Inclusive Minority Scholarships
While many scholarships are specifically created for exceptionally talented minorities, there are also non-military and veteran scholarships that are more inclusive when it comes to eligibility. If you identify as a minority, one or more of these scholarships may be right for you. These opportunities are worth bookmarking and checking back on when you decide to enroll in a veteran-friendly college.
ABA Diversity Scholarship (Travel Industry)
Awards vary
Description: For traditionally underrepresented groups in the management and operation ranks of the transportation, travel, and tourism industry. Eligible candidates must have a declared major or course of study relevant to the transportation, travel, and tourism industry; and must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Applicants are required to submit a 500-word essay discussing the role they hope to play in advancing the future of the transportation, motorcoach, travel, and tourism/hospitality industry.
Details: For more information and to apply for this scholarship, please go here.
ACHE Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship (Healthcare Management)
Awards $5,000
Description: For minority students in healthcare management graduate programs. According to the official site, the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives “established these scholarships in honor of Albert W. Dent, the first African-American Fellow of ACHE, and Foster G. McGaw, the founder of the American Hospital Supply Corporation.” Thee scholarships provide financial aid to students “in healthcare management graduate programs to help offset tuition costs, student loans and expenses.”
Details: For more information and to apply for this scholarship, please go here.
STEM Stars Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
Multiple Awards $1,000 – $4,000
Description: An annual scholarship program for underrepresented students who intend to pursue an actuarial career.
Details: For more information and to apply for this scholarship, please go here.
American Library Spectrum Scholarship
Awards $5,000 per semester.
Description: Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada and must be American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander.
Students must attend an ALA-accredited graduate program in library and information studies or an ALA-recognized NCATE School Library Media program. Must be enrolled in an accredited program and must be able to meet the requirement to maintain a minimum course load of two classes per semester.
Details: For more information and to apply for this scholarship, please go here
Fontana Transport, Inc. Scholarship Program
Awards a total of $5,000
Description: For underrepresented, low-income, and first-generation college-bound students. Students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree full-time in transportation, math, science, engineering, architecture, environmental design, PreMed, psychology, and Spanish language/literature. The applicant does not have to be a U.S. citizen but must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Details: For more information and to apply for this scholarship, please go here.
The Leon Bradley Scholarship (Personnel Administration)
Two Awards of $3,500
Description: For minorities or persons of color to enter the field of teaching and school leadership. The American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) believes that it is beneficial for all students to experience diversity among the educators who serve as role models for our students.
Details: For more information and to apply for this scholarship, please go here.
The National Press Club Scholarship for Journalism Diversity
Awards $5,000
Description: The National Press Club encourages further diversity in journalism. The scholarship consists of a $5,000 one-year scholarship, which can be renewed for up to three years at $5,000 per year. Applicants must be high school seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or better who are preparing to enter college and intend to become a journalist who will bring diversity to U.S. journalism.
Deadline: April 15
Details: For more information and to apply for this scholarship, please go here.
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship For New Americans
Awards $90,000
Description: The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans are for up to 2 years of graduate study in the professions and academic disciplines at any institution of higher learning in the United States. In order to apply, you must be a New American who is 30 or younger as of the application deadline; must be a college senior or early in the graduate programs. Fellows are selected on the basis of merit.
Details: For more information and to apply for this scholarship, please go here.
RTDNA Carole Simpson Scholarship
Awards $2,000
Description: For minority sophomores, juniors, or seniors at the time the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must pursue careers in radio, television, or digital journalism. Winners must be officially enrolled, full-time sophomores or above in good standing when scholarships are awarded.
Details: For more information and to apply for this scholarship, please go here.
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- College Scholarships for Military and Veterans
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- College Scholarships for Minorities
About the author
Terry Howell is a retired Coast Guard veteran, where he served for 20 years.
He is currently the Executive Director for Veterans' Legacies, a non-profit that works to preserve veterans personal stories to help educate our youth.
Terry is also the author of The Military Advantage, an annually updated guide to military and veteran benefits.