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Top Scholarships for Minorities with Upcoming Deadlines in 2024

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  1. Cover image for Overcoming Adversity Cariño Scholarship

    Overcoming Adversity Cariño Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jonnathan Yepez Cariño
    This scholarship aims to support students who have demonstrated the ability to overcome adversity and fight for their success.
    Funded by
    Jonnathan Yepez Cariño
    This scholarship aims to support students who have demonstrated the ability to overcome adversity and fight for their success.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • State: Washington
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Ethnicity: Latinx
    Amount:$12,425
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  2. Cover image for Concrete Rose Scholarship Award

    Concrete Rose Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    The Concrete Rose Foundation
    This scholarship's mission is to help women of color reach their potential to achieve their dreams, making a significant contribution to a more inclusive and prosperous world for all.
    Funded by
    The Concrete Rose Foundation
    This scholarship's mission is to help women of color reach their potential to achieve their dreams, making a significant contribution to a more inclusive and prosperous world for all.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Gender: Women
    • GPA: 2.0
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
    Amount:$2,300
    Deadline:May 24, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  3. Cover image for Jennifer Gephart Memorial Working Mothers Scholarship

    Jennifer Gephart Memorial Working Mothers Scholarship

    Funded by
    Andrew Gephart
    This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Jennifer Gephart, mother of two and military spouse, whose work not only supported her children but also added meaning to her life while she made a difference in the lives of those she served and who worked alongside her.
    Funded by
    Andrew Gephart
    This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Jennifer Gephart, mother of two and military spouse, whose work not only supported her children but also added meaning to her life while she made a difference in the lives of those she served and who worked alongside her.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: Mother
    Amount:$3,025
    Deadline:May 10, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  4. Cover image for Women in Healthcare Scholarship

    Women in Healthcare Scholarship

    Funded by
    Live it Up
    This scholarship aims to support and empower female students pursuing degrees in healthcare so they can afford to complete their education and shape the future of healthcare.
    Funded by
    Live it Up
    This scholarship aims to support and empower female students pursuing degrees in healthcare so they can afford to complete their education and shape the future of healthcare.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Healthcare
    Amount:$1,020
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  5. Cover image for Alexis Mackenzie Memorial Scholarship for the Arts

    Alexis Mackenzie Memorial Scholarship for the Arts

    Funded by
    Martha R. Arias
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women who are in need of financial support to pursue their artistic dreams.
    Funded by
    Martha R. Arias
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women who are in need of financial support to pursue their artistic dreams.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student accepted to a two or four-year college or an arts institute
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black or Latina
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Financial Need
    Amount:$9,350
    Deadline:May 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  6. Cover image for Laurette Scholarship

    Laurette Scholarship

    Funded by
    Advocates for Autism
    This scholarship aims to support students with autism so they have the resources and community they need to thrive in college.
    Funded by
    Advocates for Autism
    This scholarship aims to support students with autism so they have the resources and community they need to thrive in college.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Background: ASD
    Amount:$1,600
    Deadline:May 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  7. Cover image for Minority Cosmetic Science Scholarship

    Minority Cosmetic Science Scholarship

    Funded by
    Curly Hair Crisis
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC student pursuing a career in cosmetic science.
    Funded by
    Curly Hair Crisis
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC student pursuing a career in cosmetic science.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Career Field: Cosmetic science or natural cosmetology
    Amount:$5,150
    Deadline is Approaching! 17 days left
    One Click Apply
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  8. Cover image for Future Planner Scholarship

    Future Planner Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gian Events
    This scholarship seeks to support women of color who are working to pursue higher education in order to become the leaders of tomorrow.
    Funded by
    Gian Events
    This scholarship seeks to support women of color who are working to pursue higher education in order to become the leaders of tomorrow.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student or two or four-year undergraduate student
    • Background: Leadership or event planning experience
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    Amount:$1,170
    Deadline:Jun 03, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  9. Cover image for “I Matter” Scholarship

