Heritage & Cultural Scholarships
Programs for students from specific heritage and cultural communities.
9 programs · up to $45,500 in combined top awards · updated Oct 14, 2026
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Ron Brown Scholar Program
Ron Brown Scholar ProgramAwardUp to $10,000DeadlineDec 1, 2026 (unconfirmed)Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedNeed-based
APIA Scholarship
APIA ScholarsAward$2,500–$20,000DeadlineJan 15, 2027 · 17:00 New York timeOpen nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedNeed-basedMerit
Upakar Indian-American Scholarship
Upakar: The Indo-American Community FoundationAward$1,000–$2,500DeadlineApr 30, 2027 (unconfirmed)Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ Verified
American Indian College Fund Scholarships
American Indian College FundAward$2,000–$3,000DeadlineOpens every year on February 1; May 31 is the priority review date for college students.Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ Verified
Cobell Scholarship
Indigenous Education, Inc.AwardAmount variesDeadlineDates for the next cycle aren't published yet — check the official page.Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedMerit
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholar Program
Hispanic Scholarship FundAward$500–$5,000DeadlineLast cycle ran Jan 5 – Feb 15. 2027 dates not yet published.Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ Verified
NSBE Jr. Scholarships (National Society of Black Engineers)
National Society of Black EngineersAward$500–$5,000DeadlineFall 2026 cycle “will open soon.” Fall/Winter GPA verification window runs Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 26, 2027.Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ Verified
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships
Thurgood Marshall College FundAwardAmount variesDeadlineEach scholarship has its own firm deadline on TMCF's Open Scholarships page.Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ Verified
UNCF Scholarships
UNCF (United Negro College Fund)AwardAmount variesDeadlineDeadlines vary by program on the UNCF portal.Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial →
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Common questions
- How many heritage & culture scholarships does TryScholarships list?
- 9 programs right now, with top awards adding up to $45,500. 9 of them are fully verified against the sponsor's official site; the rest are marked so you know to confirm details before applying.
- What is the next heritage & culture scholarship deadline?
- Ron Brown Scholar Program closes Dec 1, 2026. Deadlines are tied to the current award year, and unconfirmed dates are labeled.
- Do I have to pay to apply for these scholarships?
- No. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and none of the programs listed here should. TryScholarships charges only for its own matching, planning and reminder tools — never to apply.
- How do I see the full requirements and which ones my child qualifies for?
- A parent or guardian starts the free 3-day trial and adds a 5-minute profile for each child. TryScholarships then shows every program's full requirements and official application link, checks each eligibility rule — grade, GPA, state, major, test scores and more — and explains why your child matches or what's missing.