Masters Funding – Diversity Focused

Aga Khan Foundation, International Scholarship Programme (March 31 Deadline)
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP) is an opportunity for outstanding scholars from selected countries*, who have no other means of financing their studies, to pursue postgraduate education. AKF ISP awards are structured as half grant and half loan – where you need to repay 50 percent of the award amount. Scholarships for master’s studies are granted for the entire duration of the degree course. *(i) At present, the AKF ISP is available in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and Uganda. (ii) In Canada, France, Portugal and the USA, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the countries listed in point (i). (iii) AKF ISP is not available to students who wish to study in the United Kingdom. For more information: https://the.akdn/en/what-we-do/developing-human-capacity/education/international-scholarships  

Alliance of Black Women Accountants (ABWA), Scholarship (September 20 Deadlines)
Alliance of Black Women Accountants (ABWA) offers ABWA General Scholarship and The Rosemarie Pamela Brown Scholarship to support women of color on their journey to become businesswomen or to pursue careers in the accounting or finance profession. The scholarship can help a woman of color students seeking a career in accounting and/or finance by providing additional funds to use towards their college education. Awards are made up to $5,000 for full-time or part-time High School or College students. ABWA membership is required. For more information: https://allianceofbwa.org/scholarships/ 

American Association for University Women (AAUW), International Fellowships (November 15 Deadline)
AAUW’s International Fellowships are awarded for full-time graduate study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported. The award amount for a Master’s/first professional degree is $20,000. For more information: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/international/ 

American College of Healthcare Executives, Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship (March 31 Deadline)
The Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship is designated for racially/ethnically diverse, as well as LGBTQ+, full-time students enrolled in their final year of a healthcare management graduate program (MHA, MPH, MBA in Healthcare Administration or similar) Each scholarship is worth $5,000. Eligible candidates are U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or Canadian citizens. For more information: https://www.ache.org/membership/student-resources/albert-w-dent-graduate-student-scholarship  

American Indian Education Fund (AIEF), Graduate Scholarship Program (April 4 Deadline)
AIEF Graduate Scholarship Program, a program of partnership with Native Americans®, is designed to supports graduate and undergraduate Native American students attending college throughout the country with a competitive scholarship. Up to $2,000 per school year will be awarded to students pursuing a master’s degree, doctorate, or PhD. For more information: https://nativepartnership.org/aief/  

American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), AIGA Worldstudio D×D Scholarships (April Deadline)  AIGA Worldstudio D×D Scholarship is aimed at providing support to students from diverse backgrounds pursuing a career in the design profession. Scholarships are awarded annually to students enrolled at colleges and universities in the U.S. who demonstrate a commitment to positive social change, environmental responsibility, and cultural awareness through the practice of visual communication, including photography, illustration or graphic design. An eligible applicant must pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in communication design, Illustration, and Photography to pursue that discipline as a career. U.S citizenship is not required. For more information: https://www.aiga.org/professional-development/aiga-worldstudio-dd-scholarships

Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA), Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship (Check Deadline, Application open Oct 1)
Scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded to STEM field/hard sciences full-time students  (women and minority students), enrolled in at least their second semester and at least two semester-equivalent courses, currently pursuing a graduate degree at any accredited academic institution in the United States and living in the United States in an eligible major that supports the mission of AFCEA Educational Foundation. The scholarship funding is restricted to tuition and course-related expenses. For more information: https://www.afcea.org/shrader-graduate-diversity  

Armenian International Women’s Association (AIWA), Hasmik Mgrdichian Scholarship (April Deadline)
Each year, AIWA awards $5,000 Hasmik Mgrdichian Scholarship to eligible university students. Awards are open to all California women residents of Armenian descent who are pursuing an education in an accredited college or university. Students entering their junior or senior year in college, as well as graduate students, are eligible to apply. For more information: https://aiwainternational.org/scholarships/ 

Asian Cultural Council, Graduate Scholarships (November 30 Deadline)
The Asian Cultural Council awards scholarships to students admitted to a graduate degree program in the United States. Grantees must be enrolled in a program that falls within the 16 accepted disciplines. Funding is intended to cover travel and living expenses related to graduate study. Tuition costs are not supported. Graduate Fellowships are awarded for one academic year, with the possibility of renewing for one (1) additional year. For more information: https://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/our-work/programs/fellowships-and-grants/graduate-fellowship  

Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS), Congressional Fellowship (February Deadline)
The Congressional Fellowship offers a nine-month full-time legislative and public policy fellowships in Washington, D.C, providing exceptional graduates and young professionals with an opportunity to work on policy issues as staff members of a congressional office. Applicants with a particular interest in the following subject areas can apply to work on the following policy areas specifically: aerospace & defense, health policy, or clean energy & innovation. For more information: https://www.apaics.org/congressional-fellowship 

Asian Pacific Fund, Scholarship Programs (Various Deadlines)
The Asian Pacific Fund administers scholarship programs to help undergraduate and graduate students achieve their education goals. Each program is tailored to reflect the donor’s personal interests, whether targeted to specific ethnicities, career paths, or backgrounds. For more information: https://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/ 

Association on American Indian Affairs, Native Scholarships (Check Deadline)
Association on American Indian Affairs, in partnership with The American Indian College Fund, awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate Native students who are citizens of their Native Nation – whether or not their Nation is recognized by the federal government. If your application is accepted, as part of your scholarship, you will receive free annual membership to the Association, and opportunities for internships, fellowships, and other learning opportunities. For more information: https://www.indian-affairs.org/nativescholarship.html  

Best Colleges. Com, Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino/a Students (Varying Deadlines)
Best Colleges.Com provides a list of scholarship opportunities for Hispanic and Latino/a student. For more information: https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/hispanic-latino-scholarships/ 

