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  1. Cocoa Diaries Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cocoa Diaries
    This scholarship is by Black women, for Black women.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$527
    Deadline:Sep 22, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  2. Black Design Leaders Grant

    Funded by
    Mechanism Ventures
    This grant will be awarded to a Black student or recent graduate who plans on (or already is) pursuing a career in design at a start-up.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: African American
    Amount:$1,050
    Deadline:May 11, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  3. Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shawn Respert
    This 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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Major of Interest: Medical research, biomedical science, neuroscience, psychology, etc.
    Amount:$7,500
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
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  4. 28 Days of Black History Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    Great for anyone passionate about Black History Month and reading 28 Days of Black History.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Race: Black
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  5. Stacy T. Mosley Jr. Educational Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stephen Mosley
    This scholarship will support a student attending or planning to attend an HBCU.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • School Type: HBCU
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  6. Durham-Dodd Dreams Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sharie' Hudson
    This scholarship is meant for a BIPOC student who was raised in a single parent household and is planning to attend a two or four year degree program.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Race: Must be a BIPOC student
    • Parental Status : Must be raised by a single parent
    • Education Plans: Must plan to attend 2 or 4 year undergraduate program
    • Education Level: Must be a high school senior or undergraduate
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:May 15, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  7. Black Marketing Leaders Grant

    Funded by
    Mechanism Ventures
    This grant will be awarded to a Black student or recent graduate who plans on (or already is) pursuing a career in marketing at a start-up.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: African American
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 11, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  8. Stephan L. Daniels Lift As We Climb Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stephan Daniels
    This scholarship seeks to boost the representation of people of color in the STEM field to create a more diverse and equitable workforce.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Race: African American/Black
    • Major: Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:May 19, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    128
  9. WiseGeek Diversity in Law No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    wiseGEEK
    The WiseGeek Diversity in Law No-Essay Scholarship is a $500 scholarship open to minority students who are pursuing a career in law.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Apr 16, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  10. Melissa Ludwig Diversity in Yoga Scholarship

    Funded by
    Melissa Ludwig
    The Melissa Ludwig Diversity in Yoga Scholarship exists to better represent our country's diversity in the yoga community by providing a person of color with the funds necessary to take courses toward becoming a yoga teacher.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$700
    Deadline:Apr 06, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    130
  11. Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Payal Mehta
    This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students with big dreams for the future so they can afford to pursue higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Race: Black/Native American
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  12. Christian ‘Myles’ Pratt Foundation Fine Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rakeia Pratt and Family
    To honor the life and legacy of Christian ‘Myles’ Pratt, this scholarship will be awarded to one student from a minority background who has big aspirations for their artistic career.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Major of Interest: Ceramics, Computer Animation, Game Design, Drawing, Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Painting, Sculpture
    • Ethnicity: BIPOC
    Amount:$1,500
    Deadline:Aug 12, 2024
    Scholarship is in review
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  13. Black Engineering Leaders Grant

    Funded by
    Mechanism Ventures
    This grant will be awarded to a Black student or recent graduate who plans on (or already is) pursuing a career in engineering at a start-up.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: African American
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 11, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    133
  14. Ella Hall-Dillon Scholarship

    Funded by
    Letta Belle
    This scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduate students who are of African descent and are first or second generation to the United States.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Race/Ethnicity: African heritage
    • Background: First or second generation to the U.S.
    Amount:$3,470
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
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  15. SWANA Cultural Heritage Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fursona Pins Inc
    This scholarship aims to support students of SWANA heritage as they embark on their educational journeys and pursue their dreams.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Identity: SWANA heritage
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Aug 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is in review
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  16. Joshua A. Vaughn Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jared Burton
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC student pursuing a career in criminal justice, social work, or community studies.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Major/Field: Criminal justice, social work, or community studies
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Sep 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    136
  17. “I Matter” Scholarship

    Funded by
    The O’Neal Family
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Low-income and/or BIPOC
    Amount:$2,160
    Deadline:Apr 08, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    137
  18. Community Reinvestment Grant: Pride Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Atlanta Pride Committee, Inc.
    This scholarship will support LGBTQ+ students who are passionate about being advocates in their communities.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Background: First generation college student
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    Amount:$2,500
    Deadline:May 28, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    138
  19. Small Seed Big Flower Scholarship

    Funded by
    Haowen Chen
    This scholarship aims to support undergraduate students who need financial assistance to achieve all of their goals in life.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Status: First-generation student
    Amount:$1,015
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    139
  20. Enrique Castillo Educational Scholarship

    Funded by
    Enrique Castillo Scholarship Fund
    This scholarship is for first generation BIPOC students majoring in education, history, or English.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Major: Education, History, or English
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Jun 04, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  21. Marie Jean Baptiste Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marie Jean Baptiste Memorial Scholarship
    This scholarship seeks to support students who embody Marie's commitment to education and community service.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: African American
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Background: Non-profit, volunteering or community service
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Jul 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  22. Fairbairn FisioTherapy Fund

    Funded by
    DeShawn Fairbairn
    This scholarship will support undergraduate and graduate BIPOC students who are pursuing a career in physical therapy.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate and graduate students
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Career Field: Physical Therapy
    Amount:$1,940
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    142
  23. Lillie Award

    Funded by
    Chaquinta Fisher
    This scholarship will go to one high school or undergraduate student who has made it their mission to give back to their community in a unique yet effective manner.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Volunteer Status: Participating in or running an initiative to give back to your community
    • Ethnicity: Black, Latinx, Native American, Asian
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    143
  24. Black Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shafer
    This scholarship will support an African American student who embodies the 8 attributes of excellence.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: African American
    • Additional Requirements: Embody some or all of the 8 attributes of Black Excellence
    • Major: STEAM, business, law, entrepreneurship, or other creative endeavors
    Amount:$700
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    144
  25. Gary Sánchez Swing for the Fences Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gary Sánchez
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students in Minnesota so that they have all of the financial resources necessary to pursue their dreams.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • State: Minnesota
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black, Brown and Asian
    Amount:$30,000
    Deadline:Aug 28, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    145
  26. Black Students in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mechanism Ventures
    This grant will be awarded to an African American woman at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: African American
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Dec 11, 2020
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    146
  27. Lucille Hobbs Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chartice Hobbs
    This scholarship will support first generation BIPOC students who are pursuing higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Race/ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: First generation college student
    • Education Level: High school senior or college student
    Amount:$720
    Deadline:Apr 03, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    147
  28. Louise Speller Cooper Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chelsea Watson
    In 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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: Identify as Black
    • Gender: Female
    Amount:$1,036
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    148
  29. Xavier M. Monroe Heart of Gold Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Delta Beta Psi Sorority, Inc.
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Xavier M. Monroe by supporting underrepresented students on their path to higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Mar 21, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    149
  30. Giving Back to the Future Scholarship

    Funded by
    Demetrious Baylis
    This 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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Race: African American
    • Background: Volunteering Experience
    Amount:$1,845
    Deadline:Mar 03, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    150