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[Page 5] The 180 Best Scholarships for Black Students In October 2026

Updated: October 19, 2026

Written by:Elise
Reviewed by:Ms Susy Ruiz
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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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  1. Adrin Ohaekwe Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family and Friends of Adrin Ohaekwe
    This scholarship will honor the life of Adrin Ohaekwe and help support a male student pursuing higher education.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 25, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    121

  2. Dinakara Rao Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dinesh Puppala
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dinakara Rao by supporting students who share his relentless drive to succeed in a complex world that often favors those with established privilege.
    Amount
    $1,185
    Deadline:
    Jun 10, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    122

  3. 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.
    Amount
    $1,844
    Deadline:
    Mar 3, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    123

  4. Grand Oaks Enterprises LLC Scholarship

    Funded by
    Grand Oaks Enterprises LLC
    This scholarship seeks to help students who need financial assistance in order to pursue their dreams of higher education.
    Amount
    $1,655
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    124

  5. Fairbairn FisioTherapy Fund

    Funded by
    DeShawn Fairbairn
    This scholarship will support undergraduate and graduate BIPOC students who are pursuing a career in physical therapy.
    Amount
    $1,940
    Deadline:
    Jun 1, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    125

  6. Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Fraga (Braswell)
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.
    Amount
    $5,310
    Deadline:
    Jul 20, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    Takes minutes
    126

  7. Dashanna K. McNeil Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dashanna K McNeil Memorial Scholarship
    To honor the life of Dashanna K. McNeil, this scholarship to encourage those who share her commitment to healing to continue in their Nursing studies.
    Amount
    $655
    Deadline:
    Jul 13, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    127

  8. Hyacinth Malcolm Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Malcolm Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hyacinth Malcolm by supporting students throughout their pursuit of higher education.
    Amount
    $6,171
    Deadline:
    Dec 1, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    Takes minutes
    128

  9. 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.
    Amount
    $3,470
    Deadline:
    Aug 1, 2023
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    129

  10. Goobie-Ramlal Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Wagner
    This scholarship seeks to offer recognition and relief to college-bound students who stand on the shoulders of their hardworking immigrant families.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 10, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    130

  11. First in Business Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    First in Business Foundation
    This scholarship will support first generation college students who are interested in pursuing a career in business.
    Amount
    $1,045
    Deadline:
    Feb 1, 2023
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    131

  12. Future Women In STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Keisha Durham
    This scholarship seeks to foster gender equity in male-dominated fields by supporting women who are pursuing STEM disciplines.
    Amount
    $1,040
    Deadline:
    Dec 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    132

  13. Monroe Justice and Equality Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Louis Strickland
    This scholarship will support high school seniors.
    Amount
    $1,040
    Deadline:
    Apr 4, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    133

  14. Mohamed Magdi Taha Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taha Family
    This 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
    $2,600
    Deadline:
    Feb 1, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    134

  15. Sewing Seeds: Lena B. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nekia Davis
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 12, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    135

  16. MISS Award

    Funded by
    Monique Osborne
    This 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
    $1,600
    Deadline:
    Oct 16, 2024
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    136

  17. 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.
    Amount
    $1,300
    Deadline:
    Sep 11, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    137

  18. 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.
    Amount
    $1,015
    Deadline:
    Nov 15, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    138

  19. Tia Lukeya Woods from Books Pages to Boarding Passes Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tanika Cabral
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Tia Lukeya Woods by supporting students who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a love of learning, and a desire to expand their worldview.
    Amount
    $6,500
    Deadline:
    Jul 8, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    139

  20. Willie Mae Rawls Scholarship

    Funded by
    Freddie 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
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Sep 16, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    140

  21. Cedrick'a Jackson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jackson Family
    This 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
    $2,700
    Deadline:
    Oct 1, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    141

  22. Assane Konte KanKouran West African Dance Co. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Board of KanKouran West African Dance Company
    This scholarship aims to support students who are committed to protecting and contributing to the African diaspora.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Dec 24, 2024
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    142

  23. Julius Quentin Jackson Scholarship

    Funded by
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 10, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    143

  24. Moriah Janae Dance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kendra Royster
    This scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance in order to make college more accessible and help dancers follow their passion.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 14, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    144

  25. Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin/Bishop Family
    This scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 21, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    145

  26. Gary Robert Schloss Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Les Neidich
    This scholarship will support low-income African American students in Pennsylvania.
    Amount
    $15,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 7, 2023
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    146

  27. Endeavor Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gentlemen’s Council
    This scholarship will go to one black male student from Georgia each year who plans to attend a 4 year college or university in hopes that graduates will have positive impacts in the local community in years to follow.
    Amount
    $3,175
    Deadline:
    Apr 5, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    147

  28. Alexis Mackenzie Memorial Scholarship for the Arts

    Funded by
    Martha R. Arias
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women who are in need of financial support to pursue their artistic dreams.
    Amount
    $2,900
    Deadline:
    Jun 2, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    148

  29. Straive "Remembering Marva Collins" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Straive
    This scholarship aims to help Black undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in education so they can focus on their university training and be prepared to help their future students.
    Amount
    $4,865
    Deadline:
    Mar 14, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    Takes minutes
    149

  30. West Pullman Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends & Family
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about English, Theater or Film as they pursue higher education.
    Amount
    $4,985
    Deadline:
    Aug 27, 2023
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    150
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