Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

Ethnic studies, in the United States, is the interdisciplinary study of difference—chiefly race, ethnicity, and nation, but also sexuality, gender, and other such markings—and power, as expressed by the state, by civil society, and by individuals.As opposed to International studies, who originally created to focus on the relations between the United States and Third World Countries, Ethnic studies was created to challenge the already existing curriculum and focus on the history of people of different minority ethnicity in the United States. Ethnic studies is an academic field that spans the humanities and the social sciences, it emerged as an academic field in the second half of the 20th century partly in response to charges that traditional social science and humanities disciplines such as anthropology, history, literature, sociology, political science, cultural studies, and area studies which were conceived from an inherently Eurocentric perspective. Its origin comes before the civil rights era, it comes from early as the 1900's . During this time W.E.DuBois and educator and historian expressed the need for teaching black history. However, Ethnic Studies became widely known as a secondary issue that rose after the civil rights era. Ethnic studies was originally conceived to re-frame the way that specific disciplines had told the stories, histories, struggles and triumphs of people of color on what was seen to be their own terms. In recent years, it has broadened its focus to include questions of representation, racialization, racial formation theory, and more determinedly interdisciplinary topics and approaches.

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Matching Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Colleges

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $6,600 average out-state tuition; $3,300 average in-state tuition

University of California-Berkeley

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

University of California-Santa Cruz

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

University of Oregon

Four or more years; Public; $36,910 average out-state tuition; $11,458 average in-state tuition

Santa Clara University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $55,224 average out-state tuition; $55,224 average in-state tuition

Los Angeles Mission College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,970 average out-state tuition; $1,196 average in-state tuition

University of Colorado Boulder

Four or more years; Public; $36,554 average out-state tuition; $10,806 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Majors

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

$34,000 Varies See Details

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The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

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$34,000

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The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Nancy Shaw McKee Scholarship

Clarion University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences

Up to $22,030 Varies See Details

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The Nancy Shaw McKee Scholarship is available to majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences at Clarion University. Your selection for this award will be based on academic performance and financial need. In order to be considered for this award, you must first be nominated by a faculty member. Once nominated, you will need to submit a "Goals...

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Nancy Shaw McKee Scholarship

Clarion University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences

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The Nancy Shaw McKee Scholarship is available to majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences at Clarion University. Your selection for this award will be based on academic performance and financial need. In order to be considered for this award, you must first be nominated by a faculty member. Once nominated, you will need to submit a "Goals...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

$20,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

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The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

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$20,000

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February 01, 2026
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The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship

American Psychological Foundation (APF)

Up to $10,000 June 12, 2025 See Details

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The Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship is available to graduate students at any stage of their dissertation who are interested in researching contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues in an effort to dispel stereotypes and other negative information that leads to prejudice and discrimination.

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Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship

American Psychological Foundation (APF)

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Up to $10,000

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June 12, 2025
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The Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship is available to graduate students at any stage of their dissertation who are interested in researching contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues in an effort to dispel stereotypes and other negative information that leads to prejudice and discrimination.

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Wollitzer Merit Scholarship for Area or Competitive Studies

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

$2,500 Varies See Details

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The Wollitzer Merit Scholarship for Area or Competitive Studies is available to students planning to study abroad through the Council on International Educational Exchange Program. You must demonstrate high achievement and plan to study in Africa, Asia or Latin America or pursue comparative studies in order to qualify for this award.

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Wollitzer Merit Scholarship for Area or Competitive Studies

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

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$2,500

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The Wollitzer Merit Scholarship for Area or Competitive Studies is available to students planning to study abroad through the Council on International Educational Exchange Program. You must demonstrate high achievement and plan to study in Africa, Asia or Latin America or pursue comparative studies in order to qualify for this award.

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H. Arthur Steiner Undergraduate Scholarship for Asian Studies

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$2,000 Varies See Details

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The H. Arthur Steiner Undergraduate Scholarship for Asian Studies is available to junior and senior-level students at University of California-Los Angeles who pursuing Asian studies from multidisciplinary perspectives and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. This award may support summer study or research projects, study abroad, international...

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H. Arthur Steiner Undergraduate Scholarship for Asian Studies

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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$2,000

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The H. Arthur Steiner Undergraduate Scholarship for Asian Studies is available to junior and senior-level students at University of California-Los Angeles who pursuing Asian studies from multidisciplinary perspectives and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. This award may support summer study or research projects, study abroad, international...

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SJSU Alumni Association Scholarship

San Jose State University, College of Social Sciences

$1,250 Varies See Details

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The SJSU Alumni Association Scholarship is available to students with a major in the College of Social Sciences at San Jose State University. You must have completed at least 30 credits, have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate service to the university and community to be considered for this award.

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SJSU Alumni Association Scholarship

San Jose State University, College of Social Sciences

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$1,250

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The SJSU Alumni Association Scholarship is available to students with a major in the College of Social Sciences at San Jose State University. You must have completed at least 30 credits, have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate service to the university and community to be considered for this award.

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Junior Year in Munich Scholarship

Wayne State University, Junior Year in Munich

Up to $4,000 Varies See Details

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The Junior Year in Munich Scholarship is available to undergraduate students enrolled in any accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university. You must have been accepted to study abroad in Munich, Germany, with Wayne State University's Junior Year in Munich program to be eligible for this award. Selection will be based on financial need,...

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Junior Year in Munich Scholarship

Wayne State University, Junior Year in Munich

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Up to $4,000

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The Junior Year in Munich Scholarship is available to undergraduate students enrolled in any accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university. You must have been accepted to study abroad in Munich, Germany, with Wayne State University's Junior Year in Munich program to be eligible for this award. Selection will be based on financial need,...

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Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, College of Arts and Science

$1,000 Varies See Details

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The Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship is available to students at Louisiana State University. You must be enrolled in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.4 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, College of Arts and Science

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$1,000

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The Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship is available to students at Louisiana State University. You must be enrolled in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.4 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Charles Haslam Award for Study in the Liberal Arts

University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Campus

$1,000 Varies See Details

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The Charles and Elizabeth Haslam Award for Study in Liberal Arts is available to seniors at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg campus who are enrolled full time (12 hours undergraduate) and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. You must be enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences or College of Education and be of senior standing when the...

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Charles Haslam Award for Study in the Liberal Arts

University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Campus

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$1,000

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The Charles and Elizabeth Haslam Award for Study in Liberal Arts is available to seniors at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg campus who are enrolled full time (12 hours undergraduate) and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. You must be enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences or College of Education and be of senior standing when the...

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