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Ruth and Johnnie McCoy Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMcCoyThis scholarship seeks to support African American students who are hoping to pursue a 2-year or 4-year college degree in any field of study.Funded byMcCoyThis scholarship seeks to support African American students who are hoping to pursue a 2-year or 4-year college degree in any field of study.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethnicity: You must be of African American descent
- Education Level: Current high school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: From North Carolina
Amount:$606Deadline:Mar 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner271Corderius M. Webster Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAngela Brown and Beverly OwensThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Corderius Webster by supporting students who share his passion for music.Funded byAngela Brown and Beverly OwensThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Corderius Webster by supporting students who share his passion for music.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: Black
- Gender: Male
- Field of Study: Music
Amount:$750Deadline:Dec 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is in review272She Rose in STEAM Scholarship
Funded byShe Rose InitiativeThis scholarship aims to support female BIPOC students who are pursuing degrees in STEAM so they can overcome the barriers to higher education.Funded byShe Rose InitiativeThis scholarship aims to support female BIPOC students who are pursuing degrees in STEAM so they can overcome the barriers to higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, or Mathematics) and/or medical illustration, medical journalism, etc.
- Race: African American
Amount:$500Deadline:Feb 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner273Wanda I. McLaurin HBCU Scholarship
Funded byMcLaurin FamilyIn honor of Wanda I. McLaurin, this annual scholarship will support one student who fits the criteria and who wants to dedicate their studies to advance their own career as well as the livelihoods of disadvantaged people across the country.Funded byMcLaurin FamilyIn honor of Wanda I. McLaurin, this annual scholarship will support one student who fits the criteria and who wants to dedicate their studies to advance their own career as well as the livelihoods of disadvantaged people across the country.Eligibility Criteria:
- Current Enrollment: Attends an HBCU
- Residency: Currently lives in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, or surrounding areas in New York
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Nov 21, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner274Byron and Michelle Johnson Scholarship
Funded byMB Social ActionThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students as they navigate the world of higher education so they can afford to complete their degrees.Funded byMB Social ActionThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students as they navigate the world of higher education so they can afford to complete their degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student at an HBCU
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- State: New Jersey or Pennsylvania
Amount:$500Deadline:Dec 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is in review275Jerzee Foundation Scholarship
Funded byThe Jerzee FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.Funded byThe Jerzee FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- College Plans: Is attending or will attend an HBCU
- GPA: 2.5
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Jul 14, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners276R. Degaull Rice Sports Management Scholarship
Funded bySaundra RiceThis scholarship aims to honor the life of R. Degaull Rice by supporting young boys who are pursuing sports-related degrees.Funded bySaundra RiceThis scholarship aims to honor the life of R. Degaull Rice by supporting young boys who are pursuing sports-related degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Male-identifying
- Field of Study: Sports-related programs
- Race: African American
Amount:$500Deadline:Oct 31, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner277Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service“ Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAngela KingThe Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship was made to support an African American student who is unapologetically themselves and supports others through acts of service.Funded byAngela KingThe Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship was made to support an African American student who is unapologetically themselves and supports others through acts of service.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethnicity : African American
- Community Service Participation : In the last 5 years
- Background : First-generation college student
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or above
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Oct 15, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner278Assane Konte KanKouran West African Dance Co. Scholarship
Funded byBoard of KanKouran West African Dance CompanyThis scholarship aims to support students who are committed to protecting and contributing to the African diaspora.Funded byBoard of KanKouran West African Dance CompanyThis scholarship aims to support students who are committed to protecting and contributing to the African diaspora.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Engaged in extracurriculars or a course of study aimed at preserving and uplifting African and/or African American art, history or culture
- Ethnicity: African American or Black
- States: DC, VA, MD
- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
Amount:$500Deadline:Dec 24, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is in review279Black Medical Students Scholarship
