Ethnicity & Religion
Asian & Pacific Islander
Asian & Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund (APIASF)
Apply: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html
The APIASF General Scholarship is open to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) high school and college students who will be enrolling or are currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in the upcoming academic year.
Deadline: 1/14
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Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships
Apply: http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/
Amount: 10 different scholarships. Up to $20,000. Scholarships are open to students in California that are of Asian Descent. Multiple scholarships are available with specific requirements for each. See website for details about each scholarship option.
Deadline: Varies by scholarship, Feb-May
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Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship
Apply: https://seattlefoundation.smapply.org/prog/2021_tateuchi_scholarship/Graduating High School Seniors planning to attend an accredited vocational school, college or university (2-year or 4-year degrees). Preference will be given to students of Japanese ancestry or other Asian ancestry. Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher at current school or the most recently completed academic experience.
Deadline: 3/1
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San Diego Chinese Women's Association (SDCW) Scholarship
Apply: https://sdcwa.net/scholarships/
Every year, the San Diego Chinese Women’s Association awards scholarships to selected outstanding students of Chinese descent who are attending high school in San Diego County. Scholarships are open to both male and female applicants of at least one-quarter Chinese descent. Graduating high school seniors of Chinese descent to apply for merit or need based scholarships of $1500 if attending a 4-year college program or $1000 if attending a 2-year community college.
Deadline: 3/26
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Pacific Islander Festival Association’s (PIFA’s) Scholarships
Apply: http://www.pifasandiego.com/scholarships.htm
Minimum GPA 3.0, letter of acceptance to community college, university or trade school. Two letters of recommendation to PIFA (one from a teacher or counselor and one from a community leader or employer). Essay stating accomplishments, leadership or scholastic honors/awards, pacific islander and community involvement/service, goals for the future and how you plan to give back to PIFA. Proof of ethnicity (Melanesian, Micronesian or Polynesian descent).
Deadline: 3/27
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Tina E. Yeh Community Service Scholarship from the Asian Pacific Scholarship
Apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/4949346
A fellowship grant of up to $5,000 is available for Yale students who will intern for 10 weeks at a non-profit organization that serves Asians (in the U.S. or Canada). The host organization must be tax-exempt and have at least one paid full-time employee.
Deadline: 4/3
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Kao Kalia Yang Scholarship Program
Apply: https://www.apcf.org/kao-kalia-yang-scholarship-open
The Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim Foundation supports education, the underprivileged, and positive social impact initiatives. It has established this scholarship program to help economically-challenged Hmong American youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining higher education. Applicants should be Blood descendants of Hmong race or ethnically identified as Hmong American (with citizenship or as a permanent residents). Applicants should plan to attend college as full-time, degree-seeking students in the Fall of 2023. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required, and applicants should have a household income at or below the Low Income Level. Open to all majors.
Deadline: 4/3
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Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship
Apply: http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#hsiao
Eligibility: Grade level: Graduate student attending US based college or university, Minimum GPA: 3.0. Pursuing a graduate degree in the social sciences, economics preferred but not required. Research/study topics: preference given to topics that benefit those in social/economic need, especially Asian and Asian American communities. Ethnic heritage: preference for Asian heritage though not required.
Deadline: 5/17
Black or African-American
The Ron Brown Scholarship
Apply: https://ronbrown.org/apply/ron-brown-scholarship/
This is a national scholarship for low-income African American high school seniors. Ron Brown Scholars receive $40,000 toward their college of choice, and are provided mentoring, leadership experiences, and service opportunities. Applicants for this scholarship should be Black/African American, US citizens or permanent residents, and a current high school senior at the time of their application.
Deadline: 1/9
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American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Apply: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars/apply.html
Scholarship is open to African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian students who are graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors intending to already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or chemically related science.
Opens: 11/1
Deadline: 3/1
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
Apply: https://www.dstsandiego.org/scholarship
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., San Diego Alumnae Chapter recognizes and honors students who are committed to academic excellence, positive leadership, and community service. Eligibility for this scholarship is limited to African-American female High School Seniors who reside in the San Diego Alumae Chapter service area. The applicant should demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum 2.75 G.P.A. in all classes, and leadership ability demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service, and/or the holding of positions in organizations.
Deadline: 3/31
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Blacks at Microsoft (BAM)
Provided by Seattle Foundation
Apply: https://seattlefoundation.smapply.org/prog/blacks_at_microsoft_scholarships/
Create a profile on this website and then you can apply for the scholarship. The mission of the Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) African American Heritage Scholarship is to encourage and enable black high school students to (a) go to college, (b) realize the impact technology has on the world, and (c) target a career in the technology industry.
