African American students play an important role in higher education, and scholarships are out there to help ensure no one misses out on their college dream. From high school juniors to college grad students, many universities across the country offer financial aid opportunities for Black students.
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There are many education grants in the United States from notable African American advancement organizations, like the NAACP, the
Juneteenth Foundation, UNCF and the Congressional Black Caucus, Inc.
Including institutional scholarships from
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs, scholarships specific to foundations, such as the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Rosa L. Parks Scholarship Foundation, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and many more.
Use your academic achievements to honor your heritage and make a difference!
Scholarships for Black and African American Students
The Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship is available to African - American high school seniors. You must be involved in school and community activities and have a minimum 2.75 GPA to be eligible for this award. A 275 - to 300 - word essay is also required.
Deadline: 3/1/23
Award Amount: $1,000
The BSMC Orlando Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must be a resident of Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, or Polk County and have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 3/3/23
Award Amount: $1,000
Are you feeling stuck or uncertain about your next steps in life? You're not alone. Did you know that approx. 4 out of 10 first-generation college students come from historically underrepresented groups? This statistic shows the incredible strength and potential of these communities, and it's something to be proud of. The Catalyze Group is hosting the #BreakBarriers challenge on Goodwall to gain a deeper understanding of what might be stopping young people from reaching their goals. No matter what your current situation is, it's never too late to start thinking about your future.
Deadline: 3/8/23
Award Amount: $250
The Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship is available to African - American male high school seniors who have been impacted by Chicago's gun violence. You must be a resident of Cook County and have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 3/10/23
Award Amount: Varies
The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is open to students studying agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines at the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and at least a 21 ACT / 1080 SAT score to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 3/15/23
Award Amount: Full-Tuition
The Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship is available to high school seniors of African descent who are planning to attend a four - year college / university. You must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or a select business program; have a minimum GPA of 3.0; and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 3/15/23
Award Amount: $5,000
The Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship is available to African - American high school seniors residing in Colorado. You must be planning to enroll full - time in an undergraduate degree program in the fall to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit, two letters of recommendation, personal statement, and any additional educational, artistic, or professional files that are meaningful to you.
Deadline: 3/15/23
Award Amount: $12,500
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in journalism and media. You must be a student member of NABJ, have a record of community service, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 3/27/23
Award Amount: $2,500
The Achievers in Technology Program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen of African descent. You must be pursuing a career in tech and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 3/29/23
Award Amount: $500
The Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest is open to high school seniors and college undergraduate students who reside or attend school in states with Regions Bank full service branches. To be considered, submit a 500 - word essay on a Black American individual who has inspired change in your life. That person could be a historical figure, someone famous, a role model, or someone you know.
Deadline: 3/31/23
Award Amount: $1,750 - $2,500
The UNCF General Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students attending a UNCF member college or university. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 3/31/23
Award Amount: Varies
The Building Opportunities for Sistas to Shine (B.O.S.S.) Scholarship is available to cis and transgender female high school seniors. You must have at least one parent of African descent, be under the age of 20, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Deadline:unc 3/31/23
Award Amount: $2,500
The NANBPWC National Scholarship is available to African - American high school seniors. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a minimum 300 - word essay on the following topic: "Explain the benefits you have gained through the contributions of two trailblazers of African descent within the past 20 years, and how it has benefited you as a person."
Deadline: 3/31/23
Award Amount: Varies
The Mae and Mary Scholarship is available to African - American high school seniors. You must be pursuing a career in the health care profession to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 3/31/23
Award Amount: Varies
The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship is available to full - time, African - American / Black high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate involvement in community service activities to qualify for this award.
Deadline: 3/31/23
Award Amount: $20,000
The LEAD Scholarship is available to African - American high school seniors. You must have at least a B average and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 4/15/23
Award Amount: $5,000
The Charles Shelton Foundation Veterinary Scholarship is available to Black / African - American high school seniors and current and returning college students. You must be planning to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a legal U.S. resident to be eligible for this award. An essay is also required.
Deadline: 4/15/23
Award Amount: $2,000
The KnowBe4 Scholarship for Black Americans in Cybersecurity is available to students pursuing, or planning to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 4/17/23
Award Amount: $13,000
The Brittany K. Booker Foundation Scholarship is available to African - American female high school seniors. You must be a resident of Columbia, SC or Baltimore, MD to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 4/30/23
Award Amount: $1,000
The Carrington-Philbert Scholarship is available to African - American high school seniors who are planning to attend a two - or four - year college / university. Students residing in Trinidad and Tobago and attending University of the West Indies are also eligible to apply.
Deadline: 5/1/23
Award Amount: $2,500
The Paula E. Waters Diamond in the Rough Scholarship is available to African - American male students from select high schools in the Washington, DC metropolitan Area and Pittsburgh, PA. You must have a GPA between 2.0 and 2.99 to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: 5/30/23
Award Amount: $1,000
The Morgan Stanley HBCU Scholars Program is open to students attending Howard University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Eligible students will be invited to apply through their schools.
Deadline: Varies
Award Amount: Full-Tuition
The Nearest Green Legacy Scholarship is available to first - time college students. You must be a direct descendant of Nathan "Nearest" Green and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Deadline: Varies
Award Amount: Full-Tuition
BONUS Internships for Black and African American Students!
The NBA HBCU Fellowship Program is open to full - time undergraduate and graduate students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. To be considered, you must submit a 250 - to 500 - word essay on why you are interested in the NBA and describe your future career aspirations. During this 10 - week summer program, students will intern with NBA teams or the league office within a variety of departments, including ticket sales, corporate partnerships, legal, social responsibility, and marketing.
Deadline: 2/20/23
The CBCF Congressional Summer Internship Program is available to African - American undergraduate students. During this nine - week program, interns will gain practical and meaningful work experience on Capitol Hill and obtain firsthand experience working in offices to assist in the process of effectively running a Congressional office and supporting the policymaking process.
Deadline: 3/31/23
The Pathways to the C-Suite Internship Program is available to rising college seniors and recent graduates. Interns will be partnered with some of the nation's top executives in the private sector to experience how public policy is influenced and developed at every level. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
Deadline: 3/31/23
The Emma Bowen Foundation Internship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students of color. You must be pursuing a career in media or tech and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible to apply. Fellows have access to paid summer internships at some of the nation's leading media and tech companies, on-the-job training from top professionals and industry executives, annual summer conference, EBF Launch Career Activation Program, and need-based academic scholarships.
Deadline: 5/1/23
The INROADS Internship Program matches underrepresented minority students with internship opportunities with more than 60 major corporations, including Fortune 500 companies. Students who have career interests in Business, Engineering, Computers and Information Sciences, Retail Store Management, Sales, Health, or Marketing are encouraged to apply. You must be either a graduating high school senior who has been admitted to an accredited college or university or a college freshman or sophomore to be eligible for these internships. High school students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, college students must have a minimum 2.8 GPA. All applicants must be permanent residents of the United States.
Deadline: Varies
