InspirAsian Scholarships

https://inspirasian.us/programs/scholarship-program/ 

InspirASIAN makes a difference in our community by supporting graduating high school seniors with their college education through our scholarship awards. InspirASIAN awards both national and state scholarships to students residing in states with a participating local InspirASIAN chapter.

TheDream.US Scholarship

https://thedream.us/scholarships/

 

TheDream.US scholarships are available to highly ambitious undocumented students who desire to attend college but cannot afford the costs. The National Scholarship is intended for recent high school or community college graduates. The Opportunity Scholarship is intended for students who live in an out-of-state city and are unable to pay in-state tuition.

Minority Scholarship Opportunities

https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/

JLV College Counseling (JLV) offers scholarships for minority students, first generation students, international students, undocumented students, students from various religious backgrounds, study abroad scholarships, and has resources for student state scholarships for college.

JLV College Counseling
Gates Scholarship

https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Every year 300 top student leaders will a full-ride scholarship for their undergraduate studies

Posse Foundation Scholarship

https://www.possefoundation.org/recruiting-students/the-nomination-process

Posse Foundation Scholarship awards students from diverse backgrounds with full-ride scholarships to its partner schools, leadership training, and career development throughout college

QuestBridge National College Match

https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match

This is a college admission and scholarship process through which high-achieving, low-income students can be admitted early with full four-year scholarships to QuestBridge college partners.

CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships

https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/

Simply complete 6 steps to prepare your path applying to college. Each completion offers a chance to be entered for a scholarship prize. No essays is needed.

Dell Scholars Program

https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/

Nationally, 500 low-income, highly motivated Dell Scholars are selected each year to receive a scholarship plus lots of non-monetary supports.

Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/

The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities.

Coca-Cola Scholarship

https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead, serve and commit to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

UNCF Scholarships

https://uncf.org/scholarships

UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members.  Each year, we award scholarships to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country

APIA Scholarship Program

https://portal.apiasf.org/

Provides underserved Asian & Pacific Islander college students funds to support them in their undergraduate education

Maltz Museum Scholarship

http://www.maltzmuseum.org/learn/stop-the-hate-contest/

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage holds Stop the Hate: Youth Speak Out essay writing contest every year in Northeast Ohio. Students from grade 6th-12th can participate to receive a reward from the pool of $100,000

Spangenberg Law Firm

https://www.spanglaw.com/scholarship-program/

Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP organizes an annual College Scholarship Contest where students submit a video application to address the social justice topics and get a chance to win the first prize of $2,000.

LGBT Community Center of Cleveland

https://lgbtcleveland.org/pride-scholarship/

The Pride Scholarship is awarded annually to 2 eligible applicants age 17-25, who are residents of Ohio. The scholarship should be utilized for tuition, books, and other fees associated with post-secondary education.

ABB, Inc. Engineering Scholarship

https://leaf-ohio.org/scholarships/2016/01/28/abb-inc-engineering-scholarship/

This scholarship is sponsored by the ABB Inc. to graduating seniors from Lake, Geauga or Cuyahoga County who plan to major in Engineering, Software Development or Computer Science

Nordson Corporation Scholarship

https://www.ofic.org/smr/nordson/

Designed to help bright and motivated students access to postsecondary education, Nordson BUILDS scholarship is available in 3 different categories: Career & Technical, University Scholars, and Creating Equity in Industry. Students must complete FAFSA to be eligible.

The Latino Legal Voice for Civil Rights in America

https://www.maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resource-guide/#

This is an informative resource guide for students, parents, and educators. MALDEF is not a direct provider of the scholarships on this list. If you are interested in any of the scholarships listed here, please contact the organization directly using the information provided.  The information provided is accurate as of publication, but always verify with scholarship providers. Thank you.

BigFuture Scholarships Information

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/plan-for-college/for-educators/bigfuture-scholarships-resources

BigFuture by The College Board, uses informational videos, flyers, and other resources to provide education on their scholarships. BigFuture offers scholarships for all students, who are eligible to win $500 and $40,000 for either a two- or four-year institution.

Student Research Foundation

https://www.studentresearchfoundation.org/srf-community-contribution-scholarship/

The Student Research Foundation is a research organization that serves the latest high school student college and career trends and research through cutting-edge analysis and strong partnerships with verified organizations dedicated to you. They offer high school students and families up to $7,000 in college scholarship funds.

The Horatio Alger Association

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/

Horatio Alger Association helps fund the The Career & Technical Scholarship Program.  The association helped over 35,000 students and raised over 235 million dollars. Funds can help students get a certificate/degree.

Global Sports Development

 

https://globalsportsdevelopment.org/programs/awards/

The Foundation for Global Sports Development is committed to empowering youth through education. Our Exceptional Youth Scholarship recognizes youth who have demonstrated remarkable conduct through community service efforts, volunteerism and mentor-ship activities, in addition to achieving outstanding academic performance.

A total of ten (10) high school seniors will be awarded a one-time scholarship of $5,000 each to be applied towards cost of attendance including tuition, housing, books and other on-campus related expenses at accredited, four-year colleges and universities in the United States. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
The application opens every year.

Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program

 

https://www.fontanatransportincscholarsprogram.com/scholarship-requirements

The Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program is open to 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, Spanish language/literature. The applicant does not have to be a U.S. citizen but must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and proof of attending college beginning in the fall semester.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation

 

https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education.To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
– Be a graduating, minority high school senior
– Be a United States citizen
– Present evidence of financial need
– Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
– Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
– Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university
– Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.

USPAACC

 

https://celebrasianconference.com/scholarships
Between ten and twenty scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 each are being awarded every year to high school seniors nationwide for their post-secondary education.

