[Page 2] The 180 Best Scholarships for Black Students In October 2026
Updated: October 5, 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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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 LevelAny31
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 minutes32
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 minutes33
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 minutes34
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 LevelUndergraduate35
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 minutes36
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 minutes37
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 minutes38
Undergraduate Minorities in STEM Scholarship
Funded byLeslie SmithThis scholarship supports underrepresented minority undergraduate students with a 3.0+ GPA who are pursuing degrees at an HBCU.Amount$1,400Deadline:Nov 17, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes39
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 minutes40
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 minutes41
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 minutes42
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 minutes43
Aaron B. O’Reggio - Young, Gifted, & Black Scholarship
Funded byK DThis scholarship supports Black male-identifying students in trade school, associate, or bachelor's programs who are pursuing computer science and demonstrate integrity, discipline, and drive.Amount$2,000Deadline:Nov 27, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes44
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 minutes45
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 minutes46
"The Porter" A Star Will Shine Scholarship
Funded byReyna PorterThis scholarship supports Black/African American rising undergraduate freshmen who completed high school or their GED in 2026 and live in Metro Atlanta, Georgia (Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Cobb, Gwinnett, Douglas, or Henry County).Amount$500Deadline:Dec 5, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate47
Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship
Funded byJorge VelazquezThis scholarship supports Puerto Rican heritage, first-generation-college-bound high school seniors pursuing a two- or four-year degree in social work, psychology, sociology, political science, international relations, or criminal justice.Amount$1,100Deadline:Dec 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes48
Rose M. Jackson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEric JacksonThis scholarship honors Rose M. Jackson by supporting Detroit Public Schools Community District high school seniors as they pursue a two- or four-year college degree.Amount$2,000Deadline:Dec 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes49
Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship
Funded bySteven FranklinThis scholarship honors Henry Walker Sr by supporting African American undergraduate students with financial need who attend an HBCU, maintain a 2.8+ GPA, and have volunteering experience.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 9, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes50
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 School51
Vernon Hawkins Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGood Trouble FoundationThis scholarship supports undergraduate golfers with a 2.5+ GPA at select universities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes52
Dr. Steve Aldana Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWellSteps, LLC.This scholarship honors Dr. Steve Aldana by supporting undergraduate students pursuing wellness, employee wellness, or public health.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes53
Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship
Funded byShawn RespertThis scholarship honors Henry Respert by supporting undergraduate students pursuing medical research, biomedical science, neuroscience, or psychology, with preference given to Michigan State University students.Amount$7,500Deadline:Dec 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes54
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 minutes55
Filipino-American Scholarship
Funded byLee CortezThis scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American undergraduate students who have a background in community service.Amount$1,500Deadline:Dec 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes56
Tanya C. Harper Memorial SAR Scholarship
Funded byGail SaundersThis scholarship supports a Black high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a career in the medical field.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 31, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes57
Therapist Impact Fund: NextGen Scholarship
Funded byBetterHelpThis scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds with a 3.3 GPA or higher who are pursuing psychology, counseling, social work, or a related major toward a career in mental health care.Amount$50,000Deadline:Jan 31, 2027Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes58
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 minutes59
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 minutes60
