral Students
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Forum for Theological Exploration

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    160 Clairemont Avenue
    Suite 300
    Decatur, GA 30030

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  • Florence Young Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: Association on American Indian Affairs

    Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students from the continental U.S. or Alaska.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Programs
    966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B
    Rockville, MD 20850

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  • Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship for Minorities
    $25,000
    December 9
    Sponsor: Fellowships Office

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs
    500 Fifth Street, N.W.
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship
    Varies
    January 31
    Sponsor: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available by written request with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

    Committee Services Office
    Attn.: Scholarships
    1776 D Street NW
    Washington, DC 20006-5303

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  • Franklin C. McLean Award
    $5,000
    April 21
    Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be in their senior year of medical school. Students must be U.S. citizens and must be nominated for this award.

    How to apply: Students must be nominated for this award.

    347 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 510
    New York, NY 10016

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  • Full Circle Scholarship
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: American Indian College Fund

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    8333 Greenwood Boulevard
    Denver, CO 80221

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  • Gates Scholarship
    Varies
    September 15
    Sponsor: Gates Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 10500
    Fairfax, VA 22031

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  • GE-NMF Primary Care Leadership Program
    $5,000
    February 13
    Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    347 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 510
    New York, NY 10016

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  • GEM MS Engineering Fellowship Program
    $8,000
    November 10
    Sponsor: National GEM Consortium

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. The deadline for Part I is October 1, and the deadline for part II is November 13.

    1430 Duke Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314

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  • Generation Google Scholarship
    Up to $10,000
    May 19
    Sponsor: Google Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
    Mountain View, CA 94043

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  • George A. Strait Minority Scholarship
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: American Association of Law Libraries

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, by fax, by phone or by email.

    105 W. Adams
    Suite 3300
    Chicago, IL 60603

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  • George C. Simpkins, Jr. Scholarship
    $1,500
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    301 North Elm Street
    Suite 100
    Greensboro, NC 27401

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  • Goldsmith Family Endowment Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students who are graduates of East Aurora High School or West Aurora High School.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • HANA Scholarship
    $1,000-$3,000
    March 30
    Sponsor: United Methodist Church

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 340007
    Nashville, TN 37203-0007

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  • Health Professions Pre-Graduate Scholarship Program
    Full tuition and fees
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Indian Health Service

    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.

    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.

    Scholarship Program Office
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Mail Stop: OHR (11E53A)
    Rockville, MD 20857

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  • Health Professions Preparatory Scholarship Program
    Varies
    February 28
    Sponsor: Indian Health Service

    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.

    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.

    Scholarship Program Office
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Mail Stop: OHR (11E53A)
    Rockville, MD 20857

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  • Heather Dayton Memorial Scholarship
    $2,500-$5,000
    March 7
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3409 Moore Street
    Richmond, VA 23230

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  • Higher Education Incentive Award Program
    Up to $1,500
    June 15 (Fall) and November 15 (Spring)
    Sponsor: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive
    Shawnee, OK 74801

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  • Holly Cornell Scholarship
    $10,000
    December 20
    Sponsor: American Water Works Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6666 W. Quincy Avenue
    Denver, CO 80235

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  • Hopi Scholarship Program
    Varies
    October 20
    Sponsor: Hopi Tribe Grants and Scholarship Program

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available by mail.

    P.O. Box 123
    Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

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  • Howard Vollum American Indian Scholarship
    Varies
    April 15
    Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1221 SW Yamhill Street
    Suite 100
    Portland, OR 97205

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  • Hugh J. Andersen Memorial Scholarship
    $5,000
    September 7
    Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    347 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 510
    New York, NY 10016

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  • Hugh J. Andersen Memorial Scholarship Program
    $5,000
    August
    Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    347 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 510
    New York, NY 10016

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  • Indian Student Assistance Grant
    $250-$1,100
    As soon as possible after October 1
    Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 7885
    Madison, WI 53707

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  • Indian Student Conference Scholarship
    $500
    June 15
    Sponsor: Western History Association

    Eligibility: Applicants can be an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral student. Scholarship will help lessen the burden of cost to attend conference, reception and luncheon.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    University of Kansas
    1445 Jayhawk Blvd.
    3650 Wescoe Hall
    Lawrence, KS 66045

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  • Intellia Therapeutics - UNCF Scholarship
    $5,000
    June 5
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Higher Education Scholarship Program
    Up to $3,000
    May 1 (Summer); June 30 (Fall); December 1 (Spring)
    Sponsor: Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    335588 East 750 Road
    Perkins, OK 74059