Catching the Dream Scholarship Programs (Rolling Basis)
Catching the Dream Scholarship funds for American Indian students who demonstrate academic achievement; clearly defined goals, leadership, the determination to succeed, and the desire to return to their communities and help others realize their dreams. Our high-priority areas of study are math, engineering, science, business, education, and computer science (MESBEC). Scholarships are on a competitive basis. Awards are based on CTD’s projected income. For more information: https://catchingthedream.org/application-forms/  

Cherokee Nation Foundation Fellowships (January 31 Deadline)
Cherokee Nation Foundation offers a diverse range of scholarships to help students who are Cherokee Nation citizens. For more information: https://www.cherokeenationfoundation.org/scholarships   

Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, Hector Najera Memorial Scholarship (May 31 Deadline)
The Hector Najera Memorial Scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded to two undocumented CLYLP alumni pursuing higher education. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at an accredited community college or university for an undergraduate or graduate program. For more information: https://www.clylp.org/scholarships  

Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, Roberto Gracia Memorial Scholarship (May 31 Deadline)
The Roberto Gracia Memorial Scholarship of $2,000 is awarded to CLYLP alumni based on academic strength and financial need. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at an accredited community college or university for an undergraduate or graduate program. For more information: https://www.clylp.org/scholarships 

Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, Sal Castro Memorial Scholarship (May 31 Deadline)
The Sal Castro Memorial Scholarship of $2,000 is awarded to CLYLP alumni interested in a career related to education (including teaching, education administration, education programming, or education policy). Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at an accredited community college or university for an undergraduate or graduate program. For more information: https://www.clylp.org/scholarships  

Chickasaw Foundation Scholarships (Check Deadline) Chickasaw Foundation Scholarships aim to empower individuals to pursue higher education and enhance adult literacy by awarding education scholarships. For more information: https://chickasawfoundation.org/scholarshipprogram 

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Higher Education Program, (Rolling Basis)
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma provides financial assistance to qualified Choctaw tribal members actively pursuing a higher education degree at an accredited college or university. Any member of the Choctaw Nation actively pursuing a Higher Education degree may apply to receive assistance in the form of a scholarship payable directly to an accredited college or university. Students must be working toward a minimum of an associate degree. For more information: https://www.choctawnation.com/services/higher-education/ 

Cobell Scholarship (Varying Deadlines)
The Cobell Scholarship offers a list of award programs to support American Indian or Alaska Native higher education. The scholarship is available to any full-time and degree-seeking American Indian or Alaska Native post-secondary student attending any nationally, regionally, and industry accredited non-profit, public and private, institution while pursuing a vocational certificate or diploma, associate’s bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, professional degree or certificate. For more information: http://cobellscholar.org/  

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation, CBC Spouses Education Scholarship (April 13 Deadline)
This opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. African American and Black graduating high school seniors; scholars pursuing undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees are eligible to apply. The selected recipients will receive awards ranging from $2,500 – $20,000. For more information: https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/ 

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), American Indian Scholarship (January 31 Deadline)
This scholarship is awarded once a year to a Native American college and technical student of any age, any tribe and in any state who has financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.25 based on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scaled used by the applicable educational institution. Applicants must be Native Americans and must be able to prove membership in a tribe that is recognized at a state and/or federal level. These awards are available for vocational training or college/university undergraduate or graduate students. The amount of the scholarship is $4,000 and more than one may be awarded each year. For more information: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian  

Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program (Check Deadline)
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, supports outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific Islander American**, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. Continuing Gates Millennium Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health, or science. Students will receive funds in an amount to be determined by GMS based on financial need. The For more information: https://gmsp.org/  

Generation Google Scholarship (North America) (April Deadline)
The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field. A group of undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s impact on diversity, demonstrated leadership and academic background. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering or a degree in a closely related technical field, as well as identify as being from a historically underrepresented group, including Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. Selected students will receive $10,000 for the upcoming academic year. For more information: https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/generation-google-scholarship/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=university-students  

Goldman Sachs, MBA Fellowship (Check Deadline) Application Coming Soon.
Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowship is for First-year MBA students pursuing a 2025 Summer Associate position at Goldman Sachs. The fellowship is designed to recognize exceptional students who have made a positive impact in their community by creating a culture of positive change, teamwork, and inclusion. Fellowship recipients will receive a $35,000 award in addition to the Summer Associate salary. For more information: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/students/programs/americas/mba-fellowship.html 

Government Finance Officers Association, Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship (December 30 Deadline)
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is to help outstanding minority graduate students enrolled in a course of study preparing for a career in state or local government finance. The award is in the amount of $10,000. Eligible students must be in the fields of public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with specific focus on government or nonprofit management) For more information: https://www.gfoa.org/available-scholarships  

Hispanic Scholarship Fund, HSF Scholar Program (February 15 Deadline)
HSF Scholar Program is available on a competitive basis to community college, four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Applicants must be full-time students with Hispanic heritage and U.S. citizens, permanent legal residents, or DACA. Awards range from $500-$5,000. For more information: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship  

Iranian-American Scholarship Fund (IASF), Scholarship (June 1 Deadline)
A list of scholarships are provided by the Iranian-American Scholarship Fund on the basis of academic excellence, financial need, and commitment to community service. Applicants must provide proof of verifiable Iranian heritage and be enrolled in a full-time graduate program. Scholarship applicants are limited to receiving two years of undergraduate funding and/or one year of graduate scholarship from IASF. For more information: https://www.iasfund.org/  

Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) (March 31 Deadline)
The Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is designed to support under-represented American Muslims in the fields and occupations that influence public opinion and shape public policy. Fellowships and Grants are available for Muslim scholars studying and working in fields of policy, law, media and film. ISF Scholarships range from $3,000 – $10,000. For more information: https://islamicscholarshipfund.org/policy-scholarship/  