The Annie L. Dawson Foundation for Justice, Education & Achievement

 

https://www.dawsonfoundation.org/the-annie-l-dawson-scholars-award.html

The Annie L. Dawson Foundation awards scholarships to college-bound high school students based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and an express interest in pursuing a college degree. Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and disbursed in a one time payment directly to the intended educational institution. Students must be in good standing and maintain no lower than a 2.0 grade point average or equivalent. (I was one of the winner and they select 20 winner every year)

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

 

https://gmsp.org/a-gates-millennium-scholars-program/#1521250133137-cfebc049-dec

The goal of the GMS program is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential by:Reducing financial barriers for African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students with high academic and leadership promise who have significant financial need.

GMS selects 1,000 new Scholars each year and we are now funding over 20,000 Gates Scholars since 2000. Approximately 54% of scholars are first-generation students – the first ones in their families to go to college. The average undergraduate GPA is just over 3.0.

LWP Life Academy

 

https://lwplife.org

LWP Life Academy provides several scholarships for high school seniors, undergraduate, vocational, or trade school students who represent diversity.

NACME

 

https://www.nacme.org/scholarships

NACME is responsible for over $5 million in scholarships awarded annually to underrepresented minority (URM) students. NACME supports approximately 1,000 underrepresented minority engineering and computer students annually.

College JumpStart Scholarship

 

https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/faq

The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition— financial need is not considered—that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education. The first place prize is a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses. This award can be used at any college or university in the United States.

The Jimmy Rane Foundation

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https://www.jimmyranefoundation.org/scholarship-eligibility

The Jimmy Rane Foundation was established with the purpose of sending deserving students to college. Since then, the Foundation has awarded 620 scholarships to well-deserving students.

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

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https://www.davisputter.org/

The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides financial support for students who are active and emerging organizers in progressive movements for liberation, self-determination and social and economic justice in their communities. Grantees are doing work that does/can potentially undermine the US empire, characterized by an opposition to capitalism, racism/white supremacy, hetero patriarchy and gender-based violence, environmental exploitation, and/or other forms of systemic harm and oppression.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund


https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) selects 10,000 scholars annually to receive awards ranging from $500 to $5,000. More than merely providing financial support, HSF offers recipients services such as leadership development, career training, and mentorship. Recipients are also provided with internship and job opportunities with the fund’s corporate partners.

Ascend Educational Fund


https://ascendfundny.org/scholarship/

Ascend Educational Fund awards scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 to immigrant students and children of immigrants who are graduating from a New York City high school to attend public or private colleges and universities, regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status.

Support Creativity

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https://www.wesupportcreativity.org/scholarship.html
These scholarships help make college affordable for all, regardless of citizenship. Even though it may seem challenging and overwhelming to enter college as an undocumented student, these scholarships will help lift some of the financial burden off your shoulders. Most of the scholarships for undocumented students on this list are awarded once a year, so it is advised to continuously apply for them each year of your college career.

Denes I. Bardos Award


https://www.bardos.foundation/denes-award/

The Denes I. Bardos Award is given to students in recognition for achievement in their community and science or engineering. Finalists embody the life and values of Denes Bardos by demonstrating their commitment to innovation, academic rigor, and community or family service. As with all Bardos Foundation grants, immigration history and financial need play a central role in awards.

Vipin Agrawal Memorial Scholarship Fund

https://vipinagrawalfund.com/
The Vipin Agrawal Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students from low-income and immigrant backgrounds. In order to create diversity in the industry and spark new innovations, it is important to platform diverse undergraduate students.

Jean DeGrace Crandall Memorial Scholarship Fund

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https://communityfoundationshv.org/Scholarships/Jean-DeGrace-Crandall-Memorial-Scholarship-Fund
This scholarship was set up as a memorial to Jean DeGrace Crandall, educator and friend to the migrant community. She worked as a Tutor Advocate for the Mid-Hudson Migrant Education Outreach Program (MEOP), a folklorist for the Dutchess County Arts Council and was the owner/operator of La Mula Chula in Rhinebeck, a store featuring fair-trade Mexican folk art, which she imported herself. An annual scholarship will be awarded for post-secondary assistance to a migrant farmworker or child of a migrant farmworker (with a preference for those from Mexico) with a history of migration to Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, or Westchester Counties in New York State. Though not required, but because of Jean’s personal interests, students with a demonstrated interest in traditional Mexican art and culture are especially encouraged to apply.

Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship

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https://communityfoundationshv.org/Scholarships/Jean-DeGrace-Crandall-Memorial-Scholarship-Fund
The Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship is funded by the family of Jeff Sein Kwan Yang, who believed that “an education broadened a person’s opportunities and possibilities.” Through the scholarship, they hope to honor Jeff Sein Kwan Yang’s legacy and provide financial support to students who are immigrants or children of immigrants in their pursuit of higher education. Every year, the Jeff Sein Kwan Yang Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to multiple high school seniors residing in the San Gabriel Valley area who are immigrants or the children of immigrants. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Felicia Brewer Opportunity Scholarship

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https://trianglecf.org/award/felicia-brewer-opportunity-scholarship/
The purpose of the Felicia Brewer Opportunity Scholarship is to create a life-transforming opportunity for immigrant or first generation students who have overcome significant adversity, giving them the opportunity to pursue their dreams and improve their lives through education or training. The Scholarship will be awarded to students who have attended a Chapel Hill –Carrboro City Schools district high school. The Fund has been created in memory of Felice (Felicia) Berkman Brewer by her father-in-law, Donald Brewer.