This is a list of scholarships, fellowships, and internships offered by various organizations throughout the U.S. to further the education of students from certain racial/ethnic groups which have been historically underrepresented in U.S. institutions of higher education. We are indebted to an excellent list compiled by U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard for most of these entries, but have been expanding and enhancing the list over time. We hope you find it useful to help identify possible sources of financial aid for yourself or a student you care about.

Sections:
Undergraduate Scholarships for Continuing Undergraduate Students
Scholarships for Prospective Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Internships
Graduate Scholarships for Prospective Graduate Students
Graduate Scholarships for Continuing Graduate Students
Graduate Internships

See also the International Scholarship List, a list compiled by our International Student Programs office of scholarships offered by various organizations which are open to international students studying in the United States.

Undergraduate Scholarships for Continuing Undergraduate Students

http://www.gmsp.org/default.aspx

Eligibility: Applicants must be a low-income minority student either graduating from high school or a college student continuing college courses. Applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA and demonstrate community involvement. Although there are no restrictions on major, nominators are asked to consider academic performance in math and sciences.

Deadline: in January

Asian American Journalists Association General Scholarship and Internship Awards

http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/

Eligibility: Graduating seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with a focus on journalism.

Deadline: in January

Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Programs

http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org

Eligibility: Must be a sophomore or junior enrolled as a fulltime student in 4-year university or college in good academic standing and must provide a written narrative (must be a U.S. citizen).

Deadline: in January

Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

http://www.mensafoundation.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Scholarships1

Eligibility: Open to all students. The applicant must currently be a resident of a participating American Mensa Local Group's area (which can be viewed online). The applicant must submit an application and essay explaining his career, academic and/or vocational goals.

Deadline: in January

Ruben Salazar Memorial Scholarship

http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/nahjscholarships.shtml

Eligibility: Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in broadcast, print, and photo-journalism. High school seniors are also encouraged to apply.

Deadline: in January

Education for Excellence Scholarship offered by SALEF

http://www.salef.org/Scholarships.html

Eligibility: For Salvadoran, Central, or other Latino high school & college students. Student must demonstrate financial need, GPA of at least a 3.0, show history of community service and involvement, and write a 500 word essay to SALEF. Scholarship open to students who have been accepted to a 4 yr college or students working on their bachelor's or master's.

Deadline: January-June

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

www.truman.gov

Eligibility: Undergraduate junior in the fields of public service and government. Must have a 3.0 minimum GPA, must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Preference given to students planning to attend graduate school and a career in government.

Deadline: in February

American Physical Society

http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm

Eligibility: Black, Hispanic, or Native American U.S. citizens with a physics interest. Must be a high school senior, college freshman or sophomore.

Deadline: in February

Latin American Educational Foundation

http://www.laef.org/scholarships.html

Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Spanish ancestry who will attend a college or a university.

Deadline: in February

National JACL Scholarships and Awards Program

http://www.jacl.org/leadership_development_5.php

Eligibility: High school seniors or college students of Japanese American descent currently enrolled or planning to re-enter a trade school, business college, college, university, or other undergraduate institution of higher learning.

Deadline: in February

Brown Foundation College Scholarships

http://www.watson-brown.org/scholarship/

Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority undergraduate in their junior year attending an institution of higher learning with an accredited program in education with at least a 3.0 GPA. The student must be accepted into a teacher education program and enrolled at least half-time. Please a send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for more information.

Deadline: in February

USDA National Scholars Program in the Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resource Sciences

http://www.ascr.usda.gov/doc/2009_1890Scholars.pdf

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
certificate and are starting their first year of college for a bachelor's degree.
(Note: Since this program is intended to increase the number of students studying
agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related disciplines at
participating institutions, currently enrolled bachelor's-level students at these
universities are not eligible to apply.)

Deadline: in February

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

http://www.naacp.org/youth/scholarships/information/index.htm

Eligibility: Pursuing a college education and be under age 25 with a 2.5 minimum GPA. A letter of recommendation from a NAACP official is required.