Deadline: 3/31
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The 2023 Black Future Foundation Scholarship
Apply: https://www.blackfuturefoundation.org/scholarships
The 2023 Black Future Foundation Scholarship awards 3 students $5,000 towards their first year of college. Applicants must be Black or African-American high school seniors, who have a GPA higher than 2.7 and plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university. Two short essay questions will be presented to applicants, as well as a request to submit transcripts and two letters of recommendation.​
Deadline: 2/28
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2023 Scholarship Program
Apply: https://www.akasandiego.com/
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the first Greek letter organization founded by university educated African American women. Grounded in service to mankind, this international sorority gives back to local and global communities via a variety of philanthropic endeavors. Their scholarships are available to female (male where indicated) San Diego County African American or African Diaspora high school seniors who will attend an accredited 4-year college or university (or 2-year where indicated) in the Fall of 2023. Download the fillable PDF application, include your essay, and email the application packet to AlphaKappaAlphaEXOScholarship@gmail.com.
Deadline: 4/14
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National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Scholarship
Apply: https://nanbpwc.org/education/scholarships/
Scholarships are open to African American high school seniors. Submit a typed essay of no less than 300 words on the topic: Explain the benefits you have gained through the contributions of two trailblazers of African decent (Past and Contemporary) and how it has benefited you as a person.
Opens: 2/1
Deadline: 4/15
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter 2023 Scholarship
Apply: https://tinyurl.com/ye26jb5z
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-American men. The Fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially, at Cornell University. Scholarships are available to males from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups who permanently reside in the San Diego, North County San Diego, or the Temecula-Murrietta-Lake Elsinore area.
Deadline: 4/31
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Association of African American Educators (AAAE) Scholarship
Apply: https://www.aaaesandiego.org/scholarships/
Eligibility: Scholarship candidates must be graduating high school seniors with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning. Scholarship candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be considered for this scholarship.
Note: The AAAE offers several scholarships to apply for
Deadline: 5/1
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The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Apply here.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Several scholarships to apply for. Must be an African American or African Diaspora female senior attending a San Diego County high school. African American/African Diaspora males are eligible to apply for the grant that specifies attendance at an Historically Black College/University.
Deadline: 5/3
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Golden Pyramid Scholars Program
Eligibility: African American, mixed ethnicity, and other under-represented student population. 9th-12th grade, must be in attendance to receive the award. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Deadline: 5/16
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Social Change Fund United Scholarship
Apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/social-change-fund-united-scholarship/
Created in 2020 by philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and NBA superstars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade to support critical and timely issues impacting the Black community. They have created The Social Change Fund United Scholarship to help three students of color achieve their dreams of becoming mental health professionals with $5,000 each toward their education. Black students currently studying to receive degrees in mental health-related fields at U.S. based colleges and universities are eligible to apply. Applicants must be third or fourth-year undergraduate students, graduate students, or those pursuing postgraduate certificates.
Open Application: 10/6
Deadline: 12/6
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Hispanic or Latino
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Apply: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible. It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete the 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application. To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF scholar profile. Applicants should be of Hispanic heritage, have a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, have a submitted FAFSA or financial aid form, and plan to enroll full-time in an accredited four-year university, or graduate school, for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Deadline: 2/15
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CORE Que llueva Cafe Scholarship (Chicano Organizing and Research in Education)
Apply: http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe_scholarship_program
Scholarship is open to college bound undocumented students of Chicano/Latino descent.
Deadline: 3/14
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Chicana Latina Foundation
Apply: https://chicanalatina.org/programs/programs-scholarship-guidelines/
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: (1) Self-identify as a Chicana and/or Latina (2) Be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or community college in one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, San Francisco, Sonoma, or Yolo (3) Commit to attending the CLF Leadership Institute (August 2020 and February 2021) (4) Commit to volunteering 10 hours for CLF before March the year after being selected
Deadline: 3/31
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SHPE Scholars
Apply: https://www.shpe.org/students/scholarshpe
SHPE is actively narrowing the gap in the Hispanic STEM education pipeline by offering over 245 scholarships to support educational access and opportunities. Graduating Hispanic High School Seniors beginning a STEM undergraduate career at a community college or 4-year university. Applicants should have a minimum 2.7 GPA.
Deadline: 4/2
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The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholars Program
Apply: https://community.kp.org/about/service-area/san-diego
First-generation-college-bound student (i.e. neither parent has a 2 year or 4 year college degree), Demonstrated financial need, Member of an ethnic or racial group currently underrepresented in the health professions.
pen to all eligible low-income students with a particular focus on Latinx students.
