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[Page 10] The Best Scholarships for Black Students with Upcoming Deadlines in 2025

The Top Scholarships for Black Students with Deadlines Through 2025

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  1. Opportunity for Our People Scholarship

    Funded by
    Coops Corner
    This scholarship will support African American students attending an HBCU.
    • Race/Ethnicity: African American/Black
    • Type of School: HBCU
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 15, 2023
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  2. Mighty Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chynenye Okonkwo
    This scholarship aims to honor Mighty’s legacy by supporting nursing students so they can achieve all of their dreams.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Ethnicity: Black/African-American
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jul 20, 2023
    One Click Apply
    272
  3. Lee Aca Thompson Performing Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Raina Lee
    This scholarship aims to honor Lee Aca Thompson by supporting students pursuing ventures in the performing arts.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: Performing arts
    $1,000
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Apr 09, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  4. Gloria Stokes Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jada Dumas
    This scholarship aims to honor Gloria Stokes and her legacy by supporting low-income college students so their finances don’t hold them back from their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • Race: African American
    • State: Low-income
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:May 25, 2023
    One Click Apply
    274
  5. Minority/Women in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    ExecuSearch Staffing Solutions, Inc.
    This scholarship aims to support underprivileged students who are interested in pursuing careers in STEM.
    • Demographic: BIPOC and/or female
    • Background: FGLI
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Interest: STEM
    $2,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    275
  6. Make Your Mark BIPOC Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Grind Arts Company
    In an effort to jumpstart the career of BIPOC creators, this grant will be awarded to an up-and-coming artist(s) of color to create a short piece that exists at the intersection of dance, theater, and film. We hope that the work you create from this grant will be something that you can have forever, and use as a tool to begin your journey as an artist.
    All students are eligible
    $2,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Apr 02, 2021
    One Click Apply
    276
  7. Ryder Collections Scholarship

    Funded by
    Karahn Green
    This scholarship will help support first generation BIPOC students attending HBCUs.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: First generation college student
    • Type of School: Historically black college or university (HBCU)
    $2,786
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    277
  8. Mochahope Black Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisa Hubbard
    This scholarship aims to support African-American students who are seeking higher education while participating in sports.
    • Background: Student-athlete
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: African American
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Feb 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    278
  9. GTF Book Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Gregory D. Tucker Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support African American students throughout their educational journeys at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Institution Type: HBCU
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 15, 2023
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    279
  10. James Lynn Baker II #BeACoffeeBean Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Good Samaritan at the Baker Estate
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Baker by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing higher education.
    • State: Texas
    • Race: African American
    • Experience: Volunteering background preferred
    • Education Level: High School Senior or Undergraduate
    $10,000
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Mar 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering

    Funded by
    Chantelé Lewis
    This scholarship seeks to support Black women who are passionate about breaking into the field of engineering so they can have the resources necessary to complete their education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Engineering
    $2,095
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jun 18, 2024
    One Click Apply
    281
  12. Henry Bynum, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kimberly Bynum
    This scholarship seeks to support low-income students who need financial support to achieve their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Race: African American
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Sep 10, 2024
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  13. CATALYSTS Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chaz Chapman
    This scholarship will support Black students working to bring about social change in their communities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    • Experience: Work or internship experience involving social change
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jul 20, 2024
    One Click Apply
    283
  14. Tiffany Anding Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    TDDS Trucking
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Tiffany Anding by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • State: Mississippi
    $1,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2023
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    284
  15. Dema Dimbaya Humanitarianism and Disaster Relief Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dema Dimbaya
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about engaging in community service and/or disaster relief.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
    • Race: African American
    • Background: Community service experience
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:May 19, 2023
    One Click Apply
    285
  16. Cyber Scholar Now Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chauncey Dawkins
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC, first-generation college student attending an HBCU.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • School Type: HBCU
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $500
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
    286
  17. She Rose in Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    She Rose Initiative
    This scholarship will support an African American woman pursuing a career in a health-related field.
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
    • Gender: Female
    • Major: Healthcare field
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Feb 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    287
  18. Assane Konte KanKouran West African Dance Co. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Board of KanKouran West African Dance Company
    This scholarship aims to support students who are committed to protecting and contributing to the African diaspora.
    • 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
    $2,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Dec 24, 2024
    One Click Apply
    288
  19. Ron & Janell Lunan Black Girls in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ron & Janell Lunan
    This scholarship will support high school African American women planning to pursue a career in STEM.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Gender: Woman
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
    • Desired Field: STEM
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Jun 12, 2023
    One Click Apply
    289
  20. Bishop Ron O. Beazer Sr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kenyatta Beazer
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Bishop Ron O. Beazer Sr. by continuing his legacy of helping others reach heights that they were told were not possible.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • State: Maryland
    • Background: Community service, non-profit, or volunteering experience
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Sep 22, 2024
    One Click Apply
    290
  21. Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon

