[Page 2] The 180 Best Scholarships for Black Students In August 2026
Updated: August 17, 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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Dorothea Elaine Minority Women in Law Scholarship
Funded byDominique CopelandThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Dorothea Elaine by supporting students who are pursuing their graduate studies.Amount$555Deadline:Oct 22, 2026Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes31
1st Gen College Scholarship
Funded byCharlie VelezThis scholarship aims to support BIPOC, first-generation undergraduate students in New Jersey with a 3.5+ GPA pursuing a four-year degree.Amount$13,500Deadline:Oct 23, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes32
Dwayne Cotten Music is Life Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Rosa FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Dwayne Cotten by supporting students who share his love for music.Amount$700Deadline:Oct 26, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes33
HBCU STEM Scholarship
Funded byChrispin RainfordThis scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.Amount$10,000Deadline:Oct 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes34
Megan Mills Scholarship
Funded byTracey-Ann HoeltermannThis scholarship aims to support women of Caribbean descent who are first- or second-generation college students pursuing a four-year degree in STEM, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, or nursing, and who come from an underrepresented minority, working-class or limited socioeconomic background.Amount$2,000Deadline:Oct 28, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes35
Carlos F. Garcia Muentes Scholarship
Funded byThe Pride Resource NetworkIn honor and memory of Carlos Fredy Garcia Muentes, this scholarship will support immigrant students that have a passion for learning and want to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.Amount$500Deadline:Oct 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes36
Harriett Russell Carr Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFranita PokeThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Harriett Russell Carr by supporting female high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is community service-oriented plans to or is attending an HBCU.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 29, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes37
Milan Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWalter AlexanderThis scholarship aims to support undergraduate students attending an HBCU who are pursuing a four-year degree in business or agriculture and have a GPA of 2.7+Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes38
Joe D. Martin, Jr. North Star Scholarship
Funded byJoe Martin, Jr.This scholarship supports Black students from North Nashville’s 37208 area in pursuing higher education at local HBCUs. Inspired by Joe’s resilience and lifelong belief in opportunity, this scholarship helps bridge the gap between potential and access for those facing financial and systemic barriers.Amount$500Deadline:Oct 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes39
Black Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byJenean AmbersleyThis scholarship aims to uplift Black women so they can pursue their dreams of higher education without relying on loans.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 1, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes40
Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation Scholarship
Funded bySherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation, Inc.This scholarship aims to support college-bound students to ease the financial burden of college so they can flourish.Amount$2,000Deadline:Nov 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes41
DeShields Foundation for Literacy and Finance Scholarship
Funded byNaomi SimsThis scholarship seeks to support students and enable them to achieve their highest potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 8, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, Graduate42
Keith Simmons Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBjorn SimmonsThe Keith Simmons Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Keith Simmons by supporting African American students at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff.Amount$500Deadline:Nov 9, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes43
MedLuxe Representation Matters Scholarship
Funded byMEDLUXE LLCThis scholarship is designed to support black students dedicated to providing equitable healthcare opportunities for underrepresented minorities and low-income communities across the country.Amount$500Deadline:Nov 10, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes44
Charles E. Nettles Continued Education Scholarship
Funded byAmoni PerrymanThis scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students who are passionate about expanding their minds.Amount$500Deadline:Nov 10, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes45
Bernard Antonio Andrews Memorial Scholarship 'Because I Can'
Funded byAndrewsThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Bernard Antonio Andrews by supporting Black mechanical engineering students who demonstrate technical excellence, perseverance, leadership, and a genuine commitment to mentoring, serving others, and opening doors for those who follow, just like Bernard did.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 13, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate46
Hines Scholarship
Funded byKristin HinesThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the obstacles they face and succeed.Amount$1,500Deadline:Nov 14, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes47
Dr. Soronnadi Nnaji Legacy Scholarship
Funded byNnaji FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Dr. Soronnadi Nnaji by supporting students who are first or second-generation African immigrants as they pursue higher education.Amount$5,000Deadline:Nov 14, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes48
Yaa Asantewaa Scholarship
Funded bySamuella BussThis scholarship aims to provide tuition support for Black women with financial need so they can minimize or eliminate the need for student loans.Amount$3,000Deadline:Nov 17, 2026Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes49
Michelle Bellamy Memorial Scholarship for African American Women in Tech
Funded byCrisjana BellamyThis scholarship honors Michelle Bellamy by supporting African American women pursuing a four-year bachelor's degree in technology fields who have volunteering experience.Amount$2,000Deadline:Nov 19, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes50
HBCU Legacy & Excellence Scholarship
Funded byOriginals 3D PrintsThis scholarship seeks to celebrate the enduring legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities by supporting the next generation of proud HBCU graduates.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes51
Faithful Leaders Scholarship
Funded byAyokunnumi OluwakuyideThis scholarship supports Black/African American undergraduate students (freshmen–junior) at the University of Notre Dame pursuing business fields like accounting, finance, economics, business analytics, management, or marketing.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 21, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes52
Pereira Art & Technology Scholarship
Funded byThe Pereira FoundationThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education despite the circumstances they were born into.Amount$500Deadline:Nov 24, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes53
William 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.Amount$2,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes54
India Terrell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTerrell CroomsThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of India Terrell by investing in the future of Black leadership in the fields of health sciences.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 3, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes55
Black Girls Go Global S.T.E.A.M. Scholarship
Funded byBlack Girls Go GlobalThis scholarship seeks to support and uplift Black girls who demonstrate academic promise, leadership potential, and financial need as they pursue education and career pathways in S.T.E.A.M.Amount$5,000Deadline:Dec 10, 2026Education LevelHigh School56
Lotus Scholarship
Funded byFiona ChenThis scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 29, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes57
Goellner Public Education Scholarship
Funded byGoellner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing careers in public education with preference given to first-generation college students and male applicants.Amount$4,000Deadline:Feb 26, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes58
Healing Self and Community Scholarship
Funded byOG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®This scholarship supports BIPOC high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing careers in the arts or health fields who are passionate about making mental health care more affordable and accessible.Amount$2,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes59
Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartThis scholarship honors Mrs. Doris Glover, a longtime Dallas-area educator, by supporting high school seniors planning to attend, or current undergraduates attending, Prairie View A&M University.Amount$2,500Deadline:Feb 28, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes60
