Scholarships and fellowships for minority students and women

American Chemical Society Scholars
Scholarships for high-achieving students of African American, Hispanic/Latino or American Indian descent

The Gates Millennium Scholars
An initiative aimed at increasing the number of African Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Asian-Pacific Americans, and Hispanic Americans completing degree programs in disciplines where ethnic and racial groups are currently underrepresented

GEM Consortium
Fellowships for minorities in engineering and science

National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Competitive scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical research

National Physical Science Consortium
Graduate fellowships for minorities and women in the physical sciences

Society of Women Engineers
Scholarships for female freshmen and re-entry students majoring in engineering or computer science

University of Minnesota Graduate School Fellowships
Graduate fellowships available to new and currently enrolled graduate students

National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellowships
Program includes special awards for women and minorities