Minority Scholarships

Scholarships are a useful tool in your financial aid toolbox and can make a huge difference in the final total you owe upon graduation, if at all. If you are a Hispanic or Latino student, use this list of scholarships to help pay for college and graduate with less debt. The future is brighter starting now.

The leading advocacy network dedicated to supporting first-generation, lower income, and historically underrepresented students on their path to higher education. Launched in 2012, College Greenlight helps thousands of qualified, motivated students connect with college and universities to find their best college fit and financial support.

At Colgate, we believe that a higher education is a path to a brighter future and are dedicated to helping students get there. That’s why, in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and as part of the Foundation’s Youth Awards, we sponsor “Haz La U” (Make the U), a college grant program for high school seniors. Have you focused on academic excellence, dedicated service to your community, and demonstrated leadership? Your effort could be rewarded by receiving one of 31 educational grants* with Colgate providing $100,000 in total support.

Scholars are selected based on merit. Award amounts range from $500 - $5,000, based on relative need. Eligibility Requirements: (1) US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, or DACA; (2) Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students; (3) Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school in the US for the 2026-2027 academic year; (4) Complete and submit the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); (5) The HSF Scholar Program is open to students of all races who identify as being of Hispanic heritage

This directory includes Scholarships for Vocational/Trade Schools

The McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship opens doors and transforms futures with $1 million in scholarships awarded to support up to 100 outstanding students across the country, giving them the boost they need to chase their dreams. To date, more than 17,000 students have written their own stories with the help of over $35 million in scholarships. They are proof that dedication, passion and hard work have no limits. Recipients are selected for their academic achievements, community impact, personal statement, and financial need. For McDonald’s, supporting these students means believing in them and in everything their future holds.

Our mission at My Undocumented Life is to provide up-to-date information and resources to undocumented students, their families, and allies (including educators, counselors, and administrators). We post scholarship opportunities that are open to undocumented students, strategies for navigating the educational system while undocumented, information on how to apply for DACA, upcoming immigration-related events, news on immigration policies, and much more. Most importantly, we want to provide a sense of community to our diverse group of readers.

To be eligible for any of the NACME administered scholarships students must either be a high school senior applying to an engineering or computer science program, within one year of graduating from high school, or matriculating in a community college program with the intent to apply to a NACME Partner Institution, or be currently matriculating in an engineering or computer science program at a NACME Partner Institution, a US citizen or permanent resident, and meet the minimum GPA requirement of the specific scholarship.

The National Black Nurses Association provides scholarships to students at all levels (LPN to Doctorate). These scholarships start at $1,000. NBNA scholarships are presented each year to the Awardees at the Annual Institute & Conference.

Award of $1,000 to a student living in Benton, Washington, or Madison Co., AR and currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in NWA or elsewhere. Applications open in February of each year.

If you are an immigrant, or the child of immigrants, there are many scholarships that have been designed with you in mind. Organizations have set aside funds for scholarships for immigrants in any situation. There are scholarships designed for green card holders, DACA recipients, naturalized citizens, and any other citizenship status you could imagine.

TheDream.US scholarships are for highly motivated undocumented students with or without DACA or TPS who want to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost. They have no access to federal aid, limited access to state aid, and they sometimes face paying out-of-state tuition. We offer two scholarships.

Educational Resources for Immigrants, Refugees, Asylees and other New Americans

The WebstaurantStore Diversity Scholarship is a $5,000 GRANT created to encourage diversity in the field of hospitality and reward talented students from minority ethnic groups who possess a passion for the culinary arts. With this scholarship, our goal is to open doors and provide support to traditionally underrepresented communities in the foodservice industry. By encouraging the growth and development of students from diverse minority racial groups, we hope to empower them to achieve excellence in their chosen career.