Deadline: in March

George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship For Minorities, Institute of Real Estate Management Foundation

http://www.irem.org/sec1ins.cfm?sec=iremfoundation&con=gbrooker.cfm

Eligibility: Real-estate and related majors, graduate and undergraduate minority students entering careers in real estate and specifically real estate management upon graduation, must have declared major in real estate or related field, must have completed two courses in real estate or indicate intent to complete such, minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, recommendation letters, themed essay and official transcript.

Dealine: in March

Leonard Perryman Scholarship

https://secure.umcom.org/secureforms/CRT/LeonardPerryman.pdf

Eligibility: Open to ethnic minority students with either junior or senior status. Community college students that will transfer to a university as a junior are eligible. Award is only for students studying religous journalism or mass communications.

Dealine: in March

Fund for Theological Education (FTE) Undergraduate Fellowship

http://www.thefund.org/programs/undergrads_fellowships.phtml

Eligibility: Rising junior or senior, U.S. or Canadian Citizen, enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at a North American college or university. Nominated by a college faculty member, administrator, campus minister or current pastor. GPA of at least 3.0, considering ministry as a career, and possessing exceptional gifts for ministry. Welcomes nominations of outstanding students from racial and ethnic minority groups.

Deadline: in March

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html

Eligibility: This scholarship is open to all US citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing, who: receive a Federal Pell Grant; is applying or has been accepted to a study abroad program by the student's accredited institution; is studying abroad for at least 4 weeks in one country; is not studying abroad in any country that is travel warned such as Cuba; and students who are studying in the fall, spring or academic year terms. No summer programs are eligible.

Deadline: in April

World Studio Foundation Scholarships

http://www.worldstudio.org/scholarships

Eligibility: This program is open to disadvantaged or minority college students who are currently enrolled at an accredited school and majoring in one of the following areas: advertising, architecture, environmental graphics, fashion design, film/video, fine arts, furniture design, graphic design, illustration, industrial/product design, interior design, landscape architecture, new media, photography, surface/textile design, or urban planning. Selection based on a slide portfolio of work, a written statement of purpose, financial need, and demonstrated commitment to giving back to the community.

Deadline: in April

League of Mexican American Women Scholarship

http://lmawfresno.org/scholarships.html

Eligibility: Must be a resident of Fresno County (CA). This scholarship is available to all U.S. citizens continuing their undergraduate studies. Preference given to Mexican- American applicants.

Deadline: in April

Al-Ben Scholarship

http://www.lablackengineers.org/scholarships.html

Eligibility: Black high school seniors, high school graduates, or college students from the LA area or currently attending an institution of higher learning and interested in majoring in the sciences or engineering.

Deadline: in April

Marriott Scholarship Program

http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/

Eligibility: Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico with a hospitality management program as an incoming college freshman, first year freshman or community college transfer. Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a degree within the hospitality management, hotel management, culinary or food and beverage field.

Deadline: in April

Minority Geo-science Undergraduate Scholarships

http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/index.html

Eligibility: Applicants must be geo-science majors (or a related field) who are U.S. citizens and members of the following underrepresented ethnic minority groups: African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans (American Indians, Eskimos, Hawaiians, and Samoans). Related geo-science fields include geology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, and earth-science education.

Deadline: in May

BlackSudents.com Scholarship Essay Contest

http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/scholarship.html

Eligibility: One or both of your parents must be African-American. The award is not open to students who live in Africa. You must live in the United States, and attend or plan to attend a school in the United States. The institution you choose can be any trade school, college, or university.

Deadline: in August

Harvard Divinity Exploration Program

http://www.hds.harvard.edu/

Eligibility: For undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and have a committment to social justice.  And students who also have an interest in the fields of religion, theology or ministry.

Deadline: September

MAEE Scholarship for Diversity in Teaching

http://www.udel.edu/CSC/maee/scholarships.html

Eligibility: U.S. Citizens who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group, formally accepted in any teacher certification major, and who have completed 48 credits, but not more than 90 credits, and will continue in the Spring semester as full-time students.

