Scholarships for Healthcare and Nursing Students of Historically Underrepresented Groups
Historically underrepresented groups are those who have, throughout history, had lower representation in higher education or certain careers due to structural discrimination and racism. As recently as 2018, college enrollment rates were significantly lower for Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Pacific Islander or Native/Indigenous Americans in the 18- to 24-year-old age group than for their white counterparts. Moreover, Black and Hispanic/Latinx college students are more likely than white students to drop out of college.
It’s not just race or ethnicity that predisposes certain groups to lower educational attainment; gender identity, ability, and sexual orientation (and intersections of these with race/ethnicity) are also factors that pose barriers to postsecondary degree completion. For instance, women more frequently attend and graduate from college than men, but they’re also more likely to drop out if finances become a problem than men are. And students with disabilities are three times more likely to not complete high school than those without disabilities, let alone attend or complete college.
Financial burden is the top reason student cite dropping out of school in general. This financial burden is often higher for those from historically marginalized groups. Poverty levels among Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Indigenous people are significantly higher than the 9% poverty rate among the white population, and those with disabilities as a group have a 29% poverty rate.
The scholarships below, all open to students nationwide, are available to those in historically underrepresented groups, including those who are pursuing healthcare careers, such as nursing, health administration, or allied health careers.
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Scholarships for Black Students
This is for Black students with varying requirements by scholarship.
This set of scholarships, all for Black students, has options for graduating seniors, those who are 35+, current undergraduate students, and single mothers. Each scholarship requires a separate application. All but the Sherelle T. and Timothy T. Carper III Scholarship require a GPA of 3.0. That particular scholarship is only available to STEM, aviation, political science, communications, and business management students, while the others are open to any major.
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Provided by National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Working Toward: Undergraduate degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 3.0 where applicable
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for NBNA members in nursing programs.
NBNA members enrolled in a nursing program at any level who have at least one year of school remaining are eligible for these scholarships. You must prove you’ve participated in student nurse activities and are actively involved in your Black community.
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Provided by National Black Nurses Association
Working Toward: Associate, BSN, LPN, LVN, master’s, doctoral degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for graduating high school seniors with at least 200 hours of community service and proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university.
Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to bettering their communities.
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Provided by National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc.
Working Toward: Associate, bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.75
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for African American women who are returning students or had to delay school.
This scholarship provides financial assistance to mature African American women ages 21+ whose educations were interrupted by family responsibilities or other challenges and are returning to college.
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Provided by National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc.
Working Toward: Any degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for NAACP members under the age of 25, U.S. citizens, and currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited college or university.
This scholarship aims to help NAACP members who are under the age of 25 complete their education. The required essay is the primary focus for the team determining who receives the aid. *Note: 2020 due date was affected by COVID, so deadline may be different for 2021.
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Provided by Poise Foundation
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.5
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for African American/Black graduating high school seniors admitted to four-year schools.
This award is for academically successful Black high school seniors who have been accepted to a full-time four-year institution. They must have completed 60 community service hours within the last school year.
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Provided by Jack and Jill Foundation of America
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 3
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for NAACP members who are under the age of 25, U.S. citizens, and demonstrate financial need.
This award is for high school seniors or current college students under the age of 25. Successful applicants must be members of the NAACP and show financial need. Undergraduate students must attend school full time; graduate students can attend part- or full-time.
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Provided by Poise Foundation
Working Toward: Undergraduate, graduate degree
Essay Required: Unpublished
GPA Required: 2.5 for high school and undergraduate students; 3.0 for graduate students
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for rising college seniors at HBCUs.
This is open to students attending publicly-supported HBCUs who are entering their senior year and are at risk of not returning to school due to financial need. Hospitality majors are eligible for $800, while others are eligible for $500.
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Provided by Red Roof Inn
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.75
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for high school seniors of African descent.
This renewable scholarship is for current Black high school students planning to obtain a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or business.
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Provided by Microsoft
Working Toward: Undergraduate degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 3.3
This scholarship is renewable.
This is for talented and economically challenged Black graduating high school seniors.
This scholarship is for academically gifted, service-oriented Black high school seniors. Successful applicants must show financial need and exhibit leadership potential. The award pays out a total of $40,000 over four years.
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Provided by Ron Brown Scholar Program
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is renewable.
This is for sophomores with financial need attending UNCF schools.
This need-base award of up to $10,000 per year is available to students at UNCF member institutions. Eligible applicants must be college sophomores and have a history of community service.
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Provided by UNCF
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 3
This scholarship is renewable.