Jewish Family Service (JFS) JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship (April Deadline)
The JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship provides grants to students from San Diego’s Jewish Community who plan to attend college or vocational school. The program awards scholarships of up to $5,000, based on financial need, academic performance, and community involvement. Jewish high school, college, or graduate students planning to attend school full-time at an accredited public or private college, university, or vocational school in the U.S. are eligible to apply. For more information: https://www.jfssd.org/center-for-jewish-care/jewish-community-services/jfs-david-rubenstein-memorial-scholarship/  

Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) (June 30 Deadline)
KASF scholarships, ranging from $500 to $5,000, are offered to qualified Korean American students, including international students from Korea. All applicants must be enrolled in a full-time program in the U.S. during the scholarship application year. Other students (non-Koreans) may qualify for scholarships if extra funds are available. Specifically, descendants of American veterans who served during the Korean War may qualify for scholarships (applicable to selective regions). For more information: https://www.kasf.org/scholarships/ 

The LaGrant Foundation (February 28 Deadline)
The LAGRANT Foundation annually provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending accredited institutions and are pursuing careers in the fields of advertising, marketing, or public relations. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Alaska Native/Native American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino. Graduate and Ph.D. student recipients will receive a scholarship of $3,750. For more information: https://www.lagrantfoundation.org/about-our-scholarships  

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation, Scholarships (June 1, December 15 Deadlines) 
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers scholarship programs for Muscogee (Creek) citizens enrolled as full-time students at an accredited institution of higher education or technical, or vocational trade schools. The foundation offers specially designed scholarships for students in various situations and academic journeys. This includes non-traditional students who have taken at least a year off from school to work, care for family, or for other reasons, as well as students who have been convicted of a felony, adopted, currently serving in the military, or are single mothers. In addition, the scholarships are available for first-time entering students in the healthcare provider profession, Master’s degree and/or PhD students working related to Muscogee (Creek) Nation or other Native American community etc. If you are applying for a restricted scholarship(s), check the requirements. Students can submit one application per student per semester and must be the Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizens. For more information: https://creeknationfoundation.org/scholarships/ 

National Black MBA Association, Inc. (Varying Deadlines)
The Association provides financial support to African American graduate students pursuing careers in business, academia and related professions. Applicants must be financially active members of the National Black MBA Association. For more information: https://membership.nbmbaa.org/Programs/Scholarships/Scholarship-List    

Native Forward Scholars Fund Scholarships (Varying Deadlines)
Native Forward Scholars Fund provides a list of scholarships to support Native American students and scholars in various fields. For more information: https://www.nativeforward.org/ 

The Orange County Hispanic Educational Endowment Fund (HEEF) (December Deadline) The Orange County Hispanic Educational Endowment Fund serves U.S. citizens, permanent residents and Dream Act/AB 540 students who live in Orange County. An eligible applicant must have Hispanic heritage, be a first-generation college student, an OC high school graduate or community college transfer student planning to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university, Latino/a who has lived in Orange County, California for the past three years, demonstrate financial need through the completion of a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application. Awards range from $2,000 to $5,000. For more information: http://www.heef.org/scholarships/   

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans (October 31 Deadline)
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships annually supports recently naturalized U.S. citizens for up to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the U.S.  Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years, and they join the community of New American Fellows. To be eligible, your birth parents must have both been born outside of the US as non-US citizens, and both parents must not have been eligible for US citizenship at the time of their respective births*. If you were born in the US, then you must be the child of two immigrants. If you were born abroad then you must be a naturalized US citizen, possess a valid green card, have been granted refugee or asylee status in the US, or have graduated from both high school and college in the United States (this final category is inclusive of DACA recipients and applicants who will graduate from college by the Fall of 2025 are eligible). For more information: https://www.pdsoros.org/fellowship  

Prospanica Foundation, Scholarship (April 22 Deadline)
Prospanica Foundation provides a select number of Prospanica scholarships of up to $5,000 to undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants to the Prospanica Scholarship Program must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident, and have Hispanic/Latino heritage, meet the minimum GPA requirements, and be enrolled or planning to enroll in a postgraduate (Master’s or PhD) or undergraduate program in an accredited university business school (in the United States or Puerto Rico). Prospanica membership is required for the application. For more information: https://prospanica.org/scholarships/  

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Foundation, (April 14 Deadline)
SHPE is the nation’s largest association dedicated to fostering Hispanic leadership in the STEM field. SHPE Foundation offers a list of available scholarships designed to enhance and achieve the potential of Latino students pursuing degrees in engineering, math and science. Graduate students pursuing a master’s or doctoral STEM degree program at an accredited university are eligible to apply. For more information: https://shpe.org/engage/programs/scholarshpe/#available  

Toigo MBA Fellowship (March 15 Deadline)
Toigo MBA Fellowship is a leadership program for minority MBA candidates committed to careers in finance. As a two-year program that runs concurrent with your MBA, the Toigo MBA Program curriculum is designed to align with a two-year MBA experience, commencing in the fall and with a summer internship in between the two years. Toigo applications and your MBA applications run in parallel, but Toigo does not limit its partnership with specific MBA programs. Firms work closely with the Foundation and engage in various initiatives as a way to get direct exposure to Toigo MBA Program participants, offer summer intern and potentially full-time career opportunities. Eligible applicants must be applying to / or have been accepted into one of the following degree programs: an accredited, US-based full-time, two-year MBA program, a joint degree program in conjunction with an accredited, full-time US-based MBA program, such as JD/MBA, MPP/MBA, MEM/MBA. For more information: https://toigofoundation.org/education/mba-program/  

