Sponsor: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
2000 M Street NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority college students who are NSCS members with a minimum 3.0 GPA and are majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nscs.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Austin Community Foundation
4315 Guadalupe Street
Suite 300
Austin, TX 78751
Eligibility: Applicants must be AAYHF program participants who are lower-wealth, lower-resourced, underrepresented high school seniors that demonstrate a financial need and seek to attend and graduate from a two-year community college and/or a four-year college or university.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.austincf.org/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation
1221 SW Yamhill Street
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97205
Eligibility: Applicants must be economically disadvantaged black male graduates of Rosemary Anderson High School who are pursuing post-secondary education. Students must be enrolled at least half-time.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Sankofatech
3560 Webstar Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467
Eligibility: Applicants must be entering a U.S. college or university as a first-year student and demonstrate an interest in pursuing a tech career. Students must be of African descent and come from a low-income household.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 27
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://sankofatech.org/ait/
Sponsor: Actuarial Foundation
475 North Martingale Road
Suite 600
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Eligibility: Applicants must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the minority groups listed and a minimum GPA of 3.0. High school seniors must have a minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 620. An award will be provided in the recipient's name to any accredited U.S. educational institution to cover educational expenses. An application, a personal statement, a letter of recommendation and official or unofficial school transcripts are accepted.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Giving
101 7th Avenue South, #100
St. Cloud, MN 56304
Eligibility: Applicants must be current seniors at Willmar High School or Willmar ALC who are first generation college students, BiPOC, refugees and/or new immigrants and those with a persistent affordability gap. Students must have a minimum 2.0 or higher GPA and must be planning to attend a two- or four-year US-based college in any major (full-time enrollment).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.communitygiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
324 East 4th Street
Second Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate academic achievements, honors, school and community participation. Students must reside in the Greater Cincinnati area and are beginning college in the fall of their graduation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 27
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/list-of-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
1500 Main Street
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American residents of Franklin, Hampden or Hampshire Counties who attend four-year colleges and have participated in extracurricular activities.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://communityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
2250 East Broadway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85719
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American graduating seniors from Southern Arizona or students who have attended high school in Southern Arizona with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must be enrolled either full-time or part-time.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: February 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://cfsaz.org
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation
Five PPG Place
Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: Applicants must attend high school as a graduating senior or an accredited school beyond the high school level and demonstrate financial need. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR a 2 or 4-year college or university. Applicants who are African American will be preferred.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarshipsearch
Sponsor: NAACP ACT-SO Achievement Program
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Eligibility: Students must be in grades 9 through 12, 19 years of age or younger and of African-American descent. They must compete in one of 26 categories including business, sciences, humanities and performing and visual arts. Winners receive scholarships, internships and apprenticeships.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available from the NAACP.
Website: https://naacp.org/our-work/youth-programs/act-so-achievement-program
Sponsor: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Eligibility: Students must be members of the NAACP, U.S. citizens and attending an accredited U.S. college. Undergraduates must attend college full-time, while graduates may be full- or part-time students. High school seniors and undergraduates must have a minimum 2.5 GPA while graduate students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate financial need according to the formula in the application form.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: May 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships
Sponsor: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
220 Leigh Farm Road
Durham, NC 27707-8110
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority full-time students who have applied to a doctoral program or have been accepted to a doctoral program and plan to pursue the CPA exam.
Amount: $15,000
Deadline: June 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aicpa.org
Sponsor: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
220 Leigh Farm Road
Durham, NC 27707-8110
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American, Native American, Latino or Asian American students who are majoring in accounting. They must be full-time students who have completed at least 30 credits overall and at least six credits in accounting. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must have plans to become a certified public accountant (CPA). Selection is based on academic merit, leadership, volunteer experience and commitment to becoming a CPA.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and a personal essay are required.
Website: https://www.aicpa.org
Sponsor: American Institute for Foreign Study
AIFS Abroad
1 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905
Eligibility: Applicants must be outstanding students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in education abroad. Students from the following backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply: economically disadvantaged, racially or ethnically marginalized, first-generation, LGBTQIA+, students with disabilities, students of faith, veterans and adult students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aifsabroad.com/scholarships.asp
Sponsor: Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
1503 W. 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American from Grand Island High School. Students must be graduating seniors or mid-term high school graduates pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need and must submit two character references' email addresses for them to complete the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gicf.org/communities/scholarships/scholarship-directory
Sponsor: Grand Island Community Foundation
1811 West 2nd Street
Suite 365
Grand Island, NE 68803
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American graduating seniors who are planning to pursue postsecondary education. Students must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.gicf.org
Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
324 East 4th Street
Second Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the Greater Cincinnati area and must be minority students who are graduates of Cincinnati Public Schools.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/list-of-scholarships/
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents. Students must have previously graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting, analytics, business, engineering, finance, math or technology from one of the following institutions: any UNCF member institution or Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, North Carolina A&T State University and Tennessee State University. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time first-year master's students in an MBA program at one of the 32 business schools with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay is required on a provided prompt.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: July 19
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
Zeitgeist Arts Building
222 East Superior Street
Suite 302
Duluth, MN 55802
Eligibility: Applicants must be of African American, Asian, Native American or Hispanic descent. Students must reside in Duluth city for at least three years prior to application. Applicants must submit a FAFSA form.
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 15 (application deadline); March 1 (FAFSA deadline)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.dsacommunityfoundation.com
Sponsor: Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Eligibility: Applicants must be of African descent in grades 7-11 (ages 13 and up) who participate in the NAACP's Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO). Students may apply in 28 categories of art and writing.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation
2142 Boyce Street
Suite 402
Columbia, SC 29201
Eligibility: Applicants must be current or incoming postgraduate students at a law school located in South Carolina accredited by the American Bar Association. Students must demonstrate financial need, community involvement and leadership qualities. Preference will be given to African American students who are from South Carolina.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://yourfoundation.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Triangle Community Foundation
P.O. Box 12729
Durham, NC 27709
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating African-American male seniors from a Durham or Orange County High School who must demonstrate a strong determination and desire to succeed.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://trianglecf.org/students/scholarships-awards/
Sponsor: Cumberland Community Foundation
P.O. Box 2345
Fayetteville, NC 28302
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American male graduates of any high school in Cumberland County with demonstrated financial need. Students must be enrolled in a 4-year accredited college or university and be involved in community service.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 23
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cumberlandcf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway Boulevard
Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have applied to one or more accredited colleges/universities with a 3.0 GPA or better. Students must plan to major in business, physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics fields in preparation for a career in the energy sector. Applicants must be members of one of a class or group of individuals who have been historically underrepresented. Students must live in one of the 15 counties comprising the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Chemical Society
ACS Scholars Program
1155 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic/Latino or American Indian and graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors enrolled full-time at an accredited institution. Students must major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and plan to work in a chemistry-related field. Those entering pre-med programs or pursuing pharmacy degrees are not eligible. A minimum GPA of 3.0 or "B" or better with high academic achievement in chemistry or science is required. Students must also demonstrate financial need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.acs.org
Sponsor: National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation
15835 Park Ten Place
Houston, TX 77084-5145
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of traditionally underrepresented or disenfranchised populations due to inequitable historical and present-day policies, lack of infrastructure and resources, discrimination, conflicts and targeted exclusion. These groups include (but are not limited to): members of underrepresented racial groups, women, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, low-income individuals and others.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: September 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ampp.org/about/emerg-student-outreach/academic-scholarships-program
Sponsor: American Meteorological Society
Fellowship and Scholarship Department
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the following fall and must plan to pursue degrees in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Applicants must submit applications, transcripts, recommendation letters and SAT or equivalent scores. Original materials should be mailed to the closest AMS Local Chapter listed at the bottom of the application, and copies should be mailed to headquarters.
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: February 23
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/index.cfm/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
946 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American female students. Students must be graduating high school seniors from the Rockford Public School District.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfnil.org/
Sponsor: National Black Nurses Association
8630 Fenton Street
Suite 910
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Eligibility: Applicants must be African Americans currently enrolled in a nursing program and be in good academic standing, be members of the NBNA, be members of a local chapter and have at least a full year of school remaining. Applicants must submit with their application an essay, references, an official transcript and evidence of participation in student nurse activities and involvement in the African American community.
Amount: $1,000-$15,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.nbna.org
Sponsor: Anthony Ihedoha Anaebere Memorial Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: Applicants must be Nigerian-born or first generation Nigerian American students pursing an engineering education in the U.S. Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average in high school or a 2.5 college grade point average.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://aiascholarship.com/
Sponsor: American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority graduate students enrolled in accredited master's or doctoral programs. Students must be from underrepresented groups who have a demonstrated financial need and are committed to improving the disparities in societal structures and issues that negatively impact communities of color, particularly communities of African descent.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.apa.org/apf/funding/scholarships
Sponsor: American Psychological Foundation
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority graduate students enrolled in an accredited master’s or doctoral program.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.apa.org/apf/funding/grants
Sponsor: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
25 Van Wagner Road
Suite 2
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming Dutchess Community College students of African or Caribbean descent who are residents of the City of Poughkeepsie and are 21 and under. Students must be current or former students at Poughkeepsie High School. Recipients of this scholarship will be part of the Applewood Leadership for High Achievement (ALPHA) Initiative at Dutchess Community College. The program will support students working towards an associate s degree who are striving towards a four-year degree. Participants will be paired with Dutchess Community College faculty or staff mentors who will guide and support the ALPHA students in their studies and co-curricular activities. Funds shall be used for educational purposes.
Amount: $4000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfoundationshv.org
Sponsor: San Diego Foundation
2508 Historic Decatur Road
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92106
Eligibility: Applicants must be women and minorities who are committed and engaged in their communities and must be very committed to the development of minorities and women in economic development and to those communities struggling to build a better economy to receive the scholarship.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sdfoundation.org/students/
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
185 Oakes Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Eligibility: Applicants must be people of color (African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander) attending a non-profit public or private college/university in West Michigan majoring in Fine Arts including all visual and performing art forms. Students must have financial need, be Kent County residents and must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.grfoundation.org
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be attending an accredited UNCF member institution, accredited HBCU or any accredited four-year college or university enrolled as full-time students and classified as juniors. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be pursuing a major related to science, technology, engineering or math. Preference will be given for applicants in the following states: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Texas and Washington.
Amount: $4,400
Deadline: July 13
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be admitted to and planning to attend an accredited institution that offers culinary arts or food science degrees or certificates. Applicants must be interested in pursuing degrees or certificates in the following careers in the food industry: chef, culinary arts, food sciences, agriculture, nutrition/dietician, restaurant management or related fields. Students must demonstrate unmet financial need and submit the FAFSA.