Scholarships for Hispanic / Latinx Students
This is for graduating high school seniors of Hispanic background.
Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, including those whose families are from Spain, Brazil, and Philippines. This is open to permanent residents, citizens, and DACA recipients. You must be graduating from high school this spring and accepted to a higher education institution for business and finance, engineering, entrepreneurship, education, healthcare and science, media and entertainment, social justice, or technology. Three awards will be given in each degree category. The award can be applied to your education or a community service activity.
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Provided by Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Unpublished
GPA Required: 3
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for students of Hispanic heritage.
This award is open to students of Hispanic origin who plan to attend, or are currently attending, a four-year university or graduate program. You can be a citizen, permanent resident, DACA, or eligible non-citizen to apply. Though this is open to any major, STEM fields are given preference.
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Provided by Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Working Toward: Undergraduate, graduate degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: 2.5 for undergraduate and graduate students and 3.0 for high school students
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for students with at least one Hispanic parent.
Students under age 21 who have at least one parent of Hispanic origin may apply. You need to attend a two- or four-year institution full time. Funds are paid directly to your school.
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Provided by McDonald’s
Working Toward: Associate, undergraduate degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.8
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for Hispanic or DACA students enrolled in college.
Student premium members of ALPFA who are of Hispanic heritage or are DACA recipients and are enrolled in an associate, undergraduate, or graduate program in business, STEM, accounting, or finance are eligible. Though ALPFA offers several scholarships, you only need to fill out one application. Pay special attention to your writing skills in the essay–they take that under careful consideration. Those with financial need or who are first- or second-generation students are especially encouraged to apply.
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Provided by Association of Latino Professionals For America
Working Toward: Associate, undergraduate, graduate degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 3
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for Hispanic STEM students.
This set of scholarships is available to Hispanic students pursuing a STEM degree at any level. You must be an active member of SHPE to apply.
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Provided by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Working Toward: Any degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.75
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for BSN and graduate healthcare students.
While you don’t need to be Hispanic to be eligible for this scholarship, you need to show you’re interested in Hispanic community health and willing to participate in NHHF Scholars Alumni events. You must also be a premier NHMA member. This is open to graduate students in medicine, dentistry, nursing (including BSN), public health and policy, and physician assistant programs.
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Provided by National Hispanic Health Foundation
Working Toward: BSN and graduate degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 3
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for DREAMers in community college and undergrad programs.
This scholarship is for DREAMers with high financial need. You must be attending or planning to attend a community college or undergraduate program at one of their 75+ partner colleges.
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Provided by TheDream.US
Working Toward: Associate, bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.5 for high school applicants, 3.0 for community college applicants
This scholarship is renewable.
Scholarships for Veterans
This is for veterans who demonstrate financial need and are attending a VA-approved school or program.
This scholarship awards veterans with up to $5,000 towards tuition at a VA-approved, accredited college. Applicants must be accepted at a school and have completed the FAFSA. It’s open to honorably discharged, retired, and separated veterans. The deadline for the fall semester closes in April, with the spring semester deadline in November. Scholarships are paid directly to the school, must be used for tuition and fees alone, and if they’re not used in their entirety in the approved semester, the award is null and void.
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Provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Working Toward: Unpublished
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: 2.75
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for active duty, reservist, honorably discharged, or retired military personnel with financial need.
This national aid program awards $1,000 healthcare scholarships to military service members. Any active-duty, reservist, honorably discharged, or retired veterans from any branch may apply. Applicants should become Imagine America members for consideration and apply for scholarships online. Consideration is given for veterans with financial need. The awards are limited to participating schools.
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Provided by The Imagine America Foundation (IAF)
Working Toward: Undergraduate degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for women who have served/are serving in the U.S. Army, Reserve, or National Guard or their direct children.
The Army Women’s Foundation (AWF) Legacy Scholarship is for women who have or are serving in the U.S. Army, Reserve, or National Guard, as well as their children. The award amount, number of winners, and GPA requirements vary based on the program you attend. The scholarship is available to those accepted to community college or trade school ($1,000), undergraduate, or graduate programs ($2,500). Applicants submit an online application, transcripts, proof of academic institution, documentation of service, and an essay on how the Army has impacted your life goals. Awards will be sent directly to the accredited schools the winners attend and must be used for school expenses or documented room and board.
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Provided by Army Women’s Foundation (AWF)
Working Toward: Trade certification, associate, undergraduate, master’s, doctoral degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.5 for high school seniors, 3.0 those applying for the graduate scholarship
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for veterans or their immediate family members. Applicants can be pursuing undergraduate or graduate education at a college, vocational school, or university.
