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Scholarships for Minority Students

Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2019/01/31 - Updated: 2025/02/22
Publication Type: Informative
Topic: Disability Scholarships - Publications List

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Synopsis: This information provides a brief overview of various scholarships available to minority students, including those with disabilities. It highlights opportunities for groups such as Asian, Hispanic, Native American, African American, multiracial individuals, women, LGBT students, and students with disabilities. These scholarships can supplement existing financial aid or assist those not eligible for federal or state grants, thereby promoting diversity and making higher education more accessible to underrepresented groups - Disabled World (DW).

Introduction

To help promote diversity on college campuses and make higher education possible to all students, many scholarship providers including companies and individuals are now offering scholarships to assist minority students. These individual scholarship awards range from a few-hundred to several-thousand dollars per year.

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The scholarships listed can be used either as a supplement to financial aid, or to assist students who are currently not eligible for federal or state financial aid or grants.

A large percentage of the U.S. college population is comprised of minority students from various backgrounds and races. Minorities can often receive more than just one scholarship, so it pays to investigate the various different organization scholarships currently available both online as well as offline.

What is Meant by "Minority"?

A minority group refers to a category of people who experience relative disadvantage as compared to members of a dominant social group. Minority group membership is typically based on differences in observable characteristics or practices, such as: sex, ethnicity, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Minority students - those who do not belong to a region's or nation's majority racial or ethnic group - may be subject to discrimination, whether sanctioned or passive, that can affect their educational achievement. Some of the scholarships for minority groups we list include:

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Author Credentials: Ian is an Australian-born writer, editor, and advocate who currently resides in Montreal, Canada. He is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.

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Cite This Page: Disabled World. (2019, January 31 - Last revised: 2025, February 22). Scholarships for Minority Students. Disabled World (DW). Retrieved June 13, 2025 from www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/scholarships/minority-diverse.php

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