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Financial Aid Resources for Minority Students

4 min readโ€ขnovember 29, 2021

Financial Aid Resources for Minority Students

NameDescriptionURL
Arab American Womenโ€™s Business Council ScholarshipThe AAWBC offers a $1,000 scholarship to female Arab Michiganders staying in the state for college. Recipients must volunteer for at least six hours of community service each week.https://www.aawbc.org/scholarships.html
Dr. Adawia Alousi ScholarshipThis Center for Arab American Philanthropy awards this scholarship to Muslim women in accredited STEM programs. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a minimum 3.4 GPA.https://www.centeraap.org/grants/scholarships/dr-adawia-alousi-scholarship-fund-application/
National Association of Black Journalists ScholarshipsNABJ offers annual awards to Black students pursuing undergraduate or graduate programs leading to a journalism career. Applicants must hold NABJ membership and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Candidates need a demonstrated interest in newsgathering and reporting.https://nabjonline.org/student-services/scholarships/
Agnes Jones Jackson ScholarshipThis NAACP-sponsored scholarship awards $2,000 to Black undergraduate or graduate students. Current NAACP members under 25 who can demonstrate financial need qualify. The scholarship requires a minimum 2.5 GPA for undergraduates and a minimum 3.0 GPA for graduate students.https://www.poisefoundation.org/the-agnes-jones-jackson-scholarship
Blacks At Microsoft ScholarshipsMicrosoft awards several scholarships to Black high school seniors planning to enter a four-year college or university. These scholarships require applicants to hold a minimum 3.3 GPA. Candidates must plan to pursue a bachelorโ€™s in computer science, engineering, or business-related field.https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/blacks-scholarships.aspx
American Indian Undergraduate ScholarshipApplicants must provide official documentation of personal or parental tribal enrollment, academic transcripts, and test scores. Recipients must maintain an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.0.http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_services_scholarships_undergrad
Daughters of the American Revolution American Indian ScholarshipDAR offers a scholarship to Native American students of all ages, with preference given to undergraduate students. Applicants must provide documentation of tribal enrollment or Native ancestry, demonstrate financial need, and possess a minimum 2.5 GPA.https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian
Indian Health Service ScholarshipsApplicants must be members or descendants of recognized or terminated tribes who intend to serve Native communities after graduation, pursuing education in the health sciences. These scholarships serve students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/scholarships/
Alliance/Merck Ciencia Hispanic Scholars ProgramThe foundation offers scholarships to Hispanic students at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate level, students enrolling in college programs, particularly in STEM fields.http://www.alliancescholars.org/scholarships.html
Association of Latino Professionals For America ScholarshipsALPFA offers various scholarship opportunities to Hispanic students enrolled in business, finance, accounting, or STEM programs. Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a short essay.https://www.alpfa.org/page/2020_scholarship
American Meteorological Society Minority ScholarshipThe AMS provides these scholarships for minority students entering bachelorโ€™s programs in atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic sciences. Applicants must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship awards $3,000 each year for the first two years of a bachelorโ€™s program.https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/ams-minority-scholarships/
Asian & Pacific Islander American ScholarshipThe APIA Scholarships award $2,500-$20,000 to Asian and Pacific Islander students facing underrepresentation on college campuses. The scholarship focuses specifically on first-generation college students, those demonstrating financial need, and those representing geographic and ethnic diversity.https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/
Asian Pacific Fund ScholarshipsThe Asian Pacific Fund administers 10 scholarship programs to incoming or current college students. Scholarships range from $1,000-$20,000 and set their own eligibility criteria. All require a 3.0 GPA and U.S. citizenship unless otherwise noted.http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/
American Association of Hispanics in Higher EducationThe organization features many member resources, including professional development, fellowships, conferences, and a leadership academy for Hispanic professionals.https://www.aahhe.org/
American Indian College FundThe College Fund offers connections to scholarships, tribal colleges, internships, and other resources. Any member or descendent of a federally recognized tribe can benefit from The College Fundโ€™s scholarship resources.https://collegefund.org/
Hispanic Scholarship FundThe organization offers resources on scholarships, federal financial aid, and the application process. HSF hosts various college preparedness programs and workshops.https://www.hsf.net/
Human Rights CampaignServing LGBTQ+ students, HRCโ€™s scholarship database compiles financial opportunities, including fellowships, grants, and scholarships. This comprehensive database enables students to search by state or browse a national list of undergraduate and graduate LGBTQ+ scholarships.https://www.hrc.org/resources/scholarships
Minority Student Achievement NetworkThe organization offers college financial resources, including scholarships for minority students, financial aid, education, and informational workshops and seminars. MSAN hosts conferences for high school students planning to attend college.http://msan.wceruw.org/
NAACPThe organization offers educational resources for Black students, including college scholarships for both undergraduates and graduates. Most scholarships prioritize current NAACP members.https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships
The Jackie Robinson FoundationScholarship winners receive a four-year grant to attend the U.S. undergraduate college of their choice. Winners receive mentorship, academic advising, and support services.https://www.jackierobinson.org/our-programs/scholarship-program
Native American Rights FoundationNARF promotes human rights for Native Americans, develops Native American law, and holds governments accountable to Native Americans. The organization offers financial and professional opportunities to Native American law students, including fellowships, scholarships, clerkships, and internships.https://www.narf.org/
National Action Council for Minorities in EngineeringNACME seeks to increase diversity in STEM fields. The organization focuses particularly on engineering and computer science. Along with scholarships for minority students, the organization offers career development, trade publications, and an executive speaker series connecting NACME students with engineering professionals.https://www.nacme.org/about-us/scholarships

