Jerry Malloy Negro Baseball League Scholarship

SABR's Jerry Malloy Negro Baseball League Scholarship is open to high school seniors who plan to attend college and work towards a college degree. Two scholarships will be awarded to the students who write the most compelling essay on a topic pertaining to Negro League baseball.

Eligible students must have a grade point average of 2.5 by the end of their junior year in high school. They may apply for the scholarship in their senior year provided they plan to attend a U.S. accredited college or university.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is for minority high school students in the United States. In addition to a financial grant, the foundation also provides its scholars with mentoring and leadership development opportunities, and internships.

To be eligible, all applicants must be graduating seniors and must belong to a minority group (African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Native American).

Ron Brown Scholar Program for African American Students

The Ron Brown Scholar Program provides scholarship awards to African-American high school seniors who are excelling in their academics, exhibiting exceptional leadership potential, and actively serving in community service activities.

Applicants must be US citizens or must have a permanent resident visa card. They must also be able to demonstrate financial need, and must be in high school. The scholarship awards are not available to current college students.

Historically Underrepresented Groups Scholarship (HUGS)

Historically Underrepresented Groups Scholarship (HUGS) is open to students who are members of historically underrepresented minorities majoring in archaeology. The scholarships are offered to minority archaeology students to help them complete their education and prepare for a career in archaeology and heritage management.

The scholarship is open to underrepresented groups, including African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, and other non-European minorities. The scholarship can be used for a field school, to volunteer on a project directed by a professional archaeologist, or to receive other forms of archaeological training in the summer. A total of three HUGS awards will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students.

Gensler Scholarships

Gensler, recognized as the world's largest and leading collaborative design firm, is also committed to the education of emerging design talent. The firm offers two U.S. scholarship opportunities annually for architecture and interior design students.

One of the scholarships offered is Gensler Diversity Scholarship. Gensler believes diversity ignites innovation in design. Gensler also believes in bringing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and points of view to work at Gensler.

ASA Minority Fellowship Program

ASA Minority Fellowship Program is open to new or continuing minority graduate students. Applicants must be applying to or enrolled in sociology departments with a strong focus on mental health research programs.

Applicants must be members of one of the following racial/ethnic groups: Blacks/African Americans, Latinos (Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans), American Indians or Alaskan Natives, and Asians (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian), or Pacific Islanders (Hawaiian, Guamanian, Samoan, Filipino). The fellowship includes a stipend and some funding for travel to the ASA Annual Meeting each August, regional or association meetings in the spring or fall, and professional development training programs and workshops.

The Bank of America Merrill Lynch Scholarship of Distinction

The Bank of America Merrill Lynch Scholarship of Distinction is open to minority students who want to pursue careers in the financial industry. Eligible candidates include women, African Americans, LGBT, Hispanics, Native Americans, military veterans, and students with disabilities.

The scholarship is for students interested in a career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Applicants must be full-time students with a minimum GPA of 3.2 or above who are pursing a BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. Candidates must have excellent performance both in and outside the classroom.

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards is open to high school seniors of Hispanic/Latino descent who plan to enter college in the fall after graduating from high school. Eligible students may apply to their closest region; there are 10 different regions across the country.

Three recipients are chosen (Gold, Silver and Bronze) for each category in each of the 10 award regions.

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above in order to apply. Students can apply to various award categories, including:

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Scholarship Program

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter have announcd a new scholarship program that will award one exceptional senior high school student, with financial needs, up to $100K in funds to put toward their enrollment in a college or university for the upcoming academic year. The award will serve as a dedicated university-based fund for each selected student throughout the duration of the student's enrollment.

This back to school season, students in OTRll Tour markets, who are preparing for college, will be chosen by Boys and Girls Club of America. Qualified students must demonstrate academic excellence and show financial needs that would make it hard for them to enter a college or university for the academic year.

United Negro College Fund/ Michael Jackson Scholarship

The Michael Jackson scholarship provides financial assistance to communication arts and social science students attending a UNCF college/university during the current academic year.

Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship will provide an award up to $5,000 depending on the financial need of the student as verified by the attending University or College.

