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  • 3M Minority Students in STEM Scholarship
    $2,500
    February 28
    Sponsor: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2000 M Street NW
    Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • AAYHF Harvest Scholars Scholarship Program
    $1,500
    April 15
    Sponsor: Austin Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4315 Guadalupe Street
    Suite 300
    Austin, TX 78751

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  • Abe and Sol Blackman Scholarship
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1221 SW Yamhill Street
    Suite 100
    Portland, OR 97205

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  • Achievers in Technology Program
    $2,000
    April 27
    Sponsor: Sankofatech

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3560 Webstar Avenue
    Bronx, NY 10467

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  • Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
    Varies
    June 1
    Sponsor: Actuarial Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    475 North Martingale Road
    Suite 600
    Schaumburg, IL 60173

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  • Adams Educational Foundation Scholarship
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: Community Giving

    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).

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 7th Avenue South, #100
    St. Cloud, MN 56304

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  • Advocates for African Americans Grant Scholarships
    Varies
    May 27
    Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    324 East 4th Street
    Second Floor
    Cincinnati, OH 45202

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  • African American Achievement Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African American residents of Franklin, Hampden or Hampshire Counties who attend four-year colleges and have participated in extracurricular activities.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1500 Main Street
    P.O. Box 15769
    Springfield, MA 01115

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  • African American Opportunity Scholarship
    $3,000
    February 17
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2250 East Broadway Boulevard
    Tucson, AZ 85719

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  • African American Volkswagen Employees' Scholarship Fund
    $2,000
    February 24
    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Five PPG Place
    Suite 250
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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  • Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO)
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: NAACP ACT-SO Achievement Program

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available from the NAACP.

    4805 Mt. Hope Drive
    Baltimore, MD 21215

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  • Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship
    $2,000
    May 21
    Sponsor: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4805 Mt. Hope Drive
    Baltimore, MD 21215

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  • AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students
    $12,000
    May 31
    Sponsor: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    220 Leigh Farm Road
    Durham, NC 27707-8110

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  • AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
    Up to $5,000
    March 15
    Sponsor: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and a personal essay are required.

    220 Leigh Farm Road
    Durham, NC 27707-8110

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  • AIFS Overseas Ambassador Scholarship
    Varies
    October 1
    Sponsor: American Institute for Foreign Study

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    AIFS Abroad
    1 High Ridge Park
    Stamford, CT 06905

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  • Alda J. Gunn Scholarship
    Varies
    February
    Sponsor: Greater Grand Island Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1503 W. 2nd Street
    Grand Island, NE 68801

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  • Alda J. Gunn Scholarship
    $3,000
    February 15
    Sponsor: Grand Island Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African American graduating seniors who are planning to pursue postsecondary education. Students must demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1811 West 2nd Street
    Suite 365
    Grand Island, NE 68803

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  • Alexander and Helen Griffin Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the Greater Cincinnati area and must be minority students who are graduates of Cincinnati Public Schools.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    324 East 4th Street
    Second Floor
    Cincinnati, OH 45202

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  • AlixPartners MBA Scholarship
    $10,000
    July 19
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Allen Butler Minority Law Enforcement Scholarship
    $500
    January 15 (application deadline); March 1 (FAFSA deadline)
    Sponsor: Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Zeitgeist Arts Building
    222 East Superior Street
    Suite 302
    Duluth, MN 55802

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  • Alliance/ACT-SO Journey Award
    Varies
    December 1
    Sponsor: Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    557 Broadway
    New York, NY 10012

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  • Alpha Iota Boul Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Scholarship
    $2,500
    Varies
    Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2142 Boyce Street
    Suite 402
    Columbia, SC 29201

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  • Alpha Phi Alpha African- American Male Scholarship
    $1,000
    May 15
    Sponsor: Triangle Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 12729
    Durham, NC 27709

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  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: George L. Butler Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 23
    Sponsor: Cumberland Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 2345
    Fayetteville, NC 28302

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  • American Association of Blacks in Energy William Grant Pinkard Scholarship
    Varies
    February 21
    Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1055 Broadway Boulevard
    Suite 130
    Kansas City, MO 64105

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  • American Chemical Society Scholars Program
    Up to $5,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Chemical Society

    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).

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    ACS Scholars Program
    1155 16th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • AMPP Diversity and Inclusion Grant
    Varies
    September 30
    Sponsor: National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    15835 Park Ten Place
    Houston, TX 77084-5145

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  • AMS Minority Scholarship
    $6,000
    February 23
    Sponsor: American Meteorological Society

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Fellowship and Scholarship Department
    45 Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02108-3693

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  • Annie and Oscar Blackwell Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American female students. Students must be graduating high school seniors from the Rockford Public School District.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    946 North Second Street
    Rockford, IL 61107

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  • Annual NBNA Scholarships
    $1,000-$15,000
    March 15
    Sponsor: National Black Nurses Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    8630 Fenton Street
    Suite 910
    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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  • Anthony Ihedoha Anaebere, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
    $1,000
    February 18
    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.


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  • APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship
    $4,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: American Psychological Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    750 First Street NE
    Washington, DC 20002-4242

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  • APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship
    $4,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: American Psychological Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be minority graduate students enrolled in an accredited master’s or doctoral program.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    750 First Street NE
    Washington, DC 20002-4242

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  • Applewood Leadership Scholarship
    $4000
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    25 Van Wagner Road
    Suite 2
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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  • Arthur H. Goodman Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    June
    Sponsor: San Diego Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2508 Historic Decatur Road
    Suite 200
    San Diego, CA 92106

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  • Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship
    Varies
    April
    Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    185 Oakes Street SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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  • Associates Scholars Empowerment Program
    Up to $2,500
    July 11
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African Americans enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited U.S. based, two-year degree granting institution or an accredited, UNCF approved, certificate granting program. Students must have a minimum 2.25 GPA or show completion of a GED. Applicants must demonstrate unmet financial need and submit the FAFSA. Preference will be given to students with a focus on trades or allied health professions.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Bayer Fund STEM Scholarship
    $4,400
    July 13
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Ben's Original Seat at the Table Scholarship
    Up to $25,000
    June 30
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Benny and Eleanor Clark Scholarship
    $1,100
    Varies
    Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2142 Boyce Street
    Suite 402
    Columbia, SC 29201

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  • Berkley-Brooks Memorial Scholarship
    $400
    April 15
    Sponsor: Austin Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4315 Guadalupe Street
    Suite 300
    Austin, TX 78751