Amount: Up to $25,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation
2142 Boyce Street
Suite 402
Columbia, SC 29201
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who meet any of the following criteria: (1) African American residents of South Carolina who identify as/or are a dependent of one of the following at an African American-owned McDonald's franchise in South Carolina: owner operator, senior management (general managers or supervisors) or administrative staff (current or retired with tenure of 10 years) Or (2) residents of South Carolina attending a Historically Black College or University that is located in South Carolina. The minimum GPA for this scholarship is 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Amount: $1,100
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://yourfoundation.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Austin Community Foundation
4315 Guadalupe Street
Suite 300
Austin, TX 78751
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors who are a minority and who demonstrate financial need and the desire to complete education in an institution of higher education.
Amount: $400
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.austincf.org/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation
2142 Boyce Street
Suite 402
Columbia, SC 29201
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who will or have graduated from a high school located in Chapin, South Carolina. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be entering their freshman year of college. Applicants may be seeking a bachelor's degree, an associate's degree or a trade certification. Preference will be given to African American students.
Amount: $1,100
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://yourfoundation.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
6 Tower Place
Albany, NY 12203
Eligibility: Applicants must be Capital Region high school seniors planning to attend a 4-year college or university. Students must be of exemplary character, demonstrated outstanding achievement and be of African American or African descent.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.cfgcr.org
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation
Five PPG Place
Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduated from or plan to graduate from Pittsburgh Public School and demonstrate financial need. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and preference will be given to African American students.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarshipsearch
Sponsor: Medical Library Association
225 West Wacker Drive
Suite 650
Chicago, IL 60606
Eligibility: Applicants must be member of an underrepresented group, such as Black/African-American, Latin, Asian, Aboriginal, North American Indian or Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Students must be entering or currently attending an ALA-accredited library school and be no more than halfway through the program. Applicants must also be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: November 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mlanet.org
Sponsor: Point Foundation
P.O. Box 60108
Los Angeles, CA 90060
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) communities who identify as LGBTQ. Students must be enrolled in community college, four-year college or university or graduate program maintaining a full-time or part-time course load. Applicants must demonstrate a proven commitment to furthering their education.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pointfoundation.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be students from Middle Tennessee with no less than a 2.5 GPA. Students must be of African-American descent and have a history of community service.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway Boulevard
Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students from the Greater Kansas City area seeking educational advancement through a college or university degree or accredited certificate program.
Amount: $5000
Deadline: March 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Foray Firm
16225 Park Ten Place
Houston, TX 77084
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American and at least 18 years of age or older. Students must be pursuing a degree in law and demonstrate an interest in family law. Applicants must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and hold membership with the Black Law Student Association. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. A video submission of no more than five minutes is required on a provided prompt.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.foraylawhouston.com/scholarship
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
185 Oakes Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American male or female students with financial need. Students must be residing in Kent County and must have graduated or received a GED from a Grand Rapids area high school.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.grfoundation.org
Sponsor: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
101 W. Main Street
Suite #4500
Norfolk, VA 23510
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of color, first generation college students and others overcoming barriers to obtaining higher education who are pursuing an undergraduate education at a college or university and/or community college.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://hamptonroadscf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Greater Salina Community Foundation
P.O. Box 2876
Salina, KS 67402
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students who have graduated or currently qualify for graduation from any Saline County, KS, high school, must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, must have been accepted at an accredited institution of higher learning, must be of good character, must submit a resume or a list of community and school activities, honors, recognition received (if any), employment and volunteer activities and must submit an essay outlining why they want to pursue their education beyond high school.
Amount: $600
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://gscf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American permanent residents of the state of Texas. Students must be enrolled full-time at any U.S. located accredited, four-year institution with a minimum 2.7 GPA. Preference will be preference given to students attending Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Huston-Tillotson University, Prairie View A&M University and Texas Tech University. Applicants must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need.
Amount: $4,400
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Greater Toledo Community Foundation
300 Madison Avenue
Suite 1300
Toledo, OH 43604
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are black or African American and reside in Buckeye Broadband service area pursuing a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 11
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.toledocf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire P.C.
29000 Inkster Road
Suite 150
Southfield, MI 48034
Eligibility: Applicants must be a member of an ethnic, racial or other minority who demonstrates a commitment to issues of diversity in their community. Students must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and completed at least one semester of medical school classes.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://buckfirelaw.com/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the NAACP and Black females or females of color. Students must be currently enrolled full-time or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S. or graduating high school seniors and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or residents and demonstrate an interest in pursuing careers in communications, marketing, finance, business or science.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: May 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships
Sponsor: Central Alabama Community Foundation
111 Adris Place
Suite 8
Dothan, AL 36303
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating African-American seniors of Butler County Schools including Georgiana School, Greenville High School, or McKenzie School. Students must plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cacfinfo.org/
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be Saginaw County residents and Saginaw County high school seniors pursuing an undergraduate degree in education or human services. Students must be African-American students enrolled at a Historical Black College/University (HBCU). Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Great Minds in STEM (HENAAC)
5211 East Washington Boulevard
Suite 2-320
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status. Students must be pursuing a health-related undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in the United States or Puerto Rico with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be members of a traditionally underrepresented group in the health sciences. Preference will be given to students pursuing careers in the areas of mental health, rehabilitative, geriatric medical specialties or individuals with disabilities.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.greatmindsinstem.org
Sponsor: CarIndigo
4804 Cimmaron Road
Irvene, CA 92680
Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and be members of the African American community. Students must be admitted in any undergraduate or postgraduate course in any reputed educational institution in the United States. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.carindigo.com/news/1000-car-review-essay-scholarship-for-african-american-students
Sponsor: Radio Television Digital News Association
529 14th Street NW
Suite 1240
Washington, DC 20045
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college sophomores or higher with at least one full academic year remaining. Applicants may be enrolled in any major as long as their career intent is television or radio news. Applicants may only apply for one RTNDA scholarship. Preference is given to students of color.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 11
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.rtdna.org
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students with a minimum two years of participation with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saginaw County prior to high school graduation. Students must have a minimum of 20 volunteer hours at a veterans health administration hospital or clinic and a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Monterey County
2354 Garden Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Eligibility: Applicants must be black or black/mixed ethnicity and must be descendants of slaves. Students will be asked to share what they know about their family history regarding enslavement, must be residents and/or students anywhere in the United States and must be between 18 and 30 years old at the time award is granted. Transfer and re-entry students are encouraged to apply.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmco.org/about-us/fund-list/#scholarship-award-funds
Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
1720 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American students who have at least a 2.5 GPA, and they must be enrolled or accepted into a full-time undergraduate degree program. Applicants must show leadership qualities and community service participation.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Colorado Educational Services and Development Association
P.O. Box 40214
Denver, CO 80204
Eligibility: Applicants must be either first generation college students, members of underrepresented ethnic or racial minorities or show financial need. They must be Colorado residents who are high school seniors at the time of application. Students must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher and enroll in a two- or four-year Colorado college or university in the fall following graduation. They must take at least six credit hours to qualify.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cesda.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Harris Foundation
1330 Post Oak Boulevard
Suite 2550
Houston, TX 77056
Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted for full-time enrollment at a four-year college in the upcoming academic year. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must be graduating from a school in the Council of Great City Schools district. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of academic achievement, leadership skills and community service.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.theharrisinstitute.org/
Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
1801 Fayetteville Street
106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
P.O. Box 20011-C
Durham, NC 27707
Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by a member of NABCJ.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.
Website: https://nabcj.org/
Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
1801 Fayetteville Street
106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
P.O. Box 20011-C
Durham, NC 27707
Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by a member of NABCJ.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.
Website: https://nabcj.org/
Sponsor: Renton Regional Community Foundation
P.O. Box 820
Renton, WA 98057
Eligibility: Applicants must be Black and Brown students from Bremerton High School and those who are active in the Rainier Athletes Mentorship program in the Bellevue School District.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://rentonfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Topeka Community Foundation
5431 SW 29th Street
Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66614
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of Topeka High, Topeka West High School or Highland Park High School. Students must be planning to attend a four-year college/university, and be a minority with a minimum 2.5 or higher GPA.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://topekacommunityfoundation.org/college-students-apply-here
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
1900 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American males who wish to pursue a vocational or technical career.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: November 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfgm.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
P.O. Box 837
South Bend, IN 46624
Eligibility: Applicants must be of African-American descent who are residents of St. Joseph County, Indiana and are graduates from an accredited Indiana high school by June of the year of application. Students must intend to pursue an associate or baccalaureate degree through a full-time course of study at an accredited tax-exempt college or university and must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA and be in good academic standing.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfsjc.org/students-and-families/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American and Hispanic students who are pursing a degree in social work. Preference is given to students attending Aurora University, students currently enrolled in Aurora University's School of Social Work or to residents of southern Kane County.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Lorain County
9080 Leavitt Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students who are graduating or graduates from Lorain City High Schools. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.peoplewhocare.org/students
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents. Students must be classified as high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores or juniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at any UNCF member institution or other HBCU and be studying business, engineering or any technical major. An essay on a provided prompt is required.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: California Library Association
248 E. Foothill Boulevard
Suite 101
Monrovia, CA 91016
Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents, be American Indian, African American, Mexican American, Latino, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Filipino and be accepted into or enrolled in an American Library Association accredited state library school. The award is based on financial need, and an interview is required.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cla-net.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from any Palm Beach or Martin County high school. Students must demonstrate good academic performance. Preference will be given to handicapped or minority students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of New Jersey
P.O. Box 338
Morristown, NJ 07963-0338
Eligibility: Applicants must have been born in the United States and be New Jersey residents. They must have an A or B average in science and math-related subjects and maintain above average grades overall. Financial need and merit are considered. Scholarship winners are asked to perform at least ten hours of community service each week for a year following graduation.
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfnj.org/current-funds/student-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico
2640 El Paseo Road
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfoundationofsouthernnewmexico.org/
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who have a 2.75 or higher GPA and are African-American. Students must live north of Ulmerton Road and have demonstrated community and school service (50+ hours).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org
Sponsor: Williamsburg Community Foundation
1323 Jamestown Road
Suite 103
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Jamestown, Lafayette or Warhill High Schools. Students must be African-Americans who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be in good academic standing and have participated in some form of extra-curricular activity.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Sallie Mae Completing the Dream Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or United States territories. Students must be current college students in the final year of study with financial need from minority or other historically underserved communities.
