While minorities, in many circumstances, do not receive fair treatment, this is not the case with the scholarship system in many instances. Being a minority can often increase your chances of receiving a scholarship!
Minority scholarships are something to take hold of. Most people believe minority scholarships are for people who are not Caucasian, and that is where you are wrong. So, if you are Caucasian, do not count yourself out just yet.
Institutions, individuals, universities, businesses, and colleges all over the United States have implemented a system of programs for minorities to benefit from. So, take advantage of this.
Call or visit websites of schools you are interested in, and find out about their minority scholarships. You would be surprised the “qualifications” for applying for some of them.
I am from a poverty stricken part of Kentucky, close to one of the poorest counties in the country. One of my friends applied and received a scholarship to the University of Kentucky (for a large amount) just because he was from southeast Kentucky. The catch is, he was Caucasian.
On the other-hand, if you are a racial minority in America (African American, Indian, Chinese, etc.) there are plenty if not many more scholarships available. Take advantage of this, because universities are looking to improve their school diversity levels.
Do your homework, and you would be surprised how many minority scholarships there are out there for ALL types of people!
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