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  • Bertha and Addison Bostain, Sr. Scholarship
    $1,100
    Varies
    Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2142 Boyce Street
    Suite 402
    Columbia, SC 29201

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  • Beta Psi Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 16
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6 Tower Place
    Albany, NY 12203

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  • Betty Lou Sundermann Memorial Scholarship Fund
    $1,000
    February 24
    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Five PPG Place
    Suite 250
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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  • Beverly Murphy MLA Scholarship for Underrepresented Students
    Up to $5,000
    November 15
    Sponsor: Medical Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    225 West Wacker Drive
    Suite 650
    Chicago, IL 60606

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  • BIPOC Scholarship
    $1,500
    March 7
    Sponsor: Point Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 60108
    Los Angeles, CA 90060

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  • Bishop Joseph and Stephaine Walker Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3833 Cleghorn Avenue
    Suite 400
    Nashville, TN 37215

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  • Black Community Scholarship Fund
    $5000
    March 18
    Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1055 Broadway Boulevard
    Suite 130
    Kansas City, MO 64105

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  • Black Law Student Scholarship
    $1,000
    June 6
    Sponsor: Foray Firm

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    16225 Park Ten Place
    Houston, TX 77084

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  • Black Men Building Resources Scholarship
    Varies
    April
    Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    185 Oakes Street SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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  • Bob and Bobbie Brenton Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Hampton Roads Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 W. Main Street
    Suite #4500
    Norfolk, VA 23510

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  • Booker T. Washington Scholarship
    $600
    February 15
    Sponsor: Greater Salina Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 2876
    Salina, KS 67402

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  • Bryant X. Phelps Endowed Scholarship
    $4,400
    June 30
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Buckeye Broadband TV One Scholarship for African American Students
    $1,500
    February 11
    Sponsor: Greater Toledo Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    300 Madison Avenue
    Suite 1300
    Toledo, OH 43604

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  • Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Medical Diversity Scholarship Program
    $2,000
    October 1
    Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire P.C.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    29000 Inkster Road
    Suite 150
    Southfield, MI 48034

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  • Building Beautiful Futures Scholarship
    $10,000
    May 21
    Sponsor: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4805 Mt. Hope Drive
    Baltimore, MD 21215

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  • Butler County Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Central Alabama Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    111 Adris Place
    Suite 8
    Dothan, AL 36303

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  • CAC/Robert L. Viera Community Service Scholarship
    Varies
    February 10
    Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1 Tuscola
    Suite 100B
    Saginaw, MI 48607

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  • California Health Sciences Scholarships
    $1,000
    April 30
    Sponsor: Great Minds in STEM (HENAAC)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5211 East Washington Boulevard
    Suite 2-320
    Los Angeles, CA 90040

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  • Car Review/Essay Scholarship for African American Students
    $1,000
    May 10
    Sponsor: CarIndigo

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4804 Cimmaron Road
    Irvene, CA 92680

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  • Carole Simpson Scholarship
    $2,000
    January 11
    Sponsor: Radio Television Digital News Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    529 14th Street NW
    Suite 1240
    Washington, DC 20045

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  • Carrie B. Hines Endowment Scholarship
    Varies
    February 10
    Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1 Tuscola
    Suite 100B
    Saginaw, MI 48607

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  • Caste Action Alliance Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Monterey County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2354 Garden Road
    Monterey, CA 93940

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  • CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship
    $5,000
    March 31
    Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1720 Massachusetts Avenue NW
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • CESDA Diversity Scholarship
    $1,000
    February 15
    Sponsor: Colorado Educational Services and Development Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 40214
    Denver, CO 80204

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  • CGSC Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship
    $5,000
    May 4
    Sponsor: Harris Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1330 Post Oak Boulevard
    Suite 2550
    Houston, TX 77056

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  • Chairman Emeritus Award
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice

    Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by a member of NABCJ.

    How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.

    1801 Fayetteville Street
    106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
    P.O. Box 20011-C
    Durham, NC 27707

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  • Chairman's Award
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice

    Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by a member of NABCJ.

    How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.

    1801 Fayetteville Street
    106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
    P.O. Box 20011-C
    Durham, NC 27707

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  • Changing the Way America Thinks About Race Scholarship
    $5,000
    April 6
    Sponsor: Renton Regional Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 820
    Renton, WA 98057

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  • Charles and Patty Mason Scholarship
    $1,000
    January 30
    Sponsor: Topeka Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5431 SW 29th Street
    Suite 300
    Topeka, KS 66614

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  • Charles E. Howard Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    November 3
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American males who wish to pursue a vocational or technical career.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1900 Union Avenue
    Memphis, TN 38104

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  • Charles Martin Touch a Life Scholarship
    Varies
    February 15
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 837
    South Bend, IN 46624

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  • Christine A. Ponquinette Memorial/INC Board Minority Student Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • Christopher Alan Anderson Scholarship
    Varies
    March 2
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Lorain County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    9080 Leavitt Road
    Elyria, OH 44035

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  • Citrix Scholarship
    $5,000
    June 30
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • CLA Scholarship For BIPOC Students in Memory of Edna Yelland
    $2,500
    March 17
    Sponsor: California Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    248 E. Foothill Boulevard
    Suite 101
    Monrovia, CA 91016

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  • Claire B. Schultz Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    May 22
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Clanseer and Anna Johnson Scholarships
    $6,000
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of New Jersey

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 338
    Morristown, NJ 07963-0338

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  • Clarence H. Fielder Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 17
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2640 El Paseo Road
    Las Cruces, NM 88001

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  • Clearwater Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
    Varies
    March 10
    Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation

    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).

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    12090 Starkey Road
    Largo, FL 33773

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  • Coach Melvin Jones Scholarship
    Varies
    March 5
    Sponsor: Williamsburg Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1323 Jamestown Road
    Suite 103
    Williamsburg, VA 23185

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  • Completing the Dream Scholarship
    Up to $2,500
    June 28
    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.


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  • Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Scholarship
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1720 Massachusetts Avenue NW
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
    $5,000
    March 31
    Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1720 Massachusetts Avenue NW
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • Consortium Fellowship
    Full tuition and fees
    January 5
    Sponsor: Consortium for Graduate Study in Management

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5585 Pershing
    Suite 240
    St. Louis, MO 63112-4621

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  • Cornerstone Charitable Scholarship Trust
    Varies
    March 30
    Sponsor: Cornerstone Charitable Scholarship Trust

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 8454
    Jacksonville, AR 72078

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  • Costco Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    Varies
    Sponsor: Costco Scholarship Fund

    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.