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: June 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/tmcf-sallie-mae-fund-completing-the-dream-gap-scholarship/
Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
1720 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American students attending or planning to attend school on a full-time basis. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA, and they must demonstrate leadership and community service participation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
1720 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American students, have at least a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled at or accepted into a full-time undergraduate degree program. Applicants must show leadership qualities and community service participation.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
5585 Pershing
Suite 240
St. Louis, MO 63112-4621
Eligibility: Applicants must be African Americans, Hispanic Americans or Native Americans and U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents of other races and ethnicities who fulfill the Consortium’s mission. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, and the degree may be in any academic discipline from an accredited institution recognized by Consortium member schools. The fellowship supports full-time graduate business studies at member schools only. Applicants must submit two references, transcripts, copies of GMAT scores and application fees. All applicants must also interview with a Consortium representative.
Amount: Full tuition and fees
Deadline: January 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.cgsm.org
Sponsor: Cornerstone Charitable Scholarship Trust
P.O. Box 8454
Jacksonville, AR 72078
Eligibility: Applicants must be Black/African American students who are economically disadvantaged. Students must be enrolled in or accepted as a student at an accredited university, college or vocational school. Applicants must have roots in the state of Arkansas and be U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents. Students must be between the ages of 17 and 25.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cornerstonecharitablescholarshiptrust.org/
Sponsor: Costco Scholarship Fund
c/o College Success Foundation
1605 NW Sammamish Road
Suite 200
Issaquah, WA 98027
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are African American, Latino or Native American. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school and register to be full-time students at Seattle University or the University of Washington.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Complete the FAFSA and the undergraduate application for admission.
Website: http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/costco
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from any Palm Beach or Martin County high school who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to minority students or those with extraordinary circumstances.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org
Sponsor: Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation Inc.
88 Glocker Way
Suite 258
Pottstown, PA 19465
Eligibility: Applicants must be of African American descent and residents of Philadelphia county. Students must be full-time freshmen entering a two- or four-year college or university or entering an accredited vocational-technical school. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 14
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://craigdbutlerscholarship.com/
Sponsor: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or residents, Black or a person of color and members of the NAACP. Students must be currently enrolled full-time or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S. or graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the creative fields such as one of the following: art, music, journalism, marketing, design, communications, architecture or film.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are of African-American or Native American descent. Students must be from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Louisville
325 W. Main Street
Suite 1110
Louisville, KY 40202
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American students who are graduating seniors from a Jefferson County Public School. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and must be enrolled to attend a four-year post-secondary educational institution. Preference will be given to applicants who will be the first in their families to attend college.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cflouisville.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of African-American descent from Nashville, Tennessee or Detroit, Michigan. Students must be law students at an accredited law school or graduate students in education.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating student of Boca Ciega or Largo High School who must be African American and who must have demonstrated school and community service (50+ hours). Students must qualify for free or reduced lunch and must have a minimum 3.0 or higher GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org
Sponsor: Delta Eta Boule Foundation
888 South Dexter Street
Unit 703
Denver, CO 80246
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American male high school seniors who are residents of the Denver Metro area with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be ambitious and involved in their community via community service or academic activities. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://debfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students of Boca Ciega, Dixie Hollins, Gibbs, Lakewood, Northeast, Osceola Fundamental, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, or St. Petersburg Collegiate High School. Students must have a minimum 2.9 or higher GPA and must be African-American who resides in Pinellas County and live south of Ulmerton Road. Applicant's parents must not be members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org
Sponsor: Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology
2705 Bladensburg Road NE
Washington, DC 20018
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and undergraduate African-American students at a Historically Black College majoring in a technical field such as engineering or math. Students must demonstrate financial need and provide an essay along with their application materials.
Amount: Up to $3,000
Deadline: June 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.dfbsstscholarship.org/dfb_sch.html
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
68 Federal Street
New London, CT 06320
Eligibility: Applicants must be New London county residents, must be pursuing post-secondary studies in art or art-related field or in environmental studies and must have a demonstrated financial need to receive the scholarship. Highest preference for black, indigenous and other students of color.
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: April 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfect.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship
Sponsor: American Institute for Foreign Study
AIFS Abroad
1 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905
Eligibility: Students must demonstrate maturity, good character and high academic achievement. Applicants must be African American, Asian American, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander college students. While there is no fee to apply for this scholarship, there is a $95 fee to apply for the AIFS study abroad program.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 15 and October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aifsabroad.com/scholarships.asp
Sponsor: American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
11107 Sunset Hills Road
Suite 100
Reston, VA 20190-5376
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students accepted to an NAACLS-accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology program or a Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician program. They must also demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.ascls.org
Sponsor: American Political Science Association Humane Studies Fellowships
Institute for Humane Studies
George Mason University
3301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 440
Arlington, VA 22201
Eligibility: Applicants must be first or second-year graduate students enrolled in a political science doctoral program. Students must be a member of one of the following racial/ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Latino or Native American. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or granted deferred action status at the time of application. Students must demonstrate an interest in teaching and research in political science.
Amount: $500-$1,500
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.apsanet.org
Sponsor: Innovia Foundation
818 W. Riverside Avenue
Suite 650
Spokane, WA 99201
Eligibility: Applicants must be black, indigenous and other people of color, of all ages in Innovia's 20-county service region. Students must be studying marketing, advertising or design with a career focus on digital marketing, advertising, design and/or computer science at any accredited institution (public or private). Selections are limited to students who demonstrate academic achievement and are active in school activities, community service and have work experience.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://innovia.org/students/
Sponsor: Missoula Community Foundation
508 East Broadway
Missoula, MT 59802
Eligibility: Applicants must identify with an underrepresented ethnic group. Students must be seniors from Big Sky, Frenchtown, Hellgate, Seeley-Swan, Sentinel High Schools or Willard Alternative School who will attend a higher-education institution in Montana or a WUE school.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 25
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://missoulacommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD
37 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students pursuing post-secondary education.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwcmd.org/scholarships/our-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD
37 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students needing assistance with Advanced Placement testing fees or Athletic physical examination fees.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwcmd.org/scholarships/our-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD
37 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who reside in Washington County and demonstrate financial aid. Students must be from any minority with preference given to African-American students. Applicants must be from any Washington County Public or private High School, or a student currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college whose intended career path is to pursue further education at a trade school, college, university, or other special-focused institution for Culinary Art, or for Specialized Instruction in Piano.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwcmd.org/scholarships/our-scholarships/
Sponsor: Banner & Witcoff, LTD.
1100 13th Street NW
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school. Selection is primarily based on academic achievement, leadership potential, written/oral communication skills and commitment to a career in intellectual property law. Preference is given to students who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in the practice of IP law (including race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability).
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://bannerwitcoff.com
Sponsor: Topeka Community Foundation
5431 SW 29th Street
Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66614
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Topeka High School and must be from a racial minority ethnicity. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and must have demonstrated financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://topekacommunityfoundation.org/college-students-apply-here
Sponsor: Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya Encouraging Diversity
240 Beiser Boulevard
Suite 101
Dover, DE 19904
Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors, college students or graduate students who are residing in one of the 50 states or in Washington DC. Students must be enrolled in a two- to five-year post-secondary institution. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be in good overall academic standing. A 750- to 1,000-word essay on a provided prompt is required.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.dplaw.com/encouraging-diversity-scholarship/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga
1400 Williams Street
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating female high school seniors of color pursuing a degree in health sciences and with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students must be enrolled full-time at any regionally accredited, non-proprietary, technical, community or four-year college or university.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfgc.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
3117 Greenhill Circle
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Eligibility: Applicants must be qualified graduates of Black Hawk County, Iowa, and Des Moines, Iowa high schools who will be attending an accredited university, junior college, or trade school within the state of Iowa and who demonstrate the abilities required to successfully complete the requirements of the institution chosen. Students should be able to demonstrate a financial need for the scholarship and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Emphasis should be given to those candidates for the scholarship who are African American.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 8
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfneia.org/scholarships/opportunities
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
946 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American graduating seniors or graduates of a Rockford Public high school pursuing a degree with the intent to teach Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 and must be actively involved in community service.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfnil.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
946 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American female graduating high school seniors or GED recipients. Students must be starting post-secondary education for the first time and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must have a permanent address in Winnebago County.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfnil.org/
Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway Boulevard
Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Grandview High School with a minimum 2.7 GPA. Students must aspire to teach in pre-K through grade 12 education. Preference shall be given to students who are underrepresented in their area of focus within the education field.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
100 Merrimack Street
Suite 202
Lowell, MA 01852
Eligibility: Applicants must be of African or African-American heritage with at least a B average who wish to study business.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.glcfoundation.org/scholarships/donate-to-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Educational Theatre Association
4555 Lake Forest Drive
Suite 650
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Eligibility: Applicants must be inducted members of the International Thespian Society (Thespians) who are graduating seniors. Students must be planning on a career in any area of the theater, from performing to producing. Applicants must be from groups traditionally underrepresented in the theatre industry, such as those who are black, indigenous or people of color.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.schooltheatre.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Lorain County
9080 Leavitt Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students graduating from Lorain County High Schools who have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.peoplewhocare.org/students
Sponsor: Sphinx Organization
400 Renaissance Center
Suite 2550
Detroit, MI 48243
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. legal residents who are of junior high school, high school or college age. They must submit a videotape of a solo performance in order to be considered for the live semifinals competition. Selection is based on the quality of performance during the semifinal and final rounds of live competition.
Amount: $3,000-$50,000
Deadline: October 23
How to apply: Application instructions are available online. A videotaped solo performance, autobiography, repertoire list, applicant photo and registration fee are required.
Website: http://www.sphinxmusic.org/sphinx-competition/
Sponsor: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
402 East Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3888
Eligibility: Applicants must be Kalamazoo Public Schools graduating high school seniors or graduates of KPS, BIPOC who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Students must demonstrate commitment to social justice while also attending a two-year or four-year college or university on a full-time or part-time basis.
Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kalfound.org
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students must enter college within the year immediately following high school graduation. Applicants must submit a FAFSA Student Aid Report, grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation and an essay explaining their educational goals and aspirations.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/
Sponsor: Central Alabama Community Foundation
111 Adris Place
Suite 8
Dothan, AL 36303
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American graduating seniors from any Montgomery county high school. Students must have a minimum 23 ACT score and minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicants must show academic achievement and financial need.
Amount: $1,500-$3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cacfinfo.org/
Sponsor: Radio Television Digital News Association
529 14th Street NW
Suite 1240
Washington, DC 20045
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college sophomores or higher with at least one full academic year remaining. Applicants may be enrolled in any major as long as their career intent is television or radio news. Applicants may only apply for one RTNDA scholarship.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: December 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.rtdna.org
Sponsor: Landscape Architecture Foundation
1200 17th Street NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of an ethnic, cultural or racial minority. They must be landscape architecture students who are in the final two years of their undergraduate degree program or who are graduate students of landscape architecture. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, three work samples, two recommendation letters and an applicant photo are required.
