No you can't get passed over for being white. That's the lie. The law is a funny thing. It can stop overt practices, but it can't stop covert ones. So as long as a white person doesn't get caught saying how they'll never hire anybody black, they don't hire blacks and just move on. But you know that and still try arguing like it doesn't happen.
I remember the time that I was told because I was white there was no college grants for me at Austin Peay. There was truckloads of grants available if I was black or a member of a tribe. I wasn't the type to lie about my ethic background, so I had to pay for my education or join the military.
You should have contacted a white organization that gives out grants and scholarships for white people.
Caucasian Scholarships - Scholarships.com
Journalism Institute for Media Diversity - Scholarships.com
In a diverse democracy, it is important that all voices are heard, representing every creed, color, race, ethnicity and gender/sexual orientation. Our graduates help to diversify the media and serve as an alumni network for those beginning professional careers. Applicants must have a superior scholastic record and Institute members must maintain a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale while working an internship each term. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website
One Jump Rising Scholars - Scholarships.com
The One Jump Rising Scholars Scholarship is a partial scholarship that One Jump gives to graduating high school seniors matriculating into a two- or four-year institution in the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be a high school graduate in the Greater Houston area. Students from underrepresented backgrounds and/or first-generation students are encouraged to apply. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Betty Hansen National Scholarship - Scholarships.com
To be eligible for the Betty Hansen National Scholarship, applicants must have a 2.5 GPA and be full-time students enrolled in, or entering an accredited four-year college/university as an undergraduate or graduate student. This scholarship may be used for study in Denmark upon written request, with the approval of the scholarship chairman.
not a lot of them require you be white. I'm sure the polish and the shamrock ones probably do.