    How to apply: Complete the FAFSA and the undergraduate application for admission.

    c/o College Success Foundation
    1605 NW Sammamish Road
    Suite 200
    Issaquah, WA 98027

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  • Courtlandt and Gina Miller Scholarship
    Varies
    May 22
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Craig D. Butler Scholarship
    $1,000
    April 14
    Sponsor: Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    88 Glocker Way
    Suite 258
    Pottstown, PA 19465

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  • Creative Sole Scholarship
    $5,000
    May 21
    Sponsor: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4805 Mt. Hope Drive
    Baltimore, MD 21215

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  • Dariana Marie Byone Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3833 Cleghorn Avenue
    Suite 400
    Nashville, TN 37215

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  • David C. and Emma W. Miles McElvaney Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Louisville

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    325 W. Main Street
    Suite 1110
    Louisville, KY 40202

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  • David Williams II Scholarship for Equality and Equity
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3833 Cleghorn Avenue
    Suite 400
    Nashville, TN 37215

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  • Deacon Aaron J. Miley Leadership Award
    Varies
    March 10
    Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    12090 Starkey Road
    Largo, FL 33773

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  • Delta Eta Boule Foundation Leadership Program
    $10,000
    March 17
    Sponsor: Delta Eta Boule Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    888 South Dexter Street
    Unit 703
    Denver, CO 80246

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  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
    Varies
    March 10
    Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    12090 Starkey Road
    Largo, FL 33773

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  • Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology
    Up to $3,000
    June 15
    Sponsor: Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2705 Bladensburg Road NE
    Washington, DC 20018

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  • Diana Atwood Johnson Scholarship
    $8,000
    April 12
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    68 Federal Street
    New London, CT 06320

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  • Diversity Achievement Scholarship
    $5,000
    April 15 and October 1
    Sponsor: American Institute for Foreign Study

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    AIFS Abroad
    1 High Ridge Park
    Stamford, CT 06905

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  • Diversity Advocacy Council Scholarship
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    11107 Sunset Hills Road
    Suite 100
    Reston, VA 20190-5376

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  • Diversity Fellowship Program
    $500-$1,500
    March 3
    Sponsor: American Political Science Association Humane Studies Fellowships

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Institute for Humane Studies
    George Mason University
    3301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 440
    Arlington, VA 22201

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  • Diversity in Advertising Scholarship
    Varies
    March 3
    Sponsor: Innovia Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    818 W. Riverside Avenue
    Suite 650
    Spokane, WA 99201

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  • Diversity Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 25
    Sponsor: Missoula Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    508 East Broadway
    Missoula, MT 59802

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  • Doleman Black Heritage Museum Dr. Patricia Wilson-Cone Scholarship
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD

    Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students pursuing post-secondary education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    37 S. Potomac Street
    Hagerstown, MD 21740

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  • Doleman Black Heritage Museum Rev. James C. Ramsey Scholarship
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD

    Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students needing assistance with Advanced Placement testing fees or Athletic physical examination fees.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    37 S. Potomac Street
    Hagerstown, MD 21740

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  • Doleman Black Heritage Museum Robert Henry Kelsh Culinary and/or Piano Study Scholarship
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    37 S. Potomac Street
    Hagerstown, MD 21740

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  • Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship
    $5,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: Banner & Witcoff, LTD.

    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).

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1100 13th Street NW
    Suite 1200
    Washington, DC 20005

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  • Dorothy and Craig Yorke, Sr. Scholarship
    $1,000
    January 30
    Sponsor: Topeka Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5431 SW 29th Street
    Suite 300
    Topeka, KS 66614

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  • DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship
    $1,000
    October 31
    Sponsor: Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya Encouraging Diversity

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    240 Beiser Boulevard
    Suite 101
    Dover, DE 19904

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  • Dr. Arlyn V. Horn Scholarship
    $1,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1400 Williams Street
    Chattanooga, TN 37408

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  • Dr. Carline Phillips Delta Legacy Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 8
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3117 Greenhill Circle
    Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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  • Dr. Constance L. Goode Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    946 North Second Street
    Rockford, IL 61107

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  • Dr. Gussie M. Ware Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    946 North Second Street
    Rockford, IL 61107

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  • Dr. John and Mary Martin Scholarship
    $1,000
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1055 Broadway Boulevard
    Suite 130
    Kansas City, MO 64105

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  • Dr. Joseph R. Rocha NAACP Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 20
    Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be of African or African-American heritage with at least a B average who wish to study business.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 Merrimack Street
    Suite 202
    Lowell, MA 01852

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  • Dr. Kenny D. Hasija Scholarship
    $1,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: Educational Theatre Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4555 Lake Forest Drive
    Suite 650
    Cincinnati, OH 45242

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  • Dr. Ralph E. Hammond Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 2
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Lorain County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students graduating from Lorain County High Schools who have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    9080 Leavitt Road
    Elyria, OH 44035

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  • DTE Energy Foundation Sphinx Competition
    $3,000-$50,000
    October 23
    Sponsor: Sphinx Organization

    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.

    How to apply: Application instructions are available online. A videotaped solo performance, autobiography, repertoire list, applicant photo and registration fee are required.

    400 Renaissance Center
    Suite 2550
    Detroit, MI 48243

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  • Duane Roberts Scholarship
    $1,000-$2,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Kalamazoo Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    402 East Michigan Avenue
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3888

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  • Dunbar Heritage Scholarship
    Varies
    January 15
    Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2031 Jackson Street
    Fort Myers, FL 33901

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  • Earl P. Andrews, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
    $1,500-$3,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Central Alabama Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    111 Adris Place
    Suite 8
    Dothan, AL 36303

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  • Ed Bradley Scholarship
    $10,000
    December 21
    Sponsor: Radio Television Digital News Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    529 14th Street NW
    Suite 1240
    Washington, DC 20045

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  • EDSA Diversity Scholarships
    $5,000
    February 1
    Sponsor: Landscape Architecture Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, three work samples, two recommendation letters and an applicant photo are required.

