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 or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically related science.

Award: up to $5000

Deadline: March 1, 2017

More info: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html

ACS Scholars Program

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who have an intent on pursing a career in the actuarial profession. Applicant must also have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, or Pacific Islander.

Award: Up to $4,000

Deadline: May 2, 2016

More info: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/act-diversity.shtm

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) College Scholarships

Scholarship is open to students of Hispanic descent who are graduating high school seniors, community colleges students, transfer students, college students, or graduate students.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: March 30, 2016

More info: https://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/general-college-scholarships

Association for Women Geoscientists Minority Scholarship

For African American, Hispanic, and American Indian women. This new program encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. It provides financial aid and matches the student with a mentor in the same field who will offer guidance and support. This exchange will enhance the student’s experience and provide a view of the world ahead.

Award: $6000

Deadline: June 30, 2015

More info: http://www.awg.org/eas/minority.htm

Adelante 2015 Leadership Institute Travel Scholarship

The Adelante 2015 Leadership Institute Travel Scholarship will provide travel to undergraduate college students to attend the 2015 National Leadership Institute, October 30 - November 1, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas. This Travel Scholarship is intended to support college students who have completed 90 or more hours by the Fall Semester of 2015, are excelling academically (min. 3.0 GPA), and are currently serving as leaders on their campus.

Award: Varies

Deadline: May 29, 2015

More info: https://adelante.starsscholarshipsonline.com/STARS/default.aspx

MillerCoors Engineering and Science Scholarship

This scholarship is for incoming college juniors and seniors who are of Hispanic descent. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be pursuing a degree in biochemistry, computer science, or engineering (among engineering majors, preference will be given to electrical and mechanical engineering majors). Applicants must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA, maintain full-time enrollment, and be US citizens or legal permanent residents.

Award: $3000

Deadline: May 29, 2015

More info: https://adelante.starsscholarshipsonline.com/STARS/default.aspx

MillerCoors National Scholarship

Awarded to College Juniors or College Seniors of Hispanic descent majoring in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Communications, Computer Science, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Management, Public Relations, Sales, and/or Supply Chain Management attending a partnering university.

Award: $3000

Deadline: May 29, 2015

More info: https://adelante.starsscholarshipsonline.com/stars/default.aspx

AWG Minority Scholarship

Association for Women Geoscientists 

This scholarship is for African American, Hispanic, and American Indian women. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be full-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the geosciences (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education) at an accredited college or university. High school students who will enter one of these fields during their freshman year may also apply. Applicants must be contributors to the larger world community through their academic and personal strengths. Scholarship awards include AWG membership.

Award: $6000

Deadline: June 30, 2015

More info: http://www.awg.org/eas/minority.htm

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

Actuarial Foundation 

This scholarship is for students who are pursuing a career in the actuarial profession. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: African American, Hispanic, American Indian or Pacific Islander. Applicants may be high school seniors or current undergraduate students, be enrolled full-time, and have a 3.0 GPA with emphasis on math or actuarial courses. Entering college freshmen must have a minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 600.

Award: $1000-$4000

Deadline: May 1, 2015

More info: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/act-diversity.shtml

Maureen L. and Howard Blitman, P.E., Scholarship

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

This scholarship is for high school seniors who are members of an underrepresented ethnic minority in the field of engineering: African American, American Indian, or Hispanic. To qualify, applicants must be accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college/university and be US citizens. Scholarships will be awarded based on GPA, internship/co-op experience and community involvement, faculty recommendations, honors/scholarships/awards, and answers to the questions on the application.

Award: $5000

Deadline: March 1, 2015

More info: http://tinyurl.com/myf8b85

ACS Scholars Program

American Chemical Society (ACS)

This scholarship award is for African American, American Indian, and Hispanic students who are planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically-related field. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be graduating high school seniors, college freshmen, college sophomores, or college juniors; have a 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need; and planning a career in the chemical sciences.

Award: $2500-$5000

Deadline: March 1, 2015

More info: http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html

AWG Minority Scholarship

Association for Women Geoscientists

This scholarship is for African American, Hispanic, and American Indian women. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be full-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the geosciences (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education) at an accredited college or university. High school students who will enter one of these fields during their freshman year may also apply. Applicants must be contributors to the larger world community through their academic and personal strengths. Scholarship awards include AWG membership.