Website: https://www.lafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.
301 S. Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Eligibility: Applicants must be Steuben, Chemung, Black or African American Students with an average of 80 or better. Students must be athletes and/or active in his/her community and must demonstrate outstanding character, including caring for others through his/her actions.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships-for-students/
Sponsor: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
Volunteer Services – EMPOWER Committee
3915 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55426
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Minnesota or Western Wisconsin who have been accepted to or enrolled at a college in Minnesota or Western Wisconsin. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Selection is primarily based on academic achievement, volunteer work, employment history and financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.allinahealth.org/Courage-Kenny-Rehabilitation-Institute/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
946 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American males. Students must be graduating seniors from a Rockford Public Schools high school with a minimum 2.9 GPA. Applicants must have been involved in community service and volunteerism.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfnil.org/
Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation
2142 Boyce Street
Suite 402
Columbia, SC 29201
Eligibility: Applicants must attend a regionally accredited eleemosynary school and demonstrate a financial need. Students with work or life experience will be given preference.
Amount: $1,400
Deadline: March 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://yourfoundation.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007
Eligibility: Applicants must belong to one of the following minority groups: Native American, Asian, African American, Hispanic or Pacific Islander. They must have been members of the United Methodist Church for at least one year. Students must be currently pursuing their first undergraduate degree at an accredited school in the United States, and they must be attending school full-time with a GPA of at least 2.5.
Amount: $500-$900
Deadline: March 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gbhem.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
402 East Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3888
Eligibility: Applicants must be Kalamazoo County residents who are graduating high school seniors or high school seniors graduating from a Kalamazoo County high school. Students must be Non-Hispanic/Latinx Black enrolled on a part-time or full-time basis with a minimum 2.75 GPA.
Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kalfound.org
Sponsor: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
402 East Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3888
Eligibility: Applicants must be Kalamazoo County residents or graduate/GED recipients of a high school in Kalamazoo County with at least a two-year break in their education. Students must be enrolled or returning to a vocational/technical institute or two- or four-year college or university full- or part-time. Selections are limited to non-Hispanic/Latinx Black students.
Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kalfound.org
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
1691 Turnbull Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
Eligibility: Applicants must be male minority students from Charleston County who are planning to attend a private college.
Amount: $800
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
1324 Belmont Avenue
Suite 401
Salisbury, MD 21804
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be accepted as full-time students. Students must submit an official high school transcript, a letter of acceptance from a college or university and a letter of recommendation.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfes.org/
Sponsor: Cumberland Community Foundation
P.O. Box 2345
Fayetteville, NC 28302
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American female students of any high school in Cumberland County with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be Cumberland residents who intend to attend any accredited institution of higher learning.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 23
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cumberlandcf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Forum for Theological Exploration
160 Clairemont Avenue
Suite 300
Decatur, GA 30030
Eligibility: Students must be currently enrolled or admitted into an accredited institution in either U.S. or Canada at time of application. Applicants must be finished with coursework by the beginning of the fellowship year.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications available online.
Website: http://fteleaders.org
Sponsor: Fellowships Office
Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs
500 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be in their final year of writing and defending their dissertation. Students must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or U.S. permanent residents.. Applicants must be committed to using diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
Amount: $25,000
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_166318
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be in their senior year of medical school. Students must be U.S. citizens and must be nominated for this award.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 21
How to apply: Students must be nominated for this award.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation
2142 Boyce Street
Suite 402
Columbia, SC 29201
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are graduating seniors from one of the following high schools: Hartsville High School, Darlington High School, Lamar High School, or McBee High School. Preference will be given to African American and Hispanic students, and students from Hartsville the primary service area of the Hines Funeral Home.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: March 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://yourfoundation.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Erie Community Foundation
459 West 6th Street
Erie, PA 16507
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American graduating seniors from Erie High School or Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy who have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
205 South Fifth Street
Suite 530
Springfield, IL 62701
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students with demonstrated financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfll.org/Grants-Scholarships/Scholarships
Sponsor: GoodRx
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Applicants must be current or recently graduated black medical (MD, DO) physician associate (PA) students who have completed their last semester no earlier than Spring. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0 (or its equivalent). Selections are limited to students who self-identify as black or African American students in the healthcare field.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: July 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.goodrx.com/scholarship
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students of Northeast, Lakewood, Dunedin, or Gibbs High School who are of Black descent. Students must have a minimum 2.5 or higher GPA and must display financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org
Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation
1221 SW Yamhill Street
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97205
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are black or of African heritage from Roosevelt, Parkrose or David Douglas High School in Portland, Oregon, who are planning to attend a four-year public university in Oregon. Students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 to 3.4.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
541 Loyal Street
Danville, VA 24541
Eligibility: Applicants must be local African-American students with a preference for those studying business or with an entrepreneurial interest. Students must be enrolled full-time.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfdrr.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
1691 Turnbull Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American high school seniors who have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrated financial need, leadership qualities and evidence of positive character traits.
Amount: $1,200-$1,500
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
301 North Main Street, Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American male high school seniors, graduating from a public or private high school in Washtenaw County.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aaacf.org/Grants-Scholarships/Grants-Scholarships
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent residents of North Carolina and high school seniors graduating from public high schools in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and enroll in any U.S. located, accredited, four-year college or university. Applicants must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need.
Amount: $7,500
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Gates Foundation
P.O. Box 10500
Fairfax, VA 22031
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.3. Students must be African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander American and/or Hispanic American, plan to enroll in a four-year degree program and be Pell-eligible.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: September 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of underrepresented minority groups or from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Students must be currently enrolled in medical school or a graduate-level nursing or physician assistant program.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 13
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: National GEM Consortium
1430 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility: Applicants must be college seniors or graduate students majoring in engineering or computer science and be members of one of the following minority groups: African American, Native American or Latino or other Hispanic American. Students must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a minimum 2.8 GPA and agree to intern for two summers with a GEM employer.
Amount: Up to $16,000
Deadline: November 8
How to apply: Applications are available online. The deadline for Part I is October 1, and the deadline for part II is November 13.
Website: http://www.gemfellowship.org
Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway Boulevard
Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students pursuing a nursing degree in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area and in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Google Inc.
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
Eligibility: Applicants must either be a graduating high school senior or be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student. Students must be enrolled as computer science or computer engineering majors, exhibit strong leadership skills and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology. Applicants must be from an underrepresented group in computer science such as African American, Hispanic, American Indian or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: May 19
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Association of Law Libraries
105 W. Adams
Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60603
Eligibility: Applicants must be a member of a minority group as defined by U.S. government rules, degree candidates in an accredited library or law school and intend to pursue a career as law librarians. Law library experience is preferred. Applicants must also have financial need and have at least one quarter or semester left after the scholarship is given.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, by fax, by phone or by email.
Website: https://www.aallnet.org/education-training/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American students who are graduates of high schools located within the Community Foundation service area.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
301 North Elm Street
Suite 100
Greensboro, NC 27401
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students attending Grimsley High School, Page High School, Dudley High School and Smith High School. Students must have demonstrated financial need and merit.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfgg.org/grantseekers/students/scholarships/
Sponsor: Wayne County Community Foundation
517 North Market Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Orrville High School in Ohio. Students must be African American. Applicants must enroll at an accredited post-secondary institution.
Amount: $580
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications available through the Orrville High School Guidance Office.
Website: http://www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
229 East Martin Street, Suite 4
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American graduating seniors of a Berkeley County high school who plan on attending a two- or four-year college or university. Financial need, leadership, academic preparation and community service will be taken into consideration. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required.
Amount: $1,600
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online
Website: https://www.ewvcf.org/scholarship-funds/
Sponsor: Lancaster County Community Foundation
24 W. King Street
Suite 201
Lancaster, PA 17603
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students who are residing in Lancaster County.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.lancfound.org/grants/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students who are graduates of East Aurora High School or West Aurora High School.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
1900 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American, graduating high school seniors from Booker T. Washington, Hamilton or Melrose High Schools and/or Metropolitan Baptist Church or Macedonia Baptist M.B. Church (Hyde Park) in Memphis, Tennessee.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfgm.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Louisville
325 W. Main Street
Suite 1110
Louisville, KY 40202
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Shelby County High School in Shelbyville, Kentucky who are of African American descent.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cflouisville.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/
Sponsor: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
2000 M Street NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility: Applicants must be college undergraduates and NSCS members with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are using their talents to make a change on their campus or in their community.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nscs.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American U.S. citizens enrolled full-time as college undergraduate juniors. Students must attend an UNCF member institution in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee or Virginia, be majoring in STEM, business or sustainability related disciplines and have a minimum 2.8 GPA. Applicants are required to complete the FAFSA.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American U.S. citizens or legal residents. Students must be classified as juniors and enrolled full-time at a U.S. located accredited four-year institution. Applicants must have a major or academic focus in one of the following areas: business administration, communications, chemical, manufacturing, packaging or mechanical engineering or marketing. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be interested in pursuing an internship with Henkel for the following summer and participate in all professional development and on-line industry training and exposure.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: June 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Henry Sachs Foundation
90 S. Cascade Avenue
Suite 1410
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American residents of Colorado for at least five years. Applicants must be either seniors in high school or have graduated in the last three years but are not currently attending college. Awards are based on high school grade point average and financial need. If selected, applicants must attend a personal interview in order to receive the grant money.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sachsfoundation.org
Sponsor: American Water Works Association
6666 W. Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
Eligibility: Applicants must be females and/or minorities who have been accepted to or are current master's degree students in engineering. Applications, transcripts, GRE scores, three recommendation letters, statements and course of study are required. The award is based on academics and leadership.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: December 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.awwa.org
Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway Boulevard
Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Students must be graduates from any of the following schools: Kansas City, KS Public School District, Turner School District, Piper School District, Bonner Springs School District, Bishop Ward High School, Kansas City, MO Public School District (KCPS), Raytown School District, Center High School, Grandview High School, Ruskin High School, University Academy and Cristo Rey High School. Applicants who are members of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Boys and Girls Club are also eligible to apply.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are high school seniors, undergraduates or graduate students. They must be enrolled in or plan to enroll in a mathematics, chemistry, physics or engineering degree program at an accredited four-year institution of higher learning located in the U.S. Undergraduate applicants must be full-time students. High school seniors and undergraduate students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and graduate students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. All applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: May 21
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, official transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.
