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Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartThis 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
$2,500Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply61Learner Tutoring Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship
Funded byLearnerThis 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
$500Deadline:Mar 04, 2026One Click Apply62Evangelist Nellie Delores Blount Boyce Scholarship
Funded byFamily of the HonoredThis 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
$500Deadline:Mar 16, 2026One Click Apply63Adam Montes Pride Scholarship
Funded byPartridgeThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Mar 22, 2026One Click Apply64iPinky Promise Foundation Incorporated Scholarship
Funded byiPinky Promise Foundation IncorporatedThis 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
$500Deadline:Mar 24, 2026One Click Apply65#AllKidsNeedBooks Scholarship
Funded byValorena PublishingThis 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
$500Deadline:Mar 27, 2026One Click Apply66Brenda Baker Legacy Scholarship
Funded byApril Baker-BellThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Apr 10, 2026One Click Apply67Gwendolyn M. Sanders Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySharon McGregorThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Gwendolyn M. Sanders by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- School Type: HBCU
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
$1,600Deadline:Apr 10, 2026One Click Apply68Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLaDonna MitchellThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Apr 11, 2026One Click Apply69Catalyst Creators: Scholarship for Children's Picture Book Manuscripts Featuring Underrepresented Voices
Funded byPenrose Press, LLCThis 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
$700Deadline:Apr 13, 2026One Click Apply70Joan Free Thompson Scholarship
Funded byHowe and Linn FamiliesThis scholarship will support a BIPOC high school student in Arkansas who attends Star City High School, Dumas High School, or McGehee High School.- Education Level: High school
- School: Star City High School, Dumas High School, or McGehee High School
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- State: Arkansas
$4,000Deadline:Apr 20, 2026One Click Apply71Big Heart Scholarship
Funded byGentile FamilyThis scholarship will honor the life of Jonathan Gentile and help support students from Bethal Park High School.- School: Bethel Park High School
- Education Level: High school
$500Deadline:Apr 24, 2026One Click Apply72Ward Green Scholarship for the Arts & Sciences
Funded byWard Green FamilyThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Apr 25, 2026One Click Apply73For the Culture Scholarship
Funded byCollege for the CultureThis scholarship aims to alleviate the often-overlooked financial burdens of college life so underserved students can achieve their dreams.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: Has attended and engaged with the annual Diversity University summit
- Plans: Will go to a higher education institution in the upcoming school year
$900Deadline:May 12, 2026One Click Apply74Prince Justice Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCole FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Prince Justice Williams by supporting students who are facing health struggles but continuing to work towards their goals.- Education Level: High school senior, high school graduate, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- Age: 17 years old or older
- Race: BIPOC
- Illness: Sickle Cell Disease
- Background: Volunteer experience
$1,000Deadline:May 19, 2026One Click Apply75Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship
Funded byGeanette Rodriguez-OjedaThe 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
$500Deadline:May 25, 2026One Click Apply76Vernardo Book Scholarship
Funded byNikea VernardoThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Jun 02, 2026One Click Apply77Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship
Funded byShawn RespertThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing majors in healthcare or medical research so they can complete their degrees and make the world a better place.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Major of Interest: Medical research, biomedical science, neuroscience, psychology, etc.
$7,500Deadline:Aug 02, 2026One Click Apply78Mighty Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChynenye OkonkwoThis scholarship aims to honor Mighty’s legacy by supporting nursing students so they can achieve all of their dreams.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Ethnicity: Black/African-American
$1,000Deadline:Aug 28, 2026One Click Apply79Jesus Baez-Santos Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySandra CruzThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jesus-Baez-Santos by supporting students who have faced obstacles when pursuing higher education.- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
- State: New York
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
$1,000Deadline:Sep 01, 2026One Click Apply80Brown Skin Agenda Aesthetics & Cosmetology Scholarship
Funded byVitality InstituteThis 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
$10,000Deadline:Sep 05, 2026One Click Apply81Future of Environmental Science Scholarship
Funded byJoe AronowThis 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
$5,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2026One Click Apply82AMPLIFY Diversity in Technology Scholarship
Funded bySteph SmithThis scholarship exists to amplify underrepresented voices in technology.- Status: Underrepresented group
$700Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 01, 2021One Click Apply83Harriett Russell Carr Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFranita PokeThis 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
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 04, 2025One Click Apply84Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship
Funded byCermonia ThomasThis 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
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 30, 2025One Click Apply85Future Black Leaders Scholarship
Funded byThomas PorterThis scholarship will support the financial needs of one Black undergraduate student who has large ambitions for their life after college.All students are eligible$3,010Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Mar 31, 2021One Click Apply86Hyacinth Malcolm Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Malcolm FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Hyacinth Malcolm by supporting students throughout their pursuit of higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$6,171Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:Dec 01, 2023One Click Apply87Melissa Boston Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Boston FamilyThis scholarship was established to honor the memory of Melissa Boston who, in January 2019, tragically lost her battle with Cancer at the age of 36.- Status: You must be a African American woman.
- Education: You must have been accepted into a technical school or a two- or four-year college.
$1,266Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 02, 2022One Click Apply88Impact Scholarship for Black Students
Funded byMechanism VenturesThis grant will be awarded to a Black student who excels at dreaming big and starting small while building towards their dreams.- Ethnicity: African American
$2,550Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 10, 2021One Click Apply89Michele L. Durant Scholarship
Funded byHeidelThis scholarship aims to monetarily assist women of color in pursuing higher education to free up their time and resources and allow them to focus on obtaining leadership roles and effecting necessary change.- Education Level: Incoming undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Race: Black
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 15, 2025One Click Apply90
