Doctoral Scholarships for Minorities

According to CollegeScholarships.org, classifications for minority scholarships are on the rise, and many people may qualify for one or more awards. Categories for these scholarships include people who are of African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American or multi-racial descent as well as women and people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered. Scholarships for doctoral students may be more rare, but they are available from professional organizations, corporations and other sources.
  1. Southern Regional Education Board Scholarships

    • The Southern Regional Education Board offers a doctoral award called the Three-to-Five-Year Package. Qualified applicants must be admitted to or currently in the first year of their Ph.D. program at a participating member school. Applicants must be a racial or ethnic minority, which includes but is not limited to those of African American, Asian, Hispanic and Native American descent.

      Scholarship recipients receive an annual sum of $15,000 to $20,000 and up to five years of tuition and fees at their university. The Southern Regional Education Board scholarship also offers professional development resources for recipients and attendance at the Compact for Faculty Diversity Institute on Teaching and Mentoring.

      Southern Regional Education Board

      592 10th St. N.W.

      Atlanta, GA 30318-5776

      404-875-9211

      sreb.org

    National Black MBA Association Scholarships

    • The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) has an annual Ph.D. Fellowship Program for minority students who are currently enrolled in doctoral programs related to business or management fields of study.

      Applicants must supply an original essay based on a topic of the program's choosing, school transcript and current resume. Recipients are also judged on their community involvement, communication skills and leadership potential.

      Multiple scholarship awards are given every year in amounts ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Recipients also receive a NBMBAA membership and selected fellowship winners will be given transportation and accommodations to attend the organization's annual conference.

      As a condition of receipt, scholarship winners may be asked to participate in local chapter events, public relations events and/or scholarship advisory committees.

      National Black MBA Association, Inc.

      180 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1400

      Chicago, IL 60601

      312-236-2622

      nbmbaa.org

    Hispanic College Fund Scholarships

    • Students working toward their Ph.D. in computer science and/or computer engineering are eligible for the Google Scholarship Program via the Hispanic College Fund. The scholarship awards recipients $10,000; some winners will also be given a trip to the Google corporate headquarters.

      Scholarship applications should include transcripts, proof of family income and proof of U.S. citizenship. Other requirements include an essay, letter of recommendation and financial aid verification.

      Hispanic College Fund

      1301 K Street NW, Suite 450-A West

      Washington, DC 20005

      800-644-4223.

      scholarships.hispanicfund.org

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