Boeing/ Thurgood Marshall College Fund HBCU Scholarship Program

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) in partnership with The Boeing Company is proud to announce the Boeing | TMCF HBCU Initiative. This program provides an unparalleled career opportunity and scholarship for outstanding students attending Boeing HBCU priority schools. High performing students currently in their sophomore year, with a minimum GPA of 3.3 are encouraged to apply.

This unique opportunity provides students with full college to career support—opening the door to a full-time career with the world’s largest aerospace company, and lead manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems!

Derrick Rose Scholars Program

Passionate about embodying a legacy that will empower the next generation to pursue greatness; NBA star Derrick Rose has launched a scholarship program called the Rose Scholars.

The program is open to high school sophomore, junior + senior students who are civically minded and have an instinct to lead.

B'nai B'rith International's Diverse Minds Writing Challenge

Students who are up for a challenge in writing are encouraged to join the Diverse Minds Writing Challenge created by B'nai B'rith International, a Jewish service organization.

The challenge is to write and illustrate a children's book that tells a story of tolerance, diversity or inclusion. The story may tackle topics including but not limited to bullying in schools, persons with disabilities, diverse families, LGBT, equal rights, and religious and cultural tolerance.

CharterUP National Scholarship for Immigrants and Refugees

CharterUP, a transportation technology provider, is awarding a scholarship to one deserving immigrant or refugee student who was born outside the United States. It is in conjunction with the company's belief that cultural diversity and opportunity is what would make the United States become more progressive.

The CharterUP scholarship is open for immigrants and refugees who are currently enrolled or accepted as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university in the United States.

Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant

Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant (LMAA), founded in 1993 by Lisa Ruffin, is based on the idea that young people must begin with a strong foundation. They believe that each of our girls possesses the promise of unlimited possibilities. In partnership with supportive parents and sponsors, they offer the LMAA pageant as a vehicle to develop their potential.

This educational program is dedicated to empowering young ladies between the ages of six through 12 with a CAP - Confidence, Awareness and Pride - to prepare them to be the leaders of tomorrow. LMAA uses a pageant format to provide girls with an early introduction to the arts and a heightened cultural understanding.

National Hook-up of Black Women Scholarships

National Hook-up of Black Women (NHBW) Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited college or university in the fall after graduation.

Two different scholarships are available. Candidates must have a GPA of 2.75 or above, and be involved in school and community activities; they must be able to demonstrated at least 100 hours of community service.

Thurgood Marshall Fund/ NBA David J. Stern Scholarship Program

The Thurgood Marshall Fund/ NBA David J. Stern Scholarship Program is open to any college student who is enrolled full-time at any one of the nation’s 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Applicants must be at least at a Sophomore level in order to be eligible.

Applicants must have an interest in sport. They can major in any field they choose. All candidates must have a GPA of 3.0 or above in order to quality. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years of college. Scholarship awards are based on academic merit and financial need. Scholarship money may be applied towards tuition, fees, room and board.

The Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship

The Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship is open to Asian-American students interested in pursuing a career in entrepreneurship. The scholarship is open to both high school seniors and current college students.

Applicants must be at least 50 percent Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Candidates may be either high school seniors planning to attend college or current college students. Current college students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. vocational, junior college, or four-year college/university and must be a full- time, degree seeking student by the upcoming academic calendar year.

PepsiCo Cesar Chavez Latino Scholarship Fund

The PepsiCo Cesar Chavez Latino Scholarship Fund is open to full-time, undergraduate students of Hispanic descent. Students may attend any education institution in Arizona and California.

Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership in extra-curricular activities, a commitment to volunteer service in the community, and financial need. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. The scholarship is available to U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, Undocumented, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen.

The Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology (DFBSST) Scholarship

The Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology (DFBSST) Scholarship is open to African-American undergraduate students who enroll in scientific or technical fields of study at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The scholarship can be renewed annually for up to four years.

Applicants must be African American students who plan to enroll or are already enrolled at one of the participating predominantly Black colleges or universities and who are majoring in a technical field of study, such as science, technology, engineering or mathematics.