African American Scholarships
African American scholarships are out there, as are African American college grants. A college education isn't confined to what is contained in your textbook or how much extra credit you can get for completing side projects or doing research for a professor. A postsecondary education allows students to step out of their hometown comfort zone and to develop relationships they may not have otherwise developed. You could learn a lot from someone who comes from a different culture, a different background. This experience can be as valuable as the academic knowledge and career preparation and training you had in mind when you enrolled. This is one of the reasons why colleges offer financial aid packages designed to fill campuses with students of different cultures, economic backgrounds and life experiences. Like students who belong to other minority groups, African American students can benefit from this search for diversity. Numerous scholarships for minorities exist, and many more scholarship awards are available specifically for African American students seeking a postsecondary degree.
Check out some of the awards below for information about a few of the many African American scholarships that may be found at Scholarships.com. Mind you, there are often other criteria, in addition to ethnicity, for qualifying for these and most other scholarships, which is why you should conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com to get a list of scholarship opportunities tailored to your specific situation and qualifications. This will save time searching so you can spend that time applying for and, hopefully, winning scholarships!
Edward S. Roth Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
February 01, Annually
All applicants must be seeking a bachelor's or master's degree in manufacturing engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
All applicants must have/and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Preferences will be given to students demonstrating financial need, minority students and students participating in a Co-Op program. The scholarship can be used only as a credit toward books, fees [...] More
National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship Programs
Application Deadlines:
Varies
Annually, NABJ awards deserving students interested in pursuing a career in journalism awards of more than $30,000 in NABJ scholarships. Each scholarship is worth up to $5,000. Scholarships are open to any foreign or American born students, currently attending an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or those who are candidates for graduate school.
To be considered and to receive a [...] More
Ohio Newspapers Foundation Minority Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
March 31, Annually
Applicant must be a collegebound high school senior and enroll as a college freshman at an Ohio college or university for the coming school year. The applicant should be planning on majoring in journalism.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Two letters of recommendation from high school faculty members familiar with the student's work and career interests, with special emphasis on student's [...] More
Stan Beck Fellowship
Application Deadlines:
July 01, Annually
Applicants for the Stan Beck Fellowship must be graduate or undergraduate students in entomology or related disciplines at colleges or universities in the United States, Mexico, or Canada. They should also have some sort of need, either based on physical limitations or economic, minority, or environmental [...] More
Wisconsin Minority Undergraduate Retention Grants
Application Deadlines:
Varies
Awards under this program are made to Wisconsin resident minority undergraduates, excluding first year students, enrolled at least half-time in independent, tribal, or Wisconsin Technical College institutions. According to the statutes, a minority student is defined as a student who is either an African American; American Indian; Hispanic; or Southeast Asian from Laos, Cambodia, or Vietnam [...] More
CANFIT Program Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
March 31, Annually
CANFIT Program Scholarships are open to undergraduate and graduate African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latino students who express financial need and are studying nutrition, physical education, or culinary arts in the state of [...] More
RTNDA Carole Simpson Broadcast Journalism Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
May 31, Annually
Carole Simpson is a former member of the Radio Television Digital News Foundation Board of Trustees. She established the Carole Simpson Scholarship to encourage and help minority students overcome hurdles along their career path. Carole Simpson Scholarship winners are working as reporters, producers and anchors in television and radio stations across the country.
Simpson retired from ABC News in [...] More
Catharine Lealtad Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
Varies
Catharine Lealtad Scholarships are awarded to African American, Latino,
and Native American students who have a strong high school record.
The award is $3,000. Students who are National Achievement or National
Hispanic Scholarship Finalists and who have a strong high school record
will receive an annual award of $5,000.
This scholarship is named for Dr. Catharine Lealtad '15, Macalester's [...] More
Augustana College Diversity Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
Varies
Diversity Scholarships are for full-time students who are members of a minority ethnic group and bring diversity to campus. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year and can be renewed each year. Verify your eligibility with the Offices of Admission or Financial Aid.
For more information on Augustana scholarships and grants, please visit our [...] More
Surety Industry Scholarship Program for Minority Students
Application Deadlines:
January 31, Annually
Established in 2003, the Surety Industry Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $2,500 to outstanding minority students to support their studies in the areas of insurance/risk management, accounting, or business/finance and to encourage their consideration of the surety industry and surety underwriting as a career choice. This program is administered by The Surety Foundation, the [...] More
National GEM Consortium - GEM Fellowships
Application Deadlines:
November 15, Annually
GEM provides three fellowship programs: MS Engineering, Ph.D. Engineering and Ph.D. Science.