Victor Pinchuk Foundation, Worldwide Studies Scholarship Program (May 15 Deadline)
The Worldwide Studies Program by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation provides up to $50,000 to cover expenses for students admitted to Master’s degree programs outside of Ukraine. Applicants accepted by universities listed among the top 200 by Times Higher Education and QS will receive priority admission consideration. Scholarship supports applicants pursuing study in the following areas of studies: agriculture, aerospace, engineering, alternative energies, public administration, public law, environment and ecology. The foundation will consider applications for study in other fields, but applicants must provide a convincing rationale for support in their chosen specialty. To be eligible, applicants must be a citizen of Ukraine and under the age 35 on the date of their matriculation. For more information: https://worldwidestudies.org/en/about 

American Psychological Foundation (APF), Wayne F. Placek Grant (June12 Deadline)
The Wayne F. Placek Grant encourages research to increase the general public’s understanding of homosexuality and sexual orientation. The Wayne F. Placek Grant funds $15,000 to research that addresses the following topics: heterosexuals’ attitudes and behaviors toward LGBT people, including prejudice, discrimination and violence, family and workplace issues relevant to LGBT people, and special concerns of sectors of the LGBT population that have historically been underrepresented in scientific research. Graduate students and early career researchers are encouraged to apply. For more information: https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/placek-grants/  

CUNY Graduate Center, Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS), Fellowships and Awards (Varying Deadlines)
As the first university-based LGBTQ research center in the United States, CLAGS offers several fellowships and awards open to students, scholars, and activists dedicated to LGBTQ issues. Multiple awards and fellowships are available through the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies. For more information: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/clags-center-lgbtq-studies/fellowships-awards 

Gamma Mu Foundation Scholarship (March 31 Deadline)
The Gamma Mu Scholarship Program provides support to gay men who want to further their education at a college, university, or vocational training program. Scholarships are offered for full-time study beginning at an accredited institution or program of the student’s choice. The applicant must be a gay man, under 35 years of age, and be a U.S. citizen. Scholarship recipients will receive an award of between $1,000 and $2,500 to use during the following academic year. For more information: https://gammamufoundation.org/scholarship-guidelines/   

LGBTQ + Victory Institute, David Bohnett Leaders Fellowship (March 31 Deadline)
David Bohnett Leaders Fellowship, offered by LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, in collaboration with The David Bohnett Foundation, is intended to offer a three-week intensive Executive Education program at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts to develop a strong cohort of LGBTQ+ public officials. The program is designed for all senior-level executives working with state and local governments — including government officials and elected officeholders. The Bohnett Fellowship provides partial financial assistance to help strong LGBTQ+ officials cover the costs of attendance. For more information: https://victoryinstitute.org/programs/bohnett-leaders-fellowship/ 

National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA), Lesbian Caucus Award (September 1 Deadline) The purpose of the annual NWSA Lesbian Caucus Award is to provide a $500 research award in recognition of a Master’s Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation project in areas of Lesbian, Queer, and LGBT Studies that resonates with the mission of NWSA. The field of the degree is open, but the work should focus on lesbian (defined broadly) lives, identities, or realities and make a contribution to the fields of lesbian and sexuality studies. To be an eligible applicant, active individual NWSA membership is required. For more information: https://www.nwsa.org/awards-scholarships/student-awards  

Out to Innovate (Formerly known as National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals) (June Deadline)
The Out to Innovate Scholarships are intended for LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. Applicant must identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and major in an accredited STEM or STEM-related teaching field. Scholarship availability and amount depend on funding each year. For more information: https://oti.memberclicks.net/scholarships  

Point Foundation, LGBTQ scholarships (Check Deadline: Application open in fall)
The Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring and hope to meritorious graduate and post-graduate students who are marginalized because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. As part of the mission, Point Foundation offers a list of LGBTQ scholarships for students attending accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. The Point scholarships are open for students in community college, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students with additional scholarship opportunities for BIPOC students. For more information: https://pointfoundation.org/scholarships 

PFLAG, Scholarship Programs (Varying Deadlines)
PFLAG offers various scholarships to applicants identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or anywhere within the LGBTQ, or as an ally. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBTQ community and cannot be receiving full-tuition remission sources to fund their education. Award amounts range from $250 to $10,000. Many PFLAG chapters have scholarship programs of their own. For more information and scholarship availability of your regional chapter: https://pflag.org/resource/chapter-scholarship-programs/  

San Diego Pride, Tracie Jada O’Brien Transgender Student Scholarship Fund (March 21 Deadline) The Tracie Jada O’Brien Transgender Student Scholarship Fund is intended to provide scholarships for transgender and/or nonbinary students in San Diego County. This scholarship is open to students from or residing in San Diego County who identify as transgender, live outside the gender binary, or are in the process of transitioning starting or continuing their education at a 2-year college, 4-year college, technical school, graduate program, or vocational training program. For more information: https://sdpride.org/tdoe/  

Yale University, Yale LGBT Studies Research Fellowship (June 26 Deadline)
Yale LGBT Studies Research Fellowship supports scholars from any field pursuing research in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer studies at Yale University, utilizing the vast faculty resources, manuscript archives, and library collections available at Yale. Graduate students conducting dissertation research, independent scholars, and all faculty are invited to apply. Scholars residing within 100 miles of New Haven are ineligible. The fellowship provides an award of $5,500 for travel to and from New Haven and as a living allowance for one month. The recipient is expected to be in residence for a minimum of twenty days during the period of their award and is encouraged to participate in the activities of Yale University. For more information: https://lgbts.yale.edu/research 

Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Scholarships (April 30 Deadline)
The Air & Space Forces Association provides a list of scholarships to support higher education of Airmen, Guardians, their spouses, and their children. The scholarships help fund college tuition, flight school, dental school, Arnold Air Society, Silver Wings, and even full rides to certain universities. For more information: https://www.afa.org/scholarships/    

