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The Center for Cultural Diversity
| Contact Information for The Center for Cultural Diversity | |
|---|---|
| Phone | (775) 784-4936 |
| Fax | (775) 682-8977 |
| thecenter@unr.edu | |
| Location |
Joe Crowley Student Union
3rd Floor |
| Address | 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557-0144 |
| Contact | Contact Us |
Scholarships
A common misperception is that scholarships are only for the impoverished, but in fact, these grants pave the way towards reaching virtually anyone’s dreams and ambitions. An increasing number of scholarship grants are made available these days, and more and more students realize that there are avenues they can turn to to achieve success not only in their studies, but more importantly, in their prospective careers.
African American/Black Scholarships
There are a number of scholarships specifically targeted at students of African American descent.
- Black Excel Scholarship and Financial Aid
- Development Fund for Black Students in Science
- NCAAP Scholarship Fund
- The Gates Millennium Scholarship
- The Ron Brown Scholarship Program
- HSF/Marathon Oil Corporation- College Scholarship Program
- Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
- Project Excellence Scholarships
- NACME Scholarships
- National Society of Black Engineers
Asian/Pacific Islander Scholarships
There are a number of scholarships specifically targeted at students of Asian and/or Pacific Islander descent.
- Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
- OCA Scholarships
- Avon College Scholarship- API Women
- Verizon Scholarship- API
First-Generation or Income-Qualified Scholarships
There are a number of scholarships specifically targeted at first-generation and/or income-qualified students.
- The Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship
- The Gates Foundation Scholarship
- Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship
- SallieMae Fund Scholarship Information
- QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship
- Hispanic College Fund Inc./First in My Family Program
Hispanic/Latino Scholarships
There are a number of scholarships specifically targeted at students of Hispanic/Latino descent.
- HSF/ McNamara Family Creative Arts Grant
- HSF/ General College Scholarship
- HSF/BB&T Charitable Scholarship Program
- HSF/ Wells Fargo Scholarship
- A Patrick Charnon Scholarship
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
- The Gates Millennium Scholarship
- HSF Marathon Oil Corporation College Scholarship Program
- Dorothy Vandercooke Peace Scholarship
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
LGBT Scholarships
There are a number of scholarships, grants, and fellowships available, specifically targeted at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer students.
- Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
- The Colin Higgins Courage Awards and Grants
- The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
- Deaf Queer Youth Scholarship
- LEAGUE Foundation
- Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award
- National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGA)
- NWSA Graduate Scholarships in Lesbian Studies
- PFLAG National GLBT Scholarship Program
- Point Foundation
- Queer Scholars Program
- Roy Scrivner Research Grants
- Skadden Foundation Fellowship
- The Tang Scholarship Fund
Native American Scholarships
There are a number of scholarships specifically targeted at students of Native American descent.
- American Indian Education Foundation
- American Indian Scholarship
- Association of American Indian Affairs (AAIA)
- Bureau of Indian Education
- Catching the Dream
- Frances Craword Marvin American Indian Scholarship
- Gates Millenium Scholars
- Native American Finance Officers Association
- Native American Journalists Association
- Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Higher Education Scholarship
- Walker River Paiute Tribe Higher Education Scholarship
Scholarships for Women
There are scholarships specifically targeted at women.
Scholarships for High School Students
Follow the link for a list of scholarships for high school students.
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
This Scholarship Guide is a downloadable database for minority students and for children of “New Americans” who may not be aware of the many opportunities for scholarships available to them. Download a list of scholarships that do not require a social security number.
Free Scholarship Search Services
A quick way to start a scholarship search is to utilize specialized scholarship search sites. The ones listed here are among the most popular FREE scholarship search sites. Never pay for a financial aid or scholarship search service!
