65 Scholarships Dedicated to Minority Students

The Trine University Diversity Scholarship is available for new college students. Students must be nominated by an individual who is close to them, such as a teacher, counselor or employer. Recipients are chosen based on their potential to contribute to the cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of the campus community. Applications for the $5,000 scholarship must be turned in by March of each year.

This scholarship was founded in 2008 as a gift from Jimmie L. Dean. The award given each year range from $1,500-10,000 and can be renewed each year up to 4 times. The board of directors looks specifically for candidates who exemplify similar traits to Dean. Some of those traits include pursuing a technical field of study, helped provide for their own financial support while they grew up in Oklahoma and are looking forward to remaining in Oklahoma after completion of a 4-year degree. The deadline each year is mid-April.

This $500 annual scholarship is awarded to Arizona citizens who are of Mexican descent attending the University of Arizona College of Architecture. Students are chosen based on their academci excellence, professional potential and financial need.

The Whitney Young, Jr. Fellowship is available to Boston University students who are entering or continuing their graduate education. Recipients are chosen based on their academic proficiency and future promise in a field related to race relations or urban problems. Upon being chosen, students receive full-time tuition, a $23,340 stipend for living expenses, the Student Services and Health & Wellness fees, and Boston University Student Basic Medical Insurance Plan for one year.

Polingaysi Qoyawayma (Elizabeth White) was a member of the Hopi tribe and is recognized today for being an inspiration to all who knew her. This $1,000 scholarship is presented each year in honor of her. The scholarship is presented to North Arizona University students who are official members of a federally-recognized tribe or nation.

The MLK, Jr. Commission in San Antonio celebrates youth and education through it’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Program that provides funding for a portion of the college tuition for several students.

The Multicultural Scholarship is awarded by the Birmingham-Southern College to new students of color. The mission of the scholarship is to recognize the value of inclusion and diversity that highlights the college’s mission.

The Buckfire & Buckfire law firm established the Medical Diversity Scholarship in order to recognize medical school students who go above and beyond to promote ethnic diversity in their community. The $2,000 scholarship is available to any medical student in the country.

The Victor Grifols Roura scholarship is presented each year to a first-, second- or third-year underrepresented minority medical student. The student must attend school in California and express a clinical interest in hematology. The recipient will be invited to attend the NMF Los Angeles Champions of Health Awards.

The NMF established this scholarship in order to address the national shortage of physician-leaders who are dedicated to the health of underserved communities. The $5,000 scholarship is presented to 8 fourth-year medical students who have demonstrated community service and leadership potential.

The Manhattan Central Medical Society provides this $2,500 scholarship each year to one African American medical student who is enrolled in an accredited medical school within the greater New York City area. The recipient is then invited to attend the Scholar Reception the following year.

This $5,000 scholarship is dedicated to building a more diversified field of medical students in the Opthalmology/Otolaryngology ENT specialty areas. Not only do applicants need to have a career interest in one of these areas, but they should also be enrolled in an accredited medical school. In addition, the scholarship is open to application with an African American/Black, Afro-Latino(a) or Native American background.

Thelma Fisher Dewitty was the first African American to teach within the Seattle Public School District. This scholarship was created in her memory for current and future African American LGBTQ leaders and role models. The amount each year is determined on donations the Pride Foundation receives. The highest scholarship the foundation has provided was $12,000.

The 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation was developed with a mission to increase retention and graduation rates at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. By partnering with HBCUs, the foundation is able to provide full-tuition scholarships, mentorship and support to scholars.

MexAustin was created in order to support to next generation of Latinx students in their pursuit of higher education. The $1,000 scholarship helps students overcome barriers that may deter them from pursuing the higher education credential.

This $4,000 scholarship was created to support under-represented high school seniors who have a strong desire to pursue careers in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. The scholarship is awarded to 2-7 high school seniors who have a 3.00 GPA or better (on a 4.00 scale), have demonstrated high achievement in math and science courses, and who have demonstrated substantial financial need.

The Louis B. Russel Scholarship was created in honor of Louis Russel, an African American industrial arts educator. He gained recognition for being the world’s longest-living heart transplant patient. The $1,000 scholarship is open to a minority public high school senior who is planning to pursue an education in industrial arts.

This $1,250 scholarship is granted each year through the LPGA Foundation and the Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship Fund. It’s open to female high school seniors from a recognized minority background who will be attending an accredited college or university full-time while playing collegiate golf after graduating high school.

The $1,000 research grant is awarded annually to a Latino Ph.D. student who is conducting quantitative or qualitative research on improving health care outcomes for the Latino community.

The Rosewood Family Scholarship Program provides up to $6,100 to students who can prove they are direct descendants of Rosewood families who were affected by the historical incidents of January 1923.

Underrepresented minority students are enrolled, or have completed, a master’s degree in an engineering program have the option of entering a doctoral fellowship with the National GEM Consortium. The program covers tuition, provides 2 paid summer internship opportunities and a $4,000 living stipend.

This 1,000 scholarship is awarded each year to Latino students who are dedicated to pursuing an education in journalism.

Each year, the NABCJ awards individuals who develop policies and enforce regulation to ensure everyone who is institutionalize receive fair and equal justice under the law.

The $2,500 scholarship is dedicated to helping students who are passionate about becoming a Spanish-language journalist.

The Holly A. Cornell Scholarship was developed to encourage and support minority students who are interested in pursuing a career in the water supply and treatment field.

The UPS Scholarship for Minority Students is available to undergraduate students who are enrolled in an engineering program and pursuing a degree in industrial engineering.

The HSF Scholarship provides financial assistance of anywhere between $500 to $5,000 to students of Hispanic heritage who are planning to obtain a degree at a university.

The NAHJ established the Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund in 1986 in efforts of assisting young Latino journalists.

This $10,000 scholarship was designed to support the academic and professional careers of law students who come from diverse backgrounds.

This scholarship is available to AIChE undergraduate students who are members of a minority group that is under-represented in chemical engineering. The applicants also must be undergrads in chemical engineering to be considered.