    1200 17th Street NW
    Suite 210
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • Elijah and Gail Baity Scholarship
    $2,500
    February 18
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    301 S. Main Street
    Horseheads, NY 14845

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  • EMPOWER Scholarship
    Varies
    April 17
    Sponsor: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Volunteer Services – EMPOWER Committee
    3915 Golden Valley Road
    Minneapolis, MN 55426

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  • Era L. and Frances L. Walker Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    946 North Second Street
    Rockford, IL 61107

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  • Estelle Jones Non-Traditional Students Scholarship
    $1,400
    March 5
    Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must attend a regionally accredited eleemosynary school and demonstrate a financial need. Students with work or life experience will be given preference.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2142 Boyce Street
    Suite 402
    Columbia, SC 29201

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  • Ethnic Minority Scholarship
    $500-$900
    March 30
    Sponsor: United Methodist Church

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 340007
    Nashville, TN 37203-0007

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  • Eva L. Ozier Scholarship (Graduating High School Seniors)
    $1,000-$2,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Kalamazoo Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    402 East Michigan Avenue
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3888

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  • Eva L. Ozier Scholarship (Today's Students)
    $1,000-$2,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Kalamazoo Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    402 East Michigan Avenue
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3888

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  • Eve K. Evans Scholarship
    $800
    March 15
    Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina

    Eligibility: Applicants must be male minority students from Charleston County who are planning to attend a private college.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1691 Turnbull Avenue
    North Charleston, SC 29405

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  • Evelyn Blose Holman Scholarship
    $500
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1324 Belmont Avenue
    Suite 401
    Salisbury, MD 21804

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  • Fayetteville Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
    Varies
    March 23
    Sponsor: Cumberland Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 2345
    Fayetteville, NC 28302

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  • Fellowships for Doctoral Students of African Descent
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Forum for Theological Exploration

    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.

    How to apply: Applications available online.

    160 Clairemont Avenue
    Suite 300
    Decatur, GA 30030

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  • Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship for Minorities
    $25,000
    December 9
    Sponsor: Fellowships Office

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs
    500 Fifth Street, N.W.
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Franklin C. McLean Award
    $5,000
    April 21
    Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be in their senior year of medical school. Students must be U.S. citizens and must be nominated for this award.

    How to apply: Students must be nominated for this award.

    347 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 510
    New York, NY 10016

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  • Franklin Hines Scholarship
    $4,000
    March 5
    Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2142 Boyce Street
    Suite 402
    Columbia, SC 29201

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  • Frederick Douglass Scholarship
    Varies
    January 31
    Sponsor: Erie Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American graduating seniors from Erie High School or Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy who have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    459 West 6th Street
    Erie, PA 16507

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  • Frontiers International Springfield Club Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students with demonstrated financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    205 South Fifth Street
    Suite 530
    Springfield, IL 62701

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  • Future Black Physicians and Physician Associates Scholarship
    $5,000
    July 7
    Sponsor: GoodRx

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Scholarship America
    One Scholarship Way
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

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  • Future Servant Leader Scholarship
    Varies
    March 10
    Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    12090 Starkey Road
    Largo, FL 33773

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  • G.S. Barnes Scholarship
    Varies
    April 15
    Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1221 SW Yamhill Street
    Suite 100
    Portland, OR 97205

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  • Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Dan River Region

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    541 Loyal Street
    Danville, VA 24541

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  • Gamma Lambda Boule Scholarship
    $1,200-$1,500
    March 15
    Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1691 Turnbull Avenue
    North Charleston, SC 29405

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  • Gamma Rho Boule Education Fund
    $1,000
    February 9
    Sponsor: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American male high school seniors, graduating from a public or private high school in Washtenaw County.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    301 North Main Street, Suite 300
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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  • Gantt-McColl Scholarship
    $7,500
    June 30
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Gates Scholarship
    Varies
    September 15
    Sponsor: Gates Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 10500
    Fairfax, VA 22031

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  • GE-NMF Primary Care Leadership Program
    $5,000
    February 13
    Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    347 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 510
    New York, NY 10016

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  • GEM MS Engineering Fellowship Program
    Up to $16,000
    November 8
    Sponsor: National GEM Consortium

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. The deadline for Part I is October 1, and the deadline for part II is November 13.

    1430 Duke Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314

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  • General Hospital #2 Perpetual Trust Fund Scholarship
    $500
    March 31
    Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students pursuing a nursing degree in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area and in St. Joseph, Missouri.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1055 Broadway Boulevard
    Suite 130
    Kansas City, MO 64105

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  • Generation Google Scholarship
    Up to $10,000
    May 19
    Sponsor: Google Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
    Mountain View, CA 94043

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  • George A. Strait Minority Scholarship
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: American Association of Law Libraries

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, by fax, by phone or by email.

    105 W. Adams
    Suite 3300
    Chicago, IL 60603

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  • George and Cora Webster Scholarship Endowment Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African American students who are graduates of high schools located within the Community Foundation service area.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • George C. Simpkins, Jr. Scholarship
    $1,500
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    301 North Elm Street
    Suite 100
    Greensboro, NC 27401

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  • George Harrison & Castine Barnett Scholarship
    $580
    March 31
    Sponsor: Wayne County Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications available through the Orrville High School Guidance Office.

    517 North Market Street
    Wooster, OH 44691

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  • George W. and Holly Woods Hancock Scholarship Fund
    $1,600
    March 2
    Sponsor: Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online

    229 East Martin Street, Suite 4
    Martinsburg, WV 25401

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  • George W. McKibbin Scholarship
    $2,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: Lancaster County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students who are residing in Lancaster County.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    24 W. King Street
    Suite 201
    Lancaster, PA 17603

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  • Goldsmith Family Endowment Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students who are graduates of East Aurora High School or West Aurora High School.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • Harold and Ida Jamison Scholarship
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1900 Union Avenue
    Memphis, TN 38104

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  • Harriet Poynter Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Louisville

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Shelby County High School in Shelbyville, Kentucky who are of African American descent.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    325 W. Main Street
    Suite 1110
    Louisville, KY 40202

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  • HBCU Student of the Year: Changemaker Award sponsored by GEICO
    $10,000
    June 1
    Sponsor: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2000 M Street NW
    Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship
    Up to $5,000
    June 30
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Henkel Scholarship
    Up to $5,000
    June 29
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Henry Sachs Foundation Scholarship
    $10,000
    March 15
    Sponsor: Henry Sachs Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    90 S. Cascade Avenue
    Suite 1410
    Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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  • Holly A. Cornell Scholarship
    $10,000
    December 20
    Sponsor: American Water Works Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6666 W. Quincy Avenue
    Denver, CO 80235

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  • Honeywell Black Achievers Society Engineering Education Scholarship
    $5,000
    May 3
    Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1055 Broadway Boulevard
    Suite 130
    Kansas City, MO 64105

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  • Hubertus W.V. Wellems Scholarship for Male Students
    $3,000
    May 21
    Sponsor: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, official transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.