These fellowship opportunities are for students pursuing a master's degree or doctorate in science, engineering or a closely related field. The deadline for applications is November 15. Applicants are required to submit transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
For more information, please visit [...] More
George A. Strait Minority Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
April 01, Annually
George A. Strait Minority Scholarships are awarded annually by the American Association of Law Libraries and an endowment from Thomson West, a provider of e-information and solutions to the U.S. legal market. Applicants must be college graduates with meaningful law library experience who are members of a minority group as defined by current U.S. government guidelines, degree candidates in an [...] More
RTNDA George Foreman Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
May 31, Annually
George Foreman is a boxing champion, Olympic gold medal winner and celebrated pitchman. As a young man, he was inspired by President Lyndon Johnson and by RTDNF founder Barney Oldfield. In his autobiography "By George," Foreman credits LBJ's Job Corps program for rescuing him "from the gutter." He also thanks Barney Oldfield "for a lifetime of friendship, devotion, counsel, and wisdom. The world [...] More
Lagrant Foundation Scholarship for Graduates
Application Deadlines:
February 28, Annually
Graduate student applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the application on the reverse side (typed, not handwritten) will be considered for The Lagrant Foundation (TLF) scholarship:
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American
Applicant must be a full-time student at a [...] More
Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines:
March 01, Annually
If you plan to become a preschool, elementary or secondary school teacher and are of African American/Black, Hispanic American, Asian American or Native American origin, you may qualify for up to $5,000 per year as part of the Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship Program to pay for tuition, fees and room and board, or commuter allowances, if applicable. This scholarship may be received [...] More
The Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Managment Students
Application Deadlines:
May 01, Annually
In 1988, Hyatt established this fund through the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) to provide financial aid to minority students pursing a degree in hotel management. Over the years, Hyatt has continued its investment to permanently endow the fund, currently valued at more than $800,000. Since 1988, more than 200 minority students have received funding for college through [...] More
RTNDA Ed Bradley Broadcast Journalism Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
May 31, Annually
In 1994, RTDNF presented the first Ed Bradley Scholarship. Since then, 18 young and aspiring journalists have received the award created by the late CBS News and 60 Minutes correspondent.
- Must be officially enrolled in college and have at least one full academic year remaining.
- Must be a fully enrolled college sophomore or higher to receive scholarship.
- Must apply for only one [...] More
ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
May 15, Annually
In 2007, the ESA Foundation established a scholarship program to assist women and minority students who are pursuing degrees leading to careers in Computer & Video Game Arts. In 2009 we extended this opportunity to graduating high school seniors and doubled the amount of awards granted from 15 to 30.
The scholarships are offered for full-time undergraduate study at accredited four-year colleges [...] More
KATU Thomas R. Dargan Minority Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
April 30, Annually
In the tradition of Thomas R. Dargan, dedicated and lifelong broadcaster, this scholarship is intended to encourage and assist minority students to complete their education in broadcasting or communications.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a minority citizen of the United States. Minority is defined as Native American, Black, Hispanic or Asian.
- Applicant must be enrolled in the first, [...] More
Indiana CPA Society Diversity Summit Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
June 07, Annually
INCPAS is currently accepting applications for the Diversity Summit Scholarship. Completed applications are due to INCPAS no later than June 7th.
Applicants must meet ALL of the following eligibility requirements:
Must be an under-represented U.S. racial/ethnic minority student;
- Must be a high school student enrolled in an Indiana high school or home school program for the 2013-2014
school [...] More
Smithsonian Minority Student Internship
Application Deadlines:
Varies
Internships in residence at the Smithsonian are available for students to participate in research or museum-related activities for periods of 10 weeks. U.S. minority undergraduate and beginning graduate students are encouraged to apply. The appointment carries a stipend of $350 per week and travel allowances may be provided.
Deadline: February 1 (For Summer)
October 15 (for [...] More
Smithsonian Institution James E. Webb Internship
Application Deadlines:
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Internships in residence at the Smithsonian are offered to minority junior and senior undergraduate and graduate students in Business and Public Administration. This program is designed to promote excellence and diversity in the management of not-for-profit scientific and cultural institutions. Appointments are for a period of 10 weeks and carry a stipend of $550 per week and a travel allowance [...] More
Ronald McDonald House Charities African American Future Achievers
Application Deadlines:
December 20, Annually
Local Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) Chapters, with support from RMHC Global and McDonald’s Corporation (McDonald’s®), offer scholarships to students from communities who face limited access to educational and career opportunities. These scholarships are part of the charities’ ongoing commitment to education.
Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled high school seniors who have at least one [...] More
ASA Minority Fellowship Program
Application Deadlines:
January 31, Annually
Minority Fellowship Program applicants can be new or continuing graduate students. However, the MFP is primarily designed for minority students entering a doctoral program in sociology for the first time or for those who are in the early stages of their graduate programs. MFP applicants must be applying to or enrolled in sociology departments which have strong mental health research programs [...] More
Woods Hole Undergraduate Fellowships for Minorities
Application Deadlines:
February 15, Annually
Minority Fellowships are awarded to undergraduate students who have completed at least two semesters of undergraduate study at a U.S. college or university and are interested in the marine sciences, oceanographic engineering, or marine policy.
Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents in order to apply.
Under-represented groups included for consideration in this particular program [...] More
Caterpillar Scholars Award Program
Application Deadlines:
February 01, Annually
Scholarship applicants must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a manufacturing engineering degree program, have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours, and be seeking a career in manufacturing engineering. Preference will be given to students who have participated in a STEPS camp. All minority scholarship applicants may apply as incoming freshmen.
Eligibility Criteria:
- [...] More
AAAS Minority Science Writers Internship
Application Deadlines:
March 01, Annually
Science and technology increasingly shape our world. New discoveries and inventions have exciting outcomes, but can also lead to unexpected consequences. Science writers have the opportunity to explain those discoveries, and what they mean, to the public. Even though science is a global activity, the demographics of the journalists who cover it don't reflect that diversity. AAAS offers the [...] More
English-Speaking Union Luard Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
November 14, Annually
Since 1969, the English-Speaking Union has provided full junior year abroad scholarships to the United Kingdom, for academically, highly talented sophomore students attending United Negro College Fund member institutions, and Howard and Hampton Universities.
The Luard Scholarships are unique merit awards open to sophomore students pursuing a four-year degree in all major fields of study that [...] More
Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
May 31, Annually
Since 1987 Fisher Communications, Inc. has sought to attract minority students into careers in broadcasting with annual scholarships. Fisher’s interest in minority broadcasting students goes back many years and has included training programs in technical areas and on-air. As a result of this nurturing environment, minority employees have made numerous contributions to the standards of excellence [...] More
Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science SOARS Program
Application Deadlines:
February 01, Annually
SOARS encourages applications from individuals who are members of a group that is historically under-represented in the atmospheric and related sciences, including students who are Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Hispanic or Latino, female, first generation college students, and students with disabilities. SOARS welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender [...] More
ALA Spectrum Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
March 01, Annually
Spectrum provides a one-time, non-renewable $5,000 scholarship award paid in two installments directly to the recipient. Recipients must begin a program by the fall semester following the award, funds will be forfeited if enrollment is delayed. Recipients must be enrolled at the time of the second installment, or they will forfeit this portion of the award. Recipients are announced at the ALA [...] More
GRCF Hackett Family Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
April 01, Annually
Student must be a senior at or have graduated from any Grand Rapids public high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is an undergraduate attending an accredited college/university or skilled trade school of their choice. Preference is given to women of color.
For more information, please visit our [...] More
The Negro Spiritual Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
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The "Negro Spiritual" Scholarship Foundation works with Orlando Opera to sponsor a vocal competition for sacred music performed by the solo voice in characteristic Negro spiritual style.
Senior high school students of eleventh or twelfth grade level who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter a statewide vocal competition to rehearse and perform these arranged Negro spirituals. Students who enter [...] More
ABA Diversity Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
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The ABA Diversity Scholarship focuses on broadening the number of traditionally under-represented groups in the management and operation ranks of the transportation, travel, and tourism industry.
Eligible candidates must have completed, at a minimum, their first year of college at an accredited university; must have a declared major or course of study relevant to the transportation, travel, and [...] More
Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
May 04, Annually
The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship was formed in 1977 as a joint effort by the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries. The door to the actuarial profession has been opened to hundreds of minority students over the years. In 2008 this Scholarship program was transferred to The Actuarial Foundation to further strengthen, increase and to assure the continuation of a diverse, high [...] More
AICPA Minority Accounting Students Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
April 01, Annually
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants established the AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students to provide funds for deserving students. The Center for Scholarship Administration, Inc. (CSA), a non-profit, independent organization is the administrator of the program. Applicants must be students who are underrepresented minorities in the accounting profession (e.g., [...] More
APS Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors
Application Deadlines:
February 01, Annually
The American Physical Society Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Students Physics Majors consists of $2,000 per year for new recipients and $3,000 per year for renewal recipients to be used for tuition, room & board and educational materials.