The American Legion, Legacy Scholarship (April 10 Deadline)
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship designed to provide financial assistance to children of U.S. military members who died while on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, and Children of post-9/11 veterans having been assigned a combined disability rating of 50 percent or greater by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Each needs-based scholarship provides up to $20,000 for children of the fallen, and up to $5,000 for children of the disabled for undergraduate or post-graduate college. Recipients may reapply for additional annual awards up to six times. For more information: https://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy/about  

Army Nurse Corps Association’s Scholarship Program (Check Deadline)
Army Nurse Corps Association’s Scholarship Program is designed to support the nursing education of US citizens in an accredited baccalaureate or graduate nursing or anesthesia program. Applicants must be students currently enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate or advanced degree nursing or nurse anesthesia program who are serving or have previously served in any branch, at any rank, of a component of the US Army (Active Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve), are not currently receiving funding by a component of the US Army (e.g., ROTC scholarship students and students receiving full GI Bill benefits are not eligible) or nursing or anesthesia students whose parent(s), spouse, or child(ren) have current or previous service in a component of the US Army. For more information: https://e-anca.org/Scholarships 

Army Women’s Foundation, Graduate Legacy Scholarship Program (January 21 Deadline)
The Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program provides grants to women soldiers, past and present, and their lineal descendants to help them attain their educational goals by offering financial support in four areas: Certificate Programs, Community College coursework, Undergraduate Degrees, and Graduate Degrees. For Graduate Program AWF Legacy Scholarships, applicant must have achieved an undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must be enrolled in or accepted into a graduate-level program — Master or Doctoral. Applicant must be a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard or the lineal descendant of a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, and U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. For more information: https://www.awfdn.org/scholarships/general-information/ 

Blinded Veterans Association, Kathern F. Gruber & Thomas H. Miller Scholarships (Check back in December for a new application deadline)
BVA’s Kathern F. Gruber scholarships are available to spouses, dependent children, and grandchildren of blind and low-vision veterans to assist them with their higher education tuition. The Gruber scholarships for veterans’ dependents are for one year only but recipients can re-apply and receive the award up to four times. At the time of application, candidates must have already been accepted for admission or be attending an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited institution of higher education or business, secretarial, or vocational training schools as a full-time student. The amount of scholarship is $2,000. For more information: https://bva.org/programs/scholarships/   

Comcast NBC Universal-SVA Scholarship (April 12 Deadline)
The Comcast NBCUniversal-SVA Scholarship will support two student veterans in any major with an interest in the entertainment industry with a $12,000 scholarship each. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited two-year or four-year institution of higher learning, located in the United States, have at least a 3.0 GPA and submit proof of military service. For more information: https://studentveterans.org/programs-events/scholarships/comcast-nbcuniversal-scholarship/ 

The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) Scholarships (October 15 Deadlines)
The Council of Military Educators (CCME) is pleased to offer $1,000 scholarships each year to United States Servicemembers (active duty/veterans) and spouses of servicemembers who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees. Applicants must be a current or prior uniformed Service member, spouse, or child of a uniformed Service member, and first-time associate, bachelor or graduate degree seeker, and attend a CCME member institution. For more information: https://www.ccmeonline.org/scholarships 

Fleet Reserve Association (FRA), FRA Education Foundation Scholarships (April 15 Deadline)
The Foundation sponsors a scholarship program that helps students reach their educational and professional goals by presenting awards of up to $5,000 to students pursuing trade school, community and four-year college, and graduate degrees. Students may apply for Foundation scholarships if they are affiliated with the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard through their own service or that of a spouse, parent, grandparent or great-grandparent. Scholarship recipients must be U.S. citizens and full-time students at an accredited U.S. trade school, community college, college or university.  For more information: https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Events_and_Programs/Education_Foundation_Scholarships/Web/Content/FRA_Education_Foundation.aspx?hkey=fe5fe4c8-48b6-4003-be7b-5f3f317c6600  

For more detailed list of Scholarships Awarded by the FRA Education Foundation: https://www.fra.org/fra/web/web/content/fra_scholarships.aspx  

Folds of Honor Foundation, Higher Education Scholarships (March 31 Deadline)
Folds of Honor Foundation Higher Education Scholarships support spouses and children in honoring their Service Members by helping them achieve their educational goals. Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university (2-year, 4-year, or post-graduate program), or enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited technical or trade school program, which results in a certificate or license, and be dependent or Spouse of a Service Member. Scholarship awards are up to $5,000…not to exceed $2,500 (minimum payment of $100) per term. Applicants must reapply each year they are interested in receiving funds from Folds of Honor. For more information: https://foldsofhonor.org/scholarships/military-scholarships/ 

Hope for the Warriors, Military Spouse or Caregiver Scholarships (April 30 Deadline)
Hope for the Warriors Spouse / Caregiver Scholarship Programs celebrates and rewards the spouses and caregivers of post-9/11 veterans for their strength, fidelity, and resolve as they take on new and critical roles after experiencing the impact of war on their families. These scholarships provide aid in continuing education at reputable, accredited universities, colleges or trade schools. Eligibility is based on a spouse or caregiver’s ability to show their post-9/11 service member or veteran sustained a combat-related injury and/or has a 100% permanent and total VA disability rating to include Individual Unemployability.  For more information: https://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/transition/military-spouse-scholarships/ 

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Scholarship is on Update (Check back in the fall of 2025 for a new application)
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation’s Annual Awards program recognizes exemplary work that furthers the understanding of Marine Corps history, traditions, culture, and service. Judged by Marines and civilian experts, the Annual Awards are a mark of distinction and achievement for journalists, writers, photographers, artists, and scholars. For more information: https://www.marineheritage.org/awards.html  

