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[Page 4] Top Minority Student Scholarships (Updated September 2025)

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September 1, 2025

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  1. YOU GOT IT GIRL SCHOLARSHIP

    Funded by
    YGIG

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support female athletes who have overcome barriers in their life to pursue their dreams.
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Gender: Female
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: Athlete
    91
  2. Karen Randall McClain Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tomi Management Enterprises LLC

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Nov 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Karen Randall McClain by supporting students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
    • Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore or higher
    • School Type: HBCU
    • Race: African American
    • Educational Background: Graduated from a Pittsburgh Public High School
    92
  3. Sunflower Seeds Scholarship

    Funded by
    Oden Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 16, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    In recognition of the enduring effects of the war in Ukraine, this scholarship aims to give students who have been impacted by the conflict the opportunity to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Impacted by the war in Ukraine
    93
  4. Equity Elevate Scholarship

    Funded by
    J. Evans

    Amount

    $4,000

    Deadline

    Nov 16, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support underserved students who are continuing to fight for their education despite the obstacles they face.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Parental Status: Single mother
    94
  5. Pamela Branchini Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dan Branchini, Bruce Ewing, Barbara Bell, and the Glitter Team at Community Lutheran

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Nov 16, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.
    • Field of Study: Fine arts
    95
  6. Thrive Aspire Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thrive Alliance Global

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 19, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to help students from modest financial backgrounds thrive in college and beyond so they can achieve all of their aspirations.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate freshman
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • State: Maryland
    96
  7. MJ Strength in Care Scholarship

    Funded by
    Caitlin Beck

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Nov 19, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mary Jane Beck by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Background: Full-time student
    97
  8. Carolina Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carolina Kennel Club Inc.

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Nov 22, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their passions and entering the veterinary field.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Field of Study: Veterinary medicine
    98
  9. Healing Self and Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    OG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 22, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: Interest in changing the world through art and health promotion
    99
  10. Rebecca Lynn Seto Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Seto Family

    Amount

    $10,000

    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
    100
  11. William A. Lewis Scholarship

    Funded by
    Edwards_Lewis Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William A. Lewis by supporting underrepresented students interested in pursuing careers in mathematics or other STEM fields.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: STEM
    101
  12. Sara Molina Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisandra Richardson

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.
    • Education Level: Any
    • Location: Puerto Rico
    • Gender: Female
    102
  13. Sheila A Burke Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Julie Schum

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to continue Sheila’s legacy of nursing excellence by supporting students who otherwise would not be able to pursue their nursing ambitions.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Identity: Underprivileged or underrepresented student
    103
  14. Animal Advocates Merit Award of Pennsylvania

    Funded by
    Global Grafx, LLC

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals in the future.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Animal-related fields (agriculture, veterinary, etc.)
    • Background: History of advocacy in animal welfare
    104
  15. Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Susan Rita Murray by supporting the next generation of dedicated and compassionate nurses.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    105
  16. STEAM Generator Scholarship

    Funded by
    Francis Rei Israel

    Amount

    $3,100

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.
    • Education Level: Bachelor's or master's degree
    • Field of Study: STEAM
    • Background: First or second-generation immigrant or other underrepresented minority
    106
  17. Aaryn Railyn King Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ivy Betancourt

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Aaryn Railyn King by supporting students who share her passion for education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority student
    • Field of Study: Healthcare or nursing
    107
  18. PrimePutt Putting Mat Scholarship for Women Golfers

    Funded by
    PrimePutt

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a woman golfer.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Gender: Woman/Female-identifying
    • Sport/Hobby: Golf
    108
  19. Hines Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristin Hines

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the obstacles they face and succeed.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.0 or higher
    • Identity: Minority
    109
  20. Deena Collins Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Collins

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Dec 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Deena Collins by supporting women who are passionate about using their careers to help others.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Healthcare (including mental health)
    • State: Kansas or Nebraska
    110
  21. SFC Ronald Chatters - Triple Nickel - Second to None Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kathryn Chatters

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Dec 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ronald Chatters by supporting minority students who are interested in pursuing a military career.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Background: Participates in JROTC
    111
  22. Mireya TJ Manigault Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tanya

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Dec 11, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mireya TJ Manigault by supporting underrepresented students who are passionate about pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: New York or California
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Experience: Non-profit experience
    112
  23. Christian J. Vazquez - Acts 20:35 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christian Vazquez

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 14, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support Christian students so they can pursue their educational goals and go on to impactful lives.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Religion: Christian
    • Ethnicity: Latinx
    • Background: First-Generation College Student
    • State: Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Florida, Nebraska or Illinois
    113
  24. The F.O.O. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Faith Seawell

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Dec 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to foster equity and opportunity, transforming lives and communities to create a brighter, more inclusive future for generations to come.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income student
    • Background: BIPOC, first-generation college student, Pell Grant recipient, or international visa holder
    114
  25. Delories Thompson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus Thomas

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 16, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Institution Type: HBCU
    115
  26. Fieldwork Support Scholarship

    Funded by
    Triston Batchelor

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Dec 19, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to make college more accessible for students with limited support systems or other struggles in life.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate senior
    • School Name: Panola College
    • State: Texas
    • Field of Study: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
    116
  27. Dr. Shuqiao Yao Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shuqiao Excellence Award

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Dec 20, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Psychology or psychiatry
    • Background: Asian
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    117
  28. Ronald Whitmore Jr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronald Whitmore, Jr.

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Dec 22, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to uplift young Black men who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their communities.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Male-identifying
    • College Plans: HBCU
    • GPA: 3.5 and above
    118
  29. Anthony Belliamy Memorial Scholarship for Students in STEAM

    Funded by
    Patricia Belliamy

    Amount

    $2,250

    Deadline

    Dec 23, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to uplift minority students who are pursuing science, technology, engineering, art, or math (STEAM) and who embody Anthony’s values.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate, trade, or vocational student
    • Background: Volunteering and leadership experience
    • Identification: Minority
    • Field of Study: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math (STEAM)
    119
  30. Vision of Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Makenna Wayman

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Dec 23, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support young women who wish to pursue careers in the music industry, whether as artists, writers, or producers.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Music
    120

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