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SPECIFIC IDENTITY/GROUP WEBSITES & SCHOLARSHIPS

Resources for Black Students

Guide to HBCUs
Historically Black Colleges and Universities: The History of HBCUs and Why They’re Still Important Today
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/hbcu-history-and-modern-importance/

Locate HBCUs throughout the United States and Territories.

United Negro College Fund
The UNCF seeks to "close the educational attainment gap between African Americans and the majority population."  It accomplishes this goal by providing operating funds for member colleges, administering 400 scholarship and internship programs, and serving as a national advocate for the importance of minority higher education.

The Turning Point Male Mentoring Program
The Turning Point is a program designed to provide African American males an opportunity to explore the daily challenges that they encounter as they work to achieve success in high school and plan for their future success. Visit The Turning Point of Lansing or contact Mandeville Berry at 517-336-8067 for more information.

Ron Brown Scholar Program
This program was established to honor the late Ronald H. Brown, Secretary of Commerce during the Clinton administration.  The program seeks to award financial support to academically talented, highly motivated African American students who are currently seniors in high school and plan to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time.  Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. Visit Ron Brown Scholar Program for more information.

Resources for Native American/American Indian Students

American Indian College Fund
https://collegefund.org/students/

American Indian Education Fund
http://www.nativepartnership.org/

Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver
To be eligible for the MITW, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Qualify for admission at one of Michigan's public colleges or universities AND
  • Be ¼ or more Native American blood quantum as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department AND
  • Are an enrolled citizen of a U.S. Federally Recognized Tribe as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department AND
  • Be a legal resident of the state of Michigan for not less than 12 consecutive months

Big Future
The College Board's Big Future site offers college planning resources for native and indigenous students.

Resources for Asian American/Pacific Islander Students

APIA Scholarship Program
https://apiascholars.org/

USPAACC
https://uspaacc.com/programs/education

Resources for First Generation Students

What To Know as a First Generation College Student - Understanding what first gen is and what to consider in your college search from US News & World Report

College Scholarships specifically for First-Gen Students - Can be found at scholarships.com and the scholarshipsystem.com, as well as other online resources

Higher Ed Immigration Portal - This portal highlights how 25 US States and D.C. provide in-state tuition to the states' undocumented students.

Resources for Hispanic/Latinx Students

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
HACU.net offers information on internships, scholarships, and career and leadership development opportunities and program.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
https://www.hsf.net/

LULAC Education Programs
https://lulac.org/programs/education

Resources for LGBTQ+ Students

NACAC Resources for LGBTQ Students
This resource, through the National Association for College Admission Counseling, provides resources for students during the application process.

Point Foundation Scholarships
https://pointfoundation.org/scholarships

League Foundation Scholarships
https://www.leaguefoundation.org/
 

Students with a deceased parent or experienced Foster Care

Resources for Arab American/Middle Eastern Students

ADC
https://adc.org/arab-american-scholarships/ (Michigan)
Black / African American