The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:
If you believe a scholarship has been published in error, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
Higher education has never been more confusing or expensive. Our goal is to help you navigate the very big decisions related to higher ed with objective information and expert advice. Each piece of content on the site is original, based on extensive research, and reviewed by multiple editors, including a subject matter expert. This ensures that all of our content is up-to-date, useful, accurate, and thorough.
Our reviews and recommendations are based on extensive research, testing, and feedback. We may receive commission from links on our website, but that doesn’t affect our editors’ opinions. Our marketing partners don’t review, approve or endorse our editorial content. It’s accurate to the best of our knowledge when posted. You can find a complete list of our partners here.
Offered by American Sociological Association
Are you a minority student enrolled in a sociology Ph.D. program? If so, consider applying for the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) scholarship! The scholarship is open to students who want to receive a Ph.D. in sociology and come from an underrepresented minority group in the field. Such groups include Black/African American, Latine, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian or Pacific Islander.
The scholarship is offered by The American Sociological Association, the national professional membership association for sociologists. Their mission is to create opportunities for sociologists to advance and contribute to society. The Minority Fellowship program was created to support remarkable students who want to study sociology, make their mark in the field, and take part in the network of recognized sociologists. The scholarship awards a stipend of $20,000 annually to help selected fellows fund their tuition costs. If you’re a minority student passionate about sociology, we encourage you to apply!
In order to be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. sociology program. Applicants must also be advanced in their program by the time of application, and meet the below eligibility requirements.
Graduate Students
US Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA
No GPA requirement
Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African, Hispanic/Latino, Native American
Social Science
To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an online application, a completed academic checklist, and the below application materials.
Essay
Academic transcript
Resume or CV
Letter of Recommendation
Join for exclusive scholarships, personalized matching, and application tracking. 0% Spam, 100% Free.
Take our brief 5 question quiz to find out!
No sign-up required.
Get My Estimate