[Page 2] The 180 Best Scholarships for Black Students In October 2026
Updated: October 26, 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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Yaa Asantewaa Scholarship
Funded bySamuella BussOpen to Black women in graduate school studying social work, public health, STEM, or social justice.Amount$3,000Deadline:Nov 17, 2026Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes31
Michelle Bellamy Memorial Scholarship for African American Women in Tech
Funded byCrisjana BellamyOpen to African American women pursuing four-year undergraduate degrees in technology.Amount$2,000Deadline:Nov 19, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes32
HBCU Legacy & Excellence Scholarship
Funded byOriginals 3D PrintsOpen to HBCU freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with campus leadership experience and a 3.0 GPA or higher.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes33
Faithful Leaders Scholarship
Funded byAyokunnumi OluwakuyideOpen to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors at the University of Notre Dame studying business, finance, or economics.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 21, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes34
Pereira Art & Technology Scholarship
Funded byThe Pereira FoundationOpen to BIPOC, low-income high school seniors and undergraduates with volunteer experience pursuing technology, arts, or business.Amount$500Deadline:Nov 24, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes35
Aaron B. O’Reggio - Young, Gifted, & Black Scholarship
Funded byK DOpen to Black male-identifying undergraduate and trade school students pursuing computer science.Amount$2,000Deadline:Nov 27, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes36
William A. Lewis Scholarship
Funded byEdwards_Lewis FamilyOpen to BIPOC undergraduate and graduate students at HBCUs who are pursuing STEM.Amount$2,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes37
India Terrell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTerrell CroomsOpen to Black high school seniors and undergraduate students in North Carolina.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 3, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes38
"The Porter" A Star Will Shine Scholarship
Funded byReyna PorterOpen to Black college freshmen and recent high school graduates in Metro Atlanta, Georgia.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 5, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate39
Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship
Funded byJorge VelazquezOpen to first-generation high school seniors of Puerto Rican heritage pursuing social work, psychology, or other social sciences.Amount$1,100Deadline:Dec 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes40
Rose M. Jackson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEric JacksonOpen to Detroit Public Schools Community District high school seniors planning a two- or four-year degree.Amount$2,000Deadline:Dec 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes41
Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship
Funded bySteven FranklinOpen to Black undergraduate students at HBCUs who have volunteer experience.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 9, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes42
Black Girls Go Global S.T.E.A.M. Scholarship
Funded byBlack Girls Go GlobalOpen to low-income Black female high school seniors pursuing STEAM.Amount$5,000Deadline:Dec 10, 2026Education LevelHigh School43
Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship
Funded byShawn RespertOpen to undergraduate students pursuing medicine, medical research, neuroscience, or psychology.Amount$7,500Deadline:Dec 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes44
Vernon Hawkins Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGood Trouble FoundationOpen to undergraduate golfers with a 2.5 GPA or higher at one of the listed universities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes45
Dr. Steve Aldana Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWellSteps, LLC.Open to undergraduate students pursuing wellness, employee wellness, or public health.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes46
Filipino-American Scholarship
Funded byLee CortezOpen to Filipino-American undergraduate and trade school students with community service experience.Amount$1,500Deadline:Dec 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes47
Lotus Scholarship
Funded byFiona ChenOpen to BIPOC high school seniors, college, and graduate students from low-income or single-parent households.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 29, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes48
Tanya C. Harper Memorial SAR Scholarship
Funded byGail SaundersOpen to Black high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing careers in medicine.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 31, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes49
Camille S. Amantine Scholarship
Funded byCamille AmantineOpen to undergraduate and graduate students who are low-income, first-generation, or BIPOC.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jan 28, 2027Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes50
Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAustin/Bishop FamilyOpen to BIPOC undergraduate and graduate students in mental health-related majors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.Amount$500Deadline:Jan 28, 2027Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes51
Therapist Impact Fund: NextGen Scholarship
Funded byBetterHelpOpen to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or first-generation college and graduate students with a 3.3+ GPA pursuing mental health careers.Amount$50,000Deadline:Jan 31, 2027Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes52
Maurice Geyen STEM Scholarship
Funded byViZion360Open to African American male high school and undergraduate students pursuing STEM with a 3.0+ GPA.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 15, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes53
Maurice Geyen Business Scholarship
Funded byViZion360Open to African American male high school and undergraduate students pursuing business.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 15, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes54
Goellner Public Education Scholarship
Funded byGoellner FamilyOpen to BIPOC high school seniors and undergraduates planning to teach in K-12 public schools.Amount$4,000Deadline:Feb 26, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes55
Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartOpen to Prairie View A&M University undergraduates and high school seniors who list it as a college of interest.Amount$2,500Deadline:Feb 28, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes56
Healing Self and Community Scholarship
Funded byOG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®Open to BIPOC high school seniors, college, and graduate students pursuing careers in art or health.Amount$2,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes57
Fans of Olandria Carthen Black Women Excellence Scholarship
Funded byAlexandra BigleyOpen to Black female high school seniors who are low-income and first-generation college students.Amount$1,404Deadline:Mar 1, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes58
Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship
Funded byPayal MehtaOpen to low-income Black or Native American high school seniors and undergraduates with a 3.5+ GPA.Amount$3,003Deadline:Mar 1, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes59
Kerry L. Shipman Persistence Scholarship
Funded byDr. Kerry L. Shipman through The Shipman Scholars InitiativeOpen to high school seniors and undergraduates in North or South Carolina attending or planning to attend an HBCU.Amount$2,500Deadline:Mar 8, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes60