Deadline: 5/15
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Lopez Family Scholarship
Apply: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45357-The-San-Diego-Foundation
Eligibility: Be current or incoming Latino undergraduate or graduate students attending an accredited four-year university or graduate business school in the U.S. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or graduate GPA of 3.0. Plan to pursue a degree a in business (MBA), finance, marketing, accounting or financial engineering. History of active involvement in extracurricular activities, community service and/or work experience.
Amount: $1000.00
Deadline: 5/20
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AHSIE Scholarship 2023-2024
Apply: https://ahsie.org/scholarships
Applicants should be first generation college students currently enrolled full-time in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. Pell-grant eligible and undocumented students are eligible to apply. Candidates should demonstrate through written essays the potential for leadership and contribution to the community.
Deadline: 11/6
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Doña Lupita Immigrant Scholarship
Apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/dona-lupita-immigrant-scholarship/
Current students of any educational level are eligible to apply if they are an immigrant single parent, or the child of an immigrant single parent. To apply, write about the values you, as a single parent, wish to instill in your children or the values instilled in you by your own single parent.
Deadline: 11/11
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Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
Apply: https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/
The scholarship seeks to recognize students who share a commitment to servant leadership (focusing primarily on serving and developing communities). Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students for the Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 academic year. This can include high school seniors.
Deadline: 11/30
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José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship
Apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/jose-ventura-and-margarita-melendez-mexican-american-scholarship-fund/​
José Melendez believed that education held the key to unlocking opportunities and empowering individuals to create a brighter future for themselves and their communities. Thus, this scholarship aims to honor José Melendez’s memory by supporting Mexican-American students who share his passion for education and overcoming barriers. Any Mexican or Mexican-American student who has graduated high school and is or will be a first-generation undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship. To apply, share your story and why you’re passionate about being a first-generation, Mexican-American student.
Deadline: 12/1
Native American
Catching the Dream Scholarship
Apply: http://catchingthedream.org/
Applicant must be ¼ or more degree American Indian and be an enrolled member of a U.S. tribe. Applicant must be attending or planning on attending a college or university within the US on a full time basis that is fully accredited.
Deadline: 3/15, 4/30 and 9/15 Multiple deadlines. See application for more details.
Various
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Apply: https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
The awardees, JRF Scholars, will receive grants of up to $35,000 over four years to complement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. Applicants should be minority high school seniors able to present evidence of financial need. They should demonstrate a record of academic excellence, leadership potential, and a dedication to community service. Applicants are asked to submit test scores, a letter of recommendation, and four essays.
Deadline: 1/11
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DAR General Scholarships (Daughters of the American Revolution)
https://www.dar.org/general-scholarship
Amount: Varies
Applicant must be a citizen of the US and must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or University in the US. Multiple scholarships are available.
Deadline: 1/31​
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Maureen L. and Howard Blitman, P.E. Scholarship
Applicant must be a high school senior who is a member of an underrepresented ethnic minority (African-American, Hispanic or Native American) and has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university.
Deadline: 4/1
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Actuarial Foundation Scholarship (Diversity Scholarship)
Apply: https://actfnd.academicworks.com/opportunities/185
Amount: $1,000- Freshman; $2,000- Sophomore; $3,000- Junior; $4,000- Senior
The scholarship award recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.
Eligibility: (1) Must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups:
Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, Pacific Islander. (2) Enrolling as or enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited educational institution. (3) Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), emphasis on math or actuarial courses. (4) Minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 620. (5) Intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession.
Deadline: 3/15
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Pride in Your Heritage GRHS Youth Essay Contest
Apply: https://www.grhs.org/pages/Current_Contest
Contest is open to students attending public, private, parochial or home schools, and to students attending accredited universities. Student must submit an essay on a topic related to German Russian history, heritage or culture. Student does not need to be ethnic German-Russian to enter contest.
Deadline: 3/31
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Life Prep Academy
Allows students to search for scholarships by minority status
Deadline: End of April
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The Dream.Us Scholarships
Apply: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/
There are two available scholarships, the National Scholarship is for students eligible for in-state tuition at 80+ Partner Colleges (check list on TheDream.US site). Open to immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2018. The Opportunity Scholarship is for students who live in targeted, locked-out states where they cannot get in-state tuition, with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2018.
Deadline:11/18
Religion
Islamic Society of North America Scholarships
Apply: https://www.isdb.org/scholarships
Scholarships are open to Muslim American students. There are many scholarships available with different requirements. See website for specific requirements for each scholarship.
Deadline: 2/28
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National Presbyterian College Scholarship
Apply: https://www.presbyterianmission.org/wp-content/uploads/npcs-guidelines.pdf
Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are Presbyterian Church (USA) members entering college in fall at a Presbyterian Church (USA) related college or university.
Deadline: 5/15