Best Grants for Minorities in Utah

Utah minority-serving nonprofits and local government programs addressing emergency food needs can access funding through Utah Department of Workforce Services to support food pantries, food banks, and prepared meal sites. Grants up to US $150,000 may cover operations, transportation, supplies, equipment capacity building, technical assistance, staffing, and warehousing and distribution of food for low-income Utahns.

NCAA Division II member schools and multisport conference offices in Utah can apply for the Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant, which awards US $30,000 to fund a full-time, entry-level athletics administrator for one academic year. An additional $3,000 supports the intern’s professional development, advancing minority and women’s leadership in athletics administration.

NCAA Division II conferences and institutions seeking to improve ethnic minority and gender representation in mid- to senior-level athletics administration can apply for this Strategic Alliance Matching Grant, including those in Utah. Funding supports full-time positions over five years with duties such as strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising, compliance, and student-athlete welfare.

Utah NCAA Division II member colleges creating new assistant coaching positions to increase ethnic minority and gender representation can apply for the Coaching Enhancement Grant, which provides US $48,000 over three years for salary, wages, and benefits. With a mission to broaden diversity in athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association supports Division II schools nationwide through this program.

Grants from Society of Health and Physical Educators help Utah minority health and physical education professionals gain recognition for long-term scholarship, mentorship, and service. Eligible candidates are minority SHAPE America members with at least ten years in HPERD settings who have increased involvement of ethnic minorities or underserved populations in their field.

Undergraduate and associate-degree students who are Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) members can receive scholarship support for full-time study at accredited U.S. colleges and universities. Focused on educational aid, Presbyterian Mission Agency invites eligible Utah students, including those from minority communities, to apply for up to US $6,000 toward 2025–2026 tuition costs.

Minority high school seniors and recent graduates pursuing postsecondary education can receive US $1,000 scholarships for college or technical school, including HBCUs, from The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond. Grants from The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond help Utah organizations serving Black American and other minority students identify a relevant out-of-state scholarship opportunity.

Black, Indigenous, and other students of color pursuing marketing, advertising, design, or computer science studies can receive scholarship support for accredited programs, including those in Utah. Focused on education and career preparation, Innovia Foundation invites applicants who show academic achievement and may also be active in school activities, community service, or work.

Undergraduate engineering students from marginalized ethnic or gender groups pursuing climate-focused engineering degrees in the U.S., including those from Utah, can receive renewable support for educational costs through the PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship. Architecture Foundation of Oregon partners with PAE to increase racial and gender diversity in engineering and offer mentorship and career connections.

High school seniors and GED students pursuing higher education can access scholarships through the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, with awards of US $3,000. With a mission to support students facing obstacles, it prioritizes students of color who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to others, which may benefit minority students similar to those in Utah.

With a mission to expand educational opportunity, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts provides Utah minority students with up to US $3,000 for one year of college costs, including tuition and fees. Students of color, particularly those from Hampden County, can apply through the broader scholarship program and may be matched to multiple eligible awards.

Nonprofit organizations with at least five years’ experience serving Black, Latina, and Native American women and girls can seek funding to recruit and retain them in college-level computing programs, including in Utah. Focused on evidence-backed, gender-inclusive computing education, Reboot Representation Tech Coalition prioritizes multi-geography programs leveraging existing infrastructure and other funding.

Indigenous graduate students pursuing STEM PhDs who are U.S. citizens and LSAMP alumni can receive substantial stipend and education support through this program, which serves students from Utah and nationwide. With a mission to enrich graduate education, Montana State University provides funding and community-building opportunities for Louis Stokes Bridge to the Doctorate scholars.

Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields, including those from Utah, can receive academic scholarship support for higher education. American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), with Indian Motorcycle and the Polaris Foundation, offers US $5,000 awards to full-time AISES members studying areas like mechanical engineering, digital and information technology, manufacturing, supply chain, or related STEM disciplines.

The Funding the Future of Finance in Indian Country/Johnson Scholarship offers financial support to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate students pursuing full-time degrees in business, accounting, or finance. The program aims to enhance diversity in these fields and provides awards of up to $10,000 per academic year based on need. Applicants must demonstrate Tribal affiliation through a Tribal Eligibility Certificate.

The Estelle Massey Osborne Scholarship supports exceptional African American nurses pursuing master's degrees. Applicants must have at least two semesters remaining in their program, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.6, and hold a current RN license. This scholarship, provided by Nurses Educational Funds Inc., honors Estelle Massey Osborne, the first African American nurse to earn a master's degree in the U.S. It aims to promote nursing leadership through financial assistance for advanced education.

Rene Hernandez Scholarship Fund

Hispanic graduating seniors in Travis and Williamson county.

Awards

• (1) $2,000.00

Osborn scholarship

The Osborn scholarship is for BIPOC students with demonstrated financial need, who are enrolled in or planning to pursue an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in landscape architecture or civil engineering. Priority will be given to students with a demonstrated a commitment to developing public infrastructure and/or public places in the State of Washington. The intention of the scholarship is to create opportunities for those who have faced historic barriers to access to these professions in the United States. The scholarship founders believe that the design challenges of the 21st century require diverse voices to solve. They look forward to the stronger design solutions to which future scholarship recipients will contribute. Scholarship applicants must demonstrate the grit, resiliency and aptitude that is necessary for success in these professions. This may be demonstrated by any combination of at least two of the following characteristics: overcame a significant personal challenge to maintain at least a B average at school, honor roll grade point average, demonstrated ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, demonstrated service contributions to their community.