    4805 Mt. Hope Drive
    Baltimore, MD 21215

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  • Hugh J. Andersen Memorial Scholarship
    $5,000
    September 7
    Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    347 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 510
    New York, NY 10016

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  • Hugh J. Andersen Memorial Scholarship Program
    $5,000
    August
    Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    347 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 510
    New York, NY 10016

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  • India Claire Patton Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 837
    South Bend, IN 46624

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  • Inez Peppers Lovett and Charlie Lovett Ellington Scholarship
    Varies
    May 22
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Inspire Our Future Commercial Scholarship
    $10,000
    May 5
    Sponsor: Colgate-Palmolive Inspire Our Future Commercial Scholarship

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Scholarship America

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  • Inspire Our Future Supply Chain Scholarship
    $10,000
    May 5
    Sponsor: Colgate-Palmolive Inspire Our Future Supply Chain Scholarship

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Scholarship America

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  • Intellia Therapeutics - UNCF Scholarship
    $5,000
    June 5
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • iPromise Scholarship
    $500
    April 15
    Sponsor: Emerging Pearls Foundation Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    9165 Otis Avenue
    Suite 238
    Indianapolis, IN 46216

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  • Irene L. Pritchett Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Dan River Region

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    541 Loyal Street
    Danville, VA 24541

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  • Isaiah Bennett Memorial Scholarship
    $500
    March 15
    Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1691 Turnbull Avenue
    North Charleston, SC 29405

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  • Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program
    Up to $28,000
    January 10
    Sponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3 W. 35th Street
    11th Floor
    New York, NY 10001

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  • James B. Morris Scholarship
    Varies
    February 29
    Sponsor: James B. Morris Scholarship Fund

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 12145
    Des Moines, IA 50312

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  • James R. and Anita H. Jenkins Scholarship for African American Students
    Varies
    January 15
    Sponsor: Midland Area Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    76 Ashman Circle
    Midland, MI 48640

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  • Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award
    Up to $1,000
    June 1
    Sponsor: American Association for Respiratory Care

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    9425 North MacArthur Boulevard
    Suite 100
    Irving, TX 75063-4706

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  • John A. McCluskey and Helen McCluskey Scholarship
    $400
    February 14
    Sponsor: Middletown Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    300 N. Main Street
    Suite 300
    Middletown, OH 45042

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  • John E. and Bernice L. Sydnor Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    425 W. Western Avenue
    Suite 200
    Muskegon, MI 49440

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  • John E. Thomasson Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 7
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3409 Moore Street
    Richmond, VA 23230

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  • John H. Crawford III Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    324 East 4th Street
    Second Floor
    Cincinnati, OH 45202

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  • John W. and Edna Wilson Mosley Scholarship
    $2,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Denver Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating African-American seniors from East High School planning to attend a college, university or other accredited post-secondary school.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1009 Grant Street
    Denver, CO 80203

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  • John W. Work III Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

    Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate juniors and seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in music. Students must be of African-American descent.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3833 Cleghorn Avenue
    Suite 400
    Nashville, TN 37215

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  • Johnson Family-Grambling State University Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be minority Muskegon County students, first preference is given to students accepted to Grambling State University.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    425 W. Western Avenue
    Suite 200
    Muskegon, MI 49440

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  • Jonas and Mary Beatrice House Scholarship
    $2,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Douglass High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be African American.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1000 North Broadway
    Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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  • Jonathan Jasper Wright Award
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice

    Eligibility: Award recipients will be involved in affecting policy change. Nominator should be a member of NABCJ.

    How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.

    1801 Fayetteville Street
    106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
    P.O. Box 20011-C
    Durham, NC 27707

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  • Joseph T. and Naomi Bivens Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Manatee Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2820 Manatee Avenue West
    Bradenton, FL 34205

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  • Judge Isaac Anderson, Jr. Scholarship
    $1,400
    January 15
    Sponsor: Collaboratory Southwest Florida Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2031 Jackson Street
    Fort Myers, FL 33901

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  • Julianne Malveaux Scholarship
    Varies
    March 29
    Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1806 New Hampshire Avenue NW
    Washington, DC 20009

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  • Kankakee County Community Services Scholarship
    Up to $2,000
    March 31
    Sponsor: Kankakee County Community Services

    Eligibility: Applicants must be from low-income families and plan to attend a college in the state of Illinois.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    657 East Court Street
    Kankakee, IL 60901

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  • Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship
    Up to $1,850
    May 1
    Sponsor: Kansas Board of Regents

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Curtis State Office Building
    Suite 520
    1000 SW Jackson Street
    Topeka, KS 66612

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  • Kappa Men of CorningElmira Alumni Scholarship
    $1,000
    February 18
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    301 S. Main Street
    Horseheads, NY 14845

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  • Katie Dunn Rogers Scholarship
    Varies
    March 10
    Sponsor: North Carolina Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460
    Raleigh, NC 27612

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  • Kay Longcope Scholarship
    $3,000
    May
    Sponsor: National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2120 L Street
    NW Suite 850
    Washington, DC 20037

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  • Keep Going Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Louisville

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    325 W. Main Street
    Suite 1110
    Louisville, KY 40202

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  • Ken and Clara Kolberg Family Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    425 W. Western Avenue
    Suite 200
    Muskegon, MI 49440

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  • L. and T. Woolfolk Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students with proven financial need. Students must reside in the Greater Cincinnati area

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    324 East 4th Street
    Second Floor
    Cincinnati, OH 45202

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  • Ladders of Hope Scholarship
    Up to $5,000
    June 30
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • LAGRANT Scholarship Program
    $2,500-$3,750
    February 28
    Sponsor: LAGRANT Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    633 W. 5th Street
    48th Floor
    Los Angeles, CA 90071

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  • Lawrence A. Holt Scholarship Fund
    $1,000
    March 15
    Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1691 Turnbull Avenue
    North Charleston, SC 29405

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  • Leadership for Diversity Scholarship
    $1,500
    November 7
    Sponsor: California School Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6444 E. Spring Street #247
    Long Beach, CA 90815-1553

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  • Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund
    $15,000
    April 15
    Sponsor: American Bar Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, two recommendation letters and a transcript are required.

