Minority
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Loading ...Minority groups are groups that are disadvantaged and underrepresented in society when compared with the majority population. They have unequal access to opportunities and hold limited political and economic power. There are grants and scholarships available to help minority groups overcome these barriers. Scholarships and grants are awarded based on financial need and academic or other merit and typically do not have to be repaid.
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African American
What you will find:
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund
- Jack and Jill Foundation
- United Negro College Fund
- African American Women
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Disabled
Disabled Americans are the largest and most underrepresented minority group in the U.S. There are several federal programs that provides benefits to disabled Americans. The largest of these are the Social Security Disability Insurance Program and the Supplemental Security Income Program both administered by the Social Security Administration.
Women
What you will find:
- Nursing / Medical
- Science / Technology
- Non-Traditional
Scholarships, Fellowships and Education Grants :
Small Business Loans and Grants for Women :
- Accion USA
- Kiva.org
- Microplace.org