Funded byMechanism VenturesThis grant will be awarded to a current or future Black medical student across any medical specialty.Funded byMechanism VenturesThis grant will be awarded to a current or future Black medical student across any medical specialty.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethnicity: African American
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Mar 11, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner280Vincent U. Cornwall Legacy Scholarship
Funded byJason PrimeThis scholarship aims to support students who are committed to providing financial literacy to their communities.Funded byJason PrimeThis scholarship aims to support students who are committed to providing financial literacy to their communities.Eligibility Criteria:
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade/ vocational student
- Field of Study: Economics, Finance or Accounting
- Race: Black, Caribbean American or African American
Amount:$500Deadline:Aug 29, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner281Straive "Remembering Marva Collins" Scholarship
Funded byStraiveThis scholarship aims to help Black undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in education so they can focus on their university training and be prepared to help their future students.Funded byStraiveThis scholarship aims to help Black undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in education so they can focus on their university training and be prepared to help their future students.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore or junior
- Race: Black
- Career Goals: Must have plans to become an educator
Amount:$4,867Deadline:Mar 14, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
5 winners282Tamika A. Nurse Fashionista Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNurseThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tamika A. Nurse by supporting young women who share her passions and are following in her footsteps.Funded byNurseThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tamika A. Nurse by supporting young women who share her passions and are following in her footsteps.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Field of Study: Business (fashion focus)
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Religion: Christian
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Jul 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners283William A. Lewis Scholarship
Funded byEdwards_Lewis FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William A. Lewis by supporting underrepresented students interested in pursuing careers in mathematics or other STEM fields.Funded byEdwards_Lewis FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William A. Lewis by supporting underrepresented students interested in pursuing careers in mathematics or other STEM fields.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: STEM
Amount:$4,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is in review284FAR Impact Scholarship
Funded byRohit PrasadThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.Funded byRohit PrasadThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Public Service
- Identity: First-generation, woman, and a historically disadvantaged minority
Amount:$3,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners285Black Students in STEM Scholarship Fund
Funded byLeslie SmithThis scholarship seeks to boost African American representation in STEM by supporting students interested in studying STEM at HBCUs.Funded byLeslie SmithThis scholarship seeks to boost African American representation in STEM by supporting students interested in studying STEM at HBCUs.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: African American
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Field of Interest: STEM
- Institution of Interest: An HBCU
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner286ProjectGiveBack Scholarship for Black Women
Funded byProjectGiveBackProjectGiveBack is a project by Black women, for Black women. Addressing issues of racial and gender injustice starts within, and we would like to give you the chance to change the world with a little push.Funded byProjectGiveBackProjectGiveBack is a project by Black women, for Black women. Addressing issues of racial and gender injustice starts within, and we would like to give you the chance to change the world with a little push.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Gender: Woman-identifying
- Education Level: High school senior (2023) or GED
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Aug 30, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners287Black Entrepreneurs of Philadelphia Scholarship
Funded byJordan DiPietroThis scholarship will support an aspiring or current Black entrepreneur in the Philadelphia community.Funded byJordan DiPietroThis scholarship will support an aspiring or current Black entrepreneur in the Philadelphia community.All students are eligibleAmount:$2,800Deadline:May 31, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner288Janice Howard-Robinson Scholarship
Funded byJanice Howard-Robinson Scholarship FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who plan to use their education for the betterment of the community around them.Funded byJanice Howard-Robinson Scholarship FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who plan to use their education for the betterment of the community around them.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Massachusetts
- Race: African American
- Field of Study: Business, health care, or political science
Amount:$730Deadline:Sep 02, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner289Black Women Love Dogs Scholarship
Funded byChristina DavisThis scholarship seeks to support Black women who are enthusiastic about pursuing a career that will benefit the pet industry.Funded byChristina DavisThis scholarship seeks to support Black women who are enthusiastic about pursuing a career that will benefit the pet industry.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Biology, veterinary science, or a related major