    321 North Clark Street
    Chicago, IL 60654

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  • Leon Bradley Scholarship
    $3,500
    May 31
    Sponsor: American Association of School Personnel Administrators

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    7201 West 129th Street
    Suite 220
    Overland Park, KS 66213

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  • Linda Grasselli Sprankle Scholarship Fund
    $20,000
    February 9
    Sponsor: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American, Latino/Hispanic, and/or students who will be first-generation students in their families to attend college.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    301 North Main Street, Suite 300
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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  • LinkScholars Program Scholarship
    $1,500
    March 5
    Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2142 Boyce Street
    Suite 402
    Columbia, SC 29201

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  • Liz Colantuono and Mark Sanz Scholarship
    Up to $4,400
    June 30
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Loren and Norma Hill Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students of color, residing in Hampden County.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1500 Main Street
    P.O. Box 15769
    Springfield, MA 01115

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  • Louie F. Cox Scholarship
    $20,000
    February 14
    Sponsor: Middletown Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    300 N. Main Street
    Suite 300
    Middletown, OH 45042

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  • Louis B. Russell Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Indiana State Teachers Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    150 W. Market Street
    Suite 900
    Indianapolis, IN 46204

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  • Louise R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 2
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Lorain County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students graduating from Lorain County High Schools with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    9080 Leavitt Road
    Elyria, OH 44035

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  • Lucile V. Means Scholarship
    $1,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Henderson County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    401 North Main Street
    Suite 300
    Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • Lula and Levi Wilson Scholarship
    $1,000
    January 15
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Henderson County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    401 North Main Street
    Suite 300
    Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • M-H Tuggle Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Louisville

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    325 W. Main Street
    Suite 1110
    Louisville, KY 40202

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  • Mabel and Allan MacKenzie Scholarship
    Varies
    April 4
    Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1221 SW Yamhill Street
    Suite 100
    Portland, OR 97205

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  • Major R. McNeil Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American graduates of Withrow High School. Students must reside in the Greater Cincinnati area.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    324 East 4th Street
    Second Floor
    Cincinnati, OH 45202

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  • Manhattan Central Medical Society Scholarship
    $2,500
    December 18
    Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    347 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 510
    New York, NY 10016

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  • Marcus Garvey Scholarship
    $1,000
    July 1
    Sponsor: Malcolm Frierson Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 271221
    Flower Mound, TX 75027

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  • Marquita and Cecil McLean Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students, preferably first-generation college students from the Greater Cincinnati area.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    324 East 4th Street
    Second Floor
    Cincinnati, OH 45202

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  • Martha J. Branch Scholarship
    $750
    June 16
    Sponsor: Branch and Cook Scholarships

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Lexington, KY 40509

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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Book Scholarship
    $500
    November 4
    Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    534 Putnam Avenue
    Zanesville, OH 43701

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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
    Up to $6,000
    February 23
    Sponsor: California Teachers Association (CTA)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    CTA Human Rights Department
    P.O. Box 921
    Burlingame, CA 94011-0921

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  • Mary Church Terrell Award
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice

    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.

    How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.

    1801 Fayetteville Street
    106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
    P.O. Box 20011-C
    Durham, NC 27707

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  • Mary McKenzie Memorial Scholarship
    $1,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    25 Van Wagner Road
    Suite 2
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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  • Matthew Bump Mitchell Sun-Sentinel Scholarship
    Varies
    May 22
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Maureen L. and Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship
    $5,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: National Society of Professional Engineers

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1420 King Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314-2794

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  • MBA Fellowship
    $35,000
    Rolling basis starting August 15
    Sponsor: Goldman Sachs

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    200 West Street
    New York, NY 10282

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  • MCCA Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program
    $10,000
    April 10
    Sponsor: Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Washington, DC 20004

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  • Medgar Evers Award
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice

    Eligibility: This award honors the slain civil rights leader. Nominator should be a member of NABCJ.

    How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.

    1801 Fayetteville Street
    106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
    P.O. Box 20011-C
    Durham, NC 27707

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  • Meritage Homes Scholarship
    $4,400
    June 11
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Michael Gregory Boyd Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 16
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6 Tower Place
    Albany, NY 12203

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  • Mildred Towle Scholarship for African-Americans
    Varies
    February 28
    Sponsor: Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships

    Eligibility: Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

    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.

    827 Fort Street Mall
    Honolulu, HI 96813

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  • Miller Johnson Michigan Diversity Law School Scholarship
    Varies
    March
    Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    185 Oakes Street SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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  • Minorities and Women Educational Scholarship
    $1,000
    January 1; April 1; July 1 and October 1
    Sponsor: Appraisal Institute Education Trust

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    200 W. Madison
    Suite 1500
    Chicago, IL 60606

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  • Minority Business Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    534 Putnam Avenue
    Zanesville, OH 43701

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  • Minority Fellowship Program
    $20,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: American Sociological Association Minority Fellowship Program

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1430 K Street NW
    Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20005

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  • Minority Scholarship
    $2,000
    October 15
    Sponsor: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available with membership.

    1885 Bob Johnson Drive
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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  • Minority Scholarship Award for Physical Therapy Students
    $2,500
    December 1
    Sponsor: American Physical Therapy Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, personal essay and three letters of reference are required.

    1111 North Fairfax Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314

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  • Minority Scholarship Awards for College Students
    $1,000
    May 15
    Sponsor: American Institute of Chemical Engineers - (AIChE)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.

    120 Wall Street
    Floor 23
    New York, NY 10005-4020

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  • Minority Scholarship Awards for Incoming College Freshmen
    $1,000
    May 15
    Sponsor: American Institute of Chemical Engineers - (AIChE)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online or by telephone or written request.

    120 Wall Street
    Floor 23
    New York, NY 10005-4020

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  • Minority Serving Institution Grants
    Up to $2,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, financial aid information and an essay are required.

    600 Southborough Drive
    Suite 104, South Portland
    Portland, ME 04106

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  • Minority Student Scholarship
    $5,000
    May 17
    Sponsor: American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2200 Research Boulevard
    Rockville, MD 20850

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  • Minority Teacher Loan
    Up to $10,000
    As soon as possible after October 1
    Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 7885
    Madison, WI 53707

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  • Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant
    $250-$2,500
    As soon as possible after October 1
    Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 7885
    Madison, WI 53707

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  • Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Scholarship Endowment
    $5,600
    March 15
    Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students from Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties who will attend college in South Carolina.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1691 Turnbull Avenue
    North Charleston, SC 29405

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  • Mutual of Omaha Actuarial Scholarship for Minority Students
    $5,000
    October 20
    Sponsor: Mutual of Omaha

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, one recommendation letter and a resume are required.