Website: https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be a minority in their second or third year of medical school in Minnesota. Students must demonstrate leadership ability and show commitment to serving medically underserved communities.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: September 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be an underrepresented minority student enrolled as a second- or third-year student in a Minnesota medical school. Students must demonstrate leadership and community service.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: August
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
P.O. Box 837
South Bend, IN 46624
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students who are members of the Kingdom Life Christian Cathedral. Students must have high academic achievements and must demonstrate leadership abilities.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfsjc.org/students-and-families/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating African-American high school seniors from any Palm Beach County high school pursuing a career in elementary education. Students must have maintained a 3.0 or better GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org
Sponsor: Colgate-Palmolive Inspire Our Future Commercial Scholarship
Scholarship America
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American and current college undergraduate sophomores or juniors and be enrolled or plan to enroll in majors in communications, finance, marketing or business administration. A minimum 2.8 GPA is required.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: May 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/colgate-inspire-commercial/
Sponsor: Colgate-Palmolive Inspire Our Future Supply Chain Scholarship
Scholarship America
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American and current college undergraduate sophomores or juniors and be enrolled or plan to enroll in majors in supply chain management, business analytics, business administration, management information systems, specific engineering majors or engineering technology. A minimum 2.8 GPA is required.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: May 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/colgate-inspire-supply-chain/
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic or Native American enrolled full-time at any accredited four-year college or university. Students must be pursuing degrees in life sciences in one of the following: biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, chemical and physical biology, cellular, molecular and developmental biology, plant biology entomology or microbiology with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate unmet financial need and submit the FAFSA.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: June 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Emerging Pearls Foundation Inc.
9165 Otis Avenue
Suite 238
Indianapolis, IN 46216
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American females at least 25 years old and must reside in the greater metropolitan Indianapolis area. Students must be currently enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.emergingpearlsfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
541 Loyal Street
Danville, VA 24541
Eligibility: Applicants must be qualified Black graduates from the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County or the Children's Home of Virginia. Students must be enrolled full-time.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfdrr.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
1691 Turnbull Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students with demonstrated financial need who reside in the Awendaw or McClellanville area and are graduating from a public high school to attend a four-year college.
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation
3 W. 35th Street
11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority high school seniors with demonstrated financial need, leadership potential and academic achievement and who have already been accepted to a four-year college or university. Students must also be U.S. citizens and have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or composite ACT score of 22.
Amount: Up to $28,000
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.jackierobinson.org
Sponsor: James B. Morris Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 12145
Des Moines, IA 50312
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens of a minority ethnic status who are either Iowa high school graduates attending any U.S. college or university or non-Iowa residents who are attending an Iowa college or university. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.morrisscholarship.org
Sponsor: Midland Area Community Foundation
76 Ashman Circle
Midland, MI 48640
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of Midland or Gladwin counties for at least one year and high school seniors or current undergraduate students. Students must provide a transcript and complete the online application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.midlandfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Association for Respiratory Care
9425 North MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 100
Irving, TX 75063-4706
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory care education program and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must submit an original paper on respiratory care. Preference is given to minority students.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aarc.org/education/educator-resources/scholarships/
Sponsor: Middletown Community Foundation
300 N. Main Street
Suite 300
Middletown, OH 45042
Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming freshmen who must be graduating from Middletown High School and must be African-Americans who have actively participated in sports. Students must have served the community in an exemplary manner and will be required to fill out financial information and upload the FAFSA. Preference will be given to students with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Amount: $400
Deadline: February 14
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mcfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American students graduating from any Muskegon County high school planning to attend any accredited college, university or technical/trade school.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
3409 Moore Street
Richmond, VA 23230
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American or other minority graduating seniors from Louisa County or Fluvanna County high schools who plan to enroll in an accredited 2-year technical school, 4-year historically Black College or University or the school of their choice. Students must demonstrate solid academic work, leadership, personal integrity and financial need. Preference will be given to applicants planning to attend Virginia State University, Hampton University, Virginia Union University, or Norfolk State University.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfrichmond.org
Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
324 East 4th Street
Second Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority student graduates of an Ohio high school majoring in music or a music-related field. Students must reside in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/list-of-scholarships/
Sponsor: Denver Foundation
1009 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating African-American seniors from East High School planning to attend a college, university or other accredited post-secondary school.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://denverfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate juniors and seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in music. Students must be of African-American descent.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority Muskegon County students, first preference is given to students accepted to Grambling State University.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation
1000 North Broadway
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Douglass High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be African American.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://occf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
1801 Fayetteville Street
106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
P.O. Box 20011-C
Durham, NC 27707
Eligibility: Award recipients will be involved in affecting policy change. Nominator should be a member of NABCJ.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.
Website: https://nabcj.org/
Sponsor: Manatee Community Foundation
2820 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority residents of Manatee County attending accredited 2-4 year vocational, technical or collegiate educational institutions. This scholarship is open to minority students who are U.S. citizens and residents of Manatee County. Students must have been accepted into an accredited vocational, technical or collegiate educational institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must complete an application in which financial need is demonstrated, and community involvement or service is demonstrated through community service hours.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://manateecf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation
2031 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Eligibility: Applicants must have documented financial need. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must demonstrate strong community ties through history of community service and/or extracurricular involvement. Applicants must intend on enrolling at an accredited educational institution.
Amount: $1,400
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc.
1806 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American females enrolled as sophomores or juniors at an accredited college or university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students may major in related fields such as public policy or creative writing.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.nanbpwc.org
Sponsor: Kankakee County Community Services
657 East Court Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
Eligibility: Applicants must be from low-income families and plan to attend a college in the state of Illinois.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://kccsi-cap.org/education/#scholarship
Sponsor: Kansas Board of Regents
Curtis State Office Building
Suite 520
1000 SW Jackson Street
Topeka, KS 66612
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Native Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian or Pacific Islander or Hispanic. Priority is given to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must have one of the following: a minimum ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 990, a minimum 3.0 GPA, a top 33 percent ranking in their high school class, completion of Kansas Scholars Curriculum, selection by National Merit Corporation or selection by College Board as a Hispanic Scholar.
Amount: Up to $1,850
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.
301 S. Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Eligibility: Applicants must be Black or African American men who demonstrate desire, interest, and leadership. Students must have demonstrated financial need and must be graduating seniors of high schools within New York.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships-for-students/
Sponsor: North Carolina Community Foundation
3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460
Raleigh, NC 27612
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American female students attending public high school in Wake County, North Carolina and who desire to attend a two- or four-year college or a specialized accredited trade school (such as culinary arts). Priority will be given to students who need financial assistance and who have demonstrated strength of character and a desire to further their education in a field of their choice.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/apply/scholarships
Sponsor: National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
2120 L Street
NW Suite 850
Washington, DC 20037
Eligibility: Applicants must be LGBTQ+ individuals of color planning to pursue a career in journalism and be able to demonstrate their passion and commitment to the profession. Students must be members of the Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists (NLGJA) in good standing. Selection will be based on journalistic and scholastic ability.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: May
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nlgja.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Louisville
325 W. Main Street
Suite 1110
Louisville, KY 40202
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of West Louisville who are black students between the ages of 17-24 years old. Students must be enrolled to attend a post-secondary, nonprofit educational institution and must demonstrate interest and/or pursuit of social justice and advocacy.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cflouisville.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority graduating seniors of Muskegon High School, and secondly, any Muskegon County High School or transfer student from Muskegon Community College pursuing a degree in education.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
324 East 4th Street
Second Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students with proven financial need. Students must reside in the Greater Cincinnati area
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/list-of-scholarships/
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American high school seniors who will be attending a UNCF member institution enrolled full-time. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: LAGRANT Foundation
633 W. 5th Street
48th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaskan Native. Students must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, AB-540 students or DACA recipients. Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited four-year institution in the U.S. A minimum 3.0 GPA or higher is required. Students must submit an essay with their application.
Amount: $2,500-$3,750
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.lagrantfoundation.org
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
1691 Turnbull Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American high school seniors. Preference will be given to those who are seeking to study architecture or engineering through two- or four-year college programs and who reflect a passion for sports and community service.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: California School Library Association
6444 E. Spring Street #247
Long Beach, CA 90815-1553
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a traditionally underrepresented group attending or planning to attend an accredited library media teacher credential program and plan to work in California for three years after completing the program. Applicants must provide a 250-word statement about their qualifications, career goals, financial situation and commitment to supporting multicultural students and two letters of reference.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: November 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://csla.net/awards/
Sponsor: American Bar Association
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must be entering the first year of law school during the year of application. They must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $15,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, two recommendation letters and a transcript are required.
Website: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/diversity_pipeline/projects_initiatives/legal_opportunity_scholarship/
Sponsor: American Association of School Personnel Administrators
7201 West 129th Street
Suite 220
Overland Park, KS 66213
Eligibility: Applicants must be minorities or persons of color seeking their initial teaching certification endorsement. Students must be in their final year of completing certification or endorsement requirements, including student teaching if applicable.
Amount: $3,500
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aaspa.org/leon-bradley-scholarship##
Sponsor: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
301 North Main Street, Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American, Latino/Hispanic, and/or students who will be first-generation students in their families to attend college.
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: February 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aaacf.org/Grants-Scholarships/Grants-Scholarships
Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation
2142 Boyce Street
Suite 402
Columbia, SC 29201
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Richland, or Sumter counties in South Carolina. Preference will be given to African American students with a minimum 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale and applicants must be entering their freshman year at an institution of higher learning in South Carolina or at a Historically Black College or University in any state. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://yourfoundation.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and residents of Montana, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming or New Mexico. Students must be high school seniors, adult refugees or currently enrolled in a college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must submit the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need. Students must be majoring in or demonstrate an interest in degrees in STEM-related sciences or education, accounting or journalism.
Amount: Up to $4,400
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
1500 Main Street
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of color, residing in Hampden County.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://communityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Middletown Community Foundation
300 N. Main Street
Suite 300
Middletown, OH 45042
Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming freshmen who must be attending an accredited four-year college or university. Students must be African-American and must live in Butler or Warren County.