- Race: Black
- Gender: Female-identifying
Amount:$500Deadline:Mar 24, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner290King Jay Foundation Scholarship
Funded byBrittany MurryThis scholarship aims to support graduating high school seniors so they have the resources necessary to further their education at an HBCU.Funded byBrittany MurryThis scholarship aims to support graduating high school seniors so they have the resources necessary to further their education at an HBCU.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school student
- Background: First-generation student
- GPA: 3.5 or above
Amount:$500Deadline:Jun 23, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner291Philadelphia Black Entrepreneurs Grant
Funded byMechanism VenturesThis grant will be awarded to a Black entrepreneur from Philadelphia at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.Funded byMechanism VenturesThis grant will be awarded to a Black entrepreneur from Philadelphia at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethnicity: African American
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jun 11, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner292Ken Burnett Scholarship
Funded byBurnettThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Ken Burnett by supporting students who are passionate about caring for animals.Funded byBurnettThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Ken Burnett by supporting students who are passionate about caring for animals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethnicity: African America or Caribbean
- Major: Animal science, zoology, or biology
- Education: High school senior or undergraduate
- Background: Animal advocacy or animal care
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner293UW Madison Diverse Perspectives Scholarship
Funded byPatrick BulmerThis scholarship aims to encourage diversity at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by supporting BIPOC students.Funded byPatrick BulmerThis scholarship aims to encourage diversity at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by supporting BIPOC students.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Financial Status: Low-income
- School: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Oct 01, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner294Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship
Funded bySteven FranklinThis scholarship seeks to support students attending HBCUs so they can complete their higher education journeys and achieve their career goals.Funded bySteven FranklinThis scholarship seeks to support students attending HBCUs so they can complete their higher education journeys and achieve their career goals.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- School Type: HBCU
- Background: Volunteer experience
- GPA: 2.8 or above
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Nov 05, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner295Black Students in St. Louis Scholarship
Funded byMechanism VenturesThis grant will be awarded to a Black student in St. Louis who excels at dreaming big and starting small while building towards their dreams.Funded byMechanism VenturesThis grant will be awarded to a Black student in St. Louis who excels at dreaming big and starting small while building towards their dreams.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethnicity: African American
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Jun 11, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner296Cardel Love Scholarship
Funded byWaynika HallIn loving memory of Cardel Love, this scholarship seeks to support first-generation, BIPOC students from New York so they can pursue higher education.Funded byWaynika HallIn loving memory of Cardel Love, this scholarship seeks to support first-generation, BIPOC students from New York so they can pursue higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Must be a senior in high school
- Location: Must be from New York
- Background: Must be a first-generation student
- Race: Must be a BIPOC student
Amount:$500Deadline:Sep 27, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner297Kynnedy Simone 'I Am The Dream' Scholarship
Funded byKynnedy SmithThis scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible to African American women so they can complete their degrees and achieve their dreams.Funded byKynnedy SmithThis scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible to African American women so they can complete their degrees and achieve their dreams.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethnicity: African American
- Background: Volunteering or community service
- GPA: 2.5
- Education: High school senior
- Gender: Female
Amount:$500Deadline:Apr 15, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner298Richard "88 Fingers" Turner, Jr. Music Scholarship
Funded byRichard Turner, Jr. Musical Gifts, INCThis scholarship seeks to honor Richard Turner, Jr. by supporting African American musicians in their pursuit of education.Funded byRichard Turner, Jr. Musical Gifts, INCThis scholarship seeks to honor Richard Turner, Jr. by supporting African American musicians in their pursuit of education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- Field of Study: Music
Amount:$1,500Deadline:Aug 31, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners299Annual Black Entrepreneurship Grant
Funded byThe Impact FundThis grant will be awarded each year to a Black undergraduate or graduate school entrepreneur who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.Funded byThe Impact FundThis grant will be awarded each year to a Black undergraduate or graduate school entrepreneur who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.Eligibility Criteria:
- Ethnicity: African-American
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Dec 01, 2020One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner300