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[Page 3] Top Scholarships for Black students with Upcoming Deadlines in August 2025

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  1. Healing Self and Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    OG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®
    This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: Interest in changing the world through art and health promotion
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  2. William A. Lewis Scholarship

    Funded by
    Edwards_Lewis Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William A. Lewis by supporting underrepresented students interested in pursuing careers in mathematics or other STEM fields.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: STEM
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  3. SFC Ronald Chatters - Triple Nickel - Second to None Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kathryn Chatters
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ronald Chatters by supporting minority students who are interested in pursuing a military career.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Background: Participates in JROTC
    $1,500
    Deadline:Dec 05, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  4. Delories Thompson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus Thomas
    This scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Institution Type: HBCU
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  5. Ronald Whitmore Jr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronald Whitmore, Jr.
    This scholarship aims to uplift young Black men who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their communities.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Male-identifying
    • College Plans: HBCU
    • GPA: 3.5 and above
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  6. Lotus Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fiona Chen
    This scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: Low-income or raised by a single parent
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  7. William "Bill" Scotti Memorial Football Scholarship

    Funded by
    Salone
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William “Bill” Scotti by supporting athletes who are role models on and off the field.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Sport: Football
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Ethan To Scholarship

    Funded by
    Justin To & Ann Tran
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
    • GPA: Undergraduate 3.5 or Graduate 3.2
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  9. Alexander de Guia Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family of Alexander De Guia
    This scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.
    • Education Level: High school student or two-year community college student planning to transfer
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Background: Community service and/or leadership experience
    • Identity: Filipino or Filipino-American
    $5,000
    Deadline:Feb 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Goellner Public Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Goellner Family
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented male students who are passionate about pursuing careers in public education.
    • State: Minnesota or Wisconsin
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: African American, Latino, or Native American
    • Field of Study: Education
    • Gender: Male-identifying
    • GPA: 3.0+ GPA
    $4,000
    Deadline:Feb 27, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. Get Up and Go Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tiana Brown
    This scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate resilience, ambition, and a steadfast commitment to their education—qualities that defined Patrease’s life and legacy.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: BIPOC, female, and/or LGBTQ+
    • GPA: 2.8 GPA or higher
    • State: DC, Maryland, Virginia, or South Carolina
    $2,500
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus and Veronica Lockhart
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Doris Glover by supporting students attending Prairie View A&M University.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • School Name: Will attend or is attending PVAMU
    $2,500
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Learner Tutoring Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Learner
    This scholarship aims to offer financial assistance to aspiring innovators of color in order to build a more innovative future in STEM shaped by individuals from all walks of life.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: STEM
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 04, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Evangelist Nellie Delores Blount Boyce Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family of the Honored
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Nellie Delores Blount Boyce by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • Religion: Christian
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Adam Montes Pride Scholarship

    Funded by
    Partridge
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Adam Montes by supporting underrepresented students on the road to higher education.
    • Identity: LGBTQ+ and an underrepresented minority
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Education Level: High school senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 22, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. iPinky Promise Foundation Incorporated Scholarship

    Funded by
    iPinky Promise Foundation Incorporated
    This scholarship seeks to support young women who are preparing to embark on their higher education journeys.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black/African American
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Location: Volusia, Seminole, or Orange County, Florida
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 24, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. #AllKidsNeedBooks Scholarship

    Funded by
    Valorena Publishing
    This scholarship seeks to uplift the storytellers who are passionate about creating the books every child deserves.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: Commitment to literacy development, especially among early learners or underserved communities
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 27, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. Brenda Baker Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    April Baker-Bell
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Brenda Baker by supporting students who are pursuing higher education and encouraging them to engage in Black history.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black
    • School Location: Detroit
    • GPA: 3.0 min
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 10, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    LaDonna Mitchell
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and incredible legacy of Kalia D. Davis by supporting students who share her work ethic, kindness, and drive.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Sports experience, community service or volunteering experience
    $2,000
    Deadline:Apr 11, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Catalyst Creators: Scholarship for Children's Picture Book Manuscripts Featuring Underrepresented Voices

    Funded by
    Penrose Press, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support a student who is passionate about telling lesser-known stories and has a strong children’s picture book manuscript idea.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Has a strong children’s picture book manuscript idea featuring an underrepresented voice as the main character or as a central plot theme
    $700
    Deadline:Apr 13, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Ward Green Scholarship for the Arts & Sciences

    Funded by
    Ward Green Family
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are interested in the arts and sciences so they can achieve their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • Field of Study: Arts or sciences
    • State: Texas
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 25, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship

    Funded by
    Geanette Rodriguez-Ojeda
    The Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving inner-city high school students to help pay for tuition and books.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: BIPOC
    • GPA: 2.9 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:May 25, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Vernardo Book Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nikea Vernardo
    This scholarship seeks to support students who need financial assistance in order to rise above the barriers they face and thrive in higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • College Plans: Will attend a four-year university
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Location: South Side of Chicago
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Simon Strong Scholarship

    Funded by
    Humphrey
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Simon M. Humphrey by supporting underrepresented students along their educational journey.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 08, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. Linda Hicks Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Hicks and Tanya Minor
    ​​This 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.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate Student
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Female
    • Background: Has overcome domestic abuse or substance abuse or a loved one has
    $1,500
    Deadline:Aug 11, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. Brown Skin Agenda Aesthetics & Cosmetology Scholarship

    Funded by
    Vitality Institute
    This scholarship seeks to support students of color as they pursue certification and careers in cosmetology.
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Desired Career Field: Pursuing a career in cosmetology or as an esthetician or nurse esthetician
    $10,000
    Deadline:Sep 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. Future of Environmental Science Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joe Aronow
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of a beloved grandfather and dedicated conservationist by supporting the next generation of environmental advocates.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Degree related to environmental advocacy or climate science
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. AMPLIFY Diversity in Technology Scholarship

    Funded by
    Steph Smith
    This scholarship exists to amplify underrepresented voices in technology.
    • Status: Underrepresented group
    $700
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2021
    One Click Apply
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  29. Harriett Russell Carr Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Franita Poke
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Harriett Russell Carr by supporting women who share Harriett’s devotion to service.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Community service-oriented
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Apr 04, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  30. Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cermonia Thomas
    This scholarship will support BIPOC high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    $1,000
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Jul 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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