24 Scholarships For Women Of Color
Updated: Jan 26
Every year, schools raise their tuition costs higher and higher. It’s no wonder that so many people from underprivileged communities
end up in thousands of dollars of debt. Seeds of Fortune was created to help relieve that burden and plant the seeds of economic empowerment for young women of color who want to continue their education.
Here at Seeds of Fortune, we want to reduce the amount of debt for minority families and increase wealth in their communities by teaching high schoolers financial literacy and how to find scholarships that will work for them. We have already helped women earn over eight million dollars in scholarships, and we can’t wait to grow that number even more!
Scholarships
At Seeds of Fortune, we work with high school students to help them prepare for their college career. Besides teaching them the skills they need to succeed in college and life beyond school, we also help young women select scholarships that work for them and their family. Building a scholarship package is an essential part of our work.
This is a list of our top 24 scholarships for women of color. Some of the scholarships have special qualifications or requirements which are listed below, as well as their application deadlines, and amount of money awarded in the scholarship package. Scholarships should always be verified before applying.
AAIA Scholarships
Application Deadline: 03/31
Amount: $1,000-$20,000
Qualifications:
Must be Native Alaskan or Native American
Must have a 2.5 GPA
Blacks At Microsoft
Application Deadline:
Amount: Various
Qualifications:
Must be pursuing a career in STEM
Must have a GPA of 3.3
Posse Scholarship
Application Deadline: Before senior year, depends on city of residence
Amount: Various
Qualifications:
Must be nominated
Must be a high school senior
Must be from one of the following cities:
Atlanta, Georgia
The Bay Area, California
Boston, Massachusetts
Chicago, Illinois
Houston, Texas
Los Angeles, California
Miami, Florida
New Orleans, Louisiana
New York, New York
Washington, DC
Jackie Robinson Scholarship
Application Deadline: 02/01
Amount: $30,000 over four years
Qualifications:
Must be a high school senior
Must demonstrate financial need
Must have an SAT of 1000 or an ACT of 21
La Unidad Latina Foundation
Application Deadline: 10/18
Amount: $500-$1,000
Qualifications:
Must be a high school senior
Must have a GPA of 2.8
Haz La U Program
Application Deadline: 12/06
Amount: $1,000
Qualifications:
Must plan to enroll in college in the fall
Must be a current high school senior
Must have a GPA of 3.0
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Application Deadline: 04/30
Amount: Various
Qualifications:
Must have a GPA of 2.75
Must be interested in pursuing a career in STEM
The Randy Falco Scholarship
Application Deadline: Mid March
Amount: $10,000
Qualifications:
Must be pursuing a career in entertainment
Must be Hispanic
Emma Bowen Foundation
Application Deadline: Spring
Amount: Various
Qualifications:
Must be pursuing a career in tech or media
Must have a GPA of 3.0
Must be fluent in English
The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund
Application Deadline: 04/30
Amount: $2,000
Qualifications:
Must be younger than 26
Must have a GPA of 2.0
Must have a household income of less than $75,000
Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship Award
Application Deadline: 04/01
Amount: $2,500
Qualifications:
Must be a college junior, senior, or graduate student
Must be Arab American
Must major in communications
Must have a 3.0 GPA
National Hispanic Business Women Association Educational Scholarship
Application Deadline: 03/27
Amount: Various
Qualifications:
Must live in California
Must be involved in community service
Must have a 3.0 GPA
Must be currently enrolled in a college in the US
United Negro College Fund
Application Deadline: Various
Amount: Various
Qualifications:
Must be a high school senior
Must be an African-American
Must have a GPA of 2.5
YMCA Scholarship
Application Deadline: Various
Amount: Various
Qualifications:
Must work for the YMCA for at least 1 year
Must find the scholarship for your city
The Essence Scholars Program
Application Deadline: 10/15
Amount: $10,000
Qualifications:
Must be a college sophomore or junior
Must go to a school that is part of the United Negro College Fund
Must have a 3.0 GPA
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Application Deadline: 02/15
Amount: $500-$5,000
Qualifications:
Must be Hispanic
Must have a GPA of 3.0
Must submit FAFSA forms for eligibility
The National Scholarship
Application Deadline: 03/01
Amount: Various
Qualifications:
Must be a high school senior
Must have a 3.0 GPA
Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship
Application Deadline: 02/01
Amount: $500-1,000
Qualifications:
Must be a college student
Hallie Q. Brown Scholarships For Women
Application Deadline: 03/01
Amount: Various
Qualifications:
Must be a high school senior or graduate
Must have a C average
Development Fund For Black Students In Science And Technology
Application Deadline: 06/01
Amount: $2,000
Qualifications:
Must be an undergraduate
Must be majoring in a science or technology field
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Application Deadline: 01/01
Amount: $10,000
Qualifications:
Must be a US citizen
Must show financial need
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award
Application Deadline: 06/01
Amount: Various
Qualifications:
Must be a high school senior
Must want to go into a criminal justice industry
Google Anita Borg Scholarship
Application Deadline: 02/01
Amount: $1,000-10,000
Qualifications:
Must be interested in a technology industry
Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarship
Application Deadline: 04/30
Amount: Various
Qualifications:
Must be Pacific Islander or Asian
Must be from Fresno County
In Summary
Seeds of Fortune allow female students of color to work with professionals who are committed to assisting them with the college application process and finding financial packages that can help them with the ever-increasing cost of higher education. Seeds of Fortune wants to see women of color get the education they need to thrive in the field of their choice.
Sources
https://www.scholarshipsforwomen.net/african-american/
https://studentloanhero.com/featured/scholarships-for-latinos-ultimate-guide/