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: February 14
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mcfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Indiana State Teachers Association
150 W. Market Street
Suite 900
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Eligibility: Applicants must be ethnic minority high school seniors who plan to pursue education in the area of industrial arts, vocational education or technical education at an accredited college or university.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ista-in.org/our-profession/scholarships-awards
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Lorain County
9080 Leavitt Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students graduating from Lorain County High Schools with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.peoplewhocare.org/students
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Henderson County
401 North Main Street
Suite 300
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an application detailing their employment history, volunteer experience, extracurricular involvement, academic performance and financial information.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfhcforever.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Henderson County
401 North Main Street
Suite 300
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an application detailing their employment history, volunteer experience, extracurricular involvement, academic performance and financial information.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfhcforever.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Louisville
325 W. Main Street
Suite 1110
Louisville, KY 40202
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Jefferson County, Kentucky who have demonstrated financial need. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and preference will be given to African American students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cflouisville.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/
Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation
1221 SW Yamhill Street
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97205
Eligibility: Applicants must be black and/or African American graduates of any high school in Deschutes County planning to attend or attending a community college in Oregon. Students must show participation in traditional competitive high school sports, athletic teams or athletic clubs. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
324 East 4th Street
Second Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American graduates of Withrow High School. Students must reside in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/list-of-scholarships/
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American students enrolled at an accredited medical school in the New York City area. Students must demonstrate leadership ability and a commitment to serve.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: December 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: Malcolm Frierson Foundation
P.O. Box 271221
Flower Mound, TX 75027
Eligibility: Applicants must identify as being of African descent and plan on enrolling as a first-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university. Students must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate leadership and commitment to service.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: July 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.malcolmfrierson.com/
Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
324 East 4th Street
Second Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students, preferably first-generation college students from the Greater Cincinnati area.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/list-of-scholarships/
Sponsor: Branch and Cook Scholarships
Lexington, KY 40509
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time at the undergraduate level or incoming freshman who have accepted admission with plans of enrolling full time planning to declare a fitness or nutrition-related major. Students must be of African-African American descent with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.
Amount: $750
Deadline: June 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.branchcookscholarships.com/
Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation
534 Putnam Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority seniors at any Muskingum County High School who are Muskingum County residents. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and at least an 18 on the ACT or SAT equivalent.
Amount: $500
Deadline: November 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mccf.org
Sponsor: California Teachers Association (CTA)
CTA Human Rights Department
P.O. Box 921
Burlingame, CA 94011-0921
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic students pursuing a teaching-related career in public education. Candidates must also be active members of the California Teachers Association or Student California Teachers Association or the dependents of an active, retired-life or deceased California Teachers Association member.
Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: February 23
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cta.org/for-educators/scholarships-awards
Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
1801 Fayetteville Street
106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
P.O. Box 20011-C
Durham, NC 27707
Eligibility: The nominator should be a member of NABCJ. This award is given to an individual who has initiated relationships with churches, courts, councils and assemblies.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.
Website: https://nabcj.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
25 Van Wagner Road
Suite 2
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Eligibility: Applicants must be Beacon High School seniors of African American descent who have exceptional academic performance. Selections are limited to students who have demonstrated financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfoundationshv.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating minority high school students from south Palm Beach County (Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, or Boca Raton) or unincorporated areas west of those communities. Students must excel scholastically, demonstrate community service and show financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org
Sponsor: National Society of Professional Engineers
1420 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2794
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American, Hispanic or Native American high school seniors who have been accepted into an accredited engineering program at a four-year institution. Students are evaluated based on academic achievement, community involvement and recommendations and must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nspe.org/resources/students/scholarships
Sponsor: Goldman Sachs
200 West Street
New York, NY 10282
Eligibility: Applicants must be first-year MBA students. Students must be seeking a summer associate position at Goldman Sachs. Applicants must be Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American or women.
Amount: $35,000
Deadline: Rolling basis starting August 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/students/programs/americas/mba-fellowship.html
Sponsor: Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA)
1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Eligibility: Applicants must be diverse students entering their first year of law school full-time at an accredited institution. They must have a GPA of at least 3.2 and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: April 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://mcca.com/pipeline/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
1801 Fayetteville Street
106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
P.O. Box 20011-C
Durham, NC 27707
Eligibility: This award honors the slain civil rights leader. Nominator should be a member of NABCJ.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.
Website: https://nabcj.org/
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students must be currently classified as college sophomores or juniors and will be enrolled as full-time college juniors or seniors at any UNCF member institution or other accredited HBCU with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need.
Amount: $4,400
Deadline: June 11
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
6 Tower Place
Albany, NY 12203
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors from Troy-area high schools planning to attend a two or four-year college or university or technical/trade/certificate program. Students must demonstrate a commitment to service through their church and/or school community and be of African American or African descent.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.cfgcr.org
Sponsor: Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships
827 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
Eligibility: Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript.
Website: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
185 Oakes Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of color accepted to or presently attending an accredited law school within the U.S. with a permanent residence in Michigan or attending a Michigan law school. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.grfoundation.org
Sponsor: Appraisal Institute Education Trust
200 W. Madison
Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60606
Eligibility: Applicants must be women or American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asians, African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. Applicants must be full- or part-time students enrolled in real estate courses and working toward a degree, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 1; April 1; July 1 and October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.appraisalinstitute.org
Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation
534 Putnam Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors attending a Muskingum County High School, particularly African American students. Consideration will be given to the completed application, transcripts, financial need, references and the college importance statement.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mccf.org
Sponsor: American Sociological Association Minority Fellowship Program
1430 K Street NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in and have completed one full year in a Ph.D. program in Sociology. Students must be members of an underrepresented minority group in the U.S.: African American, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indians/Alaska Natives. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals of the U.S. or have been lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence. The fellowship is awarded for 12 months and typically renewable for up to three years in total. Tuition and fees are arranged with the home department. MFP Fellows are selected each year by the MFP Advisory Panel, a rotating, appointed group of senior scholars in sociology. Fellows can be involved in any area of sociological research, though particular MFP award lines devoted to drug abuse research may be possible contingent on funding.
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.asanet.org/academic-professional-resources/asa-grants-and-fellowships/
Sponsor: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic, Asian American or Native American students working toward a graduate degree related to strength and conditioning. Students must be NSCA members for one year before applying and be pursuing careers in strength and conditioning. Applications are evaluated based on grades, courses, experience, honors, recommendations and involvement in the community and with NSCA.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 15
How to apply: Applications are available with membership.
Website: http://www.nsca.com/foundation/
Sponsor: American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. They must be African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native. They must be in the final year of an accredited or developing professional physical therapist program at the time of award disbursement. Students must demonstrate academic excellence, service to minority affairs and career potential. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, personal essay and three letters of reference are required.
Website: https://www.apta.org/for-students/scholarships-awards
Sponsor: American Institute of Chemical Engineers - (AIChE)
120 Wall Street
Floor 23
New York, NY 10005-4020
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a minority group that is underrepresented in the field of chemical engineering (African-American, Latino, Native American, Alaska Native or Pacific Islander). They must be student members of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and must be undergraduates who are majoring in chemical engineering. Selection is based on academic merit, stated career goals, AIChE participation and financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://www.aiche.org/community/awards
Sponsor: American Institute of Chemical Engineers - (AIChE)
120 Wall Street
Floor 23
New York, NY 10005-4020
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a minority group (i.e. African American, Hispanic, Native American or Alaskan Native) that is underrepresented in chemical engineering. Applicants must also be high school graduates during the academic year of application and plan to enroll in a four-year college or university. Applicants are encouraged to major in science or engineering. Selection is also based on academic record, reason for choosing science or engineering, work or activities and financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 15
How to apply: Applications are available online or by telephone or written request.
Website: https://www.aiche.org/community/awards
Sponsor: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
600 Southborough Drive
Suite 104, South Portland
Portland, ME 04106
Eligibility: Applicants must be CIEE Study Center participants. They must be students who are self-identified as being from a group that is underrepresented in study abroad programs. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, financial aid information and an essay are required.
Website: http://www.ciee.org
Sponsor: American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850
Eligibility: Applicants should be full-time minority graduate students. Master's degree candidates must be in programs accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation for Audiology and Speech Pathology, but doctoral programs do not have to be accredited. Transcripts, an essay and a reference form are required.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ashfoundation.org/
Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
P.O. Box 7885
Madison, WI 53707
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority Wisconsin residents who are undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors. Students must be enrolled at least half-time at a University of Wisconsin System institution or a non-profit, independent college or university in the state of Wisconsin and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be pursuing programs leading to teacher licensure in a discipline identified as a teacher shortage area for the state of Wisconsin. Students who participate in this program must agree to teach full-time in an elementary or secondary school in the city of Milwaukee. For each year the applicants meet all forgiveness criteria requirements, 25% of the loan is forgiven.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: As soon as possible after October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://heab.state.wi.us
Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
P.O. Box 7885
Madison, WI 53707
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority Wisconsin residents who are undergraduate students. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in independent, tribal or Wisconsin Technical College institutions. Applicants can not be first year undergraduate students.
Amount: $250-$2,500
Deadline: As soon as possible after October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://heab.state.wi.us
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
1691 Turnbull Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students from Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties who will attend college in South Carolina.
Amount: $5,600
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Mutual of Omaha
Mutual of Omaha Plaza
Strategic Staffing - Actuarial Recruitment
Omaha, NE 68175
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American, Native American, Hispanic, Asian American or from another underrepresented minority group. They must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, temporary residents, asylees or refugees and must be full-time undergraduate students who have completed 24 or more credit hours (including 18 or more graded hours). They must be pursuing a degree in mathematics or an actuarial-related subject and must have a GPA of 3.4 or more. Applicants must have plans to pursue a career in an actuarial field and must have passed at least one actuarial exam. Scholarship recipients must be willing to complete a summer internship at the Mutual of Omaha offices in Omaha. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 20
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, one recommendation letter and a resume are required.
Website: https://www.mutualofomaha.com/careers/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
P.O. Box 837
South Bend, IN 46624
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students from St. Joseph County who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have been accepted into IUSB. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfsjc.org/students-and-families/scholarships/
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American U.S. citizens, nationals or permanents residents. Students must be enrolled full-time as sophomores at any UNCF member institution, other accredited HBCU or any accredited four-year U.S. based college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate unmet financial need and submit the FAFSA. Preference will be given to students at HBCUs who are pursuing undergraduate studies.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: July 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc.
1806 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating African American high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. A 300-word essay is required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.nanbpwc.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
4455 West Lawrence Street
Appleton, WI 54914
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority high school seniors from Menasha High School who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and plan to attend an accredited college or university.
Amount: $750
Deadline: February
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffoxvalley.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
946 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American males who are actively involved in community service. Students must be graduating seniors or graduates of a Rockford Public School District 205 high school with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfnil.org/
Sponsor: National Association of Black Accountants
6406 Ivy Lane
Suite 200B
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Eligibility: Applicants must be ethnic minorities currently enrolled as full-time undergraduates in accounting, finance or business or as graduate students in a Master's of Accountancy program. Applicants must also be NABA members and have a minimum 3.5 major GPA and 3.3 cumulative GPA.
Amount: $1,000-$10,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nabainc.org/scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc.