    “I Matter” Scholarship

    Funded by
    The O’Neal Family
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.
    Funded by
    The O’Neal Family
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Low-income and/or BIPOC
    Amount:$2,160
    Deadline is Approaching! 10 days left
    One Click Apply
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  10. Cover image for EJS Foundation Minority Scholarship

    EJS Foundation Minority Scholarship

    Funded by
    The EJS Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles to pursue higher education.
    Funded by
    The EJS Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles to pursue higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • State: Arizona
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Background: Community service experience
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:May 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  11. Cover image for Hubert Colangelo Literacy Scholarship

    Hubert Colangelo Literacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lupe Colangelo
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are mostly self-funding their education so they have the assistance they need to succeed.
    Funded by
    Lupe Colangelo
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are mostly self-funding their education so they have the assistance they need to succeed.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    • Identity: Underrepresented Minority
    • Identity: First-generation and/or has at least one immigrant parent
    Amount:$1,600
    Deadline:May 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  12. Cover image for C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering

    C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering

    Funded by
    Chantelé Lewis
    This scholarship seeks to support Black women who are passionate about breaking into the field of engineering so they can have the resources necessary to complete their education.
    Funded by
    Chantelé Lewis
    This scholarship seeks to support Black women who are passionate about breaking into the field of engineering so they can have the resources necessary to complete their education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Engineering
    Amount:$1,475
    Deadline:May 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  13. Cover image for Mary D. Scholarship

    Mary D. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ryan
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mary D. Ryan by supporting female students who are pursuing their educational goals later in life.
    Funded by
    Ryan
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mary D. Ryan by supporting female students who are pursuing their educational goals later in life.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Age: 25+
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • State: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, or Connecticut
    Amount:$1,900
    Deadline:May 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  14. Cover image for Tom LoCasale Developing Character Through Golf Scholarship

    Tom LoCasale Developing Character Through Golf Scholarship

    Funded by
    LoCasale Family and Friends
    This scholarship seeks to honor Tom LoCasale’s life by supporting students who have learned valuable life skills through the sport of golf.
    Funded by
    LoCasale Family and Friends
    This scholarship seeks to honor Tom LoCasale’s life by supporting students who have learned valuable life skills through the sport of golf.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Athletics: Plays golf
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:May 14, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  15. Cover image for Julius Quentin Jackson Scholarship

    Julius Quentin Jackson Scholarship

    Funded by
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.
    Funded by
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • GPA: 2.9 or higher
    • Financial Status: Economically disadvantaged
    Amount:$2,250
    Deadline is Approaching! 14 days left
    One Click Apply
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  16. Cover image for Minority Women in LAS Scholarship

    Minority Women in LAS Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends of Amabel
    This scholarship seeks to honor Amabel by supporting students from immigrant backgrounds who have conquered challenges to get to where they are today.
    Funded by
    Friends of Amabel
    This scholarship seeks to honor Amabel by supporting students from immigrant backgrounds who have conquered challenges to get to where they are today.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Law, science, or arts
    • Identity: Immigrant or the child of immigrants
    • Race: African American
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:May 02, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  17. Cover image for Julia Elizabeth Legacy Scholarship

    Julia Elizabeth Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cedric Scott, Jr.
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students who are planning to pursue a college degree in a STEM-related field.
    Funded by
    Cedric Scott, Jr.
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students who are planning to pursue a college degree in a STEM-related field.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Must be a high school student
    • Race: Must be an African American student
    • Career Goals: Must be planning to pursue a STEM-related degree
    Amount:$770
    Deadline:May 02, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  18. Cover image for Carole Willis Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship

    Carole Willis Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship

    Funded by
    Charles Willis
    This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to spend their careers addressing criminal justice and improving the system.
    Funded by
    Charles Willis
    This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to spend their careers addressing criminal justice and improving the system.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Major: Criminal justice or law
    Amount:$2,270
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  19. Cover image for José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund

