Diversity and Inclusion

Charles Cheesman's Student Debt Reduction Scholarship

Student debt can be crippling to dreams of saving, investing, home ownership, starting a business and other life ventures.The average college debt among student loan borrowers in America is $39,351, but many borrowers owe even more than that. With that in mind, the Charles Cheesman Student Debt Reduction Scholarship seeks to reduce student loan costs for African American or Hispanic/Latino first generation students, who are currently in college or have graduated with student loans. Workers who1 ...

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Deadline : 30 Nov 2024
Full funding
Country : United States of America
Provider : : Bold.org

Minority Women in STEM Financial Need Scholarship

Dr. Marie M. Daly was the first African American woman to earn a PhD in chemistry. She once said, “it’s like you learn to swim by swimming: you learn courage by couraging.”Marie Daly was one of the many revolutionary minority female voices in STEM during the 20th century. As these unsung heroes of the past begin to receive rightful recognition, we can learn from their stories, their perseverance, and their courage. To inspire the next generation of minority women in STEM, the Minority Women in1 ...

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Deadline : 15 Jun 2024
Full funding
Country : United States of America
Provider : : Bold.org

Filipino-American Scholarship

Filipinos have a long history and large presence in the United States, yet they remain underrepresented in many fields.Only 37% of Filipinos in the US complete a Bachelor’s degree, and only 9% complete a postgraduate degree. These figures are even lower among U.S.-born Filipinos. A Harvard Kennedy report states that U.S.-born Filipinos are less likely to obtain a college degree compared to their Filipino immigrant counterparts and other U.S.-born Asian Americans.&n1 ...

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Deadline : 16 Jan 2023
Full funding
Country : United States of America
Provider : : Bold.org

Hurtado Scholarship

One of the main obstacles that people face in society is the unequal distribution of opportunity. There are so many people who are full of potential but are held back by family circumstances, adolescent decisions, or other factors. Students working on a Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED) often show persistence and determination in light of challenging circumstances.This scholarship aims to support students in New York who are pursuing their GEDs so they can go on to achieve all of their goa1 ...

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Deadline : 15 Jan 2023
Full funding
Country : United States of America
Provider : : Bold.org

Dr. Jade Education Scholarship

Dr. Jade is a strong believer in the importance of life-long learning. Education has been the key to freedom for many generations, unlocking limitless potential. Students who value education and live their lives in search of knowledge will be able to achieve great things. As a way to support African American women through their educational journey, the Dr. Jade Education Scholarship will award students earning a graduate degree while simultaneously working full-time. Black/African Ame1 ...

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Deadline : 01 Jan 2023
Full funding
Country : United States of America
Provider : : Bold.org

Earl Pascua Filipino-American Heritage Scholarship

Ramon Magsaysay, born 1907 in the Philippine Islands, is best known for serving as the 7th President of the Philippines from 1953-1957.Earlier, however, he started as an automobile mechanic, a Captain in the US Army Forces in the Far East / Philippine Commonwealth Army during WWII, a Philippine Congressman, and the Secretary of National Defense. Known as a leader of great humility and dignity for all people, he employed creative solutions that garnered American support, gained trust with his co1 ...

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Deadline : 01 Dec 2022
Full funding
Country : United States of America
Provider : : Bold.org

R.L. Sexton Scholarship

As college costs continue to rise each year, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for students to afford to pursue their dreams.Fields like psychology and human resources offer many opportunities for bright students who are looking for growing and steady careers. Psychology alone has an $81,040 median wage and an expected growth of 8% by 2030.This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing degrees in process technology, psychology, or human resources.Any low-income high school or un1 ...

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Deadline : 01 Dec 2022
Full funding
Country : United States of America
Provider : : Bold.org

Jose "Sixto" Cubias Scholarship

Jose Cubias was an immigrant who fled from a civil war in El Salvador. He passed away in December 2020 from COVID-19, leaving behind a wife and two daughters.Jose Cubias was a sweet, light-hearted good man who dedicated himself to taking great care of his family. 32 years ago, he fled a civil war in El Salvador to give his wife a better life in the United States. Jose lived a humble life. While he never had lots of money in his pockets, he never hesitated to give and help those in need. In his1 ...

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Deadline : 01 Dec 2022
Full funding
Country : United States of America
Provider : : Bold.org