Deadline: in November

The Vanguard Scholarship Program

http://www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/vanguard/

Eligibility: Applicants must be entering their senior year of college during the 2008-2009 acdemic school year, from an underrepresented racial group and have a minimum GPA of a 3.0. Applicants must also be pursuing studies in business, finance, economics, accounting, information technology, or liberal arts.

Deadline: in November

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Scholarships for Prospective Undergraduate Students

http://www.gmsp.org/default.aspx

Eligibility: Applicants must be a low-income minority student either graduating from high school or a college student continuing college courses. Applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA and demonstrate community involvement. Although there are, no restrictions on major, nominators are asked to consider academic performance in math and sciences.

Deadline: in January

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Contest

http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens with a minimum 3.0 GPA, applicants do not need to be members or children of members.

Deadline: in January

Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship

http://www.press.org/activities/aboutscholarship.cfm#persina

Eligibility: This scholarship is open to minority high school seniors who have been accepted to college and plan to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must demonstrate an ongoing interest in journalism through work in high school and/or other media, submit a one-page essay on why they want to pursue a career in journalism and have at least a 2.75 GPA in high school.

Deadline: in March

Al-Ben Scholarship

http://www.lablackengineers.org/scholarships.html

Eligibility: Black high school seniors, high school graduates, or college students from the LA area or currently attending an institution of higher learning and interested in majoring in the sciences or engineering.

Deadline: in April

LINC TELACU Scholarship Program

http://www.telacu.com/english/graphic_version/application_form/index.asp

Eligibility: Applicants must be a first-generation college student , be from a low-income family,  have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and from a specific geographical area.

Deadline: in March

Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

http://www.mensafoundation.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Scholarships1

Eligibility: Open to all students. The applicant must currently be a resident of a participating American Mensa Local Group's area (which can be viewed online). The applicant must submit an application and essay explaining his career, academic and/ or vocational goals.

Deadline: in January

Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color

http://www.campusrn.com/scholarships/scholarship_detail.asp?scholarship_id=36

Eligibility: Minority undergraduate students currently enrolled in state-approved schools of nursing or pre-nursing associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate, and generic master's programs are eligible to apply. Graduating high school seniors are not eligible. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in student nursing organizations and community health activities.

Deadline: in January

Ron Brown Scholar Program

http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/EligibilityRequirements.aspx

Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility and a willingness to extend themselves to others who are in need. The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply.

Deadline: in November and January

Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

http://www.taisf.org/scholar.htm

Applicants must be students of accredited high schools who have graduated or will graduate in the school year 2007-2008. Additionally, applying students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a four-point scale.

Deadline: in February

American Meteorilogical Society's Industry Minority Scholarships

http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/

Eligibility: The AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships will award funding to minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students. Minority students who will be entering their freshman year of college in fall of the application year are eligible to apply.

Deadline: in February

SEALASKA Heritage Foundation Scholarship

http://www.sealaskaheritage.org/programs/scholarships.html

Eligibility: Sealaska Heritage Institute provides scholarships to Alaska Natives who are Sealaska Shareholders and Descendants for college, university, and vocational and technical schools.

Deadline: March 1

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Program

http://www.choctawnation.com/Programs/dsp_ProgramDetails.cfm?ProgramID=22

Eligibility: Students must be of Choctaw descent. Students affiliated with more than one tribe may receive assistance from only one tribe.

Deadline: October  1

SALEF Fulfilling our Dreams Scholarship Fund

http://www.salef.org/salef/fulfilling.html

Eligibility: For Central American or other Latino graduating high school, college, and graduate students who reside and study in California. Student must demonstrate financial need, GPA of at least a 2.5, and history of community service and involvement. Scholarship recipients make a committment to participate in mentoring and community service activities through the Salvadoran American Leadership and Education Fund (SALEF). The Scholarships are open to all qualifying students regardless of immigration status.

Deadline: in June

American Physical Society Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors

http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm

Eligibility: Any African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore.

Deadline: First Friday in February

Latin American Educational Foundation

http://www.laef.org/scholarships.html

Eligibility: Colorado residents with Hispanic heritage and/or actively involved in the Hispanic community who have been accepted to an accredited college, university or vocational school. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Recipients are required to fulfill 10 hours of community service during year of funding.