    José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Borders Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.
    Funded by
    Borders Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school graduate currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree
    • Identity: Mexican or Mexican-American
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Experience: Work or significant volunteer experience
    Amount:$3,550
    Deadline:Dec 02, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  20. Cover image for Fútbol is Life Scholarship

    Fútbol is Life Scholarship

    Funded by
    Basterra Family
    This scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are passionate about soccer so they can be uplifted throughout their educational journeys.
    Funded by
    Basterra Family
    This scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are passionate about soccer so they can be uplifted throughout their educational journeys.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: Texas
    • Ethnicity: Hispanic
    • GPA: 3.3 or higher
    • Sport: Soccer
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  21. Cover image for De Los Santos Family Scholarship

    De Los Santos Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    De Los Santos
    This scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American students who are passionate about overcoming obstacles in order to achieve academic and professional success.
    Funded by
    De Los Santos
    This scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American students who are passionate about overcoming obstacles in order to achieve academic and professional success.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Identity: Filipino-American student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$4,500
    Deadline:Jun 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  22. Cover image for FAR Impact Scholarship

    FAR Impact Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rohit Prasad
    This scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.
    Funded by
    Rohit Prasad
    This scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Public Service
    • Identity: First-generation, woman, and a historically disadvantaged minority
    Amount:$3,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 3 days left
    One Click Apply
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  23. Cover image for Hispanic Achievement Scholarship

    Hispanic Achievement Scholarship

    Funded by
    Garcia
    This scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are preparing to transition from high school to college so they can have all the tools for success.
    Funded by
    Garcia
    This scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are preparing to transition from high school to college so they can have all the tools for success.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • State: New York
    • Identity: Hispanic
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA recipient
    Amount:$2,025
    Deadline:May 15, 2024
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  24. Cover image for Chris Ford Scholarship

    Chris Ford Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris Ford
    This scholarship aims to support students who show advanced learning capabilities but have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education.
    Funded by
    Chris Ford
    This scholarship aims to support students who show advanced learning capabilities but have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Interest: Business
    Amount:$11,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 24 days left
    One Click Apply
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  25. Cover image for Ward Green Scholarship for the Arts & Sciences

    Ward Green Scholarship for the Arts & Sciences

    Funded by
    Ward Green Family
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are interested in the arts and sciences so they can achieve their dreams of higher education.
    Funded by
    Ward Green Family
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are interested in the arts and sciences so they can achieve their dreams of higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • Field of Study: Arts or sciences
    • State: Texas
    Amount:$1,500
    Deadline is Approaching! 27 days left
    One Click Apply
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  26. Cover image for Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal Scholarship for Scientific Studies

    Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal Scholarship for Scientific Studies

    Funded by
    The Aggarwal Family
    This scholarship seeks to support the next great minds of science by helping low-income high school students in Massachusetts and New Jersey afford their college education.
    Funded by
    The Aggarwal Family
    This scholarship seeks to support the next great minds of science by helping low-income high school students in Massachusetts and New Jersey afford their college education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Interest: Science
    • Location: Massachusetts, New Jersey
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Jun 18, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  27. Cover image for Courtney R. Smith Trades Scholarship

    Courtney R. Smith Trades Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chasing Serenity Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented young men who are pursuing careers in the trades.
    Funded by
    Chasing Serenity Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented young men who are pursuing careers in the trades.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Gender: Male-identifying
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Field of Study: Trades
    • Education Level: Trade school student
    Amount:$1,250
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  28. Cover image for Hulede Collegiate Golf Scholarship

    Hulede Collegiate Golf Scholarship

    Funded by
    John C. Hulede
    This scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who excel in golf, community involvement, and extracurricular participation.
    Funded by
    John C. Hulede
    This scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who excel in golf, community involvement, and extracurricular participation.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Race: BIPOC
    • Sport: Golf
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student, graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0
    Amount:$15,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2024
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  29. Cover image for Ubuntu Scholarship