1806 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American graduating high school seniors and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must submit a transcript, an application form, two letters of recommendation and an essay that is at least 300 words on "Why is education important to me?"
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.nanbpwc.org
Sponsor: NOAA Educational Partnership Program - Office of Education
Herbert C Hoover Building
14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
Room 6863
Washington, DC 20230
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and full-time undergraduates who are in the second year of a four-year degree program or in the third year of a five-year degree program. They must be attending an accredited minority-serving institution (MSI), and they must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher on a four-point scale. Applicants must be majoring in a discipline that is related to environmental, atmospheric or oceanic sciences. Selection is based on relevant coursework completed, stated career goals, recommendations and extracurricular activities.
Amount: Up to $45,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two personal essays, two recommendation letters and an official transcript are required.
Website: https://www.noaa.gov/office-education
Sponsor: Branch and Cook Scholarships
Lexington, KY 40509
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time at the undergraduate level or incoming freshman who have accepted admission with plans of enrolling full-time majoring in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) field of study. Students must be a member of an underrepresented group and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.
Amount: $750
Deadline: June 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.branchcookscholarships.com/
Sponsor: GoodRx
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Applicants must be current or recently graduated nursing students (LPN/LVN, ASN/ADN/AAS, BSN, MSN, APRN, DNP) who have completed their last semester no earlier than spring. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0 (or its equivalent). Selections are limited to students who self-identify as black or African American students in the healthcare field.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: July 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.goodrx.com/scholarship
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be female women of color who are U.S. citizens or legal residents. Students must be enrolled as full-time undergraduate sophomores at any U.S. located, accredited, four-year college or university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be pursuing a degree program related to science, technology, engineering or math.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: June 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation
Five PPG Place
Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: Applicants must attend high school in Allegheny County, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington, or Westmoreland Counties as graduating seniors and demonstrate financial need. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school or two- or four-year colleges or universities and preference will be given to black African students born in Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal-Gambia, Zaire, Kenya or Cameroon, or African American students.
Amount: $4,500
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarshipsearch
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
1500 Main Street
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115
Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in science or art. Preference will be given to students of color.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://communityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
1900 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students in Fayette County.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfgm.org/
Sponsor: Renton Regional Community Foundation
P.O. Box 820
Renton, WA 98057
Eligibility: Applicants must be ambitious BIPOC students with demonstrated financial need, who are enrolled in or planning to pursue an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in landscape architecture or civil engineering. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated commitment to developing public infrastructure and/or public places in the State of Washington.
Amount: $5,000-$10,000
Deadline: April 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://rentonfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Design Automation Conference/Association for Computing Machinery
Professor Andrew B. Kahng, P.O. Pistilli Scholarship Director
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, UCSD
9500 Gilman Drive #0404
La Jolla, CA 92093-0404
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are from an underrepresented group (African American, Hispanic, Native American, women or disabled). Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have demonstrated high achievement in math and science courses and have financial need. Applicants must also intend to pursue a career in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, three letters of recommendation, an official transcript, a personal letter, a copy of tax returns and a copy of the FAFSA are required.
Website: https://www.dac.com/Attend/Students-Scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be male high school seniors in a Metro Nashville Public High School especially Whites Creek High School. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be of African American descent. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: Pega Scholars Program
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school or secondary school graduates or current university students pursuing a degree in computer science, technology or a related field. Students must plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at a two-, three- or four-year accredited institution. Applicants must reside in one of the following countries: USA, Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, India or Australia. Students must self-identify with one or more of the following: women; LGBTQIA+; person with disability; military veteran; Indigenous; Native American or Alaskan Native; Asian American; Black; African American; Hispanic or Latino/Latina; Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: June 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/pegascholars
Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation
1221 SW Yamhill Street
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97205
Eligibility: Applicants must be underrepresented students of color majoring in construction engineering at Oregon State University. Students must be Oregon residents, with a preference for Multnomah County residents. Applicants must be enrolled full-time.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Ladies Professional Golf Association
100 International Golf Drive
Daytona Beach, FL 32124-1092
Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be U.S. citizens or legal residents. Students must also have been accepted to a college or university and plan to play competitive golf at the collegiate level. Selection is based on financial need.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications available online.
Website: http://www.lpga.com/lpga-foundation/scholarships
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation
Five PPG Place
Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: Applicants must attend West Mifflin High School or East Allegheny High School as graduating seniors and reside in Duquesne. 15110. Students must have received the least amount of scholarship support and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR two- or four-year colleges or universities and preference will be given to African American students.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarshipsearch
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
946 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American female seniors from a Winnebago County high school with a minimum GPA of 2.7. Students must plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university and must demonstrate dedication to academic excellence, a zest for life, a sense of purpose and a commitment to community service.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfnil.org/
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Native American or Hispanic U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents or citizens of another country. Students must be permanent residents of one of the five boroughs of New York City and currently classified as graduating high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, juniors or current first-semester college seniors. Applicants must plan to be enrolled full-time at any accredited U.S. four-year institution or two-year community college with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
1691 Turnbull Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American high school seniors who have lived in Berkeley, Charleston or Dorchester counties for five or more years, and who will be majoring in music or music education.
Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Public Relations Student Society of America
120 Wall Street
21st Floor
New York, NY 10005-4024
Eligibility: Applicants must be of African-American, Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaska Native or Pacific Islander descent. They must be undergraduates students who are majoring or minoring in public relations at an accredited four-year institution. They must be full-time students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, essay and one recommendation letter are required.
Website: https://prssa.prsa.org/scholarships-and-awards/
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American and U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents or citizens of another country. Students must be enrolled full-time as undergraduate juniors at one of the following colleges or universities: Bennett College, Cheyney University, Florida A&M University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, Saint Augustine's University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University or Wiley College. Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and demonstrate unmet financial need. Students must demonstrate a passion for and a dream of pursuing excellence, a commitment to inspiring and enacting meaningful social change and a devotion to the service of others. An essay on a provided prompt is required.
Amount: Up to $3,666
Deadline: August 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
3409 Moore Street
Richmond, VA 23230
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American graduating high school seniors residing in Essex, King and Queen or Middlesex County who plan to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university the following academic year. Students must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $2,100
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfrichmond.org
Sponsor: Ray Charles Foundation
Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Students must be an undergraduate (sophomore or above), graduate or medical student with an interest in furthering their education in the field of neuroscience and able to conduct research in a laboratory directed by Keith L. Black, MD, during the agreed upon time. Applicants must be able to provide their own travel to and from Los Angeles and their own living accommodations during the research program period. Students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities HBCU who meet the application requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/neurology-neurosurgery/ray-charles-scholars.html
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and reside in or be permanents residents of Michigan. Students must be current college freshmen enrolled full-time at any accredited four-year institution, non-profit college or university and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $4,500
Deadline: July 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
3409 Moore Street
Richmond, VA 23230
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American graduating seniors from public high schools in Richmond City who plan to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university the following academic year. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfrichmond.org
Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation
534 Putnam Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or recent graduates of an Ohio high school or equivalent program. Students must be pursuing a degree in education at an accredited college or University and must also demonstrate financial need. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation, an essay response, a transcript and a Student Aid Report from FAFSA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mccf.org
Sponsor: CAP Charitable Foundation
Ron Brown Scholar Program
1160 Pepsi Place
Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American collegebound high school seniors. Selection is based on academic promise, leadership, communication skills, school and community involvement and financial need.
Amount: Up to $40,000
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.ronbrown.org
Sponsor: Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
State Scholarship and Grant Programs
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time, undergraduate students who attend state universities, public community colleges or public postsecondary vocational-technical schools. Direct descendants of Rosewood families affected by the incidents of January 1923 receive preference. The descendants must provide family information on the Florida Financial Aid Application.
Amount: Up to $6,100
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applicants must submit the Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Applications online by April 1. Florida residents must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online by May 15. Non-residents must submit the FAFSA in time to receive the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the processor and send a copy of the SAR to the Office of Student Financial Assistance by May 15.
Website: https://origin.fldoe.org/finance/financial-aid-scholarships/
Sponsor: American Society of Criminology
1314 Kinnear Road
Suite 212
Columbus, OH 43212-1156
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Asian American, Latino or Native American. Recipients must have been accepted into a doctoral studies program. Selection is based on curriculum vitae, college transcripts, financial need, references and letter describing career plans, experiences and interest in criminology.
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.
Website: https://www.asc41.com
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
1500 Main Street
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American graduates of Springfield public high schools.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://communityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County
312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Eligibility: Applicants must be Frederick County residents from under-represented and under-served populations continuing their education at a two or four-year college or university. Students must provide their transcript with the application. Applicants who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.frederickcountygives.org/apply/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from any high school in San Luis Obispo County or an undergraduate student who graduated from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must identify as a person of color and plan to pursue a career in the legal profession. Financial need must be demonstrated by the applicant.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Western History Association
University of Kansas
1445 Jayhawk Blvd.
3650 Wescoe Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045
Eligibility: Applicants must send their application, vita, a summary of their research project and a letter from their faculty advisor to the members of the scholarship committee. Minority and African American students are given preference. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/prizes
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
2635 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34237
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of the Booker High School Law Academy of underrepresented, minority background (e.g. race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, or physical disability) with scholastic financial support for attendance at a college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsarasota.org/students/scholarship-opportunities
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
2635 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34237
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto or Charlotte counties or be graduating high school seniors or graduates of a high school located within one of these four counties. Students must be under the age of 24 and must be pursuing or planning to pursue further education at an accredited university, community college, technical school or certification program.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsarasota.org/students/scholarship-opportunities
Sponsor: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
2000 M Street NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility: Applicants must be college undergraduates and NSCS members with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are minority students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: May 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nscs.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Albuquerque Community Foundation (ACF)
P.O. Box 25266
Albuquerque, NM 87125-0266
Eligibility: Applicants must be female minority students with a minimum 2.5 GPA who are residents of Alaska. Students must show proof of participation in community service activities.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: March 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://abqcf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation
3201 C Street
Suite 110
Anchorage, AK 99503
Eligibility: Applicants must be female minority students with a minimum 2.5 GPA who are residents of Alaska. Students must show proof of participation in community service activities.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: March 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://alaskacf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska
124 South 24th Street
Omaha, NE 56102
Eligibility: Applicants must be a resident of Nebraska at time of graduation. Students must show financial need. Preference will be given to applicants from disadvantaged ethnic backgrounds that do not identify as Caucasian.
