A student’s ethnicity or cultural background could help qualify him or her for financial aid, grants, and scholarships. Our list of scholarship for minorities has compiled several different opportunities for African Americans, Asians, Hispanics, Native Americans, and other ethnicities. Begin your search in this Scholarship Directory and apply online today.
The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship promotes diversity within the profession through an annual scholarship program for Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American and Pacific Islander college students intent on a career in the actuarial profession.
This scholarship is designated for a woman who is the primary source of support for her family and is enrolling as an incoming freshman to earn a Bachelors degree in Accounting. Up to $16,000 over four years is awarded and will be renewed annually upon completion of satisfactory course work as evidenced by a 3.0 GPA.
This scholarship is available for high school seniors who are of Norwegian ancestry and reside in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Kendall, McHenry, or Will counties in Illinois. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This cash award is available for students in grades 9-11 who are of Norwegian ancestry and reside in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Kendall, McHenry, or Will counties in Illinois. Students must write an essay on any topic regarding Norway.
This cash award is available for students in grades 5-8 who are of Norwegian ancestry and reside in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Kendall, McHenry, or Will counties in Illinois. Students must write an essay on any topic regarding Norway.
The program offers US$1,500 to each winners who would agree to provide a brief report 6 months after receiving the scholarship and a final report (2-3 sentence summary) that will published on this website. We prioritize to support the high school students and trainees in biomedicine with the following 5 characteristics:
– Dare to challenge status quo
– Devoted to public service
– Deliver outcomes
– Driven to excel
– Diverse background
The program is open to application in the fall of each year unless otherwise noted. Please visit the Apply page to submit your application before Nov. 20 of this year. The advisory committee would review and select winners and is composed of well-regarded scientists and professionals. All candidates would be de-identified during the review process for objective assessments.
The winners/5D scholars of 2021 were announced on Dec. 20, 2021 and include 3 scholars and 2 runners-up.
The program is not limited to seniors students, nor limited to the endorsed students. However, we will de-identify all candidates during review process. This pilot program is currently open to selected high schools so that we collect feedback and improve it.
The Saatchi Scholarship Program was designed to provide financial assistance to creative, strategy, and data analytic students from diverse backgrounds. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a panel of Creatives, Strategic Managers, Data Analysts, and Talent Managers at Saatchi & Saatchi and beyond. We want to hear from aspiring change-makers who are passionate about the industry.
We will award $10,000 to two deserving students, with $5,000 dispersed before the Fall 2023 semester and $5,000 in Spring 2024.
Mentorship
In addition to scholarship funds, you’ll be mentored by a Saatchi & Saatchi pro. This includes virtual meetups each month and access to your mentor via email and text for one year.
U.S. high school senior and undergraduate minority students who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and plan to enroll full time are eligible for this award. Students must be planning to pursue a career in the chemical sciences and majoring in an appropriate chemical science field.
High school seniors, current college freshmen, and community/technical college graduates who will enroll in an NAAB-accredited architecture program are eligible for this award. Students must be minorities and/or financially disadvantaged.
This scholarship is available for U.S. women who are pursuing a Ph.D. in accounting. Applicants must have completed comprehensive exams prior to the previous fall semester; financial need and academic achievement will be considered. The fund provides awards of $1,000- $5,000. Click here to learn more and apply today!