    Funded by
    Shawn Witherspoon
    This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students so they can succeed in all of their endeavors and advocate for the importance of mental health in overcoming generational trauma.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: Psychology
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    $2,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Mar 17, 2025
    One Click Apply
    291
  22. “Be the Change” Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Paris Dimick
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are already attending HBCUs so that they can achieve their dreams in higher education.
    • GPA: 3.3 or higher
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • School Type: HBCU
    • Background: Community service or volunteering experience
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    292
  23. Destinie’s Dollars for Degrees Scholarship

    Funded by
    Destinie Harris
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students so they can overcome barriers and complete their education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student (two or four-year degree)
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Race: BIPOC
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    293
  24. Gerardo Behori Dream Scholarship

    Funded by
    Madina and Marco Behori
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Gerardo Behori by supporting students who aspire to help their communities.
    • Goals: Helping the community
    • Background: Born in West or Central Africa
    • Education Level: High school student, two or four-year undergraduate student, trade school student, or graduate student
    $3,660
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Mar 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
    294
  25. Anthony Hunter Community Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kim Petersen
    To honor the loving and impactful legacy of Anthony Hunter, this scholarship will be awarded to one Black male high school student who is active in their community and does ongoing community service unselfishly, humbly, and truly to help others.
    • Volunteer Status: Voluntary community service hours (not related to required community service hours)
    • Ethnicity: Black
    • Gender: Male
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Feb 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  26. Dr. Ruth Lewis Knight Memorial Scholarship for Educators

    Funded by
    Phedonia Johnson
    This scholarship aims to honor Dr. Ruth Lewis Knight’s legacy by supporting future teachers and principals who hope to impact the lives of public school students.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Career Goals: Public school teacher or principal
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:May 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    296
  27. Minority Women in LAS Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends of Amabel
    This scholarship seeks to honor Amabel by supporting students from immigrant backgrounds who have conquered challenges to get to where they are today.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Law, science, or arts
    • Identity: Immigrant or the child of immigrants
    • Race: African American
    $2,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:May 02, 2024
    One Click Apply
    297
  28. Elevate Black Entrepreneurs Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    This scholarship will be awarded twice a year to a Black undergraduate or graduate school entrepreneur who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Mar 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
    298
  29. Erin Lanae's HBCU Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Erin Bynes
    This scholarship seeks to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities who need assistance paying for their schooling.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Age: At least eighteen years old
    • School Type: HBCU
    $500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
    299
  30. HSINTELLIGENCE Minority / Indigenous Nurse Leader Scholarship

    Funded by
    HSINTELLIGENCE
    This scholarship seeks to encourage the next generation of nurses who hope to address the COVID-19 pandemic through their careers.
    • Background: Must be a first-generation student
    • Education Level: Must be a high school or undergraduate student
    • Race: Must be a BIPOC student
    • Field of Interest: Must be interested in nursing
    $1,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Mar 29, 2022
    One Click Apply
    300