The goal of this minority scholarship is to increase the number of under-represented minorities obtaining degrees in physics. It provides funding and [...] More
AMS Minority Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
February 08, Annually
The AMS Minority Scholarships help support the college educations of minority students traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American and African American students who intend to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
The two-year scholarships, funded by industry and through donations made by members to the AMS 21st [...] More
APSA Minority Fellows Program
Application Deadlines:
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The APSA Minority Fellows Program, which was established in 1969 as an effort to increase the number of minority scholars in the discipline, has designated more than 300 fellows and contributed to the successful completion of doctoral political science programs for over 70 individuals. This year, the Association has refocused and increased its efforts to assist minority students in completing [...] More
Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
May 11, Annually
The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) is a nonprofit voluntary membership organization of over 8,000 attorneys, law students and legal professionals in the Bay Area. Founded in 1872, BASF is one of the largest and most dynamic metropolitan bar associations in the U.S., with a long and distinguished record of community action, public service and service to the legal profession.
Our [...] More
ACS Scholars Program
Application Deadlines:
March 01, Annually
The basic criteria remain the same for all components fo the American Chemical Society Scholars Program. Application to the basic American Chemical Society Scholars Program automatically places the applicant in consideration for the sponsored components. The number and duration of scholarship awards is subject to available funding and the intent of the co-sponsoring group or organization.
To be [...] More
Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics at Harvard School of Public Health
Application Deadlines:
December 15, Annually
The Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics(CCDD)hopes to foster the development of new investigators and emerging scientists in the field of infectious disease modeling through education, mentoring, and financial support. Students studying the quantitative aspects of infectious diseases undertake projects ranging from analysis of large data sets to the development of new methods for data [...] More
Charlye O. Farris Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
June 30, Annually
The Charlye O. Farris Scholarship is given by the Black Women Lawyers of Tarrant County (Fort Worth, Texas). This scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in law school or to those students who will attend law school (proof of enrollment is required before the scholarship is awarded).
Scholarship recipients may be required to attend the Ruth E. Roberts Scholarship Tea in Fort [...] More
Dr. Dan J. and Patricia S. Pickard Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
April 01, Annually
The Dr. Dan J. and Patricia S. Pickard Scholarship Fund was established at The Dallas Foundation in 2004 to assist African-American male students in Dallas County. Dr. Pickard was an optometrist and founder of the Pickard Eye Clinic. Called "Magnum" by his patients, he believed that if you do something nice for someone and they do something nice for someone else, you can affect the lives of many [...] More
The Three Sisters Scholarship Foundation
Application Deadlines:
Varies
The Evanston Township High School "Challenge" Scholarship
* $500 in the first year
* $1000 in the third year
* Awarded to two students per year
* Open to E.T.H.S. seniors intending to enroll in a
four year college or university.
* Preference given to an African-American female
who has demonstrated academic improvement,
involvement in sports or other extra-curricular
activites and a committment [...] More
Fellowship on Women and Public Policy
Application Deadlines:
September 01, Annually
The fellowship program is an intensive leadership development program designed to promote equity and excellence in public service and encourage government to be more responsive to the needs of women, children, families, and communities in New York State. By offering policy-related placements in New York State agencies, the Legislature and statewide nonprofit advocacy organizations, the fellowship [...] More
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Application Deadlines:
January 16, Annually
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, in all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students [...] More
EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines:
February 15, Annually
The goal of the EPP Undergraduate Scholars Program is to increase the number of students who undertake course work and graduate with degrees in targeted academic fields integral to NOAA's mission. This program targets students who have completed their sophomore year, attending minority serving institutions (MSIs), and have recently declared, or about to declare a major in atmospheric, oceanic, or [...] More
Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Application Deadlines:
February 01, Annually
The goal of the Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF) program is to increase the number of underrepresented undergraduate students who wish to, and have demonstrated the ability to pursue graduate careers (Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) in microbiology. Students from non-research intensive institutions will have the opportunity to conduct full time summer research with an ASM member at a [...] More
South Carolina Graduate Incentive Scholars Program
Application Deadlines:
Varies
The Graduate Incentive Scholarship (GIS) Program will provide forgivable loans to "other race" students in master’s, first professional, and doctoral programs at public higher education institutions where such programs are offered. The GIS program is implemented annually at the following institutions: Clemson University, University of South Carolina, University of South Carolina School of [...] More
Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
February 17, Annually
The HCF Scholarship program consists of more than 170 different funds established by private foundations, generous individuals, businesses and organizations.
Each scholarship fund has specific eligibility criteria that were defined by the donor when the fund was established. Please read through the specific criteria for each scholarship to see if you are eligible for any of the funds.
Criteria [...] More
AWWA Holly Cornell Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
January 07, Annually
The Holly A. Cornell Scholarship was created by CH2M Hill, Inc. to honor the name of Holly A. Cornell, co-founder of CH2M Hill and to encourage and support outstanding female and/or minority students pursuing advanced training in the field of water supply and treatment.
