Best Grants for Minorities in Delaware

Nonprofit organizations in Delaware running educational programs that promote racial justice and empower African American communities can apply for this grant, with awards of US $1,000 - US $2,500. Funding from the Delaware Community Foundation may benefit groups serving Black Americans and advancing minority equity initiatives in the state.

Delaware African-American Presbyterian congregations and ministries can access funding through the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic’s Jubilee Trust Fund to support clergy recruitment, Christian education, congregational leadership, and youth or young adult programs. Eligible projects must serve African-American Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations and communities within the Synod’s Mid-Atlantic bounds.

Delaware NCAA Division II schools and multisport conference offices can access funding for full-time, entry-level athletics administration internships that advance ethnic minority and women’s representation. National Collegiate Athletic Association grants provide US $30,000 for intern salary plus US $3,000 for professional development over one academic year, with six recipients funded annually.

Delaware NCAA Division II conferences and institutions seeking to improve ethnic minority and gender representation in athletics administration can access funding through National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Strategic Alliance Matching Grant. This five-year support helps create full-time mid- to senior-level roles focused on strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising, compliance, diversity initiatives, and student-athlete welfare across eligible Division II members.

Delaware NCAA Division II member schools creating new assistant coaching positions to increase ethnic minority and gender representation can apply for the Coaching Enhancement Grant. With a mission to support diversity in athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association provides three-year funding of US $48,000 toward salary, wages, and benefits for these roles.

Delaware minority health and physical education professionals with at least ten years in HPERD and long-term SHAPE America membership may be eligible for the E.B. Henderson Award honoring scholarship, mentorship, and service. This Society of Health and Physical Educators recognition highlights leaders expanding opportunities for ethnic minorities and underserved populations in school and community health, PE, and sport.

Presbyterian undergraduates seeking their first associate or bachelor’s degree at accredited U.S. colleges can receive scholarship support, including students from Delaware. Grants from Presbyterian Mission Agency help minority and other PC(USA) church members access up to US $6,000 for full-time study in 2025–2026, supporting Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, and broader Presbyterian communities.

Graduating high school seniors or GED students pursuing higher education who are students of color and have significant financial need may be eligible for renewable scholarships supporting minority and Indigenous students. The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound’s Learning Seed Foundation Scholarship offers US $3,000 awards, with potential renewal for up to three additional undergraduate years.

Minority high school seniors and recent graduates pursuing postsecondary education can receive US $1,000 scholarships through the John E. Thomasson Scholarship from The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond. Focused on higher and technical education for African American and other minority youth, this opportunity may benefit Delaware students seeking similar minority-focused funding options.

Focused on minority education, Innovia Foundation invites Delaware Black, Indigenous, and other students of color to pursue the Diversity in Advertising Scholarship supporting marketing, advertising, design, or computer science studies. Applicants must attend an accredited institution, show academic achievement, and may strengthen their application through school activities, community service, and work experience.

Undergraduate engineering students of marginalized ethnicities or genders in Delaware and across the U.S. can apply for the PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship from Architecture Foundation of Oregon, with awards up to US $20,000 to offset educational costs. Funding supports climate justice–focused studies in mechanical, electrical, renewable energy, architectural, or civil engineering.

Nonprofit organizations running research-backed programs to recruit or retain Black, Latina, and Native American women and girls in college-level computing may be eligible for support in Delaware and across the U.S. Reboot Representation Tech Coalition prioritizes multi-geo programs leveraging existing infrastructure and invites qualified groups to submit an initial inquiry email before any invited full proposal.

Students of color pursuing higher education, including those from Delaware, can seek scholarship support for tuition and related college costs, with awards up to US $3,000. With a mission to support students of color, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts gives preference to applicants residing in Hampden County while considering eligible students more broadly.

Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students in STEM, including those from Delaware, can apply for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society’s Indian Motorcycle Academic Scholarship, awarding US $5,000 per year for academic costs. Eligible applicants must be AISES members with a 3.0+ GPA studying fields like mechanical engineering, digital and information technology, manufacturing, supply chain, or related STEM areas.

American Indian and Alaska Native students in STEM who are U.S. citizens and LSAMP alumni starting a PhD program can apply for Montana State University's LSAMP Bridge to Doctorate support, awarding US $88,000 in stipends and education allowances. Delaware students meeting these criteria may be eligible for this minority-focused graduate opportunity.

Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid information provided by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. Awards can vary, ranging from $100 to $30,000 per academic year.

Native Forward Scholars Fund members of federally and state-recognized Tribes as well as first and second-generation descendants. However, Native Forward Scholars Fund scholarship opportunities have different Tribal eligibility requirements and can be determined by submitting a Tribal Eligibility Certificate.

PNM Pueblo Education Endowment Everett F. Chavez Scholarship

The PNM Everett F. Chavez Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of Everett F. Chavez. The purpose of the PNM Everett F. Chavez Memorial Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to eligible students from one of the nineteen Pueblo Nations of New Mexico who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the field of engineering. This opportunity is a merit-based award.

Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid information provided by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. Awards can vary, ranging from $100 to $30,000 per academic year.

Native Forward Scholars Fund members of federally and state-recognized Tribes as well as first and second-generation descendants. However, Native Forward Scholars Fund scholarship opportunities have different Tribal eligibility requirements and can be determined by submitting a Tribal Eligibility Certificate.

NextEra Energy (NEE) Foundation Scholarship

The purpose of the NextEra Energy (NEE) Foundation scholarship, in partnership with NextEra Energy Foundation, is to provide financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time at an accredited institution and pursuing degrees with a focus in environment, energy, cultural sustainability, or a major in a STEM or STEM-related discipline. Native American students pursuing degrees that prepare them for the renewable energy workforce are encouraged to apply. 