    Mutual of Omaha Plaza
    Strategic Staffing - Actuarial Recruitment
    Omaha, NE 68175

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  • NAACP KeyBank Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 837
    South Bend, IN 46624

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  • NAACP/The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Scholarship
    Up to $5,000
    July 12
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • NANBPWC National Scholarships
    Varies
    March 29
    Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating African American high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. A 300-word essay is required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1806 New Hampshire Avenue NW
    Washington, DC 20009

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  • Nasreen Majid Scholarship
    $750
    February
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4455 West Lawrence Street
    Appleton, WI 54914

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  • Nathaniel Martin
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    946 North Second Street
    Rockford, IL 61107

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  • National Association of Black Accountants National Scholarship Program
    $1,000-$10,000
    February 15
    Sponsor: National Association of Black Accountants

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6406 Ivy Lane
    Suite 200B
    Greenbelt, MD 20770

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  • National Scholarship
    Varies
    March 29
    Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc.

    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?"

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1806 New Hampshire Avenue NW
    Washington, DC 20009

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  • NOAA Educational Partnership Program Undergraduate Scholarships
    Up to $45,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: NOAA Educational Partnership Program - Office of Education

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two personal essays, two recommendation letters and an official transcript are required.

    Herbert C Hoover Building
    14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
    Room 6863
    Washington, DC 20230

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  • Nola Cook Scholarship
    $750
    June 16
    Sponsor: Branch and Cook Scholarships

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Lexington, KY 40509

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  • Nurses for Change Scholarship
    $5,000
    July 7
    Sponsor: GoodRx

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Scholarship America
    One Scholarship Way
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

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  • Olay Face the Stem Gap Scholarship
    $2,500
    June 29
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Oliver L. Johnson and William A. Lester Families Fund
    $4,500
    February 24
    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Five PPG Place
    Suite 250
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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  • Oram Family Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

    Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in science or art. Preference will be given to students of color.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1500 Main Street
    P.O. Box 15769
    Springfield, MA 01115

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  • Original Fayette County Civic and Welfare League Scholarship
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students in Fayette County.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1900 Union Avenue
    Memphis, TN 38104

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  • Osborn Consulting Scholarship
    $5,000-$10,000
    April 6
    Sponsor: Renton Regional Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 820
    Renton, WA 98057

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  • P.O. Pistilli Undergraduate Scholarship for Advancement in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
    $4,000
    May 1
    Sponsor: Design Automation Conference/Association for Computing Machinery

    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.

    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.

    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

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  • Pastor Russell Rusty J. Perkins Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3833 Cleghorn Avenue
    Suite 400
    Nashville, TN 37215

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  • Pega Scholars Program
    $1,500
    June 20
    Sponsor: Pega Scholars Program

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Scholarship America
    One Scholarship Way
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

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  • Pence Construction Diversity in Leadership Scholarship
    $10,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1221 SW Yamhill Street
    Suite 100
    Portland, OR 97205

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  • Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship
    $5,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: Ladies Professional Golf Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications available online.

    100 International Golf Drive
    Daytona Beach, FL 32124-1092

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  • Phyllis Wheatley Literary Society Scholarship Fund
    $1,500
    February 24
    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Five PPG Place
    Suite 250
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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  • Pi Gamma Omega Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    946 North Second Street
    Rockford, IL 61107

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  • Pierre and Tana Matisse Scholarship
    Up to $5,000
    June 30
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Porgy and Bess Music Scholarship
    $1,000-$2,000
    March 15
    Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1691 Turnbull Avenue
    North Charleston, SC 29405

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  • PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship
    $1,500
    April 30
    Sponsor: Public Relations Student Society of America

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, essay and one recommendation letter are required.

    120 Wall Street
    21st Floor
    New York, NY 10005-4024

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  • Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Scholarship
    Up to $3,666
    August 3
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Rappahannock Industrial Academy Alumni Association Scholarship
    $2,100
    March 7
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3409 Moore Street
    Richmond, VA 23230

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  • Ray Charles Foundation Scholars Fund in Neurosurgery
    Varies
    May 15
    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.


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  • Richard F. Freeman Scholarship
    $4,500
    July 7
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Richmond African American Scholarship
    $2,000
    March 7
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3409 Moore Street
    Richmond, VA 23230

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  • Rising BIPOC Teacher of Ohio Scholarship
    Varies
    April 6
    Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    534 Putnam Avenue
    Zanesville, OH 43701

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  • Ron Brown Scholar Program
    Up to $40,000
    December 1
    Sponsor: CAP Charitable Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Ron Brown Scholar Program
    1160 Pepsi Place
    Suite 206
    Charlottesville, VA 22901

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  • Rosewood Family Scholarship Program
    Up to $6,100
    April 1
    Sponsor: Florida Department of Education

    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.

    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.

    Office of Student Financial Assistance
    State Scholarship and Grant Programs
    325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1314
    Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400

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  • Ruth D. Peterson Fellowship for Racial and Ethnic Diversity
    $6,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Society of Criminology

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available by written request.

    1314 Kinnear Road
    Suite 212
    Columbus, OH 43212-1156

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  • Ruth L. Brocklebank Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American graduates of Springfield public high schools.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1500 Main Street
    P.O. Box 15769
    Springfield, MA 01115

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  • Saint Peter Claver Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    312 East Church Street
    Frederick, MD 21701

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  • San Luis Obispo County Bar Association Scholarship
    $2,000
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    550 Dana Street
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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  • Sarah Jackson Award
    $500
    June 15
    Sponsor: Western History Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    University of Kansas
    1445 Jayhawk Blvd.
    3650 Wescoe Hall
    Lawrence, KS 66045

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  • Sarasota County Bar Association Booker Law Academy Scholarship
    Varies
    February 15
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2635 Fruitville Road
    Sarasota, FL 34237

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  • Sarasota County Bar Association Richard R. Garland Endowed Diversity Scholarship
    Varies
    February 15
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2635 Fruitville Road
    Sarasota, FL 34237

