Many organizations have joined efforts to help Minority Students throughout the country. The following is a group of lists of scholarships for Minority Students.
Lists of Scholarships for Minority Students
- Black Excel: 200 Free Scholarships for Minorities
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
- Hispanic College Fund
- Scholarships for ALL Students Regardless of Immigration Status
- Fundsnet Services: Scholarships for Minorities and Women
Scholarships for Minority Students
This list of scholarships for minorities includes information of scholarships that have published information for the 2007-2008 academic year. Stay posted since we will add new scholarships as the information becomes available.
Scholarships for Minorities from ACU
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HLC/ACU Partnership Scholarship | |
| Who | Provides an award for Hispanic students in the Abilene area selected by the Hispanic Leadership Council Scholarship Committee and Funded by Abilene Christian University. |
| How Much | Full tuition for four years. |
| How to Apply |
Talk to your admissions counselor. HLC 2008 Application. |
| Deadline | April 15 |
| Other |
Students must me admited to ACU before applying for this scholarship. For more information, talk to your admissions counselor. |
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Southwestern Christian College Award | |
| Who | Provides an award to undergraduates with an Associate Degree from Southwestern Christian College and who demonstrate the desire and ability to excel academically. |
| How Much | Varies. Scholarship for four years. |
| How to Apply | Talk to you admissions counselor. |
| Deadline | March 1 |
| Other |
Student must meet other ACU admissions standards for transfer students and have a GPA 0f 2.5 or higher. For more information, talk to your admissions counselor. |
Scholarships for Hispanic Students
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LULAC Scholarship | |
| Who | The League of United Latin American Citizens LULAC offers scholarships for Hispanic high school students through its educational counterpart, the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. |
| How Much | Varies from $250 to $1000 for one year. |
| How to Apply | Complete and send the application. |
| Deadline | March 1 |
| Other |
For more information, visit their website. To find a LULAC council in your city, click here. |
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Abilene Hispanic Leadership Council Schoolarship | |
| Who | Scholarship for Hispanic students from Abilene and West Texas. |
| How Much | $1000 for one year. |
| How to Apply | Complete and send the application. |
| Deadline | April 15 |
| Other |
This scholarship can be used in any university. For more information, visit their website. |
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship | |
| Who | CHCI’s educational services are designed to provide Hispanic students with the tools and resources they need to succeed in attaining a higher education through college scholarships. |
| How Much | $2,500 for four years. |
| How to Apply | Complete and send the application. |
| Deadline | April 16 |
| Other |
For more information, visit their website. |
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund | |
| Who | The High School Scholarship Program is designed to assist high school students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. It is available to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at a community college or four-year institution during the upcoming academic year. |
| How Much | Varies from $1,000 to $2,500 for one year. |
| How to Apply | Complete and send the application. |
| Deadline | December 15 |
| Other |
For more information, visit their website. |
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Hispanic College Fund Scholarship | |
| Who | HCF awards scholarships and/or internships to deserving Hispanic seeking higher education leading to business careers. |
| How Much | Varies |
| How to Apply | Complete and send the application. |
| Deadline | March 15 |
| Other |
For more information, visit their website. |
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Hispanic Heritage Youth Scholarship | |
| Who | The Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards scholarship program was founded in 1998 to identify and promote the next generation of hispanic role models by rewarding their accomplishments in the classroom and community with educational grants and putting them in a position from which to lead. |
| How Much | Varies between $1,000 to $3,000 for one year. |
| How to Apply | Complete and send the application. |
| Deadline | March 15 |
| Other |
For more information, visit their website. |
Scholarships for African American Students
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United Negro Fund Scholarship | |
| Who | Since 1985, the UNCF Scholarships and Grants Administration office has awarded in scholarship assistance over $105 million to over 28,000 students enrolled in its 39 member colleges and universities and other HBCUs and majority institutions as well. We provide support in numerous ways to a variety of constituencies. |
| How Much | Varies. |
| How to Apply | Complete and send the application. |
| Deadline | April 15 |
| Other |
For more information, visit their website. |
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The Ron Brown Scholarship Program | |
| Who | A national scholarship benefiting academically-talented, highly motivated African American high school seniors who have demonstrated financial need, social commitment, and leadership potential. |
| How Much | $10,000 for four years. |
| How to Apply | Complete and send the application. |
| Deadline | November 1st and January 9 |
| Other |
The Ron Brown Scholar Programs offers different types of scholarships. For more information, visit their website. |
Other Scholarships for Minority Students
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The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program | |
| Who | Funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this scholarship was established to provide outstanding low income minority students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. |
| How Much | Varies. |
| How to Apply | Students must be nominated by a education professional, recommended by a mentor, and complete the application. |
| Deadline | January 11 |
| Other |
Students must be elegible to recieve the Pell Grant. For more information, visit their website. |
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Education is Freedom National Scholarship | |
| Who | Provides college scholarships to high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Geographic location will be considered in the selection of recipients to insure a broad distribution of awards to all states represented in the applicant pool provided there are qualified applicants. |
| How Much | $2,000 for three years |
| How to Apply | Complete and send the application. |
| Deadline | April 15 |
| Other |
Minority recipients will be selected in proportion to minority applicants in each minority group provided there are qualified applicants. For more information, visit their website. |
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The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship | |
| Who | Scholarship for graduating minority high school student, illustrating academic merit and accomplishment, |
| How Much | Up to $7,200 |
| How to Apply | Complete and send the application. |
| Deadline | March 31 |
| Other |
For more information, visit their website. |
Disclaimer. The above list of scholarships for minorities, scholarships for Hispanics, Scholarships for African Americans, and other scholarships for minorities was compiled by Abilene Christian University. It should not, however, be construed as any kind of endorsement or support of any particular organization, individual, views expressed, or products or services offered by these outside sites. Abilene Christian University does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of this outside information. Abilene Christian University is not in any manner responsible for the content in any of these web sites or sources of information.