The Ankin Law Office has an annual scholarship to help veterans and their dependents achieve an education at a college, university, or trade/vocational school. The $1,000 award is sent directly to winner’s school and to be used only for tuition. The final decision is based upon applicant’s essay, and the winner’s essay may be published on the sponsor’s website.
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Provided by Ankin Law Office
Working Toward: Any degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for veterans or their immediate family members. Applicants must be pursuing education full time at a college, vocational school, or university.
Keller Law Offices has an annual scholarship for military veterans and their immediate family members. Only one winner is chosen, so expect the process to be competitive. A 500-word essay is required with proof of full-time enrollment in an accredited program, whether undergraduate or postgraduate. Trade and vocational programs also qualify. The $1,000 award is sent directly to winner’s school and is to be used only for tuition. The winner’s essay may be published on sponsor’s website.
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Provided by Keller Law Offices
Working Toward: Any degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for veterans or their children or parents.
The Matthew L. Sharp Annual Military Scholarship awards $1,000 to veterans and their immediate families. To further assist with transitions back to civilian life, the scholarship covers vocational and trade schools as well as two or four-year accredited universities. Funds only apply toward tuition. The winner’s essay may be published on the sponsor’s website.
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Provided by Law Office of Matthew L Sharp
Working Toward: Any degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for U.S. Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve members (veterans or active duty) or their children or spouses who are enrolled in a nursing or anesthesia program and aren’t receiving any other Army funding.
If you’re a veteran or currently serving in the Army or a spouse or child thereof, the Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) offers up to $3,000 for a nursing or anesthesia undergraduate or graduate program. Students cannot receive other educational benefits from the Army, such as the G.I. Bill or ROTC. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from an academic advisor in their program, documents to show army affiliation, transcripts, and financial aid information.
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Provided by Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA)
Working Toward: Undergraduate, graduate nursing, anesthesia degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for active duty service members, veterans, and their spouses interested in pursuing a computer science degree are eligible for this scholarship. Candidates must be an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior.
American Veterans and Lowe’s come together to form the AMVETS Technology Scholarship, which is for computer science undergrads. The scholarship awards $5,000 to ten active duty military personnel and veterans who are college sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Spouses may also apply. Scholarships are paid in two installments and sent directly to the recipient’s institution. You must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be working toward a computer science degree to apply.
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Provided by American Veterans, in partnership with Lowe’s
Working Toward: Undergraduate degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: 3.0
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for army veterans entering their sophomore or later years, including graduate school.
This scholarship is only for Army veterans who are about to begin their sophomore year or higher or entering a graduate program on a full-time basis. Video submissions are highly encouraged.
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Provided by Student Veterans of America and Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD)
Working Toward: Bachelor’s, master’s degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for disabled veterans, active-duty military personnel or surviving child or spouse.
The Veterans United Foundation offers disabled veterans or surviving family members of those who died from service-related incidents are eligible. Applicants must be planning to attend college or enrolled in an undergraduate or higher program. Submissions include your FAFSA, proof of enrollment, a photo ID, an essay, and other achievements, including artwork.
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Provided by Veterans United Foundation
Working Toward: Associate, bachelor’s, master’s, most-graduate, doctoral degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for women who are serving or have served in the U.S. Marine Corps or Reserve, spouses, or direct descendants.
The Women Marines Association offers multiple grants and scholarships to active duty or veteran women in the Marines, their spouses, or their children. The award amount varies depending on the scholarship or grant. Money will be given directly to the institutions.
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Provided by Women Marines Association
Working Toward: Trade certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 3
This scholarship is not renewable, but you can reapply.
This is for Purple Heart recipients (veterans or active duty) who are MOPH members, their spouses or widows/widowers, and their direct lineal descendants.
If you’re a Purple Heart recipient (veteran or active duty) or their spouse, dependent, or grandchild, you qualify for the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) Scholarship to cover a full-time undergraduate or trade school education. The veteran/active duty applicants must be (or have been, if deceased) active members of MOPH. Scholarship amounts vary. This award is non-renewable; however, you can receive two scholarships from the organization in non-consecutive years. One scholarship winner will also receive the Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Award.
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Provided by The Military Order Purple Heart (MOPH)
Working Toward: Trade certification, undergraduate degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: 2.75
This scholarship is not renewable, but you can reapply.
This is for post-9/11 military spouses with valid military ID or a divorced spouses who receive 20/20/20 benefits.