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  • Scholarship for Minority Students in STEM sponsored by GEICO
    $2,500
    May 4
    Sponsor: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2000 M Street NW
    Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • Senator Bettye Davis Memorial Scholarship
    $4,000
    March 17
    Sponsor: Albuquerque Community Foundation (ACF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 25266
    Albuquerque, NM 87125-0266

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  • Senator Bettye Davis Memorial Scholarship
    $4,000
    March 17
    Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3201 C Street
    Suite 110
    Anchorage, AK 99503

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  • Smith Diversity Scholarship
    Up to $25,000
    January 28
    Sponsor: Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    124 South 24th Street
    Omaha, NE 56102

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  • Solimar Scholarship Endowment Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • Spectrum Scholarship
    $5,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611

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  • St. Nicholas Children's Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    312 East Church Street
    Frederick, MD 21701

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  • Star Supporter Scholarship
    $1,750
    March 15
    Sponsor: Disciples Home Missions

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Attn: Scholarships
    P.O. Box 1986
    Indianapolis, IN 46206

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  • STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program
    $5,000
    April 10
    Sponsor: Actuarial Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    475 North Martingale Road
    Suite 600
    Schaumburg, IL 60173

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  • Stephen Madry Peck, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    May 22
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    700 South Dixie Highway
    Suite 200
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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  • Striving for Parity Scholarship
    Varies
    May 31
    Sponsor: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    324 East 4th Street
    Second Floor
    Cincinnati, OH 45202

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  • Students of Color Scholarship
    Varies
    February 22
    Sponsor: Stateline Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    690 3rd Street
    Suite 110
    Beloit, WI 53511

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  • Sutliff & Stout Diversity in Law School Scholarship
    $1,500
    July 28
    Sponsor: Sutliff & Stout Diversity in Law School Scholarship

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    550 Post Oak Boulevard
    Suite 530
    Houston, TX 77027

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  • Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color
    $3,000
    April 22
    Sponsor: Organization for Autism Research

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2111 Wilson Boulevard
    Suite 401
    Arlington, VA 22201

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  • Tampax Flow It Forward Scholarship
    Up to $10,000
    August 15
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Taus Community Endowment Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    946 North Second Street
    Rockford, IL 61107

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  • TE Connectivity African Heritage Scholarship
    Up to $22,500
    November 10
    Sponsor: TE Connectivity African Heritage Scholarship

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Scholarship America
    One Scholarship Way
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

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  • Teacher Scholarship for Underrepresented Students
    $500
    June 1
    Sponsor: PraxisExam.org

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 View Street
    Suite 202
    Mountain View, CA 94041

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  • The Vinod Jalan Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    April 1 (College Applicants); May 1 (High School Seniors)
    Sponsor: Concord Carlisle Scholarship Fund

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    34 Walden Street
    Unit 217
    Concord, MA 01742

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  • Thurgood Marshall College Scholarship Fund
    $3,100
    March 27
    Sponsor: Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available through the member schools.

    901 F Street NW
    Suite 300
    Washington, DC 20004

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  • Tuffee J. Yunis Scholarship
    $4,720
    February 18
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    301 S. Main Street
    Horseheads, NY 14845

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  • U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship
    $5,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    7900 International Drive
    Suite 500
    Minneapolis, MN 55425

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  • UNCF Healthcare Workforce Diversity Program
    Up to $5,000
    September 29
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • UNCF Healthcare Workforce Diversity Program Certification
    Up to $5,000
    March 28
    Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20001

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  • Underrepresented and Oppressed Law Students Scholarship
    $1,000
    May 31
    Sponsor: Colorado Lawyer Team

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1205 West Elizabeth Street
    Unit K
    Fort Collins, CO 80521

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  • United Parcel Service Scholarship for Minority Students
    $4,000
    February 1
    Sponsor: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers

    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.

    How to apply: Nomination forms are available online.

    3577 Parkway Lane
    Suite 200
    Norcross, GA 30092

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  • Urban League of Springfield Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African American residents of Springfield.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1500 Main Street
    P.O. Box 15769
    Springfield, MA 01115

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  • Victor Grifols Roura Scholarship
    $8,500
    December 18
    Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    347 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 510
    New York, NY 10016

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  • Vince Peterson Scholarship
    $750
    March 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 837
    South Bend, IN 46624

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  • Wallace and Roberta Hill Minority Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 837
    South Bend, IN 46624

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  • Walter Thomas and Carline Bradford Phillips East High Hall of Fame Fund
    Varies
    March 8
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3117 Greenhill Circle
    Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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  • We Believe in Erie Fund
    Varies
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: Erie Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    459 West 6th Street
    Erie, PA 16507

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  • Willcox Savage Scholarship
    Varies
    May 1
    Sponsor: Hampton Roads Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 W. Main Street
    Suite #4500
    Norfolk, VA 23510

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  • William 'Skip' Rowe Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship
    Varies
    August 31
    Sponsor: Indiana Commission for Higher Education

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available at the financial aid office of attending institution.

    101 West Ohio Street
    Suite 300
    Indianapolis, IN 46204-4206

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  • William and Charlotte Cadbury Award
    $5,000
    Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    347 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 510
    New York, NY 10016

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  • William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship
    $2,750
    May 10
    Sponsor: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    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

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3333 Burnet Avenue
    Cincinnati, OH 45229

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  • William L. Hastie Award
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice

    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.

    How to apply: Nomination applications are available online.

    1801 Fayetteville Street
    106 Whiting Criminal Justice Building
    P.O. Box 20011-C
    Durham, NC 27707

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  • William Melvin and Juanita W. Brown Scholarship
    $2,000
    March 15
    Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1691 Turnbull Avenue
    North Charleston, SC 29405

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  • William Randolph Hearst Endowment Scholarship
    $2,500
    November 15
    Sponsor: National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    440 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 302
    White Plains, NY 10601

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  • Women of Color in STEM Scholarship
    $2,500
    April 1
    Sponsor: Orchard

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    31 West 21st Street
    Floor 4
    New York, NY 10001

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  • Write Your Future Scholarship
    $10,000
    May 21
    Sponsor: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4805 Mt. Hope Drive
    Baltimore, MD 21215

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  • X Society Awards Scholarship
    $8,000
    May 21
    Sponsor: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4805 Mt. Hope Drive
    Baltimore, MD 21215

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  • Zack and Rachel Clarkson Scholarship
    $5,000
    March 5
    Sponsor: Central Carolina Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2142 Boyce Street
    Suite 402
    Columbia, SC 29201

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