National Military Family Association (NMFA), Military Spouse Scholarships (Rolling-based Application)  NMFA Military Spouse Scholarships award scholarships to military spouses to help cover a wide range of educational expenses, from GEDs to PhDs, professional licenses, and certifications. This includes re-licensure, business and entrepreneurial expenses, supervised clinical hours, continuing education courses, and more. To be eligible to apply, the applicant must have a valid military/Uniformed Services ID. Scholarships and other awards range from $500 to $2,500, depending on the type of academic program and available funding. For more information: https://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/spouses-scholarships/ 

Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society, Education Program Grants (May 15 Deadline)
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s Education Program offers grants and interest-free loans for students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year post-secondary, technical or vocational institution in the United States. This financial assistance is available for children of active duty, retired or deceased Sailors and Marines, spouses of active duty and retired Sailors and Marines, and Active Duty Sailors and Marines enrolled in the MECEP or MECP programs. Scholarships range from $500-$3,000 and loans are available up to $4,000. Funds are provided directly to the institution to help pay for tuition, books, room and board. Students may reapply each year. For more information: https://www.nmcrs.org/our-services/scholarships 

Navy SEAL Foundation, Scholarship (February and June Deadlines)
The Navy SEAL Foundation is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to NSW community members including active-duty service members, veterans, spouses and dependent children. We offer two scholarship cycles per year. Scholarships can be used for vocational, certificate, licensure, and post-secondary programs, such as bachelor’s or associate degrees, and may also include graduate degree scholarship opportunities for qualifying applicants. For more information: https://www.navysealfoundation.org/programs/education/ 

Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship Program (May 15 Deadline)
Paralyzed Veterans of America is proud to offer funds to PVA members and their immediate family members through our Educational Scholarship Program. It awards scholarships of $2,500 to full-time students and $1,000 to part-time students. Eligible applicants are PVA members, the spouse of a member, or an unmarried child (under 24 years of age) who is dependent (as defined by the IRS) on the member for principal support. Applicants must be accepted and enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited U.S. college or university. For more information: https://pva.org/find-support/scholarship-program/  

Pat Tillman Foundation, Tillman Scholars Program (Check back in October for a new application)
Tillman Scholars are Pat Tillman Foundation’s scholarship program for military service members, veterans and spouses empowering them with academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development opportunities and a diverse, global community of high-performing mentors and peers. Eligible applicants must be active duty service members, veterans or spouses, and plan on being enrolled full time in their degree program during the award year. Selection as a Tillman Scholar is merit-based, and the average amount of scholarship is around $10,000 per academic year. For this scholarship, child dependents are not eligible to apply. For more information: https://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply/  

The Rick Hopcraft Memorial Scholarship for Veterans (June 27 Deadline)
The Rick Hopcraft Memorial Scholarship for Veterans program will award one or more scholarships annually to returning veterans pursuing education at area institutions of higher learning in Orange County, CA. This scholarship is for the students who plan to pursue their degree programs in Orange County. Eligible applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students who are veterans (if discharged, the status must be honorable). Scholarship amounts range from $1,000-$20,000. For more information: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/hopcraftscholarship/ 

Student Veterans of America, RTX SPY-6 Scholarship (Navy) (March 29 Deadline)
The RTX SPY-6 Scholarship, named for the U.S. Navy’s SPY-6 Family of Radars, provides returning sailors an opportunity to achieve educational goals and position themselves for success in civilian professions. Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to sailors who pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university and demonstrate leadership in their local community. Applicants must be Navy/Navy Reserve Veterans attending full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. For more information: https://studentveterans.org/programs-events/scholarships/rtx-spy-6-scholarship/ 

Student Veterans of America, RTX Patriot Scholarship (Army) (March 29 Deadline)
Student Veterans of America and RTX have partnered to provide two (2) $10,000 scholarships to student veterans demonstrating a commitment to and passion for their chosen field of study, as well as demonstrated leadership and engagement within their community. The Patriot Scholarship is offered exclusively to U.S. Army veterans and is named after RTX’s Patriot Air and Missile Defense System. Applicants must be A U.S. Army veteran attending full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. For more information: https://studentveterans.org/programs-events/scholarships/rtx-patriot-scholarship/ 

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Student Veteran Support (April 30, November 15 Deadlines)
Veterans of Foreign Wars provides service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. Scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to qualified applicants. Applicants must be retired, honorably discharged, active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve, and participate in, be accepted to, or currently enrolled in a VA-approved program or school at an accredited post-secondary institution. For more information: https://www.vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support   

Veterans United Foundation Scholarship (March 31 Deadline)
The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship creates opportunities for family members of service members and Veterans to achieve their educational dreams. To qualify for the scholarship program, you must meet one of the following conditions: the applicant is a veteran with 100% service connected disability, a surviving spouse of a deceased service member from a service-related death, or a surviving child of a deceased servicemember from a service-related death. For more information: https://www.enhancelives.com/scholarships  

Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program (Check back in February for a new application)
The Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program helps fill in financial aid gaps for veterans and the spouses of service-disabled veterans, after military benefits and other grants and scholarships have been utilized. To apply, applicant must be an honorably discharged veteran of the United States military (including Reserves and National Guard), or the spouse or widow of a service-disabled veteran, and you must be a high school or GED graduate. The program will award renewable scholarships of up to $5,000 toward full-time undergraduate or graduate (first master’s degree) study. Scholarship awards are renewable for up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s/master’s degree is completed, whichever comes first. For more information: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/wells-fargo-veterans-scholarship-program/   

Women Marines Association (WMA) Scholarships (March 31 Deadline)
WMA Memorial Scholarships from $500 up to $5,000 are awarded based on the number of applicants and the specific scholarship requirements. The purpose is to award grants to qualified applicants sponsored by WMA MEMBERS in good standing. These grants may be used at any accredited college, university, or college-level trade school. Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible: have served or currently serving in the United States Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve, be a direct descendant by blood (up to three generations), be a sibling, legally adopted child or stepchild of a Marine on active duty, be a spouse of a Marine, or have completed two (2) years in the Marine Corps JROTC program or currently be active in the Young Marines Program. Master/Ph.D. applicants are required to submit official undergraduate transcripts. For more information: https://www.womenmarines.org/scholarships/ 