Awards

• $5,000 - $10,000

The Community Foundation of Shelby County

Our Mission

To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.

Our Vision

To be the primary partner for donors who want to advance the community’s quality of life and capacity for excellence.

James P. Humphrey, Black Achievers Scholarship

Shelby County residents who are of African-American descent and a graduating senior at a Shelby County High School maintaining a high school GPA of no less than 2.0.

Selection based upon (in order of priority):

Financial need, academic ability, demonstrated community and school service, and recommendations, and an interview.

Awards Vary.

CRST Wicozani Wiwokiaye Oyate Scholarship for Nursing

To provide financial support to Native American students pursuing a registered nursing degree.

For a Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) member aiming to earn a nursing degree, if there are no eligible CRST candidates, the scholarship will be accessible to another tribal member. Proof of tribal enrollment is required for both applicants. This scholarship is available to students in their second through fifth years who have sustained a GPA of 2.0 or above. When applying for this scholarship, articulate how your nursing education will contribute to enhancing the health outcomes of Native American communities.

(Pronunciation is: Wee-Cho-Zan-Ee, Wee-Woke-Ee-Eye-Aye, Oh-Yah-Tay. Which is Lakota for "Health Helpers Society")

The Richmond African American Scholarship, established by The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond, aims to support African American students from public high schools in Richmond. This scholarship provides financial assistance for college expenses and is awarded to students based on academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. Eligible candidates must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and plan to enroll in a full-time Baccalaureate program at an accredited institution after graduation.

Judy Huang Scholarship

The scholarship was established by Judy Huang to support a college education for students who are Asian, in financial need, and demonstrate perseverance and hard work.

Award Amount:

• $5,000 payable over fours years at $1,250 per year.

The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is one of the most well-respected, knowledgeable leaders on charitable giving in the nation. We make giving convenient and efficient for donors through donor-advised funds and other types of charitable giving accounts that maximize and organize giving.

Our Mission

The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.

Kansas City Pride Community Alliance Scholarship Fund

The KCPCA Scholarship provides needed financial assistance to support LGBTQ+ students who are resident of Jackson, Clay, Platte or Buchannan counties in Missouri and Johnson, Wyandotte or Douglas counties in Kansas of all background and educational interests. We prioritize LGBTA+ students who need it most and who have some or all of the following experiences:

• People of color, Black, Indigenous
• Trans, Non-binary, Gender Expansive, Two spirit people
• People with disabilities – including people living with chronic illnesses, HIV, neurodivergence, mental health challenges
• People who have or are experiencing housing instability
• People living in rural areas
• People who have financial need without access to financial support
• People who have experienced family rejection.

Award

• $1,000

Growing Justice Fund Program

The Fund for Equitable Good Food Procurement is a multi-donor pooled fund driven by the wisdom and experience of funders, farmers and other workers in the food value chain with shared values and vision.

Awards Nearly $5M to 38 Community-Led Initiatives Supporting Values-Based Good Food Purchasing.

While community-serving institutions–such as schools, hospitals, and senior centers–spend billions annually on food purchasing, the benefits of these contracts have been largely bypassed by small- and mid-size producers, especially Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and immigrant producers. 

For the 2025 grant cycle, the Growing Justice Fund awarded a mix of Planning Grants and Implementation Grants, with grant amounts ranging from $10,000 to $250,000. These investments support projects that strengthen engagement with community-serving anchor institutions—including schools, hospitals, and elder care facilities—that hold significant purchasing power and can drive meaningful economic and social benefits for historically marginalized communities.

Priority Areas

Infrastructure:

Building and strengthening systems that enable equitable food purchasing, including support for historically disadvantaged producers, food hubs, and institutional partnerships.

Policy and Organizing:

Supporting grassroots organizing, educational policy advocacy, and capacity-building efforts that align institutional food purchasing practices with community-defined priorities.

Traditional Food Pathways:

Advancing food sovereignty within Tribal Nations by supporting traditional foodways, local food economies, and community-led approaches to Native food systems.

Unless noted otherwise in the scholarship description and criteria statement, applicants can attend accredited schools of their choice within the United States.

CFNJ scholarships awards vary. On average, awards range from $500 to $2,500. However, the award could be larger based on the number of qualified applicants and the parameters set by donors who have established the funds. 

ETV: Linda D. Murphy Village Strivers Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a Black/African-American graduating high school senior from Morristown or Morris Township who has demonstrated consistent academic improvement throughout high school. Applicants will be evaluated on their engagement through activities or programs that support the local community (community service, church engagement, or paid or unpaid work experience) and unmet financial need.

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds. 

Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible

Latino Scholarship Fund

To support graduating Latino high school seniors from Hampden and Hampshire Counties.

Additional Guidelines

• Students can receive up to $3,000 in scholarships from the Community Foundation.
• Scholarship awards could impact the financial aid offered by a college, and students are advised to check with their college financial aid offices about this.
• Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, fees, room and board, and other items included as part of the cost for attending the institution. Some part and/or all the award could be considered taxable income. It is advisable students check with the college or tax accountant regarding this matter.

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds. 

Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.

Latino Breakfast Club Scholarship Fund   

To support graduating Latino high school seniors from Hampden County.

Additional Guidelines

Students can receive up to $3,000 in scholarships from the Community Foundation.

Scholarship awards could impact the financial aid offered by a college, and students are advised to check with their college financial aid offices about this.

Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, fees, room and board, and other items included as part of the cost for attending the institution. Some part and/or all the award could be considered taxable income. It is advisable students check with the college or tax accountant regarding this matter.