Eligibility
- Female and/or minority (as defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) U.S. citizens who are [...] More
HP Scholars Program
Application Deadlines:
Varies
The HP Scholar Award is a scholarship opportunity for students interested in engineering. The total value of the four-year cash scholarship, HP Scholar Productivity Package and the three paid internships will exceed $40,000 per student. Scholarship awards are $12,000 ($3000 per year for four years) and are intended to help defray educational expenses. Upon acceptance into the program, each HP [...] More
HSF/Marathon Oil Corp. Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines:
October 26, Annually
The HSF/Marathon Oil Corporation Scholarship Program is a scholarship of up to $15,000 per year. Selected students will receive up to $10,000 for two academic years for a possible total award of $30,000.
In addition, scholars will be offered the opportunity to participate in a possible paid 8-10 week summer internship at various Marathon Oil Corporation locations. Scholars will also be paired [...] More
Human Capital Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
March 15, Annually
The Human Capital Scholarship provides educational opportunities for first-generation college students from any underrepresented ethnic groups. Two scholarships of $1,500 will be awarded to incoming freshman attending the University of California in the fall.
Background:
- Number of awards: 2
- Amount: $1,500
- Renewable: No
Eligibility Criteria:
- Incoming freshman enrolled full-time [...] More
Minorities in Hospitality Scholars Program
Application Deadlines:
January 31, Annually
The IFA Educational Foundation and Choice Hotels International have partnered to sponsor the Minorities in Hospitality Scholars Program. The purpose of the scholars program is to recognize and support minority students who are enrolled in the Hospitality course of studies complete their academic programs by providing scholarship assistance. A competitive award of $2,000 will be presented [...] More
The Jacqueline Woodson Fellowship for a Young People’s Writer of African or Caribbean Descent
Application Deadlines:
October 15, Annually
The Jacqueline Woodson Fellowship for a Young People’s Writer of African or Caribbean Descent
is offered once annually to a writer of African or Caribbean descent starting the Solstice Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing Program during the winter residency/spring semester. Fellowship recipients will receive a $1,000 award toward their first semester’s tuition.
Fellowships are awarded based on [...] More
The Jean Evelyn Freshman Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
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The Jean Evelyn Freshmen Scholarship is intended to provide assistance to an African-American Female interested in attending Prairie View University in Texas. The scholarship is $500 per semester for books and materials needed outside of tuition. The candidate needs to have a 3.0 G.P.A. Please submit a letter of interest to [...] More
Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines:
May 01, Annually
The Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship program is designed to assist financially needy, academically competitive students who are identified as members of any of the following ethnic/racial groups: African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, or Hispanic. Selection priority is given to applicants who are [...] More
Kaplan Leadership Program
Application Deadlines:
February 01, Annually
The Kaplan Educational Foundation is seeking a select group of students for its Kaplan Leadership Program. This is a unique and comprehensive scholarship program designed for promising students who have a financial need and are pursuing an associate’s degree in the New York City metropolitan area.
The scholarship benefits will begin while students work toward their associate’s degree, and the [...] More
Lagrant Foundation Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
February 28, Annually
The Lagrant Foundation annually provides 15 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending accredited institutions and are pursuing careers in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations.
Scholarship Criteria for Undergraduates:
Undergraduate (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY!) applicants meeting the following criteria and [...] More
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students
Application Deadlines:
March 15, Annually
The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students awards a $2,500 scholarship for undergraduate study of religion journalism or mass communications. It recognizes of the work of Leonard M. Perryman, a journalist for the United Methodist Church for nearly 30 years.
The scholarship assists a United Methodist undergraduate who intends to pursue a career in [...] More
ALA - LITA/LSSI Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
March 01, Annually
The LITA/LSSI Minority Scholarship, established in 1994, is awarded annually by the Library and Information Technology Association, a division of the American Library Association, and Library Systems and Services, Inc., in the amount of $2,500.
The scholarship is designed to encourage the entry of qualified persons into the library and automation field who plan to follow a career in that field; [...] More
LITA/OCLC Minority Scholarship in Library and Information Technology
Application Deadlines:
March 01, Annually
The LITA/OCLC Minority Scholarship, established in 1991, is awarded jointly annually by the Online Computer Library Center and the Library and Information Technology Association, a division of the American Library Association, in the amount of $3,000.
The scholarship is designed to encourage the entry of qualified persons into the library and automation field who plan to follow a career in that [...] More
MSU Moorhead Marjorie Sanders Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
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The Marjorie Sanders Scholarship is awarded to students from Africa who will be returning to Africa after completing their degree. Eligibility is determined by grades and information received from the required documentation. Scholarship is for $2,000 per year, renewable for four years based on GPA at the end of each spring semester.