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  • Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program
    Up to $28,000
    January 10
    Sponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3 W. 35th Street
    11th Floor
    New York, NY 10001

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  • James B. Morris Scholarship
    Varies
    February 29
    Sponsor: James B. Morris Scholarship Fund

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 12145
    Des Moines, IA 50312

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  • Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award
    Up to $1,000
    June 1
    Sponsor: American Association for Respiratory Care

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    9425 North MacArthur Boulevard
    Suite 100
    Irving, TX 75063-4706

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  • John E. Thomasson Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 7
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3409 Moore Street
    Richmond, VA 23230

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  • John H. Crawford III Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    324 East 4th Street
    Second Floor
    Cincinnati, OH 45202

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  • John Marley Scholarship
    Varies
    July 7
    Sponsor: Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4 NE 10th Street
    Suite 436
    Oklahoma City, OK 73104

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  • Johnson Family-Grambling State University Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be minority Muskegon County students, first preference is given to students accepted to Grambling State University.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    425 W. Western Avenue
    Suite 200
    Muskegon, MI 49440

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  • Joseph T. and Naomi Bivens Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Manatee Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2820 Manatee Avenue West
    Bradenton, FL 34205

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  • Judge Isaac Anderson, Jr. Scholarship
    $1,400
    January 15
    Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2031 Jackson Street
    Fort Myers, FL 33901

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  • Kankakee County Community Services Scholarship
    Up to $2,000
    March 31
    Sponsor: Kankakee County Community Services

    Eligibility: Applicants must be from low-income families and plan to attend a college in the state of Illinois.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    657 East Court Street
    Kankakee, IL 60901

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  • Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship
    Up to $1,850
    May 1
    Sponsor: Kansas Board of Regents

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Curtis State Office Building
    Suite 520
    1000 SW Jackson Street
    Topeka, KS 66612

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  • Kaw Nation Academic Scholarship Program
    Varies
    May 1
    Sponsor: Kaw Nation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    698 Grandview Drive
    Kaw City, OK 74641

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  • Kay Longcope Scholarship
    $3,000
    May
    Sponsor: National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2120 L Street
    NW Suite 850
    Washington, DC 20037

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  • Ken and Clara Kolberg Family Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    425 W. Western Avenue
    Suite 200
    Muskegon, MI 49440

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  • Kickapoo Tribe of Okahoma Higher Education Scholarship
    Varies
    June 30 (Fall) and November 30 (Spring)
    Sponsor: Kickapoo Tribe of Okahoma

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    105365 South Highway 102
    McLoud, OK 74851

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  • Kimberly Rose Means - Native American Council of Tribes Scholarship
    $750
    March 15
    Sponsor: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    The Depot at Cherapa Place
    200 N. Cherapa Place
    Sioux Falls, SD 57103-2205

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  • Kiowa Tribe Higher Education Award Program
    Varies
    July 1 (Fall); November 1 (Spring); April 1 (Summer)
    Sponsor: Kiowa Tribe

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    806 Wynan Court
    Anadarko, OK 73005

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  • LAGRANT Scholarship Program
    $2,500-$3,750
    February 28
    Sponsor: LAGRANT Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    633 W. 5th Street
    48th Floor
    Los Angeles, CA 90071

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  • Leadership for Diversity Scholarship
    $1,500
    November 7
    Sponsor: California School Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6444 E. Spring Street #247
    Long Beach, CA 90815-1553

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  • Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund
    $15,000
    April 15
    Sponsor: American Bar Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, two recommendation letters and a transcript are required.

    321 North Clark Street
    Chicago, IL 60654

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  • Leonard F. Hartwig Scholarship
    $600
    March 15
    Sponsor: Lincoln Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 100
    Lincoln, NE 68508

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  • Liz Colantuono and Mark Sanz Scholarship
    Up to $4,400
    June 30
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Loren and Norma Hill Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students of color, residing in Hampden County.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1500 Main Street
    P.O. Box 15769
    Springfield, MA 01115

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  • Louis B. Russell Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Indiana State Teachers Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    150 W. Market Street
    Suite 900
    Indianapolis, IN 46204

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  • Louise A. Dean All Montana Tribal Nations Scholarship
    Varies
    Third Friday in March
    Sponsor: Montana Community Foundation

    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).

