Harvard Minority Scholarships
Harvard University has scholarships for minority students looking to attend this infamous college. Ever since its inception, Harvard University has been one of the most prestigious and popular Universities in the United States. Each year, the University is ranked number one or near the top of every major college ranking system. For years, it has been tradition for only the smartest and richest prospective students to attend Harvard, and as a result most of these students have been white males.
Recently, there has been a push to ensure more minorities get to experience Harvard University and all it has to offer. There are now many ways to ensure minorities attend Harvard and ensure they can pay for the relatively high tuition. There are many nice scholarships aimed at minority students who are planning on attending Harvard.
Whether you’re planning on attending Harvard or any college for that matter, your number one worry probably isn’t registering for classes, or what dorm you’ll live in, but rather how you’ll pay for college. There are many options available, but most of them will be hard to obtain and cost money themselves. Common methods include obtaining money from parents, taking out student loans, receiving financial aid, and winning scholarships and grants.
Traditionally, it has been difficult for minorities to obtain student scholarships from Harvard University because they generally weren’t well qualified enough to be awarded them and there was a degree of racism which left out many students from receiving the Harvard scholarships which make paying for college much easier. There are some nice scholarships available for minorities who wish to attend Harvard University. Below you will find a select few that are worth mentioning.
ALLEN D. AND MARION L. RUBIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This is a minority scholarship that is available to students who adhere to or practice the Jewish faith. This Harvard minority scholarship was established in 1981 and falls under the restricted category of scholarships. Any Jewish students who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, aspirations for the future, and exceptional academic prowess are eligible for this Harvard scholarship for minority Jewish students. To sign up, simply visit the career center at Harvard and ask about the Allen D. Rubin Scholarship fund.
WILLIAM JONES FUNDS
This Harvard University minority scholarship is focused on helping Native American students who wish to attend Harvard. This scholarship is worth full tuition for one year for one Harvard student. This fund honors William Jones and William Stoughton, who was a Harvard graduate and former lieutenant governor of Massachusetts. Stoughton was a very rich man and upon his death in 1701, devoted much of his fortune for endowment at Harvard. For more information on this scholarship, and to find due dates, visit the financial aid department at Harvard and ask about the William Jones Scholarship Fund.
AYALA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This minority scholarship from Harvard University is intended to provide full tuition for a few students who are planning on attending Harvard and are of Philippine descent. This scholarship fund was established in 1996 and has been helping deserving students since that time. First preference is given to students of Philippine heritage, while second preference is given to other Asian nationals. Preference is also given to students of any race who choose to study Asian history or languages and major in this subject.
ARTHUR DANIEL STILLMAN FUND
This fund was established in 1969 and provides Harvard University scholarships for minority students who have heritage linking back to Southeast Asia. Top preference is given to students who come from the Southeast Asia area, while second preference is given to students who are planning on studying Asian history or language. For more information on this scholarship, visit the financial aid center at Harvard and ask about the Arthur Daniel Stillman Fund.
NEED BASED HARVARD SCHOLARSHIPS for Minorities
This may be Harvard most powerful minority scholarship but it’s for families with household incomes of under $60,000. You can attend Harvard without any payment for your tuition. If incomes are from $60,000 to $80,000 then tuition is reduced dramatically making going to college here comparable to many junior colleges. Harvard scholarships for minorities can’t really get any better than this.
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is composed entirely of individual endowment funds received by the university from donors and previous alumni. Every donation over $1500 goes towards this scholarship and it is available for all students, but targets minorities heavily. This scholarship was established over 370 years ago and has been helping students pay for tuition ever since.
HARVARD NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in honor of Harvard’s 300th anniversary. It was originally established during the 1930’s during the Great Depression, and now is aimed mainly at minorities and other students of low-income families. Each year, this scholarship hands out millions of dollars in scholarship funds to students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend Harvard.
CONCLUSION
For many students, paying for college at Harvard University can seem like a daunting task, but with the help of scholarships for minority students, it doesn’t have to be. Minority students now have a chance to earn scholarships from Harvard that were once reserved only for white students. This enables them to attend college and gain the skills necessary to succeed in life at one of the most prestigious colleges in the world, once restricted from attending.
*Sallie Mae Scholarships for Minorities
hi my name is babak and i am from iran i want to know the condition of scholarship to your university
babak,
go to Harvard Financial Aid to learn more and to direct questions to.
Hi my friends how are you? I want to learn more and more but now my families are poor. At this time i awarded Doctorate degree(DVM) and i want to up grade my level (MSc). So that please assist me to learn more and after graduation i give service for your country honestly. I need your assistance.
Hi. I am Jazmine Rose G. Macatangay, a Philippine citizen. I’m a third year high school student in the Philippines. It is really my dream to pursue my college degree at Harvard University after graduating in high school. I want to know what are the requirements/documents needed in order for me to avail of the Ayala Scholarship Fund. Thank you.
Jazmine,
send your question to Harvard contact. They will handle this promptly.
hi i m pirbhoo lal. i belong to hindu minority from pakistan. I have done ma comparative religion. is there any scholarship for me phd in comparative religion
pirbhoo,
go to Muslim scholarships and the UPTU Scholarship to read about.
Hello, my name is Eliana, I’m a single mother of 4 kids, 1rst year Pre-Medicine program (Biology), hispanic background (Colombia)and soon to become a citizen. I was wandering if there is any chance I can apply for scholarships from Harvard.
Thank you!
Eliana,
the only way to find out is to apply to them. Go read more at scholarships for mothers too.
I want to get a full scholarship in Harvard . Can anyone please supply me with the details ?