    Ubuntu Scholarship

    Funded by
    Melissa Sandoval
    This scholarship will support minority high school seniors pursuing postsecondary higher education.
    Funded by
    Melissa Sandoval
    This scholarship will support minority high school seniors pursuing postsecondary higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High School Senior
    • Location: Harlem, New York
    • GPA: 3.0
    Amount:$650
    Deadline:May 21, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  30. Cover image for Jacques Borges Memorial Scholarship

    Jacques Borges Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    MONA LISA LYSINGER
    This scholarship will support one student of Haitian descent who is pursuing a civil engineering degree and who has large ambitions for the future of their community.
    Funded by
    MONA LISA LYSINGER
    This scholarship will support one student of Haitian descent who is pursuing a civil engineering degree and who has large ambitions for the future of their community.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: Haitian
    • Degree: Civil Engineering
    Amount:$2,025
    Deadline:Oct 13, 2024
    One Click Apply
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About scholarship for minorities

As the student loan crisis in America grows, racial disparities in student debt have become increasingly apparent. Black students take out a disproportionate amount of student loans, with the average Black graduate owing over $25,000 more in student debt than the average white graduate. The financial support of scholarships for minority students can be crucial in bridging this gap.

Sign up here and check which scholarships you are eligible to apply for right now.

Why are scholarships for minority students so important?

Black students are also most likely to take out loans, with 84.3% of Black Bachelor’s Degree students taking out loans for the 2015-2016 year, followed by 83.0% of Alaska Native and American Indian/Native American students and 72.2% of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.

There are also discrepancies between rates of default by race, with half of the Black students who graduated in 2003 defaulting on their student loan payments at some point by 2015 and 36.1% of Latino students defaulting. Comparatively, only 21.5% of white 2003 graduates defaulted within the same time frame.

Student loan disparities are made even worse due to the racial wage gap that disadvantages Black and Latinx workers. Part of the reason for this discrepancy is the underemployment of Black workers. Nearly 40% of black degree holders work a job that doesn’t require a college degree, as compared to only 31% of white graduates.

Furthermore, there is a significant divide between the employment rates of Black and white workers. Since 1972, the Black unemployment rate has been more than twice the rate of white unemployment, except during the Great Recession. Among college-educated workers, the gap is smaller, though Black unemployment is still higher than white unemployment, at 3.5% as compared to 2.2%.

The significant wage and employment gaps between Black and white employees make it even more difficult for Black borrowers to repay debt, 48% of Black students owing 12.5% more than they originally borrowed, four years after graduating. In comparison, after the same amount of time, 83% of white students have reduced their debt by 12%.

Due to the significant barriers that BIPOC students face and the disproportionate burden that student loans place on students of color compared to white students, we’ve compiled this list of 17 scholarships for underrepresented minority students, available exclusively on Bold.org, to encourage minority students to pursue opportunities in higher education.

How to Qualify for Minority Scholarships

To start applying for scholarships for minorities on Bold.org, simply create your free Bold.org profile by clicking on any of the many scholarships above. After creating a profile, you can search for scholarships, filtering categories in order to find scholarships that you are eligible for.

Be of a racial minority

In order to qualify for minority scholarships, you must be of a racial minority. The list of scholarships for minority students above includes scholarships for African-American students, Hispanic students, Asian American students, Native American and indigenous students as well as other general minorities.

Be a student in high school, undergraduate school, or graduate school

There are general eligibility requirements in order to apply for scholarships on Bold.org. Applicants must be a high school student or engaged in a higher form of education. Additionally, applicants must be fourteen years of age or older and enrolled in a school in the United States.

Check eligibility requirements

Each scholarship for minority students has a set of specific eligibility criteria. This can include education, with scholarship opportunities for college students specifically, high school seniors, or a variety of education levels. Minority scholarships already have a racial eligibility requirement. Other criteria range from GPA to location to fields of interest.