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1145
    Helena, MT 59624

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  • Malki Museum Scholarship
    Varies
    Varies
    Sponsor: Malki Museum, Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 578
    Banning, CA 92220

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  • Marguerite L. Miller Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 8
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3117 Greenhill Circle
    Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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  • Marjorie A. Rifenburg Scholarship
    $4,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    25 Van Wagner Road
    Suite 2
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Book Scholarship
    $500
    November 4
    Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    534 Putnam Avenue
    Zanesville, OH 43701

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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
    Up to $6,000
    February 23
    Sponsor: California Teachers Association (CTA)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    CTA Human Rights Department
    P.O. Box 921
    Burlingame, CA 94011-0921

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  • Matthew Bump Mitchell Sun-Sentinel Scholarship
    Varies
    May 22
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Maureen L. and Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship
    $5,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: National Society of Professional Engineers

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1420 King Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314-2794

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  • MBA Fellowship
    $35,000
    Rolling basis starting August 15
    Sponsor: Goldman Sachs

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    200 West Street
    New York, NY 10282

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  • MCCA Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program
    $10,000
    April 10
    Sponsor: Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Washington, DC 20004

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  • MHA Education Grant Program
    Up to $11,500
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Sage Coulee Outreach & Wellness

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Attn: MHA Education Grant Program
    1321 Elbowoods Lane
    Bismarck, ND 58503

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  • MHA Education Grant Program - Dual Credit
    Varies
    Monthly
    Sponsor: Sage Coulee Outreach & Wellness

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Attn: MHA Education Grant Program
    1321 Elbowoods Lane
    Bismarck, ND 58503

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  • Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Scholarship
    $500-$2,000
    October 1 (Fall) and April 1 (Spring)
    Sponsor: Miami Nation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3410 P. Street
    Miami, OK 74354

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  • Miller Johnson Michigan Diversity Law School Scholarship
    Varies
    March
    Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    185 Oakes Street SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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  • Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program
    Up to $6,000
    July 1
    Sponsor: Minnesota Office of Higher Education Services

    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.

    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.

    1450 Energy Park Drive
    Suite 350
    Saint Paul, MN 55108-5227

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  • Minorities and Women Educational Scholarship
    $1,000
    January 1; April 1; July 1 and October 1
    Sponsor: Appraisal Institute Education Trust

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    200 W. Madison
    Suite 1500
    Chicago, IL 60606

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  • Minority Fellowship Program
    $20,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: American Sociological Association Minority Fellowship Program

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1430 K Street NW
    Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20005

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  • Minority Scholarship
    $2,000
    October 15
    Sponsor: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available with membership.

    1885 Bob Johnson Drive
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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  • Minority Scholarship Award for Physical Therapy Students
    $2,500
    December 1
    Sponsor: American Physical Therapy Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, personal essay and three letters of reference are required.

    1111 North Fairfax Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314

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  • Minority Scholarship Awards for College Students
    $1,000
    September 1
    Sponsor: American Institute of Chemical Engineers - (AIChE)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.

    120 Wall Street
    Floor 23
    New York, NY 10005-4020

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  • Minority Scholarship Awards for Incoming College Freshmen
    $1,000
    September 1
    Sponsor: American Institute of Chemical Engineers - (AIChE)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online or by telephone or written request.

    120 Wall Street
    Floor 23
    New York, NY 10005-4020

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  • Minority Serving Institution Grants
    Up to $2,000
    April 1 (Summer and Fall) and October 15 (Winter/Spring)
    Sponsor: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, financial aid information and an essay are required.

    600 Southborough Drive
    Suite 104, South Portland
    Portland, ME 04106

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  • Minority Student Scholarship
    $5,000
    May 17
    Sponsor: American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2200 Research Boulevard
    Rockville, MD 20850

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  • Minority Teacher Loan
    Up to $10,000
    As soon as possible after October 1
    Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 7885
    Madison, WI 53707

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  • Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant
    $250-$2,500
    As soon as possible after October 1
    Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 7885
    Madison, WI 53707

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  • Modoc Nation Scholarship
    Up to $9,500
    4th Monday of August; January and April
    Sponsor: Modoc Nation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    22 North Eight Tribes Trail
    Miami, OK 74354

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  • Morris K. Udall Scholarship
    Up to $7,000
    March 6
    Sponsor: Morris K. Udall Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, college transcript(s) and three recommendation letters are required.