This program will award 16 scholarships in the amount of $5,000 per academic year. This opportunity is a need-based award.

The Native Forward Direct Scholarship supports American Indian and Alaska Native students by providing mid-year funding opportunities to alleviate educational costs. With over 50 years of experience, Native Forward has empowered more than 22,000 students from diverse backgrounds. This scholarship recognizes the limited access these students face in higher education and aims to enhance their academic journeys while fostering community engagement and mentorship through a strong alumni network.

Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid information provided by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. Awards can vary, ranging from $100 to $30,000 per academic year.

Native Forward Scholars Fund members of federally and state-recognized Tribes as well as first and second-generation descendants. However, Native Forward Scholars Fund scholarship opportunities have different Tribal eligibility requirements and can be determined by submitting a Tribal Eligibility Certificate.

Native Forward Student Relief Funding

Native Forward Scholars Fund established the Student Relief Funding to assist Native students who are facing financial hardships and challenges by providing them with a one-time relief award. The fund will be utilized to help support students in emergency situations that includes, but is not limited to, food insecurity, emergency travel costs, emergency housing costs, educational technology or technology-related resources, or other educational expenses.

Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid information provided by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. Awards can vary, ranging from $100 to $30,000 per academic year.

Native Forward Scholars Fund members of federally and state-recognized Tribes as well as first and second-generation descendants. However, Native Forward Scholars Fund scholarship opportunities have different Tribal eligibility requirements and can be determined by submitting a Tribal Eligibility Certificate.

Lynne Ruth Lafin Elmore Sucher Scholarship

This opportunity is provided to honor the life and legacy of Lynn Ruth Lafin Elmore Sucher.

The purpose of the Lynn Ruth Lafin Elmore Scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students attending full-time at an accredited institution pursuing mathematics, Medicine, or life sciences are eligible to apply.

This opportunity is a need-based award.

Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid information provided by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. Awards can vary, ranging from $100 to $30,000 per academic year.

Native Forward Scholars Fund members of federally and state-recognized Tribes as well as first and second-generation descendants. However, Native Forward Scholars Fund scholarship opportunities have different Tribal eligibility requirements and can be determined by submitting a Tribal Eligibility Certificate.

Land Conservation and Indigenous Languages Scholarship

The purpose of the Land Conservation and Indigenous Languages Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time at an accredited institution and pursuing degrees with a focus in Indigenous languages, natural resources, land management, and conservation or cultural preservation. 

This opportunity is a need-based award.

Degree-seeking Native American and Alaska Native students in Delaware facing financial hardship can apply for Native Forward Scholars Fund’s KuuKuupa In Memoriam Endowed Fund; awards $100 to $30,000 per year for emergency needs. Funding supports food, housing, utilities, technology, and other urgent costs for full-time students at accredited U.S. institutions who document Tribal affiliation.

American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in literature, communication, journalism, or related fields can receive need-based tuition support for full-time study at accredited U.S. institutions. Grants from Native Forward Scholars Fund help students, including eligible descendants, who can document Tribal affiliation; Delaware-based Indigenous scholars may be eligible if they meet these criteria.

American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in Delaware pursuing full-time study at accredited U.S. institutions can receive need-based higher education support in any field. With a mission to advance Indigenous students, Native Forward Scholars Fund provides scholarships ranging from $100 to $30,000 per year for members or descendants of federally or state-recognized Tribes who document Tribal affiliation.

American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in library science at accredited U.S. institutions can receive need-based tuition support through the Jeanette Elmer Scholarship. With a mission to support Indigenous education, Native Forward Scholars Fund provides funding nationwide; Delaware students who can document Tribal affiliation or qualifying descent may be eligible.

Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid information provided by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. Awards can vary, ranging from $100 to $30,000 per academic year.

Native Forward Scholars Fund members of federally and state-recognized Tribes as well as first and second-generation descendants. However, Native Forward Scholars Fund scholarship opportunities have different Tribal eligibility requirements and can be determined by submitting a Tribal Eligibility Certificate.

Hillman Barnett Adkins Endowed Fund Scholarship

The Hillman Barnett Adkins Endowed Fund is provided in honor of members of the Hillman, Barnett, and Adkins families. The purpose of the Hillman Barnett Adkins Endowed Fund is to provide financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native vocational, undergraduate, and graduate students enrolled at an accredited not-for-profit college/university, vocational school, or Tribally controlled college or university (TCU) and pursuing degrees with a focus in Fine Arts (studio arts), Performing Arts (music, drama, musical theater, dance), Creative Writing, Art History, Visual Communication, Photography, Culinary Arts, Film (Cinematography, Screenwriting), or Fashion Design & Jewelry Design.

This opportunity is a merit-based award.

About Legacy Foundation

Legacy Foundation is the community foundation for Lake County, Indiana. We connect people, knowledge, and funding to build an equitable, accessible, and inclusive Lake County, now and for generations to come.

Legacy Foundation is supported by a broad base of individuals, families, and businesses connected by the desire to improve Lake County, Indiana. With a growing portfolio of over 300 funds and approximately $80 million in assets, Legacy Foundation is a trusted source for philanthropic giving in the region.

For over 30 years, Legacy Foundation has been empowering people, providing strategic leadership, and impactful philanthropic support to create an equitable Lake County where all people thrive.

Mission Statement

Transforming Lake County by providing strategic leadership and impactful philanthropic support to ensure equitable opportunity for all communities that we serve.

Vision Statement

Create an equitable Lake County where all people thrive.

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Scholarship eligibility requires students to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year public or private institution of higher learning. All scholarships are for full-time students, unless otherwise noted. Renewable awards are for 4 years of undergraduate study and cannot be used for post graduate coursework; all awards are paid directly to the school or may be used for book reimbursement.