If you are married to a member of the military, active-duty or retired, or a divorced spouse receiving 20/20/20 benefits, you can apply for the Military Spouse Scholarship from the National Military Family Association (NMFA). The scholarship covers any college degree. Award amounts vary between $500 and $2,500. You should be accepted into a program before applying. Applicants are selected based on short essay responses, and a winner is announced each quarter.
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Provided by National Military Family Association (NMFA)
Working Toward: Community college, undergraduate, graduate, business ownership degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.5-3.0 depending on scholarship
This scholarship is not renewable, but you can reapply.
This is for veterans, active military, children or grandchildren of veterans, HS senior JROTC members.
These scholarships are based on both financial need and academic achievement. For veterans, active duty military, and their children and grandchildren, those planning on attending an accredited trade school or undergraduate program are eligible. For JROTC applicants, an undergraduate program is required. Excepting the JROTC scholarship, they total $4,000, spread across four years of education. The JROTC scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000.
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Provided by American Veterans (AMVETS)
Working Toward: Trade certification, undergraduate degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is renewable.
This is for Society of Army Physician Assistants (SAPA) members.
A current or honorably discharged military officer seeking to become a physician assistant can apply for the Sean Grimes Scholarship. The award is available for undergraduate and graduate students, and winners receive $6,000 annually as long as funds are available. Consideration is based on a 2.5 GPA or higher and SAT scores. Applicants must also submit any certification or licenses in the profession, letters of recommendation, proof of military service, transcripts, financial aid information, and a passport-style photo.
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Provided by Society of Army Physician Assistants (SAPA)
Working Toward: Any degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: 2.5
This scholarship is renewable.
This is for Paralyzed Veterans of America members, their spouses, or children. Applicants must be enrolled part time or full time at an accredited college or university.
The educational scholarship offered by Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is for PVA members or their spouses and dependents under 24-years-old. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and enrolled at least part-time in an accredited college or university. Part-time students will receive a $1,000 grant, while full-time students are awarded $2,500. Submit the online application to apply. A short personal statement of 750 words is required with your academic transcripts and two letters of recommendation. Award recipients may apply again in the future, but you can only receive the award twice.
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Provided by Paralyzed Veterans of America
Working Toward: Any degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is renewable.
This is for active duty military personnel or veterans and their spouses.
The Tillman Foundation is an academic fellowship program that awards various amounts to military service members, veterans, and their spouses. The scholarship covers full-time undergraduate and graduate degrees at public or private accredited colleges. Applicants must demonstrate academic goals, leadership, and a commitment to strengthen their communities. The scholarship renews annually for students who maintain a 3.0 GPA.
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Provided by The Pat Tillman Foundation
Working Toward: Undergraduate, graduate degree
Essay Required: Yes, two
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is renewable.
Scholarships for Women
This is for low-income women age 35+.
This scholarship is women ages 35 and over who meet low-income standards. They must attend or plan to attend an accredited technical/vocational program or college and submit a personal statement about how achieving their academic goals will benefit their communities.
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Provided by Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Working Toward: Vocational, associate, bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for women pursuing doctorates in aerospace engineering or space sciences..
This fellowship is for women pursuing doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering or space sciences. Though there isn’t a GPA requirement, an excellent academic track record is expected. Funds can be used for room, board, and travel relevant to their education.
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Provided by Zonta International
Working Toward: Doctoral degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for women ages 16-19.
This scholarship is for women between 16 and 19 who are committed to improving their communities. Successful applicants have a history of volunteerism, leadership in local or school governments or in their jobs, and understand and support Zonta International’s programs.
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Provided by Zonta International
Working Toward: Undergraduate degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for women-identifying people pursuing engineering.
This is a set of scholarships with one central application, which will be considered for all relevant awards. Anyone who identifies as a woman and plans to pursue a career in an engineering field is eligible.
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Provided by Society of Women Engineers
Working Toward: Various degrees
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: Varies
Renewal opportunities vary
Scholarships for Indigenous Students
This is for master’s and doctoral students who are American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian.
The AIEF offers this scholarship to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students pursuing on-campus master’s or doctoral degrees. Both part- and full-time students are eligible, and applicants must be enrolled in a tribe or have a parent who is.
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Provided by American Indian Education Fund
Working Toward: Master’s, doctoral degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: 2.5
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for American Indian or Alaska Native bachelor’s and vocational students.
American Indian and Alaska Native students who are enrolled in, or have a parent enrolled in, a tribe are eligible for this undergraduate scholarship. Students must plan to enroll in school full time. They also have a guide for how to best pursue higher education available to anyone considering applying.