Types of Scholarships Available for Minority Students

There are many different types of college scholarships for minority students available on Bold.org. Some scholarships are open to all racial minorities, while others have stricter eligibility requirements, such as only being open to black students. Additionally, there are minority scholarships that are offered exclusively to students in a certain field of study, such as the Cliff T. Wofford STEM Scholarship, which is open to minority students pursuing STEM.

There are also scholarships available for students enrolled in HBCUs as well as scholarships for students from certain cities or states, such as the Endeavor Scholarship. These scholarships are great opportunities for financial assistance since they have additional eligibility requirements which decrease the size of the applicant pool and increase your chances of winning.

Many minority scholarships require you to write a short essay in order to apply. However, there are also no-essay scholarships available, which you can easily apply for!

In addition to scholarships for racial minorities, there are also scholarships created for other underrepresented or disadvantaged groups, such as immigrants, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and women. You can go to Bold.org to find even more scholarship opportunities!

How to Find Scholarships for Minorities

After creating your free Bold.org profile, you can begin looking for scholarships that you are eligible for. By going to the scholarship search choosing the "Diversity and Inclusion" category, you can see the provided list of scholarships specifically for minority students.

Make sure to check if you are an eligible applicant for each individual scholarship by checking the additional eligibility requirements. Examples of some of these unique scholarship opportunities for minorities are listed above.

Scholarships for You Being You

There are scholarships designed for people being who they are. Click below to learn more:

When to Start Applying for Minority Scholarships

High school is a great time to start scouting and applying for college scholarships and looking for other financial aid opportunities to fund your college education. Many scholarships are available for high school students or exclusively for seniors, but don’t worry if you haven’t started your search yet. There are plenty of scholarship opportunities for students enrolled in institutions of higher education for undergraduates and graduate students.

What to Consider When Applying for Minority Scholarships

Not every scholarship is right for you, so Bold.org provides plenty of opportunities for minority students to choose from. Find the scholarships that best fit you. The more scholarships you apply for, the more likely you are to win.

Winning a scholarship isn't a sure thing, since certain scholarships will have many applicant, but don't be discouraged. There are ways to improve your chances at winning scholarships for minorities. Continue down to read our tips for winning scholarships that can help your odds of winning minority scholarships.

How to Apply for Minority Scholarships

It only takes a few easy steps in order to being applying for scholarships on Bold.org. Start by creating your free Bold.org profile. By clicking on any of the listed scholarships, you are able to create an account. From there, you can begin browsing hundreds of exclusive scholarships offered by Bold.org.

User-friendly features, such as filters for education, deadline, and category, help you sort through scholarship categories. For scholarships you want to revisit later, use the bookmark feature, which helps you set aside scholarships you are interested in.

Once you've decided on the scholarships that are best for you, begin applying. The scholarship application processes are set up specifically to make applying as easy as possible. This way, you can apply for more scholarships and maximize your Bold.org account.

Tips for Winning Scholarships for Minorities

There are many applicants to certain scholarships on Bold.org, but that shouldn't stop you from applying. Application winners use certain strategies to increase their chances at winning scholarships. Following a few easy tips can help set your application apart from others.

Apply for as many scholarships as you can

Since you are not likely to win every scholarship you apply to, it is important to apply to many scholarships. The more scholarships you apply to, the higher the chance you will win. Applying extensively to scholarships on Bold.org can help you increase your odds of accumulating awarded scholarship money.

Apply for scholarships as early as possible

New scholarships are being posted on Bold.org consistently, giving you numerous opportunities for scholarships that are introduced and awarded within just a few months. Because of this, applying sooner will make more scholarships available to you during your search. Keeping this in mind, you can apply for many different scholarships without stressing about applications deadlines all at one time of the year.

Put effort into your essay submissions

There are essay prompts for many of the listed scholarships for minorities, so make sure that you don't underestimate the power of a well-written essay. Take time to plan what you want to write, and proofread your essay after finishing it to eliminate spelling and grammar errors. Each minority scholarship is slightly different, but if you stick to fundamental writing skills, you can make your essays stand out.