Deadline: March 1

National JACL Scholarships and Awards Program

http://www.jacl.org/leadership_development_5.php

Eligibility: Active National JACL (Japanese American Citizens League) member at either an Individual or Student/Youth Level. High school senior or GED/ diploma holder planning to attend full time at a college, university, trade school, business school, or any other institution of higher learning within the United States at the undergraduate or graduate school level in the fall of aplication year.

Deadline: in March and April

BlackSudents.com Scholarship Essay Contest

http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/scholarship.html

Eligibility: One or both of your parents must be African-American. The award is not open to students who live in Africa. You must live in the United States, and attend or plan to attend a school in the United States. The institution you choose can be any trade school, college, or university.

Deadline: in August

P.E.O. Star Scholarship

http://www.peointernational.org/about/

Eligibility: Exhibits excellence in academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success. Has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Is in the final academic year (senior year) of her secondary education and is 20 years of age or under by November 30. Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Plans to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the US or Canada, full-time or part-time. Attends in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation and is recommended by a P.E.O chapter.

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Undergraduate Internships

http://www.coe.berkeley.edu/cues/superb/index.html

Eligibility: Open to underrepresented students focusing in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering

Deadline: in January

Minority Advertising Intern Program
http://www.aaaa-maip.org/apply.php

Eligibility: Minority undergraduate and graduate college students who have an interest in the field of communications. The program gives students a realistic view of what advertising is about by placing them in working environments. Minimum 2.5 GPA.

Deadline: in January

Paid Summer Health Services Research Internship for Undergraduate Students

http://www.upenn.edu/ldi/sumr/

Eligibility: For underrepresented students with Medical Majors, Science Majors or Minors, and Undeclared students who would be interested in Medicine and are searching for a summer internship. Students are given an opportunity to receive a generous monthly salary to conduct health services research and epidemiology on whatever topic they choose to research. 

Deadline: Online Application due in February http://www.upenn.edu/ldi/sumr/sumrapplication.html

Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF)

http://www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4322

Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority undergraduate that has taken introduction courses in biology or chemistry. The student must not be graduating before the conclusion of the program in the summer. Further preferred criteria includes lab research experience, and an interest in obtaining a doctorate degree.

Deadline: in February

American Bar Foundation: Summer Research Diversity Fellowships in
Law and Social Science for Undergraduate Students

http://www.abf-sociolegal.org/sumfel.html

Eligibility: Applicants are invited from junior students of African, Mexican, Native American, or Puerto Rican heritage. Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident. Scholarships for sophomore and junior academic majors in social sciences or humanities.

Deadline: in February

ICES Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

http://www.ices.cmu.edu/sure-thing/index.html

Eligibility: Offered through the Institue for Complex Engineering Systems (ICES). Earn stipend and spend ten weeks of the summer working with Carnegie Mellon faculty and graduate students on one of several real-world engineering research projects. Must be either a permanent resident of Pennsylvania or a student that is currently enrolled in a Pennsylvania institution's accredited engineering program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, and entering junior/senior year in the fall following program.

Deadline: in March

Essence Communications Inc.- Summer Internship Program

http://www.essence.com/essence/jobs/intern

A 9-week internship where students will receive on the job training that will enhance their education and begin to prepare them for a future career in the magazine industry.

Deadline: in December

APIAVote Internships

http://www.apiavote.org/InternDescription.htm

Eligibility: College or graduate student dedicated to promoting civic participation of Asian Pacific Islander Americans in the electoral and public policy processes. Priority given to Asian Pacific American. Receive stipend and work for a minimum of 10 weeks in Washington, D.C.

Deadline: rolling for Fall, Winter, Spring placement

Association of MultiEthnic Americans (AMEA) Internships

http://www.ameasite.org/internship/

Eligibility: For multiracial, multiethnic, or transracial adoption students at high school, undergraduate, and graduate level. Interns are paired with and receive direct mentorship with an organization leader (from AMEA board, affiliate organization, or ally business). For credit or service learning/volunteer hours. Can be completed practically anywhere with frequent access to telephone and/or internet.