Amount: Up to $25,000
Deadline: January 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.onelfs.org/sds/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be female minority graduating students from Aurora Central Catholic High School or Rosary High School who are pursuing a course of study in business or the medical sciences.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada who are attending an ALA-accredited graduate program in library sciences or an AASL-recognized school library media program. Students must identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian, African American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern/North African or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Applicants must maintain a minimum course load of two classes per semester.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships/supstaff
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County
312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Eligibility: Applicants must provide their transcript with the application. Students who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation. Applicants must be college-bound students from Frederick County with a preference for minority students and students with financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.frederickcountygives.org/apply/scholarships/
Sponsor: Disciples Home Missions
Attn: Scholarships
P.O. Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Eligibility: Applicants must be a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. Students must provide evidence of financial need. Applicants must be a full-time student in an ATS accredited seminary or school in an M.Div. or equivalent degree program and be in preparation for the ministry. Students must understand that GPA may be a factor used to determine who receives the award and provide official transcripts of academic work. Applicants must be under the advisement of a regional Commission on the Ministry or in the process of finding an advisor.
Amount: $1,750
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/clergy/scholarships/
Sponsor: Actuarial Foundation
475 North Martingale Road
Suite 600
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors or college bound students. Students must have at least one birth parent who is African American, Middle Eastern, North African, Latin or Native North American. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, 600 SAT and 21 ACT. Students must demonstrate an acumen in math, algebra, calculus, state tests and advanced placement classes. Applicants must be intent on pursuing a career as a actuary and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students attending high school in Palm Beach or Martin Counties pursuing a major or minor in any foreign language or foreign culture study, with preference for French, Portuguese or Spanish.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org
Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
324 East 4th Street
Second Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American graduating seniors residing in the Greater Cincinnati area. Students must be attending college or a trade school with proven financial need and a demonstrated desire to succeed.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/list-of-scholarships/
Sponsor: Stateline Community Foundation
690 3rd Street
Suite 110
Beloit, WI 53511
Eligibility: Applicants must be Beloit Memorial High School seniors who have demonstrated good citizenship while at school and in the community. Students must be of ethnic minorities and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the school term following graduation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://statelinecf.org/scholarships-info/
Sponsor: Sutliff & Stout Diversity in Law School Scholarship
550 Post Oak Boulevard
Suite 530
Houston, TX 77027
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolling in or currently enrolled in an accredited law school or paralegal program. Students must write an essay discussing how their law degree will help their community.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: July 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sutliffstout.com/about-us/community/diversity-scholarship-contest/
Sponsor: Organization for Autism Research
2111 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 401
Arlington, VA 22201
Eligibility: Applicants must belong to an underrepresented racial or ethnic minority group. Students must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled on a full-time basis or be working toward certification or accreditation in a particular field attending any type of undergraduate postsecondary education: two- or four-year colleges; life skills or postsecondary programs; or vocational, technical or trade schools. Applicants must provide proof of diagnosis.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://researchautism.org
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents. Students must be enrolled as full-time college juniors at any four-year HBCU with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to community service in the health sector and a desire to specialize in any medical field that impacts women's health, with a focus on the health of the Black community. Students must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: August 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
946 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Eligibility: Applicants must be female African-American graduating high school seniors within Winnebago County. Students must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and be involved in their community and school activities.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfnil.org/
Sponsor: TE Connectivity African Heritage Scholarship
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores who self-identify as black or African American or multiracial. Students must be pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), operations management, supply chain, finance or information technology. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Up to $22,500
Deadline: November 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://te.com/scholarships
Sponsor: PraxisExam.org
100 View Street
Suite 202
Mountain View, CA 94041
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent U.S. residency status. Students must be enrolled or accepted at an accredited school pursuing a degree in teaching. Applicants must have at least 30 semester or 45 quarter degree hours remaining in their studies. Students must be from a historically underrepresented background in teaching.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://praxisexam.org/student-teaching-scholarships/
Sponsor: Concord Carlisle Scholarship Fund
34 Walden Street
Unit 217
Concord, MA 01742
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or high school graduates. Students must be current or past residents of Concord or Carlisle or have attended school in one of these towns. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Preference is given to minority students and/or students intent on pursuing a degree in the sciences.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1 (College Applicants); May 1 (High School Seniors)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.thescholarshipfundofcc.org/
Sponsor: Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
901 F Street NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20004
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll as full-time students at one of the 47 TMSF member schools and have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and community service and show financial need. Winners need to maintain a 3.0 GPA for the duration of the scholarship. Applicants must submit a head shot photograph, letters of recommendation, essay and resume.
Amount: $3,100
Deadline: March 27
How to apply: Applications are available through the member schools.
Website: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.
301 S. Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Eligibility: Applicants must be Elmira High School, Thomas Edison High School, Corning-Painted Post High School, and Horseheads High School students who have a strong work ethic, community involvement and financial need. A solid scholastic record is required, but may not be necessary and women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Amount: $4,720
Deadline: February 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships-for-students/
Sponsor: U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship
7900 International Drive
Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55425
Eligibility: Applicants must be current full-time undergraduate students attending a two-year community college in the United States. Students must be planning to transfer to full-time enrollment at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Applicants must demonstrate financial need or hardship. Students must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of engineering, mathematics or science excluding agricultural, health and other life sciences. Applicants must have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Students who have received two Western Digital Scholarships in the past are ineligible.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://scholarshipamerica.org/students/browse-scholarships/
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents who are high school seniors or undergraduates with up to 25 credit hours completed. Students must be pursuing a certification or a two-year associates degree in healthcare-related STEM fields. Applicants must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: September 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents. Students must be pursuing a certification or a two-year associates degree in healthcare-related STEM fields. Applicants must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: March 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Colorado Lawyer Team
1205 West Elizabeth Street
Unit K
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors, college students or graduate students who are legal residents of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and enrolled or accepted into a two- to five year post-secondary institution. Students must belong to a minority group, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be in good overall academic standing. An essay on a provided prompt is required to be submitted.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://colawteam.com/2023-underrepresented-and-oppressed-law-students-scholarship/
Sponsor: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
3577 Parkway Lane
Suite 200
Norcross, GA 30092
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate minority students enrolled in a college in the United States, Canada or Mexico with an accredited industrial engineering program, have at least a 3.4 GPA, major in industrial engineering and be active members. Students may not apply directly for this scholarship and must be nominated. The award is based on academic ability, character, leadership, potential service to the industrial engineering profession and financial need.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Nomination forms are available online.
Website: https://www.iise.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
1500 Main Street
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American residents of Springfield.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://communityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be a second- or third-year underrepresented minority medical student at an accredited U.S. medical school in the Los Angeles area. Students must have a clinical interest in hematology.
Amount: $8,500
Deadline: December 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
P.O. Box 837
South Bend, IN 46624
Eligibility: Applicants must be students enrolled in the counseling and human services program as degree candidates. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and must be members of a class of students underrepresented in the field of counseling and human services defined as Black, Hispanic and/or male. Selections are limited to students who can provide a personal statement of purpose and commitment to the program and explain why receipt of this scholarship will assist them in attaining their career goals.
Amount: $750
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfsjc.org/students-and-families/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
P.O. Box 837
South Bend, IN 46624
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority children who wish to attend St. Joseph Grade School in South Bend. Students must have high academic achievements and demonstrated financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfsjc.org/students-and-families/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
3117 Greenhill Circle
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Eligibility: Applicants must be students graduating from Waterloo East High School who will be attending an accredited university, junior college, or trade school within the state of Iowa and who demonstrate the abilities and strong desire required to successfully complete the requirements of the institution chosen. Priority will be given to students of color, with an emphasis on African-American students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 8
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfneia.org/scholarships/opportunities
Sponsor: Erie Community Foundation
459 West 6th Street
Erie, PA 16507
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students, between the ages of 18-25, who are residents of Erie County and are pursuing post-secondary education, pre-apprenticeship training and/or internships.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
101 W. Main Street
Suite #4500
Norfolk, VA 23510
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American/Black law students or other historically marginalized racial or ethnic groups who are long-time Virginia residents enrolled in a juris doctor program. Preference shall be given to first-year law students, students attending a law school in Virginia, and/or students from Hampton Roads. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://hamptonroadscf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American male students going into the field of education. Students must attend an accredited post-secondary institution on a full-time basis. Applicants must reside in Dekalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendal, LaSalle or Will County. A transcript, SAT or ACT scores, the Expected Family Contribution and recommendation letters are required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Indiana Commission for Higher Education
101 West Ohio Street
Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in college full-time. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA, and financial need may be considered. Preference will be given to black and Hispanic students. Students must agree to work in the state of Indiana for a period of time after graduation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: August 31
How to apply: Applications are available at the financial aid office of attending institution.
Website: https://www.in.gov/che/
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be senior minority medical students at an accredited U.S. medical school. Students must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community service.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Eligibility: Applicant must be enrolled or accepted in a professional registered nurse program at an accredited educational institution. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. Students must intend on seeking initial licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio
Amount: $2,750
Deadline: May 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org
Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
1801 Fayetteville Street
106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
P.O. Box 20011-C
Durham, NC 27707
Eligibility: The award honors the first African American appointed to the bench in 1937 by President Franklin Roosevelt. Nominator should be a member of NABCJ.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.
Website: https://nabcj.org/
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
1691 Turnbull Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American high school seniors who live in the Charleston County and are members of the Roman Catholic Church. Students must plan to attend a four-year college.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 302
White Plains, NY 10601
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students in engineering. Students must be in their first or second year of study and have a minimum GPA of 2.8.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: November 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.nacme.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Orchard
31 West 21st Street
Floor 4
New York, NY 10001
Eligibility: Applicants must be female high school seniors enrolled full-time in a STEM class and with an interest in pursuing a STEM degree in college or female undergraduate college sophomores or juniors of color currently enrolled full-time pursuing a STEM degree. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Essay submissions on provided prompts are required.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://orchard.com/blog/posts/scholarship-for-women-of-color-in-stem
Sponsor: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Eligibility: Applicants must be Black students or students of color and identify as female. Students must be graduating high school seniors enrolling in an accredited four-year, tax-exempt academic institution. Applicants must be NAACP members and current participants in an active ACT-SO program.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: May 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships
Sponsor: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or residents, Black or a person of color and members of the NAACP. Students must be enrolled full-time or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S. or graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the visual/performing arts field such as one of the following: film, theatre, fashion, photography, graphic design, dance, music, journalism or mass communications.
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: May 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships
Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation
2142 Boyce Street
Suite 402
Columbia, SC 29201
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the Lower Richland area and be graduating seniors at Lower Richland High School. Students must be pursuing college, technical school or certificate training. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, submit a copy of their financial aid award letters and final student aid report, submit a 300-word essay stating their aspirations and future plans, include two letters of recommendation and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference will be given to male African-American students.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://yourfoundation.org/grants-scholarships/