Apply to scholarships with more specific eligibility requirements

Scholarships with more eligibility requirements have fewer applicable students. With a more specific set of criteria, less students will apply, giving you a better chance at being selected for that specific minority scholarship. Keep an eye out for scholarships with several requirements like need-based, GPA requirements, or specific field of study that you meet in order to give yourself your best chance of earning a more specialized scholarship.

Make a strong Bold.org profile

Take the time to fill out your Bold.org profile, putting in specifics that will help show donors who you are. For scholarships that don't require essays, this is especially useful, for students with completed profiles give information about themselves that would usually come up in an essay question. Additionally, filling out your profile completely will give you more Bold Points, opening up more exclusive scholarships that you can apply to.

Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships for Minorities

Even with Bold.org's user-friendly setup for scholarship application, there are questions that come up during the application process. The section below is designed to help clarify some of the confusing and overwhelming aspects about applying for minority scholarships, answering questions that are often asked during the application process.

Why should students apply for minority scholarships?

In order to close the gap in employment and wages, it is crucial that minority students have access to higher education. However, the significant student debt gap between white students and students of color makes it difficult for minority students to pursue their dreams.

As a result, Scholarships for minority students are critical in supporting students of color throughout their education so that all students have equal opportunity.

Additionally, white students win over 75% of grants and merit-based scholarships from their colleges while minority students are 40% less likely to win private scholarships than white students.

By only being open to minority students, these scholarships will have a lower amount of potential applicants than other scholarships, giving you a better chance of winning to help fund your college education. These small steps toward upward mobility are important for all minority group communities who suffer in the US.

Who is eligible for minority scholarships?

Each scholarship listed above has a specific set of eligibility criteria, including your level of education, GPA, location, race, and fields of interest. The list above includes scholarships specifically for African-American students, Hispanic students, and Asian American/Pacific Islander students. The general eligibility requirements to apply for scholarships on Bold.org are that you must be in high school or a higher level of education, fourteen years or older, and enrolled in a US school.

What is a minority scholarship?

Minority scholarships are designed specifically for students that fall in a racial minority. There are special scholarships dedicated to giving financial aid opportunities to students that are of a minority group and are seeking to pursue higher education. Underrepresented student populations have unique scholarship opportunities, for there are many educational scholarships that benefit college bound students in minority groups specifically.

How many college scholarships are there for minorities?

Whether you are an undergraduate student or graduate student seeking to pursue or currently pursuing higher education, there are college financial aid opportunities available to you. There are scholarships made especially for current college students as well as scholarships that are open to all educational levels. Undergraduate students have scholarships that pertain specifically to them, while there are other opportunities just for graduate students. Depending on the specificity of the scholarships, the exact number changes, but there are many scholarships for minorities in college if you search on the right websites with the right filters.

What is the best website to apply for scholarships?

There is an abundance of websites out there that work to give financial assistance to students attending college and pursuing higher forms of education. However, not all of these sites are easy to use nor have new scholarships opening up continuously. Bold.org is user-friendly and made specifically to help students like you, seeking to fund college through scholarship programs. Bold.org has new scholarships opening up all the time, providing constant opportunities to help you fund college costs. Scholarship awards on Bold.org are easy to apply for and plentiful, giving as many opportunities as possible to prospective students.

How do I find scholarships for minorities?

The scholarships above give a great starting point for minority scholarships. Start applying for the scholarships listed that you are eligible for. At the same time, you can keep an eye out for new scholarships as they come up by searching the main scholarship page and sorting with the "Diversity and Inclusion" category. This category helps filter the scholarships for minority students.

Are minority scholarships taxable income?

Any scholarship money earned on Bold.org is sent directly to the college you are attending and therefore is not considered to be taxable income. If you are a high school student, Bold.org will hold your scholarship money in an account until enrollment.