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Provided by American Indian Education Fund
Working Toward: Bachelor’s, vocational degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: 2.0
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for indigenous students pursuing vocational or occupational education.
Indigenous students who don’t yet have a degree and are working toward a vocational credential or certificate or occupational license are eligible for this scholarship.
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Provided by Indigenous Education, Inc.
Working Toward: Certificate, credential, license degree
Essay Required: No, but short answer questions are required
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for Native Americans.
The DAR American Indian Scholarship is open to Native Americans of any age who are pursuing higher education. Preference is given to undergraduate students, though graduate students may apply. Awards are given based on a combination of need and academic achievement.
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Provided by Daughters of the American Revolution
Working Toward: Bachelor’s, masters degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 3.25
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for Native American or Alaska Native incoming college freshmen.
This scholarship is American Indian and Alaska Native college freshmen majoring in engineering, computer science, operations management, management, finance, marketing, or business fields.
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Provided by Accenture
Working Toward: Undergraduate degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 3.25
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
Native American tribal or Native Corporation members or provable descendants thereof who are enrolled in any tribal, public, or private non-profit institution full time are eligible for this scholarship. They must be U.S. citizens or Canadian citizens attending an American school, and full-time enrollment is required.
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Provided by The American Indian College Fund
Working Toward: Certificate, associate, bachelor’s, graduate degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.0
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for Native Americans attending two- or four-year institutions.
Native American students enrolled at two- or four-year colleges are eligible for this scholarship. Selection is based on a combination of academic achievement and financial need.
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Provided by Daughters of the American Revolution
Working Toward: Associate, bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 3.25
This scholarship is not renewable, but you can reapply.
This is for Native American undergraduate students.
This scholarship is for part- or full-time students pursuing a degree at a post-secondary institution.
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Provided by American Indian Services
Working Toward: Associate, bachelor’s, vocational degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.25
This scholarship is not renewable, but you can reapply.
This is for tribal members in the continental U.S. and Alaska.
The goal of these scholarships is for Indigenous students to complete the degrees and use them to serve their Nations. Students must be tribal members, though the tribes needn’t be recognized by the federal government. Applicants need to attend school full time and may not be enrolled in technical/vocational programs or in seminary or theology schools. However, students in religious institutions who aren’t pursuing religious degrees are eligible.
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Provided by Association on American Indian Affairs
Working Toward: Associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.5
This scholarship is renewable.
This is for Native American and Alaska Native college students.
Full-time college students in any year who can prove tribal membership or one-fourth Native American or Alaska Native blood are eligible.
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Provided by Wells Fargo
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: No, but short answer questions are required
GPA Required: 2.7
This scholarship is renewable.
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
This is for diabetic undergraduate or graduate students.
Though the name mentions Los Angeles, this scholarship is open to any college student living with diabetes in the U.S.
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Provided by LosAngelesDUIAttorney.com
Working Toward: Undergraduate, graduate degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 3
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for undergraduate students with PKU.
Named for doctors who worked tirelessly to diagnose and treat Phenylketonuria (PKU), this scholarship is for undergraduate students with PKU and who are receiving treatment. Financial need is considered, but it is not a requirement to apply.
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Provided by National PKU News
Working Toward: Bachelor’s, vocational degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for students with a confirmed rheumatoid disease or who have a parent with one.
This nonprofit’s scholarship program is for those with rheumatoid disorders or who have parents with one, as the continuing treatment of these challenges is often costly and can put higher education out of reach.
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Provided by Rheumatoid Patient Foundation
Working Toward: Any degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for U.S. citizens with minimum bilateral hearing loss or 40dB or greater.
Sertoma offers this scholarship to those accepted to or enrolled in bachelor’s programs with at least 40dB bilateral hearing loss. Scholarships can be used at any point during the academic year to cover any school-related costs.
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Provided by Sertoma
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: 3.2
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for students with epilepsy or families or caregivers of those with epilepsy.
Those who demonstrate achievement in academics and service and have epilepsy or are related to or are a caregiver of someone with epilepsy are eligible. The UCB has 30 scholarships of up to $5,000, and three scholarships of up to $10,000 are also available.
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Provided by UCB, Inc.
Working Toward: Any degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for students diagnosed with a blood disorder or cancer before 18.
This unique scholarship allows applicants to write 500 words on any subject. Applicants must have been diagnosed with a blood disorder or cancer before they turned 18.