    434 E. University Boulevard
    Suite 300
    Tucson, AZ 85705

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  • Muscogee (Creek) Nation Undergraduate Grant
    Up to $4,500
    June 1 (Fall) and December 15 (Spring)
    Sponsor: Muscogee (Creek) Nation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 580
    Okmulgee, OK 74447

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  • Mutual of Omaha Actuarial Scholarship for Minority Students
    $5,000
    October 20
    Sponsor: Mutual of Omaha

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, one recommendation letter and a resume are required.

    Mutual of Omaha Plaza
    Strategic Staffing - Actuarial Recruitment
    Omaha, NE 68175

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  • Nasreen Majid Scholarship
    $750
    February
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4455 West Lawrence Street
    Appleton, WI 54914

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  • National Association of Black Accountants National Scholarship Program
    $1,000-$10,000
    February 15
    Sponsor: National Association of Black Accountants

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6406 Ivy Lane
    Suite 200B
    Greenbelt, MD 20770

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  • Native American Education Grant
    Up to $1,500
    May 15
    Sponsor: Presbyterian Church (USA)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 Witherspoon Street
    Louisville, KY 40202

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  • Native American Scholarship
    Up to $2,000
    July 15
    Sponsor: North Dakota University System

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    10th Floor, State Capitol
    600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 215
    Bismarck, ND 58505-0230

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  • Native American Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1040
    34 Vincent Avenue
    Chautauqua, NY 14722

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  • NativeVision Scholarships
    $5,000
    May 19
    Sponsor: NativeVision

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Native American students entering their first year of college and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health
    415 North Washington Street
    4th Floor
    Baltimore, MD Baltimore

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  • NOAA Educational Partnership Program Undergraduate Scholarships
    Up to $45,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: NOAA Educational Partnership Program - Office of Education

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two personal essays, two recommendation letters and an official transcript are required.

    Herbert C Hoover Building
    14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
    Room 6863
    Washington, DC 20230

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  • North Carolina American Indian Fund Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Triangle Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 12729
    Durham, NC 27709

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  • Olay Face the Stem Gap Scholarship
    $2,500
    June 29
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Oram Family Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

    Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in science or art. Preference will be given to students of color.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1500 Main Street
    P.O. Box 15769
    Springfield, MA 01115

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  • Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship
    Varies
    June 15
    Sponsor: Osage Tribe

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available by written request.

    102 Buffalo Avenue
    P.O. Box 250
    Hominy, OK 74035

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  • Osborn Consulting Scholarship
    $5,000-$10,000
    April 6
    Sponsor: Renton Regional Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 820
    Renton, WA 98057

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  • Osmann Family Native American Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 15
    Sponsor: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    The Depot at Cherapa Place
    200 N. Cherapa Place
    Sioux Falls, SD 57103-2205

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  • Otoe-Missouria Higher Education Program
    Varies
    July 15; January 15; May 15
    Sponsor: Otoe-Missouria Tribe

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    8151 Highway 177
    Red Rock, OK 74651

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  • P.O. Pistilli Undergraduate Scholarship for Advancement in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
    $4,000
    May 1
    Sponsor: Design Automation Conference/Association for Computing Machinery

    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.

    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.

    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

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  • Pauline Miguel Scholarship
    $1,000
    February 17
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2250 East Broadway Boulevard
    Tucson, AZ 85719

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  • Paumanauke Native American Indian Scholarship
    $500-$750
    June 1
    Sponsor: Paumanauke Native American Festival Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2005 Merrick Road, Suite 221
    Attn.: Tony Moon Hawk Langhorn
    Merrick, NY 11566

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  • Pega Scholars Program
    $1,500
    June 20
    Sponsor: Pega Scholars Program

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Scholarship America
    One Scholarship Way
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

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  • Pence Construction Diversity in Leadership Scholarship
    $10,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1221 SW Yamhill Street
    Suite 100
    Portland, OR 97205

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  • Peoria Tribal Education Program
    Up to $5,000
    July 31; January 7
    Sponsor: Peoria Tribe of Indians

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    118 South Eight Tribes Trail
    Miami, OK 74354

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  • Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship
    $5,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: Ladies Professional Golf Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications available online.

    100 International Golf Drive
    Daytona Beach, FL 32124-1092

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  • Pierre and Tana Matisse Scholarship
    Up to $5,000
    June 30
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma Higher Education Scholarship Program
    Varies
    April 1; June 1; December 1
    Sponsor: Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    121 White Eagle Drive
    Ponca City, OK 74601

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  • PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship
    $1,500
    April 30
    Sponsor: Public Relations Student Society of America

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, essay and one recommendation letter are required.

