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Top Minority Student Scholarships (Updated August 2025)

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  1. Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr.Terence O. Hayes Sr.

    Amount

    $3,805

    Deadline

    Jun 13, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    The Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship will support the academic endeavors of one student who has struggled with or has been impacted by someone who struggles with mental health.
    All students are eligible
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  2. David Foster Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Foster

    Amount

    $2,700

    Deadline

    May 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of David Foster by supporting students who have been significantly impacted by a high school teacher.
    • Education Level: High school senior
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  3. Mohamed Magdi Taha Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taha Family

    Amount

    $2,600

    Deadline

    Dec 13, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mohamed Magdi Taha by supporting students who possess similar qualities and are also ‘up-standers’ in their communities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: Black/African
    • Major of Interest: STEM or the arts
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  4. Bright Lights Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bria Alexander

    Amount

    $1,200

    Deadline

    Dec 12, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation college student
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  5. ACHE Southern California LIFT Scholarship

    Funded by
    ACHE of Southern California

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Only 17 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to lift up the next generation of healthcare professionals so they can access the positions of their dreams.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • State: California
    • Field of Study: Health administration, public health or nursing
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  6. Alger Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lily Rannacher

    Amount

    $550

    Deadline

    Oct 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who display the qualities of stellar work ethic, dedication to volunteerism, and eagerness to excel academically.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
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  7. Slater Miller Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miller Family

    Amount

    $3,950

    Deadline

    Oct 24, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Slater Miller by supporting trade school students with financial need.
    • Education Level: Trade school student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
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  8. A Man Helping Women Helping Women Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fatherly Advice Life Coach

    Amount

    $1,050

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support women who are pursuing higher education in order to uplift other women.
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school or graduate student
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  9. Rebecca Lynn Seto Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Seto Family

    Amount

    $10,250

    Deadline

    Nov 22, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Rebecca Lynn Seto by supporting students who are pursuing careers supporting those with disabilities, preferably within the pediatrics space.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or social work
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  10. Future Women In STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Keisha Durham

    Amount

    $1,040

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to foster gender equity in male-dominated fields by supporting women who are pursuing STEM disciplines.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Background: Member of a historically underrepresented group
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  11. Charles Cheesman's Student Debt Reduction Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cheesman Family

    Amount

    $10,240

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will provide for college students or adults currently in a career, who have student debt. Students must be African American or Hispanic/Latino and first-generation students in order to apply.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student, college graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: African American or Hispanic/Latino
    • Debt Status: Has student loan debt
    • Background: Was/is a first generation student
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  12. Pereira Art & Technology Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pereira Foundation

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Nov 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education despite the circumstances they were born into.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Technology, arts, or business
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Financial Status: Low-income
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  13. Douglass M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marggi Lowenberg

    Amount

    $15,000

    Deadline

    Sep 24, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of the Hamilton family patriarch by helping low-income students pursue higher education.
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: Oregon
    • Background: First-Generation College Student
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  14. Cariloop’s Caregiver Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cariloop

    Amount

    $8,500

    Deadline

    Only 8 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support student caregivers so they can afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Background: Current student who is or was the main caregiver in their family and/or community
    • Background: Low Income
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  15. Dr. Jade Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Dr Jade Brand, LLC

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Jan 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will help support African American women attending graduate school.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
    • Gender: Woman
    • Experience: Currently working full-time
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  16. Dr. Monique Dupree Scholarship for BIPOC Students

    Funded by
    F Squared Physical Therapy

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Only 7 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Monique Dupree by supporting and inspiring future physical therapists.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: Physical therapy
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  17. José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Borders Family

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.
    • 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
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  18. Filipino-American Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lee Cortez

    Amount

    $1,810

    Deadline

    Oct 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American undergraduate students who have a background in community service.
    • Experience: Must have community service experience
    • Ethnicity: Must be Filipino
    • Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student
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  19. Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ashlynn Johnson

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 8 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Natalie Jude by supporting female and genderqueer students who share her passion for the arts.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female or genderqueer-identifying
    • Field of Study: Art
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  20. Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship

    Funded by
    mark jefferson

    Amount

    $2,080

    Deadline

    Jan 14, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support one extremely ambitious African-American in their studies to become an educator for the future.
    • Ethnicity: Black
    • Gender: Male
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
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  21. Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hernandez Family

    Amount

    $5,650

    Deadline

    Jan 02, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.
    • State: California
    • Background: First-generation
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Education Level: High school senior or first-year undergraduate student
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  22. HCCP Mentoring Program Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michela Blain

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Oct 07, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students from underserved communities who are entering health leadership careers across clinical care, health administration, research, and public health.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • State: Washington
    • Background: Health Care Careers Pathways Program mentee
    • Plans: Applying to health professional schools this year
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  23. Servela Theodore Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Theodore Family

    Amount

    $900

    Deadline

    Nov 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Servela Theodore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in human services.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Desired Career Field: Human services
    • Background: Caribbean-descent
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  24. Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristen’s Krew

    Amount

    $4,300

    Deadline

    May 15, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Experience: Volunteer or non-profit work
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  25. Dashanna K. McNeil Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dashanna K McNeil Memorial Scholarship

    Amount

    $655

    Deadline

    Jul 13, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    To honor the life of Dashanna K. McNeil, this scholarship to encourage those who share her commitment to healing to continue in their Nursing studies.
    • Education Level: High School, Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's
    • Career of interest: Nursing or a related field
    • Location: Planning to attend an accredited nursing institution
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  26. Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jorge Velazquez

    Amount

    $1,100

    Deadline

    Oct 27, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are on a mission to achieve their full potential and make the world a better place through social services.
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Heritage: At least one parent of Puerto Rican descent
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Field of Study: Social work, psychology, sociology, political science, international relations, or criminal justice
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  27. Maddison Frye Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jasmine Christensen

    Amount

    $520

    Deadline

    Oct 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to bring awareness to how epilepsy affects people’s lives in order to alleviate some of the difficulties those with epilepsy face.
    • State: West Virginia
    • Background: Epilepsy
    • Education Level: High school student
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  28. Wood-Bond Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michela Blain

    Amount

    $3,500

    Deadline

    Only 20 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to dedicate their careers to nurse midwifery and advancing care for women and families.
    • School Name: University of South Carolina
    • Field of Study: Nurse-Midwifery
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  29. Willie Mae Rawls Scholarship

    Funded by
    Freddie L Brown Jr.

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Only 23 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Willie Mae Rawls by supporting students pursuing an education at an HBCU who plan to make a positive impact on the world through their studies and future career goals.
    • Experience: Must have community service experience
    • Education: High school senior interested in attending an HBCU or current undergraduate student at an HBCU
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  30. Hannah Dollick Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Loved Ones of Hannah Dollick

    Amount

    $15,000

    Deadline

    Only 24 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Hannah Dollick by supporting aspiring female pilots who are self-motivated and dedicated to aviation.
    • Career Field: Aviation
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • State: Alaska
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