Top Arab American & Middle Eastern Scholarships in 2024

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

The AMA Valuing Diversity PhD Scholarship Program is on the lookout for bright minds from underrepresented communities to join marketing and advertising doctoral programs. If you've applied before, don't hesitate to try again! To qualify, you must be enrolled in an AACSB accredited marketing or advertising doctoral program and have completed at least one year. 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

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 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

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

Are you a racial or ethnic minority who’s enrolled full-time in a healthcare management graduate program? Alternatively, are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community who’s enrolled in such a program? If either of those descriptions fit, you might want to consider applying for the Albert W. Dent Graduate Student scholarship! Established to honor Albert W. Dent, the first African-American member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the scholarship awards $5,000 to 15 lucky students each year.  If you’re a racial/ethnic minority and/or a member of the LGBTQ+ community looking for some help to pay off your healthcare management graduate program, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Aga Khan International Scholarship Program is funded by the Aga Khan Foundation, an organization that brings together human, financial, and technical resources to address some of the challenges faced by the poorest and most marginalized communities in the world. Every year, their Aga Khan International Scholarship Program awards scholarships of varying amounts to multiple outstanding students from a number of Middle Eastern, Asian, and African nations who plan on pursuing postgraduate studies in the U.S. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you an aspiring journalist or communications professional? If so, the Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minorities may be a great opportunity for you! This $2,500 scholarship supports undergraduates who are pursuing majors in religious journalism or mass communications. The scholarship honors the work of Leonard M. Perryman, a journalist for the United Methodist Church, and is awarded to one student each year. To be eligible, students must be from a minority background and be members of the United Methodist Church. If you are passionate about the intersection between journalism and religion, keep on reading to learn how you can apply for this scholarship!Show Less

This Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarship is for students who are at least in their final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or who will not be using any remaining athletics eligibility. The NCAA awards $10,000 to 13 ethnic minorities and 13 female college graduates who will be entering their initial year of graduate studies. Applications submitted by faculty and staff will not be accepted or reviewed by the committee.Show Less