Scholarships from groups that serve students like yours
These sources are run by groups that serve these students, most with scholarships of their own: UNCF and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the NAACP, NSBE and SHPE in engineering, MALDEF's guide for Latino students, and Indspire for Indigenous students in Canada. Check each listing for who can apply and whether membership is needed.
Best for: First Nations, Inuit and Métis students exploring Canadian postsecondary funding and checking whether particular sponsors support their studies or community.
Limitation: Many fund profiles omit award amounts, and regional, program or enrollment requirements can narrow the opportunities available to an individual student.
Major / Career SpecificUS nationwide1-99 scholarshipsFree
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) scholarships for paid members in engineering and related STEM fields, with public award cards listing GPA, major and amount.
Our rating
3.6/ 5
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) scholarships for paid members in engineering and related STEM fields, with public award cards listing GPA, major and amount.
Best for: Hispanic students in STEM majors who want to apply for several SHPE scholarships with one spring application.
Limitation: Awards require SHPE membership, which has yearly dues for college students; the page lists no awards or amounts, and dates are from the last cycle.
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) runs a searchable list of its own scholarships, many for Black students and students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). For students across the United States; each award sets its own rules.
Our rating
4.1/ 5
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) runs a searchable list of its own scholarships, many for Black students and students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). For students across the United States; each award sets its own rules.
Curated scholarship guide from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), including many awards that do not ask about immigration status. List format; apply on each sponsor site.
Our rating
2.6/ 5
Curated scholarship guide from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), including many awards that do not ask about immigration status. List format; apply on each sponsor site.
Major / Career SpecificUS nationwide1-99 scholarshipsFree
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) scholarships for members, from graduating high school seniors to graduate students, with award pages listing field, GPA, need and amount.
Our rating
2.6/ 5
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) scholarships for members, from graduating high school seniors to graduate students, with award pages listing field, GPA, need and amount.
Are there scholarships for first-generation college students?
No source in our directory is only for first-generation students. Start with your state or province page, then read each award's rules on the sponsor's site.
Are there scholarships that do not ask about immigration status?
Yes. MALDEF's guide includes many awards that do not ask about immigration status and flags ones often usable without a Social Security number.
Do I need to be a member to apply?
For some. NAACP and NSBE scholarships need paid membership, and SHPE is labeled Membership Required. UNCF and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund are labeled Free, and each award sets its own rules.
Are there scholarships for Indigenous students in Canada?
Yes. Indspire funds First Nations, Inuit and Métis students in Canada, with public fund profiles and shared application dates.
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