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[Page 2] The 180 Best Scholarships for Black Students In November 2026

Updated: November 9, 2026

Written by:Elise
Reviewed by:Ms Susy Ruiz
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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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  1. Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship

    Funded by
    Steven Franklin
    Open to Black undergraduate students at HBCUs who have volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 9, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    31

  2. Black Girls Go Global S.T.E.A.M. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Black Girls Go Global
    Open to low-income Black female high school seniors pursuing STEAM.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 10, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    32

  3. Dr. Steve Aldana Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    WellSteps, LLC.
    Open to undergraduate students pursuing wellness, employee wellness, or public health.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 14, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    33

  4. Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shawn Respert
    Open to undergraduate students pursuing medicine, medical research, neuroscience, or psychology.
    Amount
    $7,500
    Deadline:
    Dec 14, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    34

  5. Vernon Hawkins Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Good Trouble Foundation
    Open to undergraduate golfers with a 2.5 GPA or higher at one of the listed universities.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 14, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    35

  6. Filipino-American Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lee Cortez
    Open to Filipino-American undergraduate and trade school students with community service experience.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Dec 29, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    36

  7. Lotus Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fiona Chen
    Open to BIPOC high school seniors, college, and graduate students from low-income or single-parent households.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 29, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    37

  8. Tanya C. Harper Memorial SAR Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gail Saunders
    Open to Black high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing careers in medicine.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    38

  9. Camille S. Amantine Scholarship

    Funded by
    Camille Amantine
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students who are low-income, first-generation, or BIPOC.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 28, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    39

  10. Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin/Bishop Family
    Open to BIPOC undergraduate and graduate students in mental health-related majors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jan 28, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    40

  11. Therapist Impact Fund: NextGen Scholarship

    Funded by
    BetterHelp
    Open to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or first-generation college and graduate students with a 3.3+ GPA pursuing mental health careers.
    Amount
    $50,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 31, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    41

  12. Wendy Alders Cartland Visual Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Wendy Cartland
    Open to low-income undergraduate or graduate students majoring in the visual arts and have non-profit, volunteering or work experience.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 3, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    42

  13. Rev. and Mrs. E B Dunbar Scholarship

    Funded by
    Donald Dunbar
    Open to BIPOC high school, trade school, and undergraduate students in Kentucky or California.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 4, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    43

  14. Maurice Geyen Business Scholarship

    Funded by
    ViZion360
    Open to African American male high school and undergraduate students pursuing business.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 15, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    44

  15. Maurice Geyen STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    ViZion360
    Open to African American male high school and undergraduate students pursuing STEM with a 3.0+ GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 15, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    45

  16. Begin Again Scholarship Founded by Tera Freeman

    Funded by
    Tera Freeman
    Open to Black single mothers: high school seniors living in South Carolina or undergraduates attending eligible South Carolina colleges.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 20, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    46

  17. Goellner Public Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Goellner Family
    Open to BIPOC high school seniors and undergraduates planning to teach in K-12 public schools.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 26, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    47

  18. Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus and Veronica Lockhart
    Open to Prairie View A&M University undergraduates and high school seniors who list it as a college of interest.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    48

  19. Healing Self and Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    OG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®
    Open to BIPOC high school seniors, college, and graduate students pursuing careers in art or health.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    49

  20. Fans of Olandria Carthen Black Women Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Alexandra Bigley
    Open to Black female high school seniors who are low-income and first-generation college students.
    Amount
    $1,404
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    50

  21. Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Payal Mehta
    Open to low-income Black or Native American high school seniors and undergraduates with a 3.5+ GPA.
    Amount
    $3,003
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    51

  22. Kerry L. Shipman Persistence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr. Kerry L. Shipman through The Shipman Scholars Initiative
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates in North or South Carolina attending or planning to attend an HBCU.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Mar 8, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    52

  23. Gloria Johnson Marvelous Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Adrian Warren
    Open to Black women in Florida who are high school seniors or undergraduate students.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 8, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    53

  24. James Lee and Lorita Fuller Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fuller Family
    Open to Christian BIPOC high school seniors and undergraduates in San Joaquin County, CA, with at least a 3.5 GPA and volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 13, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    54

  25. Alexander de Guia Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family of Alexander De Guia
    Open to Filipino high school seniors or community college students in California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Nevada, Illinois, New York, or Guam.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    55

  26. Talia Nesbitt Bryant Memorial STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bryant Family
    Open to BIPOC high school seniors and undergraduates with volunteer experience pursuing STEM at an HBCU.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    56

  27. Black Excellence Award

    Funded by
    Linda L. Lynch
    Open to Black high school seniors in Broward County, Florida.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    57

  28. Adam Montes Pride Scholarship

    Funded by
    Partridge
    Open to LGBTQ+ high school seniors from underrepresented minority groups who will be first-generation college students.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 21, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    58

  29. Learner Tutoring Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Learner
    Open to BIPOC high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing STEM.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 29, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    59

  30. H. Thomas Pittman STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    H. Thomas Pittman
    Open to Black male high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher pursuing STEM.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 29, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    60
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