    120 Wall Street
    21st Floor
    New York, NY 10005-4024

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  • Quapaw Tribe Higher Education Program
    Up to $2,250
    February 28; July 31; September 30
    Sponsor: Quapaw Nation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5681 South 630 Road
    Quapaw, OK 74363

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  • Rising BIPOC Teacher of Ohio Scholarship
    Varies
    April 6
    Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    534 Putnam Avenue
    Zanesville, OH 43701

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  • Rosewood Family Scholarship Program
    Up to $6,100
    April 1
    Sponsor: Florida Department of Education

    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.

    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.

    Office of Student Financial Assistance
    State Scholarship and Grant Programs
    325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314
    Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400

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  • RSI Tribal Scholarship
    $2,000
    Varies
    Sponsor: Refrigeration School

    Eligibility: Applicants must be either Native American, Alaskan Native or Native Hawaiians who are attending the Refrigeration School.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4210 E. Washington Street
    Phoenix, AZ 85034

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  • Ruth D. Peterson Fellowship for Racial and Ethnic Diversity
    $6,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Society of Criminology

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available by written request.

    1314 Kinnear Road
    Suite 212
    Columbus, OH 43212-1156

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  • Sac and Fox Nation RAP College Education Program
    Varies
    June 30 ;November 30
    Sponsor: Sac and Fox Nation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    920963 South Highway 99
    Stroud, OK 74079

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  • Saint Peter Claver Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    312 East Church Street
    Frederick, MD 21701

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  • San Luis Obispo County Bar Association Scholarship
    $2,000
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    550 Dana Street
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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  • Sarah Jackson Award
    $500
    June 15
    Sponsor: Western History Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    University of Kansas
    1445 Jayhawk Blvd.
    3650 Wescoe Hall
    Lawrence, KS 66045

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  • Sarasota County Bar Association Booker Law Academy Scholarship
    Varies
    February 15
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2635 Fruitville Road
    Sarasota, FL 34237

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  • Sarasota County Bar Association Richard R. Garland Endowed Diversity Scholarship
    Varies
    February 15
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2635 Fruitville Road
    Sarasota, FL 34237

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  • Scholarship for Minority Students in STEM sponsored by GEICO
    $2,500
    May 4
    Sponsor: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2000 M Street NW
    Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • Senator Bettye Davis Memorial Scholarship
    $4,000
    March 17
    Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3201 C Street
    Suite 110
    Anchorage, AK 99503

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  • Senator Bettye Davis Memorial Scholarship
    $4,000
    March 17
    Sponsor: Albuquerque Community Foundation (ACF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 25266
    Albuquerque, NM 87125-0266

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  • Seneca Nation of Indians Scholarship
    Up to $15,000
    July 15; November 1; December 31; May 20
    Sponsor: Seneca Nation of Indians

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online and in hard copies.

    Department of Education-Cattaraugus Territory
    Higher Education Program
    12861 Route 438
    Irving, NY 14081

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  • Seneca-Cayuga Nation Education Program
    Varies
    July 15; November 15 ; April 15
    Sponsor: Seneca-Cayuga Nation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    23701 South 655 Road
    P.O. Box 453220
    Grove, OK 74344

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  • Smith Diversity Scholarship
    Up to $25,000
    January 28
    Sponsor: Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    124 South 24th Street
    Omaha, NE 56102

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  • Solimar Scholarship Endowment Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • Spectrum Scholarship
    $5,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611

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  • STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program
    $5,000
    April 10
    Sponsor: Actuarial Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    475 North Martingale Road
    Suite 600
    Schaumburg, IL 60173

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  • Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Scholarship
    $5,000
    March 31
    Sponsor: Education Northwest

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1417 NW Everett Street
    Suite 310
    Portland, OR 97209

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  • Students of Color Scholarship
    Varies
    February 22
    Sponsor: Stateline Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    690 3rd Street
    Suite 110
    Beloit, WI 53511

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  • Sutliff & Stout Diversity in Law School Scholarship
    $1,500
    July 28
    Sponsor: Sutliff & Stout Diversity in Law School Scholarship

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    550 Post Oak Boulevard
    Suite 530
    Houston, TX 77027

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  • Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • Teacher Scholarship for Underrepresented Students
    $500
    June 1
    Sponsor: PraxisExam.org