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Provided by Faith Hope and Love Jesus, Inc.
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for people with bleeding disorders or their relatives.
This pair of scholarships are for those who are direct relatives of those with bleeding disorders ($2,000) or who have bleeding disorders themselves ($4,000) and plan to enter a medical or healthcare services field.
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Provided by Hemophilia Association of America
Working Toward: Bachelor’s, vocational degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for high school seniors with disabilities.
This scholarship is for high school seniors with any sort of disability who will be pursuing a four-year degree. Financial need is considered, but merit is the higher focus.
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Provided by Lime Network
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for LPA members with dwarfism, LPA family of those with dwarfism, non-LPA members with dwarfism.
The LPA Scholarship is available to members with dwarfism, their family members who are LPA members, and non-members with dwarfism, in that order. Several scholarships are available and awards vary.
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Provided by Little People of America
Working Toward: Unpublished
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for those with hemophilia A or B.
People with hemophilia A or B who have great recommendations, high academic standing, and a well-written essay are eligible for these scholarships. Five $4,000 graduate and 10 $2,500 undergraduate/vocational scholarships are available. Though Pfizer is sponsoring the scholarship, applicants don’t need to take Pfizer medications.
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Provided by Hemophilia Village by Pfizer
Working Toward: Bachelor’s, vocational, graduate degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable.
This is for law or graduate school students with moderately severe or profound pre-lingual, bilateral hearing loss.
This scholarship is for students with pre-lingual, bilateral hearing loss who are pursuing degrees in law or public policy.
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Provided by Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Working Toward: Law, master’s, doctoral degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable, but you can reapply.
This is for those with bleeding disorders or their immediate family members, depending on the scholarship.
Several scholarships are available for those with hemophilia or other bleeding disorders or their family members through this company. Each has unique requirements.
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Provided by BioMatrix
Working Toward: Any degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.5
This scholarship is not renewable, but you can reapply.
This is for those with inherited bleeding disorders and a history of volunteerism.
The Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship is named for an advocate for those with bleeding disorders. Applicants must have a bleeding disorder and a history of relevant volunteerism.
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Provided by Colburn-Keenan Foundation
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable, but you can reapply.
This is for high school seniors or undergraduate students with Sickle Cell Disease and/or Thalassemia.
For those who are accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college and live with Sickle Cell Disease and/or Thalassemia and are willing to be involved with the annual Sickle Cell Walk are welcome to apply.
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Provided by Sickle Cell Thalassemia Patients Network
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.75
This scholarship is not renewable, but you can reapply.
This is for children of Deaf parents.
Hearing children of Deaf parents who are attending or have been accepted to an accredited undergraduate or graduate program are eligible for this scholarship. It is open to students worldwide.
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Provided by CODA International
Working Toward: Undergraduate, graduate degree
Essay Required: Any
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is not renewable, but you can reapply.
This is for students who are legally blind.
A joint effort by the American Foundation for the Blind and the American Council of the Blind, this is a group of scholarships for legally blind students.
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Provided by AFB and ACB
Working Toward: Varies by scholarship degree
Essay Required: Varies
GPA Required: Varies
Renewal opportunities vary
This is for high school seniors or undergraduate or vocational school students with Cystic Fibrosis.
This collection of scholarships are for those with Cystic Fibrosis and are attending or planning to attend a college or vocational school for at least nine hours per semester. Eligibility is determined by academic achievement, financial need, and demonstrated leadership.
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Provided by Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation
Working Toward: Vocational, associate, bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None
This scholarship Varies.
This is for athletic high school seniors with Type 1 Diabetes.
This foundation was created to help young people with Type 1 Diabetes who participate in organized sports afford to attend college, as treatment can provide financial barriers to the learners and their families.
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Provided by Scott & Kim Verplank Foundation
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: 3
This scholarship is renewable.
This is for those with documented learning disabilities who plan to attend two-year or vocational post-secondary programs.
Those with documented learning disabilities who plan to attend community college or trade school and have a history of positive contributions to their communities can apply for this scholarship, which is divided over two academic years.
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Provided by National Center for Learning Disabilities
Working Toward: Associate, vocational degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: None
This scholarship is renewable.
This is for graduating seniors with learning disabilities who plan to attend a four-year college.
This scholarship is for students with learning disabilities who want to pursue higher education and contribute to society, particularly helping others with disabilities. The scholarship is divided over four years of schooling.
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Provided by National Center for Learning Disabilities
Working Toward: Bachelor’s degree
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: 3
This scholarship is renewable.