Mariam,
go directly to the link provided in this article and apply to the Harvard scholarship program. You must apply to it before you know if you qualify.
My name is Obi Tolulope, a graduate from a University in the Republic of Benin, a Nigerian who will like to know about any scholarship offer in Harvard,i am deeply interested, due to my alacrity to attend this prestigious school.
obi tolulope,
you should apply to the Harvard minority scholarship via online to see if you’re eligible. This is the only way. Also read about Canadian bursaries which are friendly to out of country students then most other countries in terms of FinAid..
dear sir,my name is zahra jahanbin.im from iran .Ive got my bachelor of art in english translation in 2002 from arak university.Ide like to continue my education using harvard scholarships.thats kind of you if ‘ give me more information i need.thank you very much.
zahra,
go to Harvard minority scholarships to read more on. There are links in this article which will help you.
Any chance for public education stand outs from Puerto Rico?
Dante,
call Harvard’s admissions office and ask them. They had many great changes for their minority program which may help you.
I’m looking for a scholarship so I can attend Independence University for my degree in Business Management. Please help
Laura,
speak with the FinAids office at IU to see what newer scholarship programs they have available for their students. This is first step. Next one is to apply to those awards which you are a good match for. Look for those awards which offer multiple scholarships given out yearly – read more at easy college scholarships.
Lastly, get the best student loans students can get – which are government student loans – if you can’t get scholarships. Read more at student loans with no cosigner needed.
I’m in Hawassa University i want to study medicine
misale,
apply to Harvard scholarships to see if you qualify for them. If you don’t apply; you will never know!
Have you considered student bursaries – especially those offered by your government?
hii …kenyan at mt kenya university .taking education arts…history …cre..pliz am insearch of a scholarship and desire to take my masters in havard and also take students through african history pliz consider my request
fadhili,
have you considered student bursaries?
Hi. This year is my first year of CIE a-level. I’m 17. Im studying maths, physics, chemistry. Actually im not a student with outstanding intellectual capacities. For SC level I got aggregate 16 but im a really sociable person. I have certificate in kyokushinkai karate. Good at swimming and badminton(I took courses). I have a delf B2, a participation certificate in Omnicane award 2014 and a certificate to have participated as finalist in an economic competition, the young talent competition organize yearly by Mauritius Financial Services Comission. Last year, I was a prefect at my school, also have my leaenergy to ride. Well what I mean is I’m flexible when it come to try out any type of field. I will be a civil engineer after university, so I want to know if there is the slightest chance I get accept by a university like Havard while not having outstanding a-level grades?
farheen,
Your resume is impressive and you should apply by going to this link that has all the details:
https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid/types-aid/scholarships-grants
Thank you. I’m glad to know that Harvard university also take into account students who can’t attain outstanding grades. I have read all what’s written in the link u recommend me but should I apply now or next year around October, considering I still haven’t even started my second year CIE a-level.
Your welcome!
hi,am betram abbey please wantvto study economics at the masters and phD level in your highly esteemed and recognised institution-harvard and need a scholarship.am from GHANA
Betram,
have you looked into educational bursaries from your own government? If not apply to them since they are the easiest educational award in which students can get. Go to: http://www.bursaries.co/41/government-bursaries-and-how-they-work/ and read more.
hi am Nicholas, where can I get the forms for Harvard University scholarship and what is the condition for the scholarship.
Sebwato,
go to Harvard minority scholarships, and this will tell you all you need to know.
I wish I can get schollarship. am From Kenya and from very poor background. I wish i can get advice on how to do it.
Ayub,
have you looked into college bursaries from your government???This would be the best first step. Search for “educational bursaries Kenya”.
Greetings dear all.
My name is Meaza & I’m from Ethiopia. Currently, I’m 3rd year ungrad student in South Korea majoring in International Studies & I would like to enroll for graduate school in Harvard University.
Can anyone here be kind enough to inform about available scholarship opportunities please?
Thank you.
Meaza,
best thing you can do is apply to Harvard to see what they offer! You will then know for sure. Also look into your country’s bursary programs via your governmental educational website.
hello i Mr. Jame Bert M. Nacilla from Philippines country i want to avail the scholarship. Please help me because my came from broken Family. i cannot afford the tuition pay.
James,
you must apply to any scholarship you feel you have the qualifications to win to see if you have a chance at winning it.
James,
you must apply to any scholarship you feel you have the qualifications to win to see if you have a chance at winning it. Have you looked also into government bursaries from your country>
help me to apply.. sent me how?
James,
go to Harvard Scholarships &Grants to apply to the college so you can apply to their scholarships.
AM,BARNARBAS BAGAMBE in Uganda-Africa in my second year in MAKERERE UNIVERSITY,I would wish to extend my career in harvard,but i can not afford funds.for sure what can i do.i would be finishing my bachelors in april 2017.adverse me.thank
barnarbas,
go to https://college.harvard.edu/ apply. You must apply to see if you have a chance at student aid. yYou will only know if you apply. Have you also looked into bursaries from your country.
Hi, I’m Zahid Muj from Afghanistan,
I’m glade to post in your site, I would interest if you express some information about new scholars and is there any bursias for undergraduate students for our country.
Faithfully
Zahid Muj
sana,
you woild want to contact your country’s educational website to see what bursaries are available for you to apply to. Most are need based.
sana,
you woild want to contact your country’s educational website to see what bursaries are available for you to apply to. Most are need based.
hi im karen michael from Tanzania and im in form five and am already applying for universities.Id love to study at harvard but i havent been doing the IB programme.Do you think I have a shot at Harvard??
Karen,
you should apply to see what they will offer you. Make sure you send your FAFSA to them too!!! Have you looked into bursaries from your government?