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College scholarships for female minority students?

As a female minority high school student, I'm trying to explore scholarship opportunities that cater specifically to my demographic. Does anyone know of any great scholarships that I could apply for, or organizations that focus on supporting female minority students?

a year ago

Sure, there are several scholarships specifically aimed at supporting female minority students. A few that come to mind are:

1. The United Negro College Fund (UNCF): This organization offers several scholarships specifically for African-American women. They offer scholarships for a variety of fields, amounts, and eligibility requirements.

2. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF): The HSF offers scholarships for students of Hispanic heritage. Awards are based on merit and range from $500 to $5,000, depending on the student's personal circumstances.

3. The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF): This is the largest scholarship provider for Asian and Pacific Islander American students. It offers a range of scholarships, varying in amount.

4. The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC): AIGC has a range of scholarships targeted specifically for Native American female students.

In addition, there are also scholarships specifically for women in STEM fields such as:

- The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) Essay Contest: This scholarship is for essays written about a female mathematician or statistician.

- The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarship Program: This scholarship is for women pursuing ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate programs in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science globally.

Don't forget to also check your own high school's scholarship resources, and consider reaching out to local community organizations and companies, as many offer scholarships for local students.

Remember, one of the best strategies for winning scholarships is applying to as many relevant ones as you can - it's a numbers game after all, so the more you apply to, the better your chances. Best of luck in your scholarship search!

a year ago

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