[Page 2] Top Minority Student Scholarships (Updated May 2026)

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ms. Ida Mae Foster Whittaker by providing financial assistance and community support to students from historically underrepresented populations in the United States.

This scholarship will be awarded to one student who is a single parent and is currently attending college while caring for their child.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to using their academic and professional careers to make the world a better place.

This scholarship seeks to support students of color who are pursuing their dream careers in engineering despite the challenges they face.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vanna Sun by supporting students of Cambodian descent who are interested in making a difference in their families’ lives and the community.

This scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.

This scholarship aims to alleviate the often-overlooked financial burdens of college life so underserved students can achieve their dreams.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edna McGrowder by continuing her mission of helping the next generation pursue their academic dreams.

This scholarship seeks to encourage girls and women in Wisconsin and Minnesota who wish to pursue a career in mathematics or mathematics education.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about special education and making an impact on students.

This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Pangeta and Ivory by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jeune-Mondestin by supporting students who are passionate about making a difference in the world through health.

This scholarship seeks to support students with selective mutism who are pursuing higher education in spite of the obstacles they face.

This scholarship seeks to honor and support Gold Star families by uplifting students who are preparing to finish high school and pursue further education.

This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Thadford Dickerson and Dr. Paula Schuman by supporting students who are pursuing public service careers.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Curtis Holloway by supporting a student who has lost a parent or lives in a single-parent household.

This scholarship aims to honor an incredible legacy and the vital role nurses play in our communities by supporting students who demonstrate a strong commitment to service, empathy, and patient care.

This scholarship aims to honor a wonderful aunt’s optimistic outlook on life by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship seeks to recognize and celebrate young trailblazers who are forging their own paths in life.

This scholarship aims to continue the legacy of Dr. Reece by supporting budding teachers who will educate the next generation.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Prince Justice Williams by supporting students who are facing health struggles but continuing to work towards their goals.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Hassan Homami by supporting first-generation immigrants who are pursuing their academic dreams.

This scholarship aims to support students who plan to spend their lives changing the world for the better and working towards peace and justice.

This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women who are in need of financial support to pursue their artistic dreams.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer D. Hale by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams in the field of nursing.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Abigail O. Adewunmi by supporting students who are preparing to attend college.

This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.

This scholarship aims to support deserving single mothers who struggle to afford to pursue their dreams without financial help.

The Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving inner-city high school students to help pay for tuition and books.

This scholarship seeks to support and encourage female and minority students to pursue STEM majors in college or tech schools so that they can focus on their studies rather than worrying about the costs of attendance.