Award: $6000

Deadline: June 30, 2014

More info: http://www.awg.org/eas/minority.htm

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for for graduating high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who demonstrate significant motivation and an aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be members of SHPE, be of Hispanic descent, and be accepted into or attending an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico. Applicants must be enrolled full-time during the academic year and majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field. High school graduating seniors must be graduating from an accredited US high school with a diploma. High school seniors and undergraduates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and graduate students must have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Applicants must be pursing their first bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree. Students who are pursuing a second bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree are not eligible. US citizenship is not a requirement.

Award: $1000-$3000

Deadline: May 1, 2014

More info: http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/

ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships

This scholarship is for African American and Hispanic high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be completing their senior year at a high school that is in a member district of the Council of the Great City Schools (see application for the list of school districts). Applicants must be accepted for full-time enrollment at a four-year college or university in the next academic year and have a 3.0 GPA.

Award: $5000

Deadline: April 7, 2014

More info: http://www.theharrisfoundation.org/sitecontent/568/exxonmobil-bernard-harris-math-and-science-sc/category/457/education.aspx

Acoustical Society of America Graduate Fellowship for Minorities

This fellowship is for members of ethnic minority groups (Hispanic, African-American, or Native American) that are underrepresented in the sciences. To qualify, applicants must be pursuing graduate study in a field of pure and/or applied science and/or engineering that is directly related to acoustics. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of acceptance into, or good academic standing in, a graduate degree program and be US citizens or permanent residents.

Deadline: March 17, 2014

Award:  $20,000

http://tinyurl.com/pwp8gkm
 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund – General Scholarship

Be of Hispanic heritage, be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired), have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2012-2013 academic year.

Requirements: Application, essay, recommendations, and transcripts. Candidates are selected on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership, and financial need.

Amount: Varies

Due date: 12/15/2013

More info: http://www.hsf.net/default.aspx


 

Go Red Multicultural Scholarship Fund - $2500

This scholarship is for women from culturally diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds who are pursuing a career in healthcare. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be of Hispanic, African-American, or other minority origin; be US citizens/permament residents; be currently enrolled at an accredited college, university, or allied health institution in the US; and have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

16 scholarships of $2,500 that will be awarded through the Go Red™ Multicultural Scholarship Fund.

Now in its fourth year in 2013-2014, the scholarship aims to help close the gaps in both treatment and access to a more affordable education for women of diverse backgrounds. 

Deadline: November 30, 2013. Award: $2500

More info: http://www.goredforwomen.org/get-involved/show-support-for-go-red/multicultural-scholarship-fund/

PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship - $1,500

Deadline: May 24, 2013

Award: Two awards, each $1,500

This scholarship is made possible by the PRSA Foundation.

Eligibility

You must be registered as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited four-year college or university. Membership in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is preferred, but is not a requirement. A major or minor in public relations is also preferred. A student who attends a school that does not offer a public relations degree or program must be enrolled in a communications degree program (e.g., journalism or mass communications).

You must be of African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry.

You must have attained, by Fall 2013, at least junior status and have at most one full term remaining. You also must have earned and maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 point scale in all courses.

More info: http://www.prssa.org/scholarships_competitions/individual/diversity/index.html

Educate It Forward ELL Hispanic Heritage Scholarship - $1000

This scholarship is for graduating ELL seniors of Hispanic descent who have been nominated by an ELL teacher. 

The Educate It Forward’ ELL Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Award of one thousand dollars ($1,000) is presented to an outstanding graduating ELL senior of Hispanic descent, whose teachers are able to acknowledge academic commitment, outstanding personal characteristics and involvement in community services. Deadline: May 14, 2013. Award: $1000.

More info: http://www.educate-it-forward-campaign.org/

Application: http://www.educate-it-forward-campaign.org/Application/scholarship-application.pdf

Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management Students - $2000

This scholarship is for minority students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in hospitality management. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be African-American, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Applicants must be at least juniors in a four-year program for the 2013 fall semester; be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for the upcoming fall and spring semesters, or just the fall semester if graduating in December; and must be US citizens or permanent residents. Deadline: May 1, 2013. Award: $2000

More info: http://www.collegegreenlight.com/page/scholarships/details.jsp?scholarshipID=4009