Applications are reviewed as funds become available.
For [...] More
Minority Access Internship Program
Application Deadlines:
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The Minority Access Internship Program is designed to allow talented undergraduate and graduate students to experience the diversity and scope of career opportunities available in the federal government and other participating entities. The program provides students with the opportunity to merge academic theory with practical application in the workplace.
This is a internship program and [...] More
Minority Teacher Education Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
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The Minority Teacher Education Scholarship is designed to attract and retain students that are interested in becoming a teacher in the state of Florida. The scholarship is administered at 33 participating colleges and universities throughout the state. Special consideration is given to community college students.
ELIGIBILITY
Individuals who are selected for the MTES must:
* Be a resident of [...] More
Indiana Minority Teacher/Special Education Services Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
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The Minority Teacher Scholarship was created by the 1988 Indiana General Assembly to address the critical shortage of Black and Hispanic teachers in Indiana. In 1990 the Indiana General Assembly amended the Minority program to include the field of Special Education, and in 1991 the fields of Occupational and Physical Therapy were added.
To be eligible you must be:
1. A minority student [...] More
Tennessee Minority Teaching Fellows Program
Application Deadlines:
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The Minority Teaching Fellows Program is intended to encourage talented minority Tennesseans to enter the teaching field in Tennessee. The award is $5,000 per year to pursue a teacher certification at an eligible Tennessee institution.
Those who receive the award incur an obligation to teach K-12 level in a Tennessee public school one year for each year the award is received. If recipients do [...] More
INROADS Internship Opportunities
Application Deadlines:
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The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.
INROADS seeks high performing Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American Indian students for internship opportunities with some of the nation's largest companies. Our rigorous career development training process will challenge you to commit to [...] More
Page Education Foundation Grants
Application Deadlines:
May 01, Annually
The mission of the Page Education Foundation is to increase participation of Minnesota’s young people of color in post-secondary education. Candidates must be Minnesota students of color, demonstrate a financial need, a positive attitude toward education and community service, and attend a post-secondary institution within the state of Minnesota.
Awards consist of grants that range in value [...] More
SIT Study Abroad HBCU Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
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The mission of the School for International Training (SIT) is to prepare students to be interculturally effective leaders, professionals, and citizens. In so doing, SIT fosters a worldwide network of individuals and organizations committed to responsible engagement in a changing world.
SIT offers HBCU scholarships are offered to students enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities [...] More
MSU Moorhead James & Yvonne Condell Endowed Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
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The MSUM James & Yvonne Condell Endowed Scholarship is available to African American students who are either entering freshmen at MSUM or transfer students who rank high in academic standing and accomplishments. Scholarship is $2,000 per year, renewable for four years based on maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of each spring semester.
Applications are reviewed as funds become [...] More
NBNA Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
April 15, Annually
The National Black Nurses Association, Inc. offers various scholarships each year ranging from $500 to $2,000.
Scholarship Requirements
- Candidate must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (B.S.N., A.D., Diploma or L.P.N. / L.V.N. and in good scholastic standing at the time of application
- Must be a member of NBNA and a member of a local chapter (if one exists in your area)
- [...] More
NCCE National Co-op Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines:
February 15, Annually
The National Commission for Cooperative Education, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing high quality, college-level cooperative education, offers 175 merit co-op scholarships of $5,000 each, for a total renewable value of $4,500,000. These merit co-op scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and community college transfer students who plan to participate in college [...] More
National Press Club Scholarship for Journalism Diversity
Application Deadlines:
March 01, Annually
The National Press Club, the leading professional organization for journalists, wants to recruit promising future journalists who will bring diversity to American journalism.
The scholarship consists of a $2,000 one-year scholarship, which can be renewed for up to three years at $2,500 per year. The first-year scholarship includes an additional $500 book stipend, the Ellen Masin Persina [...] More
University of Chicago--Office of Minority Student Affairs
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The Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) supports the academic success of students of color at the University of Chicago and works to build an inclusive campus community. OMSA's programs focus on enriching students' experiences and encouraging cross-cultural dialogue on campus. OMSA serves and advocates for all African American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American students who attend [...] More
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships For New Americans
Application Deadlines:
November 09, Annually
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans are for up to two years graduate study in the professions and academic disciplines at any institution of higher learning in the United States. The Fellowships are funded by a trust established by Paul and Daisy Soros and were created in recognition of the contributions of New Americans to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities [...] More
The Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
May 15, Annually
The Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship is granted through The LPGA Foundation and the Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship Fund. Established in 2006, the objective of the Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship is to provide a need-based scholarship to a female high school senior from a recognized minority background, who will be pursuing a full-time course of study and playing collegiate golf at an accredited [...] More
Presbyterian Church-U.S.A. Student Opportunity Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
June 01, Annually
The Presbyterian Church-U.S.A. Student Opportunity Scholarships serves Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) college students in select majors (Education, Health Service/Science, Religious Studies, Sacred Music, Social Service/Science) by providing aid for the expenses of their third and fourth years of an undergraduate program. Preference in this program is extended to racial ethnic students in order to [...] More
THC Preservation Fellows Program
Application Deadlines:
February 15, Annually
The Preservation Fellows is a new internship program created by the THC Commissioners to build interest in and awareness of historic preservation among young adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. The program's goal is to provide financial aid, employment and professional role models for a new generation of leaders in historic preservation who will represent the changing face of Texas.