American Association of University Women (AAUW), Career Development Grants (November 15 Deadline)
Career Development Grants provide funding to women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or re-enter the workforce in education; health and medical sciences; science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); or social sciences. Primary consideration is given to women of color and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose last degree was received before June 30, 2016. Scholarship amounts range from $2,000 to $20,000. For more information: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/career-development/  

American Association of University Women (AAUW), International Fellowships (November 15 Deadline)
The program provides support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and who intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career. A limited number of awards are available for study outside of the U.S. (excluding the applicant’s home country) to women who are members of Graduate Women International. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported. Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by the application deadline and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application. Scholarship amounts range from $20,000 to $50,000. For more information: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/international/ 

Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, INC. Money for Women (January 31 Deadline) Founded in 1975 by writer and social justice activist Barbara Deming, Money for Women is the oldest ongoing feminist granting agency. Grants from the foundation give monetary support and encouragement to feminist writers and visual artists who are women (cis or transgender) or nonbinary. The fund grants $500 – $2,000 to individual feminist women in the arts with primary residence in the US and Canada. For more information: https://demingfund.org/index.php  

The BHW Group, Women in STEM Academic Scholarship (April 15 Deadline) The BHW Group offers a scholarship of $3,000 for women who are pursuing an undergraduate or a master’s degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics during the current school year. For more information: https://thebhwgroup.com/scholarship  

The Henry Luce Foundation, Clare Booth Luce Program for Women in STEM (March 25 Deadline)
The Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM is dedicated to increasing the participation of women in the sciences and engineering at every level of higher education. Grants are made to four-year degree-granting institutions, not directly to individuals. Applications should only be submitted by those with the authority to apply on behalf of the institution. Applicants must have conducted or plan to conduct research (climate surveys, sexual harassment surveys, diversity studies, or equivalent research efforts) that demonstrate a clear understanding of the barriers its particular communities of women encounter. Medical, behavioral, and social science fields are excluded. For more information: https://www.hluce.org/programs/clare-boothe-luce-program/  

MANA de San Diego, Scholarship Program (Check Deadline) The MANA de San Diego Scholarship Program enables exceptional Latinas to continue the journey toward success, leadership, and empowerment by providing financial assistance when enrolled in an institution of higher learning. The support system includes from community college students on the road to a bachelor’s degree to doctoral candidates on the verge of a Ph.D. For more information: https://manasd.org/programs/scholarship/  

MPOWER Financing, Women in STEM Scholarships (December 31 Deadline)
This scholarship program supports women who will use their STEM degree to benefit society and the planet and who have the potential to serve as role models and advocates for women in STEM. Scholarships of one $6,000, one $2,000 and one $1,000 will be awarded to female international/DACA students who are currently enrolled or accepted to study full-time in a STEM degree program at a program MPOWER supports in the United States or Canada. This scholarship is for International and DACA students only. For more information: https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/women-in-stem 

National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles, Scholarship Program (April, and November Deadline)
The Scholarship Program is available for a variety of subject matter disciplines, as well as support for non-traditional students in achieving their academic goals. Awards are based on a combination of academic merit and financial need. All applicants must be enrolled in school or admitted to a qualified school to apply for any scholarship. Applicants can apply for up to two (2) scholarships each cycle and may reapply every year. For more information: https://www.ncjwla.org/what-we-do/scholarships/ 

National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA), Graduate Scholarship Award (June Deadline)  NWSA will award $1,000 to a student who, in the fall of the year of the award, will be engaged in the research or writing stages of a master’s thesis or Ph.D. dissertation in the interdisciplinary field of women’s studies. The research project must enhance the NWSA mission. This opportunity is open to current NWSA individual members. For more information: https://www.nwsa.org/awards-scholarships/student-awards  

Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Scholarships (February Deadlines)
SWE Scholarships support those who identify as a woman and pursue an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and fields related to engineering globally. Eligible applicants must be a person who identifies as a woman, an incoming freshman through Ph.D. student studying engineering full-time (exceptions made for re-entry/non-traditional students) Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $20,000. For more information: https://swe.org/partner/pg-scholarships/ 

Women in Defense (WID), Scholar Program (March Deadline)
Through the WID Scholar program, Women In Defense encourages women to pursue careers supporting U.S. national security with a focus on defense or foreign policy. Applicants must demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security or defense through their undergraduate or graduate programs. This scholarship is limited to U.S. citizens. Applicants can check the focused areas of study on the application website. For more information: https://www.womenindefense.net/widscholar/apply-for-scholarship 

Zonta International (Varying Deadlines)
Zonta International provides a list of scholarships for women pursuing higher education. For more information: https://www.zonta.org/Web/Web/Programs/Education_Home.aspx?hkey=ba5aaa93-9106-436b-8f2a-dc1acff389dd  

Zonta International, Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship (June Deadline)
Zonta International supports women pursuing undergraduate and master’s degrees in business management and overcoming gender barriers from the classroom to the boardroom. Zonta International offers 37 international scholarships of US$5,000. The program operates at the Zonta club, district/region and international levels. Each district/region may submit one applicant for consideration for an international scholarship. This scholarship is open to women of any age, pursuing a business program with a major field of specialization in accounting, economics, finance, business management, business technology, and more. For more information: https://www.zonta.org/Web/Web/Programs/Education/Women_in_Business_Scholarship.aspx?hkey=5fb4f07a-f30d-42ad-bb53-7cb802f1eb7c 

