Top Arab American & Middle Eastern Scholarships in 2024

Are you newly or currently enrolled in an esthetics program at a PCA SKIN® Partner School that leads to licensure in the U.S.? Further, are you a member of an underrepresented ethnic/racial group, are part of the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled? If so, the Diversity in Esthetics Scholarship for PCA Partner Schools may be a great opportunity for you! Twice a year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to one (1) esthetics student from a PCA SKIN Partner School who belongs to an underrepresented group. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Dermalogica "Future Industry Professionals" Esthetics Scholarship awards $5,000 to one BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and/or Person of Color) student who is entering or currently enrolled in a Dermalogica partner school, leading to licensure in the U.S., on a quarterly basis. Applicants must be 18 or older and submit a three-minute video about their passion for esthetics and how receiving the scholarship would benefit their life. Deadlines for the scholarship typically fall in February, May, August, and December of each year. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details!Show Less

Are you an LGBTQ+ or minority high school graduate who is now enrolled in a U.S. post-secondary institution? If so, consider applying for the SOULE Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to help eligible youth pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. The scholarship is offered by The SOULE Foundation, an organization “designed to create an experience geared to support, develop and promote the educational advancement of LGBTQ youth and young people of color.” If you win the scholarship, bear in mind that you must attend the Soule Foundation Gala and be available for a photo/video shoot. If you’re a high school student from an underrepresented background who is currently in pursuit of a postsecondary degree, we encourage you to apply for the SOULE Scholarship!Show Less

The California Library Association Scholarship for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Students in Memory of Edna Yelland encourages and supports minority students in the attainment of a graduate degree in library or information studies and encourages commitment to the improvement of library services to BIPOC communities. Applicants must also be California residents and intend to work in a California library upon graduation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The ISF Undergraduate Scholarship is funded by the Iranian Scholarship Foundation (ISF), an organization dedicated to financially supporting the most promising Iranian-American students on their post-secondary journeys. Each year, the Iranian Scholarship Foundation awards up to $10,000 to help multiple Iranian-American students fund their education. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior of Iranian descent? If so, consider applying for the Momeni Foundation's Scholastic Achievement Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to at least three (3) college-bound students of Iranian descent who submit the best ~500-word essays describing their goals and plans, and what has motivated them to follow these goals and plans. In addition, interested students must hold a minimum 3.5 GPA and submit a resume and an official copy of their latest transcript. If you're of Iranian descent and are currently enrolled in or will soon be enrolled in an undergraduate program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming post-secondary student of Iranian descent? If so, consider applying for the Momeni Foundation's Financial Assistance Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to at least ten (10) current and incoming post-secondary students of Iranian descent who submit the best ~500-word essays describing their goals and plans, and what has motivated them to follow these goals and plans. In addition, interested students must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a resume, an official copy of their latest transcript, a copy of their FAFSA (if in the United States), and proof of enrollment at their university. If you're of Iranian descent and are currently enrolled in or will soon be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student belonging to an underrepresented group (female, of rural decent, or a member of an ethnic minority) pursuing a STEM-related major at a university in Kentucky? If so, the Nola Cook Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $750 to one (1) current or incoming underrepresented, full-time, undergraduate STEM student at a Kentucky college or university. To apply, interested students must submit a current resume, a transcript, a 500-word essay, a letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at their university. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Jan Jancin Awards celebrate exceptional second and third year law students from diverse backgrounds who are underrepresented racial or ethnic minorities. These merit-based scholarships are a testament to the recipients' hard work and dedication to their studies. If you're an impressive, underrepresented law student looking for help funding your education, we encourage you to apply.Show Less

Got your sights set on an MDiv or MACE degree, and want some financial support to help you on your journey? If so, consider applying for the People of Color Supplemental Award! To be eligible for the grant, you must be an active member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and enrolled full-time at an ATS-accredited seminary. While applicants pursuing a MACE degree don't need to be an Inquirer/Candidate, those pursuing a MDiv degree (or MDiv/Dual Degree) must be an Inquirer or Candidate when entering years 1 and 2 and a Candidate when entering year 3. All applicants must also demonstrate financial need. If you fit these requirements, don't hesitate to apply for the Native American Education Grant and give yourself a boost in pursuing your academic goals!Show Less

Are you an Arab-American college upperclassman or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in a media-related major? If so, consider applying for the Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 to multiple lucky applicants. The scholarship is offered by Advocate Defend Connect, an American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee.  If you’re an Arab-American college upperclassman or graduate student passionate about journalism, television, radio, film, or other media-related fields, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a California resident of color attending an in-state post-secondary institution? Further, are you pursuing a degree in Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Planning, or Landscape Architecture? If so, the PlaceWorks Scholarship Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to up to two (2) California residents of color who are studying Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Planning, or Landscape Architecture. Applicants must also plan to continue enrollment in a California college or university for the entirety of the upcoming academic year. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less