Top minority scholarships

The intent of this Scholarship Program is to support promising students training in an accredited Dental Residency or Dental Specialty Program, including Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics. Scholarships will be awarded to support meritorious work by students who seek to advance their scientific and applied clinical knowledge as they continue their journey through the oral health profession and their chosen Dental Residency or Specialty Program. These scholarships are open to members of the Hispanic Dental Association or Hispanic Student Dental Association who have been accepted or enrolled full-time in a CODA accredited residency program. Students must have an undergraduate or graduate degree in an oral health related field from a US school or abroad. A written essay or a video essay must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation for more information.

The intent of this Scholarship Program is to support promising students as they pursue their academic training. Scholarships for 3rd and 4th year Dental Students will be awarded to support meritorious work by students who seek to advance their scientific and applied clinical knowledge as they continue through and complete their oral health professional program. These scholarships are open to members of the Hispanic Dental Association or Hispanic Student Dental Association who are enrolled in a CODA accredited dental program. A written essay or a video essay must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation for more information.

American Water is proud to provide equitable educational opportunities for students across our national footprint through the American Water Scholarship. This scholarship is part of American Water's continued commitment to being an inclusive, diverse, and equitable company and supports our future leaders of tomorrow. The American Water Scholarship is awarding scholarships to students in the states where American Water operates. The scholarship is designed to support the educational aspirations of students who represent lived experiences and backgrounds that are underrepresented in the utility industry and who value the advancement of inclusion and diversity in all aspects of society. Applicants must self-identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community; or self-identity as having a disability; or self-identify as being an active member of the military services, a military spouse, or having a parent or guardian who is an active member; or self-identify as female; or self-identify as Black, African or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates, or current college undergraduates, residing and/or attending college in one of the eligible states. Applicants must be pursuing a certificate or degree in a non-medical STEM or business-related field, at an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a sincere commitment to inclusion and diversity in their lives, community, or education in a non-medical STEM major or a business major. The scholarship may be renewable up to three additional years or until a bachelor's degree is earned, whichever occurs first. One online recommendation form must be submitted on the student's behalf no later than March 28, 2025. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Cynthia H. Kuo Scholarship is for Chinese students who are actively involved in the Christian faith and/or youth group. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or a current college student. Applicants must be Chinese students who are either first-generation in the U.S. or born overseas, planning to attend a four-year college in the U.S. on a full-time basis, and they must be actively involved in the Christian faith or Christian youth group for the last two years. Applicants must provide two letters of references. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

As the world's leading venue management company and producer of live event experiences, ASM Global is offering the ASM Global Stars Scholarship Program, which reflects the commitment to providing diverse and under-resourced communities with educational and career development opportunities through scholarship awards and prospective internships. Applicants must self-identify as one or more of the following: Female (any race/ethnicity), Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Applicants must also be high school seniors or graduates, or current undergraduate students residing in the United States. They must be pursuing a degree in either Business/International Business (Marketing, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources); Hospitality, Entertainment, Sports Management; Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media; Information Technology; or Graphic Design. Applicants must also reside within 25 miles in one of the eligible cities. Two will be granted to students who reside or attend a school in Kent County, Michigan; and two awards will be granted to students who reside within 25 miles of New Orleans, LA. If qualified applications are received, preference will be given to applicants who are first-generation college students. Employees of ASM Global, ASM Global Acts Foundation, or their affiliates, and children of those employees, are not eligible. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program provides up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for one year and can be renewed for up to four years. Three letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship was established by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members to address the educational need in the congressional districts in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships, which disproportionately affect people of color. This opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African-American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree in a variety of fields. Applicants must reside or attend an academic institution in a CBC Member's District, current high school seniors are eligible to apply. They must exhibit leadership and be active in the community. Applicants must submit a personal statement, in a video form. Please discuss your academic interests and/or professional goals and how you will make change in your community with your education. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. for more information.

The Richard S. Smith Scholarship is designated for racial/ethnic minority youth in the United States only. Applicants must be a United Methodist youth that has been active in his/her local church for at least one year prior to application. They must be entering their first year of undergraduate studies pursuing a "church-related" career and have maintained at least a "C" average (2.5 GPA) throughout high school. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Each year, CLF selects students to be part of the Leadership and Scholarship Program. Applicants must self-identify as a Chicana and/or Latina. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or community college in one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, San Francisco, Sonoma, or Yolo. Community college and undergraduate students must have a 2.0 GPA, and graduate students must have a 2.7 GPA. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.