Zonta International, Women in STEM Scholarship (Check Deadline)
Awardingg Women in STEM Scholarship, Zonta International encourage women to pursue education, career opportunities and leadership roles in STEM field. The program operates at the Zonta club, district/region and international levels. Each district/region may submit one applicant for consideration for an international scholarship. Scholarship amount is $5,000. For more information:https://www.zonta.org/Web/Web/Programs/Education/Women_in_STEM_Scholarship.aspx?hkey=93b52ab5-ef2f-401b-8774-b6143ad02da1 

The American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS), Entry Point! (February 19 Deadline)
Entry Point! recruits, screens, and refers qualified candidates to company and university research program partners for 10-week paid summer internships. This program aims to encourage and develop talent among undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a STEM career. Applicants must enroll as full-time undergraduate or graduate students for the academic term before and after the desired internship and must be living in the United States and legally authorized to work in the United States. For more information: http://www.aaas.org/entrypoint/about   

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship (May Deadline)
The NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship will offer eight (8) scholarships to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing careers in media, communications, or entertainment industries. Each recipient will receive $5,625 to help cover the cost of education at their college or university. Applicants need to self-identify as a person with a disability and be currently enrolled as either an undergraduate or graduate student. They should also have an interest in pursuing a career in communications, media, or entertainment. All majors, including computer science, engineering, information technology, and statistics, are welcome to apply. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement. For more information: https://www.aapd.com/nbcuniversal-tony-coelho-media-scholarship/  

Alexander Graham (A.G.) Bell Scholarship Program (General Application Open in 2025)  The program offers scholarships to full-time students who have a pre-lingual bilateral hearing loss in the moderately-severe to profound range, use listening and spoken language, and who are pursuing a master’s or doctorate. For more information: https://agbell.org/financial-aid/  

Boomer Esiason Foundation (Varying Deadlines)
Boomer Esiason Foundation offers a list of scholarships for students with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). To be eligible, all applicants must attend college or university in the United States and have a cystic fibrosis diagnosis, have a sibling with a CF diagnosis, or have a parent living with cystic fibrosis. For more information: https://www.esiason.org/assistance/scholarships/  

California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) (August 31 Deadlines)
The California Association for Post-Secondary Education and Disability (CAPED) has proudly offered a list of scholarships to students with disabilities in post-secondary education. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $1,500. To be eligible, you are currently an enrolled student at a California college/university and participating in your school’s disability support program/office, have a 3.0 cumulative GPA as a graduate student, completed 3-semester units or 4 quarter units as a graduate student at a college/university, and will be enrolled in classes at a California college/university for the upcoming fall term. Applicants should not have received a CAPED scholarship award in the previous two years. For more information: https://www.caped.co/scholarships/   

Disabled Person, Inc. Spring 2024 National Scholarship for College Students with Disabilities (March 15 Deadline) Specific year, no general application website
Disabled Person, Inc. announces Spring 2024 National Scholarship Competition for College Students with Disabilities for the award of $2,000. To participate, write an essay of no more than 1000 words (prompt is given). Next, you need to register for the competition. To do so, click on “Register for this Scholarship” link. Fill out the form completely and paste your essay into the form. To qualify, the student must be enrolled in a 2 or 4-year accredited college or university in the United States of America. They must be a matriculated student attending school full-time and U.S. citizens. For more information: https://www.disabledperson.com/scholarships/37  

The Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship (April 15 Deadline)
The Elizabeth Nash Foundation awards scholarships to assist persons with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees.  The scholarship program is open to individuals with CF who are undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited US-based college or university. Grants range from $1,000 to $2,500 and are made directly to the academic institution to help cover tuition and fees. Grants are made for one year; however, individuals are encouraged to re-apply for subsequent years. The program is currently only open to US citizens. For more information: https://www.elizabethnashfoundation.org/scholarships.html  

Gallaudet University, Graduate Fellowship Fund (May 10 Deadline)
The Graduate Fellowship Fund (GFF) provides financial assistance to deaf and hard of hearing graduates of accredited colleges and universities who are studying full-time in terminal degree programs. The applicant must have been accepted into a terminal degree program at an accredited college or university. A letter to that effect from the college or university must be supplied with the application. For more information: https://gallaudet.edu/alumni-association/graduate-fellowship-fund/  

National Federation of the Blind (NFB), NFB Scholarship Program (March 31 Deadline)
The largest of its kind in the nation, the National Federation of the Blind’s annual scholarship program offers 30 merit-based scholarships, ranging from $3,000 to $12,000 each year. Applicants must be legally blind (PDF) in both eyes, be residing in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico and be 18 years of age by July 3, 2024.  For more information: https://nabslink.org/scholarships  

Students With Heart Foundation Scholarship (October 1 Deadline) The mission of Students With Heart Foundation is to provide financial assistance by means of scholarships for students who suffer from all different types of heart disease and deformities, thus relieving some of the stress from the rough and rigorous stress they will face throughout their education. All applicants must be currently enrolled in a United States Accredited College/University and maintain a full course of study of 12 or more credits.  Applicants must provide a letter from a LICENSED PHYSICIAN, declaring that the applicant suffers from any Cardiac disease or deformities. Students with more severe cardiac cases will be put at higher priority, however, all students suffering from Cardiac Disease and/or deformities are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. For more information: http://www.studentswithheart.org/scholarships.html   

UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program (April 6 Deadline)
UCB will award 30 scholarships of up to $5,000 and 3 scholarships of up to $10,000 to people living with epilepsy, their family members, and caregivers pursuing higher education. To be eligible, applicants are diagnosed with epilepsy by a physician or the immediate family member (parent, spouse, child or sibling) and/or caregiver of a person with epilepsy. Applicants must be seeking an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate degree or enrolled in a trade school educational program. For more information: https://www.ucbepilepsyscholarship.com/