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Financial Aid Resources for Minority Students

4 min readโ€ขnovember 29, 2021

Financial Aid Resources for Minority Students

NameDescriptionURL
Arab American Womenโ€™s Business Council ScholarshipThe AAWBC offers a $1,000 scholarship to female Arab Michiganders staying in the state for college. Recipients must volunteer for at least six hours of community service each week.https://www.aawbc.org/scholarships.html
Dr. Adawia Alousi ScholarshipThis Center for Arab American Philanthropy awards this scholarship to Muslim women in accredited STEM programs. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a minimum 3.4 GPA.https://www.centeraap.org/grants/scholarships/dr-adawia-alousi-scholarship-fund-application/
National Association of Black Journalists ScholarshipsNABJ offers annual awards to Black students pursuing undergraduate or graduate programs leading to a journalism career. Applicants must hold NABJ membership and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Candidates need a demonstrated interest in newsgathering and reporting.https://nabjonline.org/student-services/scholarships/
Agnes Jones Jackson ScholarshipThis NAACP-sponsored scholarship awards $2,000 to Black undergraduate or graduate students. Current NAACP members under 25 who can demonstrate financial need qualify. The scholarship requires a minimum 2.5 GPA for undergraduates and a minimum 3.0 GPA for graduate students.https://www.poisefoundation.org/the-agnes-jones-jackson-scholarship
Blacks At Microsoft ScholarshipsMicrosoft awards several scholarships to Black high school seniors planning to enter a four-year college or university. These scholarships require applicants to hold a minimum 3.3 GPA. Candidates must plan to pursue a bachelorโ€™s in computer science, engineering, or business-related field.https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/blacks-scholarships.aspx
American Indian Undergraduate ScholarshipApplicants must provide official documentation of personal or parental tribal enrollment, academic transcripts, and test scores. Recipients must maintain an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.0.http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_services_scholarships_undergrad
Daughters of the American Revolution American Indian ScholarshipDAR offers a scholarship to Native American students of all ages, with preference given to undergraduate students. Applicants must provide documentation of tribal enrollment or Native ancestry, demonstrate financial need, and possess a minimum 2.5 GPA.https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian
Indian Health Service ScholarshipsApplicants must be members or descendants of recognized or terminated tribes who intend to serve Native communities after graduation, pursuing education in the health sciences. These scholarships serve students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/scholarships/
Alliance/Merck Ciencia Hispanic Scholars ProgramThe foundation offers scholarships to Hispanic students at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate level, students enrolling in college programs, particularly in STEM fields.http://www.alliancescholars.org/scholarships.html
Association of Latino Professionals For America ScholarshipsALPFA offers various scholarship opportunities to Hispanic students enrolled in business, finance, accounting, or STEM programs. Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a short essay.https://www.alpfa.org/page/2020_scholarship
American Meteorological Society Minority ScholarshipThe AMS provides these scholarships for minority students entering bachelorโ€™s programs in atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic sciences. Applicants must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship awards $3,000 each year for the first two years of a bachelorโ€™s program.https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/ams-minority-scholarships/
Asian & Pacific Islander American ScholarshipThe APIA Scholarships award $2,500-$20,000 to Asian and Pacific Islander students facing underrepresentation on college campuses. The scholarship focuses specifically on first-generation college students, those demonstrating financial need, and those representing geographic and ethnic diversity.https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/
Asian Pacific Fund ScholarshipsThe Asian Pacific Fund administers 10 scholarship programs to incoming or current college students. Scholarships range from $1,000-$20,000 and set their own eligibility criteria. All require a 3.0 GPA and U.S. citizenship unless otherwise noted.http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/
American Association of Hispanics in Higher EducationThe organization features many member resources, including professional development, fellowships, conferences, and a leadership academy for Hispanic professionals.https://www.aahhe.org/
American Indian College FundThe College Fund offers connections to scholarships, tribal colleges, internships, and other resources. Any member or descendent of a federally recognized tribe can benefit from The College Fundโ€™s scholarship resources.https://collegefund.org/
Hispanic Scholarship FundThe organization offers resources on scholarships, federal financial aid, and the application process. HSF hosts various college preparedness programs and workshops.https://www.hsf.net/
Human Rights CampaignServing LGBTQ+ students, HRCโ€™s scholarship database compiles financial opportunities, including fellowships, grants, and scholarships. This comprehensive database enables students to search by state or browse a national list of undergraduate and graduate LGBTQ+ scholarships.https://www.hrc.org/resources/scholarships
Minority Student Achievement NetworkThe organization offers college financial resources, including scholarships for minority students, financial aid, education, and informational workshops and seminars. MSAN hosts conferences for high school students planning to attend college.http://msan.wceruw.org/
NAACPThe organization offers educational resources for Black students, including college scholarships for both undergraduates and graduates. Most scholarships prioritize current NAACP members.https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships
The Jackie Robinson FoundationScholarship winners receive a four-year grant to attend the U.S. undergraduate college of their choice. Winners receive mentorship, academic advising, and support services.https://www.jackierobinson.org/our-programs/scholarship-program
Native American Rights FoundationNARF promotes human rights for Native Americans, develops Native American law, and holds governments accountable to Native Americans. The organization offers financial and professional opportunities to Native American law students, including fellowships, scholarships, clerkships, and internships.https://www.narf.org/
National Action Council for Minorities in EngineeringNACME seeks to increase diversity in STEM fields. The organization focuses particularly on engineering and computer science. Along with scholarships for minority students, the organization offers career development, trade publications, and an executive speaker series connecting NACME students with engineering professionals.https://www.nacme.org/about-us/scholarships

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