For [...] More
AICPA Fellowships for Minority Doctoral Students
Application Deadlines:
April 01, Annually
The primary objective of the AICPA Fellowships for Minority Doctoral Students is to enable more minorities to enter and move ahead in the accounting profession and academe. Recognizing the fact that professors serve as role models, a second objective is to increase the number of CPA role models who can positively influence the career decisions of a college student. These competitive fellowships [...] More
Chips Quinn Scholars Program
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The program, sponsored by the Freedom Forum, provides internships, training and $1,000 scholarships to college students of color who are pursuing careers in print journalism. Internships are offered in Spring and Summer.
College juniors, seniors or recent graduates with majors in journalism or career goals in newspapers are eligible. Nominees must be enrolled in an historically black college or [...] More
The Rashawn Brazell Memorial Scholarship
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The Rashawn Brazell Memorial Scholarship aims to provide a sustainable tribute to Rashawn Brazell, a 19-year-old Brooklyn native who was brutally murdered in February 2005. With each year the award is offered, we encourage a new wave of New York City high school students to reflect upon Brazell’s legacy of selfless service and to think critically about the impact of intolerance and violence on [...] More
Robert Toigo Foundation Fellowship
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The Robert Toigo Foundation supports the ongoing advancement of exceptional minority business degree students and alumni within the finance industry through scholarships, mentoring, internships and job placement. Sourcing talent from the nation's leading academic and financial institutions, the foundation's goal is to increase diversity in business and deepen business leadership skills by [...] More
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Application Deadlines:
January 09, Annually
The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are [...] More
Wisconsin Talent Incentive Program TIP Grants
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The Talent Incentive Program (TIP) Grant provides grant assistance to the most financially needy and educationally disadvantaged Wisconsin resident students attending colleges and universities in the State of Wisconsin. First-time freshmen students are nominated for the TIP Grant by the school financial aid offices or by counselors of the Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs (WEOP). To [...] More
UNCF•MERCK Science Research Scholarships and Fellowships
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The UNCF•Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards are intended
to help African American undergraduate students who are interested in science to further
their science education and potentially pursue science careers. The UNCF•Merck awards provide
tuition support and opportunities for research experience in a state-of-the-art research facility.
Each award provides up to $35,000, [...] More
IIE UPS Scholarship for Minority Students
Application Deadlines:
November 15, Annually
The UPS Scholarship for Minority Students is available to undergraduate students enrolled in any school in the United States and its territories, Canada and Mexico, provided the school's engineering program or equivalent is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by IIE and the student is pursuing a course of study in industrial engineering.
Students may not apply directly for any [...] More
Urban League of Nebraska, Inc. Multicultural Association Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
March 04, Annually
The Urban League of Nebraska, Inc. Multicultural Association Scholarship is an award to assist graduating high school seniors and/or currently enrolled college students. The criteria to be eligible for this award include the following:
- Applicant must reside in Nebraska
- Submission of your transcripts from your high school, college, and/or a notarized copy of your G.E.D.
- For previously [...] More
Wisconsin Higher Education Grant
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The Wisconsin Higher Education Grant (WHEG) Program provides grant assistance to undergraduate, Wisconsin residents enrolled at least half-time in degree or certificate programs at University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical College, and Tribal institutions. Awards are based on financial need. Eligibility cannot exceed 10 semesters.
A student must apply for a Wisconsin Higher Education Grant [...] More
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
September 30, Annually
The Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship provides awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for undergraduate and graduate minority students in technical disciplines that include:
- Chemistry
- Information Management
- Computing & Software Systems
- Material Science
- Printing Management Science
- Laser Optics
- Physics
- Material Science
- Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, [...] More
Rocky Mountain Biological Lab REU Program
Application Deadlines:
February 15, Annually
This 10-week scholarship field research program is funded by the National Science Foundation. REU students will work with RMBL Scientists to create a research project. Students will develop a testable hypothesis, gather data, analyze the data, and produce a written and oral report by the end of the program.
