[Page 5] The 180 Best Scholarships for Black Students In May 2026
Updated: May 18, 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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100% free.Markforged Distinguished Black Engineers Grant
Funded byMarkforgedThis grant will be awarded to a Black American student studying any engineering field at a top-tier technical undergraduate or graduate university program in the US.Amount$3,690Deadline:Nov 19, 2021Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner121Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTandy GreenThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nabi Nicole by supporting other people who share her faith and ambition.Amount$13,050Deadline:Apr 5, 2026Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
5 winners122Louise Speller Cooper Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChelsea WatsonIn loving memory of Louise Speller Cooper, this scholarship will support one young African American female student who has the dream of attending college and doing well for herself and her family.Amount$1,036Deadline:Oct 1, 2021Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner123Gerardo Behori Dream Scholarship
Funded byMadina and Marco BehoriThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Gerardo Behori by supporting students who aspire to help their communities.Amount$3,660Deadline:Mar 30, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner124Ruth and Johnnie McCoy Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMcCoyThis scholarship seeks to support African American students who are hoping to pursue a 2-year or 4-year college degree in any field of study.Amount$606Deadline:Mar 1, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner125Barnaby-Murphy Scholarship
Funded byNadia MurphyThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of mental and physical health professionals as they pursue their academic goals.Amount$1,200Deadline:May 1, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners126Giving Back to the Future Scholarship
Funded byDemetrious BaylisThis scholarship aims to support African American undergraduate students who are dedicated to using their platform to give back to their community in some way after graduation.Amount$1,844Deadline:Mar 3, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners127Grand Oaks Enterprises LLC Scholarship
Funded byGrand Oaks Enterprises LLCThis scholarship seeks to help students who need financial assistance in order to pursue their dreams of higher education.Amount$1,655Deadline:Apr 14, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners128Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship
Funded byAmber Fraga (Braswell)This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.Amount$5,310Deadline:Jul 20, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
5 winners129Hyacinth 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.Amount$6,171Deadline:Dec 1, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
5 winners130Ella Hall-Dillon Scholarship
Funded byLetta BelleThis scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduate students who are of African descent and are first or second generation to the United States.Amount$3,470Deadline:Aug 1, 2023Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners131Fairbairn FisioTherapy Fund
Funded byDeShawn FairbairnThis scholarship will support undergraduate and graduate BIPOC students who are pursuing a career in physical therapy.Amount$1,940Deadline:Jun 1, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner132First in Business Foundation Scholarship
Funded byFirst in Business FoundationThis scholarship will support first generation college students who are interested in pursuing a career in business.Amount$1,045Deadline:Feb 1, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner133Future Women In STEM Scholarship
Funded byKeisha DurhamThis scholarship seeks to foster gender equity in male-dominated fields by supporting women who are pursuing STEM disciplines.Amount$1,040Deadline:Dec 1, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner134Monroe Justice and Equality Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLouis StricklandThis scholarship will support high school seniors.Amount$1,040Deadline:Apr 4, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner135Filipino-American Scholarship
Funded byLee CortezThis scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American undergraduate students who have a background in community service.Amount$1,810Deadline:Oct 15, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners136Mohamed Magdi Taha Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTaha FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mohamed Magdi Taha by supporting students who possess similar qualities and are also ‘up-standers’ in their communities.Amount$2,600Deadline:Feb 1, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner137Sewing Seeds: Lena B. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNekia DavisThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 12, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners138MISS Award
Funded byMonique OsborneThis scholarship seeks to support mothers who are pursuing their degrees so they can overcome the obstacles they face and successfully balance their academic goals with their parenting responsibilities.Amount$1,600Deadline:Oct 16, 2024Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner139Small Seed Big Flower Scholarship
Funded byHaowen ChenThis scholarship aims to support undergraduate students who need financial assistance to achieve all of their goals in life.Amount$1,015Deadline:Nov 15, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner140Pereira 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$3,000Deadline:Oct 5, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner141Dr. Jade Education Scholarship
Funded byThe Dr Jade Brand, LLCThis scholarship will help support African American women attending graduate school.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelGraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
5 winners142Willie Mae Rawls Scholarship
Funded byFreddie L Brown Jr.This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Willie Mae Rawls by supporting students pursuing an education at an HBCU who plan to make a positive impact on the world through their studies and future career goals.Amount$1,500Deadline:Sep 16, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners143Cedrick'a Jackson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJackson FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Cedrick’a Jackson by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the medical field and/or have been diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease.Amount$2,700Deadline:Oct 1, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners144Assane Konte KanKouran West African Dance Co. Scholarship
Funded byBoard of KanKouran West African Dance CompanyThis scholarship aims to support students who are committed to protecting and contributing to the African diaspora.Amount$2,500Deadline:Dec 24, 2024Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner145Carrie Lee Peyton Amazing Educator Scholarship
Funded byPeyton FamilyThis scholarship aims to support a BIPOC student and a teacher who has student debt and is committed to community advocacy.Amount$1,250Deadline:May 19, 2022Education LevelHigh School, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners146Julius Quentin Jackson Scholarship
Funded byThis scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.Amount$4,000Deadline:Apr 10, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners147Moriah Janae Dance Scholarship
Funded byKendra RoysterThis scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance in order to make college more accessible and help dancers follow their passion.Amount$2,000Deadline:Feb 14, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner148Vanna Christian Sun Legacy Scholarship
Funded byLyna SunThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vanna Sun by supporting students of Cambodian descent who are interested in making a difference in their families’ lives and the community.Amount$20,200Deadline:May 10, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is in review149Gary Robert Schloss Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLes NeidichThis scholarship will support low-income African American students in Pennsylvania.Amount$15,000Deadline:Jun 7, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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