Best Minority Scholarships for Women of Color [List]

College Scholarships for Minority Females

In this post we share a big list of minority scholarships for women of color with upcoming deadlines.
Whether you’re pursuing a specific degree in business, graphic design, or science—or looking for grants open to any major—these opportunities are designed to support women from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, especially in underrepresented fields. Discover over 50 opportunities for free financial aid!
List of Minority Scholarships for Women of Color
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BLM² Foundation ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any -
SigaLa Education ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduate students Demographic Major / Field STEM Additional RequirementsAny underrepresented minority undergraduate student who is pursuing STEM may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
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Kristen Miles Women in Sports ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduate, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Sports Industry -
Middle Eastern Scholarship for Political ScienceEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduate students Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsAny female high school or undergraduate student of Middle Eastern descent may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants from Pakistan who are planning to major in political science are preferred.
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Minority Women in STEM ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school, undergraduate, and graduate students Demographic Major / Field STEM Additional RequirementsAny female minority high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a South Carolina resident pursuing STEM may apply for this scholarship if they have extenuating circumstances and have faced adversity.
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Marie Jean Baptiste Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsAny African American high school senior or undergraduate who has contributed to their family and has non-profit, volunteering or community service experience may apply. Students of Haitian descent are encouraged to apply and will be given preference.
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AMWA Underrepresented Students in Medicine ScholarshipsEligibility
Open to Pre-med, medical school students Demographic Major / Field Medical Related Additional RequirementsThis scholarship is open to underrepresented students in medicine, defined as: racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented in the medical profession relative to their numbers in the general population.
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ABWP Rebecca Lee Crumpler, MD ScholarshipsEligibility
Open to Medical students Demographic Major / Field Medical Additional RequirementsThe Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP) provides this scholarship. Applicants must be permanent residents of California at any medical school, or students at a California medical school, who are in good academic standing.
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The Gates ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors Demographic GPA 3.3 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsThis scholarship will cover the full cost of attendance, which includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation, and may include other personal costs.
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NSCA Minority ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Strength and Conditioning Related Additional RequirementsApplicants must be a NSCA member.
International students and students attending a Community College are eligible to apply.
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AtkinsRéalis Foundation Scholarship for Minorities in STEM – Spring SemesterEligibility
Open to Junior and senior undergraduate students Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field STEM -
Kayla Nicole Monk Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field STEAM, Culinary -
William A. Lewis ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field STEM -
Charles Cheesman’s Student Debt Reduction ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students, college graduates Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsThis scholarship seeks to reduce student loan costs for African American or Hispanic/Latino first generation students, who are currently in college or have graduated with student loans.
Workers who are no longer students but are still working to pay off student loans are eligible.
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IA Interior Architects Diversity in Design ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Interior Design, Architecture -
AWWA Jacobs Holly A. Cornell ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Graduate students Demographic Major / Field Water Supply & Treatment Additional RequirementsApplicant must be female, from an underrepresented ethnic group, or both.
Applicant’s academic level must be Graduate (Master’s or PhD) in the upcoming academic year. Open to those pursuing a degree at an institution of higher education located in the United States, Canada, Mexico or Puerto Rico.
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Woodard & Curran ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Graduate students or higher Demographic Major / Field Water Industry Related Additional RequirementsOpen to members of historically marginalized communities, such as women and/or Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).
Applicant’s academic level must be Graduate (Master’s or PhD) in the upcoming academic year. Open to those pursuing a degree at an institution of higher education located in the United States, Canada, Mexico or Puerto Rico.
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Arcadis (STEM) ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Graduate students Demographic Major / Field STEM Additional RequirementsArcadis offers this scholarship award to assist graduate-level students from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups in STEM fields with the potential to provide leadership in the water service industry.
Applicant’s academic level must be Graduate (Master’s or PhD) in the upcoming academic year. Open to those pursuing a degree at an institution of higher education located in the United States, Canada, Mexico or Puerto Rico.
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Marie Curie College ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Biology, Chemistry, Math, Human biology Additional RequirementsMust have been accepted into The College of Saint Mary located in Omaha, Nebraska.
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CIRI Foundation Mid-Year ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates and graduate students Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be a CIRI original enrollee or direct lineal descendant.
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Phyllis G. Meekins ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust intend to play collegiate golf.
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Bertha Parker Cody Award for Native American WomenEligibility
Open to Undergraduate, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Archaeology, Museum Studies -
The Chevron Changing the Face of Golf ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field STEM -
Dr. Gussie M. Ware Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, GED recipients starting post-secondary education for the first time Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust currently reside in Winnebago County, IL OR be a relative of Dr. Gussie M. Ware.
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EDSA Diversity ScholarshipsÂEligibility
Open to Undergraduate juniors & seniors, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Landscape architecture

Final thoughts on women of color scholarships
By providing minority scholarships for women, organizations are helping to create an equitable environment where all women have access to the same opportunities regardless of race or ethnicity. These scholarships serve as a means of increasing diversity in higher education, which is important for creating a more inclusive society.
Know of any other scholarships for minority women that we can add to this list? Leave a comment below!
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