Scholarships for Minority Students

These 12 hand-curated scholarships are open to Minority Students. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.

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Fully funded United States Undergraduate

The Gates Scholarship

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Amount: Last-dollar award covering the full cost of attendance not met by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index (funded
Deadline: Applications open each summer (around mi

Pell-eligible U.S. minority high school seniors with a 3.3+ weighted GPA heading to an accredited four-year U.S. college; FAFSA required.

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Fully funded United States Masters

GEM Fellowship

The National GEM Consortium

Amount: Full tuition and fees plus an annual stipend, funded by a sponsoring GEM university and a GEM employer member, together
Deadline: Apply to at least three GEM Member Unive

US citizens/permanent residents (seniors, master's students, or grads of an engineering/applied-science program) with a 3.0+ GPA; apply to …

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Partial United States Masters

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship

American Bar Association

Amount: $15,000 total over three years of law school
Deadline: Apr 15, 2027

Entering first-year law students with a 2.5+ undergraduate GPA and a demonstrated DEI commitment may apply for ABA support before starting …

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Partial United States Undergraduate

APIA Scholarship (Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholars)

APIA Scholars

Amount: Awards ranging from one-time $2,500 grants up to multi-year awards of up to $20,000
Deadline: Annual application cycle (opens in the a

Asian and/or Pacific Islander American students (incl. mixed heritage) who are US citizens/nationals/permanent residents and complete the F…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF Scholar Program)

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Amount: Awards of $500–$5,000 based on relative need, plus access to mentorship, career services, and leadership programs (HSF a
Deadline: Annual — the HSF Scholar application ope

Students of Hispanic heritage (≥1/4 Latino) with a 3.0 GPA (high school) or 2.5 (college/grad), enrolling full-time at an accredited US fou…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship

American Indian College Fund

Amount: Awards that vary but average about $2,000–$3,000; one application is considered for the Fund's full portfolio of scholar
Deadline: Application opens 1 February each year;

Native American US citizens (enrolled member or descendant of a recognized tribe) with a 2.0+ GPA enrolling full-time at an accredited nonp…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Scholarships

UNCF (United Negro College Fund)

Amount: Award amounts vary by program and are paid toward tuition and educational costs based on need; UNCF administers a large
Deadline: Varies by program; apply online via the

US students with financial need (often at UNCF member institutions, min ~2.5 GPA, FAFSA required); criteria vary by program. Primarily supp…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Point Foundation Scholarships (LGBTQ)

Point Foundation

Amount: A need-based financial award (renewable for up to four years) plus mentorship, community resources, and professional dev
Deadline: The Flagship Scholarship application is

LGBTQ+ (and, for some programs, ally) students attending an accredited US institution, selected on merit and financial need; apply online i…

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Varies United States Any level

AIGA Worldstudio DxD Scholarship Program

Diversify by Design and AIGA Worldstudio

Amount: Variable design scholarships; 2026 applications closed and current individual amounts are not published on the program p
Deadline: 2026 applications are closed; 2027-2028

Design, illustration, photography, and related creative students use the AIGA Worldstudio DxD cycle when open; the 2026 round is closed pen…

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Partial United States Masters

Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholar Program

Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law

Amount: Financial support and professional-development assistance for patent-law preparation; exact current award amount not spe
Deadline: Current application timing not specified

STEM-educated law students or law-school candidates from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups may seek Sidney B. Williams support for …

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Partial United States Masters

MCCA LMJ Scholars Program

Minority Corporate Counsel Association

Amount: Financial assistance, mentorship, and professional development; current dollar amount not specified on the official prog
Deadline: Current application deadline not specifi

Incoming law students committed to the legal profession may pursue MCCA LMJ support when the official application cycle is open.

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Varies United States Masters

The Consortium MBA Fellowship

The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management

Amount: Partial scholarships or merit-based fellowships that may cover up to full tuition and required MBA fees
Deadline: Round deadlines vary by Consortium MBA a

MBA applicants applying through The Consortium to member schools may receive school-awarded fellowships ranging from partial scholarships t…

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