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 View Street
    Suite 202
    Mountain View, CA 94041

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  • The Native American Scholarship
    $2,500-$5,000
    June 15
    Sponsor: Continental Society, Daughters of Indian Wars

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    201 North West 6th Avenue
    Marietta, OK 73448

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  • The Vinod Jalan Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    April 1 (College Applicants); May 1 (High School Seniors)
    Sponsor: Concord Carlisle Scholarship Fund

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    34 Walden Street
    Unit 217
    Concord, MA 01742

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  • Thlopthlocco Tribal Town of Oklahoma Higher Education Program
    Up to $3,200
    August 31
    Sponsor: Thlopthlocco Tribal Town

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 188
    Okemah, OK 74859

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  • Tribal College and University (TCU) Scholarships
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: American Indian College Fund

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    8333 Greenwood Boulevard
    Denver, CO 80221

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  • Truman D. Picard Scholarship
    $2,000-$2,500
    January 26
    Sponsor: Intertribal Timber Council

    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.

    How to apply: There is no official application form.

    Attn.: Education Committee
    1112 NE 21st Avenue
    Suite 4
    Portland, OR 97232-2114

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  • Tuffee J. Yunis Scholarship
    $4,720
    February 18
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    301 S. Main Street
    Horseheads, NY 14845

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  • U.S. Lacrosse Native American Scholarships
    $5,000
    April 10
    Sponsor: Tewaaraton Foundation

    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.

    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.

    128 Birch Lane
    Manhasset, NY 11030

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  • U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship
    $5,000
    March 30
    Sponsor: U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    7900 International Drive
    Suite 500
    Minneapolis, MN 55425

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  • Underrepresented and Oppressed Law Students Scholarship
    $1,000
    May 31
    Sponsor: Colorado Lawyer Team

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1205 West Elizabeth Street
    Unit K
    Fort Collins, CO 80521

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  • United Keetoowah Band Education Program
    Varies
    February 1 (Spring); June 1 (Summer); September 1 (Fall)
    Sponsor: United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4547 South Whitmore Lane
    Tahlequah, OK 74464

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  • United Parcel Service Scholarship for Minority Students
    $4,000
    February 1
    Sponsor: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers

    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.

    How to apply: Nomination forms are available online.

    3577 Parkway Lane
    Suite 200
    Norcross, GA 30092

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  • United Punjabis of America Excellence in Community Service Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • Verl and Dorothy Miller Native American Vocational Scholarship
    Varies
    April 15
    Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Native American residents of Oregon who are seeking vocational training or certification.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1221 SW Yamhill Street
    Suite 100
    Portland, OR 97205

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  • Victor Grifols Roura Scholarship
    $8,500
    December 18
    Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    347 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 510
    New York, NY 10016

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  • Wallace and Roberta Hill Minority Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 837
    South Bend, IN 46624

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  • We Believe in Erie Fund
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Erie Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    459 West 6th Street
    Erie, PA 16507

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  • Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship
    Up to $5,000
    June 1
    Sponsor: American Indian Graduate Center

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3701 San Mateo, NE, #200
    Albuquerque, NM 87110

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  • Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Higher Education Scholarship Program
    Varies
    July 1 (Fall); November 1 (Spring); April 1 (Summer)
    Sponsor: Wichita and Affiliated Tribes

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 729
    Anadarko, OK 73005

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  • Willcox Savage Scholarship
    Varies
    May 1
    Sponsor: Hampton Roads Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 W. Main Street
    Suite #4500
    Norfolk, VA 23510

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  • William and Charlotte Cadbury Award
    $5,000
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    347 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 510
    New York, NY 10016

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  • William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship
    $2,750
    May 10
    Sponsor: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    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

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3333 Burnet Avenue
    Cincinnati, OH 45229

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  • William Randolph Hearst Endowment Scholarship
    $2,500
    November 15
    Sponsor: National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    440 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 302
    White Plains, NY 10601

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  • Wyandotte Nation Undergraduate Scholarship
    Varies
    February 15; May 1
    Sponsor: Wyandotte Nation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    64790 East Highway 60
    Wyandotte, OK 74370

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  • Zuni Tribal Scholarship
    Varies
    October 30 (spring semester); April 30 (summer semester); June 30 (fall semester)
    Sponsor: Zuni Education and Career Development Center

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    01 Twin Buttes Drive
    P.O. Box 339
    Zuni, NM 87327

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