[Page 2] The 180 Best Scholarships for Black Students In June 2026
Updated: June 15, 2026
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If finding scholarships created for Black students has felt overwhelming, you’re not alone. Applying can take time, and not every opportunity delivers on its promise. The best scholarships make it simple — with clear rules, quick applications, and real financial support. On this page, we rank the top Bold.org scholarships for Black students based on amount, effort, deadline, and eligibility.
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100% free.Stephan L. Daniels Lift As We Climb Scholarship
Funded byStephan DanielsThis scholarship seeks to boost the representation of people of color in the STEM field to create a more diverse and equitable workforce.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes31Adrin Ohaekwe Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily and Friends of Adrin OhaekweThis scholarship will honor the life of Adrin Ohaekwe and help support a male student pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes32Best Faith-Based Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is a perfect fit for high school students interested in attending faith-based colleges or universities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes33$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.Amount$25,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes34SigaLa Education Scholarship
Funded byKarina SigalaThis scholarship seeks to support minority students who are pursuing careers in STEM in order to make a difference in the world.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 1, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes35New York Women in Accounting Scholarship
Funded byAlicia M Barr CPA PLLCThis scholarship seeks to create a more cohesive and diverse workforce in the finance field by making higher education more accessible.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 2, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes36First Generation Scholarship For Underprivileged Students
Funded byAlicia DiomandeThis scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to go to college and earn their degrees.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 3, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes371st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship
Funded byRobin CopneyThis scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 5, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes38Tia Lukeya Woods from Books Pages to Boarding Passes Scholarship
Funded byTanika CabralThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tia Lukeya Woods by supporting students who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a love of learning, and a desire to expand their worldview.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate39Margaret A. Briller Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byEnitra BrillerThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Margaret A. Briller by supporting women who are following in her footsteps and pursuing the nursing field.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 10, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes40Jerome L. James “Rise” Creative Writing Scholarship
Funded byJames FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Jerome L. James by supporting students looking to develop, expand, and unfold their creative expression through writing.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes41S3G Advisors NextGen Scholarship
Funded bySunil AgarwalThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of students who plan to do big things by forging their own paths.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 20, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes42Victoria Johnson Minority Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byVictoria JohnsonThis scholarship seeks to support graduating or soon-to-be graduating undergraduate and graduate STEM students as they pursue professional programs.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes43TRAM Themis Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to support future social justice attorneys so they can complete their educational journeys and succeed in their careers.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 28, 2026Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes44Maleiha Lei Lee Garcia Smith STEM Scholarship
Funded byShalawn GarciaThis scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, innovation, and making a positive impact on the world.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes45Marie Jean Baptiste Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarie Jean Baptiste Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship seeks to support students who embody Marie's commitment to education and community service.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes46Khalil Mack 52 Scholars Program
Funded byKhalil MackThis scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and a commitment to their communities.Amount$270,400Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes47ESOF Academic Scholarship
Funded byESOFThis scholarship seeks to support minority students who need monetary support to pursue higher education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes48Walter and Linnie Francis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFrancis FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the lives of Walter and Linnie Francis by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes49Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship
Funded byShawn RespertThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing majors in healthcare or medical research so they can complete their degrees and make the world a better place.Amount$7,500Deadline:Aug 2, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes50Second Career in Nursing Scholarship
Funded byAmy OkekeThis scholarship aims to support economically disadvantaged students who are going back to school for nursing.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 2, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes51Linda Hicks Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCalvin Hicks and Tanya MinorThis memorial scholarship is intended to honor the love and legacy of Linda Hicks by supporting African American women who have been directly impacted or have a loved one that has experienced an abusive relationship and/or substance addiction.Amount$1,500Deadline:Aug 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes52Dr. Junior Gentles Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJodi-Ann VThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Dr. Junior Gentles by supporting students who share his spirit and are working hard to build a better future, even when the path is difficult.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 9, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate53Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship
Funded byCermonia ThomasThis scholarship will support BIPOC high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes54Project “Investing in the Black”: Future Community Leaders Scholarship
Funded byUphill Management SolutionsThis scholarship aims to recognize and support students who are committed to studying and solving real challenges affecting communities, including economic mobility, education access, health outcomes, and wealth creation.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 17, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes55Ani Porter Pre-Law Scholarship
Funded bySamantha ShullmanThis scholarship seeks to honor Ani Porter by supporting students who share her passion for law.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 24, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes56AROC AI/ML Scholarship
Funded byAROCThis scholarship aims to narrow the gap in access to STEM education so that all students can pursue the careers of their dreams.Amount$5,000Deadline:Aug 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes57Mighty Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChynenye OkonkwoThis scholarship aims to honor Mighty’s legacy by supporting nursing students so they can achieve all of their dreams.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 28, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes58Aaron and Ruby Dicks Scholarship
Funded byDicks-BusseyThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Aaron and Ruby Dicks by supporting students in South Carolina who are pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes59Jesus Baez-Santos Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySandra CruzThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jesus-Baez-Santos by supporting students who have faced obstacles when pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Sep 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes60
