Purdue Global: 50+ College Scholarships for Minority Students

College enrollment rates for minority students have remained relatively stable between 2010 and 2021, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Enrollment rates among 18–24-year-olds in 2021 were:

• Asian (60%)
• White (38%)
• Black (37%)
• Two or more races (35%)
• Hispanic (33%)
• American Indian/Alaska Native (28%)

Many scholarships, grants, and other programs are available to help minority students pay for a college education. Read on about minority scholarships for college students.

*Dozens of scholarships are available for minorities in many different majors and fields of work. Some are targeted for specific minority groups, and some are available to all minorities. *