Deadline: None specified

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Graduate Scholarships for Prospective Graduate Students

Minority Advertising Intern Program
http://www.aaaa-maip.org/apply.php

Eligibility: Minority undergraduate and graduate college students who have an interest in the field of communications. The program gives students a realistic view of what advertising is about by placing them in working environments. Minimum 2.5 GPA.

Deadline: in January

Asian American Journalists Association General Scholarship and Internship Awards

http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/

Eligibility: Graduating seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with a focus on journalism.

Deadline: in January

Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

http://www.mensafoundation.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Scholarships1

Eligibility: Open to all students. The applicant must currently be a resident of a participating American Mensa Local Group's area (which can be viewed online). The applicant must submit an application and essay explaining his career, academic and/or vocational goals.

Deadline: in January

AUPHA Corris Boyd Scholarship

http://www.aupha.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=3541

Eligibility: Accepted to, but not yet enrolled in, an AUPHA (Association of University Programs in Health Administration) full-member Master's Degree program. Be a student of color, U.S. Citizen, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Deadline: in May

Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships

http://www.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/index.html

Eligibility: Enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a U.S. educational institution. Predoctoral, Dissertation, and Postdoctoral students who demonstrate excellence, a commitment to diversity, and a desire to enter teaching or research at the college or university level.

Deadline: in November

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund

http://www.peointernational.org/about/

Eligibility: Women from countries other than the United States and Canada. Qualifies for adminission to full-time graduate study or working toward a graduate degree in the university of their choice in the United States or Canada and have a full year of course work remaining. Must be enrolled and on campus for the entire school year of the scholarship. As well as promise to return to their country within 60 days of completion of degree to pursue their professional career. A student holding citizenship or permanent residency of the United States or Canada is ineligible.

Deadline: in December

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Graduate Scholarships for Continuing Graduate Students

Minority Advertising Intern Program
http://www.aaaa-maip.org/apply.php

Eligibility: Minority undergraduate and graduate college students who have an interest in the field of communications. The program gives students a realistic view of what advertising is about by placing them in working environments. Minimum 2.5 GPA.

Deadline: in January

Asian American Journalists Association General Scholarship and Internship Awards

http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/

Eligibility: Graduating seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with a focus on journalism.

Deadline: in January

Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

http://www.mensafoundation.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Scholarships1

Eligibility: Open to all students. The applicant must currently be a resident of a participating American Mensa Local Group's area (which can be viewed online). The applicant must submit an application and essay explaining his career, academic and/or vocational goals.

Deadline: in January

Ruben Salazar Memorial Scholarship

http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/nahjscholarships.shtml

Eligibility: Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in broadcast, print, and photo-journalism. High school seniors are also encouraged to apply.

Deadline: in January

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship

http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml

Eligibility: This program is open to upper-division and graduate students who are enrolled full-time and preparing for a career in public finance. Applicants must be members of a minority group, citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to provide a letter of intent from the dean of their school. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of study, letters of recommendation, and grade point average. Financial need is not considered.

Deadline: in February

George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship For Minorities, Institute of Real Estate Management Foundation

http://www.irem.org/sec1ins.cfm?sec=iremfoundation&con=gbrooker.cfm&par=&par=

Eligibility: Real-estate and related majors, graduate and undergraduate minority students entering careers in real estate and specifically real estate management upon graduation, must have declared major in real estate or related field, must have completed two courses in real estate or indicate intent to complete such, minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, recommendation letters, themed essay and official transcript.

Dealine: in March

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Minority Fellowships

http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm

Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be a minority that is currently, or will become, a full time student in an accounting doctoral program. The applicant must have a Master’s degree and three years of full time experience practicing accounting, and aspiring to become an accounting educator. Recipient must agree to not work full time as a teacher or teaching assistant during this program.

Deadline: in June

Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships

http://www.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/index.html

Eligibility: Enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a U.S. educational institution. Predoctoral, Dissertation, and Postdoctoral students who demonstrate excellence, a commitment to diversity, and a desire to enter teaching or research at the college or university level.

Deadline: in November

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Graduate Internships