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.
This award is available to Kansas undergraduate minority students who are planning to enroll at a Kansas college or university. Students must demonstrate financial need and must be identified as members of any of the following ethnic/racial groups: African American, American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; or Hispanic. Awarding priority is given to eligible renewals and freshmen students.
Graduate residents of New Mexico who are enrolled at public New Mexico postsecondary institutions are eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students from under-represented backgrounds.
This award is available for U.S. female high school seniors who are current members of the American Legion Auxiliary and have been members for the past three years. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are Hispanic or of Hispanic descent. Students must be pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information technology, or a related field; and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This award is available for minority undergraduate students with financial need who are residents of Minnesota and attending a college or university in Minnesota. Students who accept financial aid from the foundation are required to return to their communities and perform annual service-to-children projects with younger children of color.
This award is for a full-time undergraduate student who is a member of, or the son/daughter of a member of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles or Maids of Athena.
This award is available for U.S. high school seniors who reside in Ventura County, California and plan to graduate from a high school in Ventura County. Students must be of Japanese ancestry or part-Japanese ancestry OR be a member of the Japanese American Citizens League. Preference may be given to Ventura County Japanese American Citizens League members or dependents.
This award is available for U.S. and international high school seniors who are pursuing a career in journalism. Students must have a sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.
This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate students of Asian or Pacific Islander descent who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, and are involved in the GLBT community. Students must demonstrate financial need, have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and graduate from a high school in one of the following counties in California: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, San Francisco, and San Mateo.