The award provides $600 toward travel costs, a $4,750 stipend, room, board, and tuition [...] More
Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Award
Application Deadlines:
June 01, Annually
This award is presented in memory of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to commemorate his belief that progress is best achieved through cooperation rather than conflict, participation rather than partisanship, and compassion and understanding rather than hatred and prejudice.
The scholarship is awarded to minority nominees who have demonstrated a need and a willingness to continue an [...] More
Lett Scholarship Fund
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This is a scholarship for african/american ministerial and missionary students of seminary or college Jr/Sr status. Applicants must be a resident (permanent) of Ohio and a member of a church affiliated with the American Baptist Churches of [...] More
Allison E. Fisher Scholarship
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This scholarship is open to any African American student who is currently attending an accredited four-year University. Students must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student and exhibit the following:
-Majors in Broadcast journalism
-Maintains a minimum grade point average of 3.0
-Demonstrates community service
Additional Criteria:
-Previous NABJ scholarship winners are not [...] More
AIA - AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
December 07, Annually
This scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen who plan to study architecture in an NAAB-accredited program. The scholarship was established in 1970 by a grant from the Ford Foundation to aid students who would not otherwise have an opportunity to enter a professional degree program. Twenty awards per year are made and may be renewed for two additional years, ideally [...] More
Herman J. Neal Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
April 01, Annually
This scholarship program supports African-American students in their pursuit of an accounting education and the CPA designation. This year, the Herman J. Neal Scholarship program will provide up to 3 scholarships of up to $4,000 each to African-American accounting students who show significant potential to become CPAs and demonstrate achievement as well as financial need. These scholarships [...] More
SAE Engineering Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
January 15, Annually
Through generous contributions from various individuals, corporations and universities, SAE International is proud to award scholarship money to both undergraduate and graduate engineering students. SAE scholarships assist in developing the future engineering workforce by helping students achieve their dreams of becoming an engineer.
Funded through the SAE Foundation, these scholarships [...] More
Cornerstone Scholarship Charitable Trust
Application Deadlines:
June 30, Annually
To be considered for a Cornerstone Scholarship Charitable Trust you must:
1. Be African-American and disadvantaged
2. Have a high school education
3. Plan to attend a major college or vocational school
4. Have a letter of admission
5. Have roots in the State of Arkansas and/or Parents/Grandparents were plaintiffs in the Mauldin vs. AR. State Hospital Lawsuit
6. Be a citizen of the U.S.
7. Be [...] More
GRCF Black Men Building Resources Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
April 01, Annually
To be eligible for the Black Men Building Resources Scholarship, students must be African American males or females with financial need residing in Kent County who graduated or received a GED from a Grand Rapids area high school.
For additional information on our scholarships, please refer to the Grand Rapids Community Foundation [...] More
Sphinx Competition
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To be eligible for the Sphinx Musical Assistance Fund, one must apply to compete in the Sphinx Competition for Young Black and Latino String Players.
Each year, all 18 semi-finalists in the competition (applicants that are chosen to advance to the Semi-Finals Round upon the review of preliminary audition tapes) will be entitled to receive Sphinx assistance Fund Scholarships.
You are [...] More
WMMIA Engineering Consortium Grants
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West Michigan Minorities In Architecture and Engineering Consortium (WMMIAEC) is pleased to offer four educational assistance grants each academic year in the amount of $1,000 each. Grant applications are reviewed quarterly, and we are always accepting applications for the next academic year! To qualify for this grant you must be a minority or a female.
WMMIAEC is dedicated to increasing the [...] More
APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
April 30, Annually
Women and minority (African American, Hispanic American, or Native American) students enrolled in an approved Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) planning program who are citizens of the United States, intend to pursue careers as practicing planners in the public sector, and are able to demonstrate a genuine financial need are eligible to apply for this scholarship which will range between $2,000 [...] More
ACHE Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
March 31, Annually
You are eligible to apply for an Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship if you meet all of the following criteria:
-You are a Student Associate of the American College of Healthcare Executives and are in good standing.
-You are a minority student who is enrolled for full-time study for the upcoming fall term, which is your final year (of classroom work) in a healthcare management graduate [...] More
GRCF Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Legal Studies Scholarship for Minorities
Application Deadlines:
April 01, Annually
You may apply for a Warner, Norcross, & Judd LLP Legal Studies Scholarship for Minorities if you are a student of racial and ethnic minority heritage pursuing studies in law (one law school, one paralegal and one legal secretarial scholarship awarded each year.) You must either have a permanent residence in Michigan or be attending a Michigan law school and demonstrate financial [...] More