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[Page 6] Top Scholarships for Black students with Upcoming Deadlines in May 2025
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C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering
Funded byChantelé LewisThis scholarship seeks to support Black women who are passionate about breaking into the field of engineering so they can have the resources necessary to complete their education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Race: African American
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Engineering
$2,095Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jun 18, 2024One Click Apply151Carrie 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.- Education Level: High school junior or senior or graduate with student debt
- Race: BIPOC
- Career Field: Interested in studying education or a current teacher
$1,250Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 19, 2022One Click Apply152Ryder Collections Scholarship
Funded byKarahn GreenThis scholarship will help support first generation BIPOC students attending HBCUs.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First generation college student
- Type of School: Historically black college or university (HBCU)
$2,786Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Dec 01, 2022One Click Apply153Assane 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.- Background: Engaged in extracurriculars or a course of study aimed at preserving and uplifting African and/or African American art, history or culture
- Ethnicity: African American or Black
- States: DC, VA, MD
- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 24, 2024One Click Apply154Small 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.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Status: First-generation student
$1,015Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 15, 2022One Click Apply155Minority Women in LAS Scholarship
Funded byFriends of AmabelThis scholarship seeks to honor Amabel by supporting students from immigrant backgrounds who have conquered challenges to get to where they are today.- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Law, science, or arts
- Identity: Immigrant or the child of immigrants
- Race: African American
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 02, 2024One Click Apply156Charlotte Emery Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKeia CarterThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Charlotte Emery by uplifting Black girls and women so they can succeed in life and flourish.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate pursuing a two or four-year degree
- Gender: Female
- Race: Black/African American
- Background: First-generation student
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
$1,100Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 01, 2022One Click Apply157Christian E. Vines Scholarship
Funded byAnnette VinesThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they transition from high school to college so they have all of the resources they need to thrive.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black/African American
- State: Massachusetts
$2,645Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 01, 2025One Click Apply158Global Girls In STEM Scholarship
Funded byGlobal STEM AcademyThis scholarship aims to support deserving girls who are dedicated to pursuing STEM careers so they can achieve their dreams and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the field.- Field of Study: STEM
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Education Level: High school senior or first-year undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Gender: Female-identifying
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Feb 08, 2025One Click Apply159HSINTELLIGENCE Minority / Indigenous Nurse Leader Scholarship
Funded byHSINTELLIGENCEThis scholarship seeks to encourage the next generation of nurses who hope to address the COVID-19 pandemic through their careers.- Background: Must be a first-generation student
- Education Level: Must be a high school or undergraduate student
- Race: Must be a BIPOC student
- Field of Interest: Must be interested in nursing
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 29, 2022One Click Apply160Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon
Funded byShawn WitherspoonThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students so they can succeed in all of their endeavors and advocate for the importance of mental health in overcoming generational trauma.- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: Psychology
- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 17, 2025One Click Apply161Della Fleetwood-Sherrod Humanitarian Scholarship
Funded byFleetwood-Sherrod FamilyThis scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior in North Carolina.- Background: Low-income
- State: North Carolina
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
- Education Level: High school senior or GED
$1,550Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Apr 25, 2025One Click Apply162Incarceration Impact Scholarship
Funded byTaylor Rae' AlmonteThis scholarship exists to support 3 Black or Latinx high school or undergraduate students with incarcerated parents by encouraging them to pursue higher education and purpose.All students are eligible$1,083Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 18, 2021One Click Apply163FAR Impact Scholarship
Funded byRohit PrasadThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Public Service
- Identity: First-generation, woman, and a historically disadvantaged minority
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Apr 01, 2024One Click Apply164Philadelphia Black Entrepreneurs Grant
Funded byMechanism VenturesThis grant will be awarded to a Black entrepreneur from Philadelphia at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.- Ethnicity: African American
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 11, 2021One Click Apply165La Matriz Sagrada Scholarship
Funded byCrystal CastorenaThis scholarship will support pregnant and/or teen parents earning their education.- Background: Pregnant and/or teen parent or children of teen parents
- Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Education Level: High school senior, trade school, community college or undergraduate
$1,075Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply166Palette & Purpose Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.- Residency: US citizen
- Race: BIPOC
- GPA: 2.4 or higher
- Field of Interest: Visual, studio, or performing arts
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Education Level: High school senior (2024-2025 school year)
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
6 winnersDeadline:Mar 15, 2025167Ruth 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.- Ethnicity: You must be of African American descent
- Education Level: Current high school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: From North Carolina
$606Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 01, 2022One Click Apply168Hector L. Minott Sr. Future Doctor Scholarship
Funded byTonjaThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Hector L. Minott Sr. by supporting African American students who have overcome obstacles and are pursuing higher education.- Race: African American
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate students
- Field of Study: Pre-Med/Medical School
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 31, 2025One Click Apply169Teenage Moms Deserve College Graduation Scholarship
Funded byShalom JohnsonThis scholarship aims to support students who are single mothers so they can get the encouragement and assistance they need to achieve their goals.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Age: 17-21 years old
- Race: African American
- Background: Single mother
$5,000Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:May 16, 2025One Click Apply170Annual Black Entrepreneurship Grant
Funded byThe Impact FundThis grant will be awarded each year to a Black undergraduate or graduate school entrepreneur who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.- Ethnicity: African-American
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 01, 2020One Click Apply171Black Entrepreneurs of Philadelphia Scholarship
Funded byJordan DiPietroThis scholarship will support an aspiring or current Black entrepreneur in the Philadelphia community.All students are eligible$2,800Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 31, 2021One Click Apply172Gerardo 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.- Goals: Helping the community
- Background: Born in West or Central Africa
- Education Level: High school student, two or four-year undergraduate student, trade school student, or graduate student
$3,660Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 30, 2025One Click Apply173Barnaby-Murphy Scholarship
Funded byNadia MurphyThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of mental and physical health professionals as they pursue their academic goals.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Mental health or healthcare
- Race: BIPOC
$1,200Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply174Gloria Millender "I am 3rd" - J. O. Y. Scholarship
Funded byGloria MillenderThis scholarship aims to honor Gloria Millender by supporting college-bound Black students who embody excellence through the principles of J. O. Y.- Education Level: High school senior
- Religion: Christian
- Race: Black
- Gender: Male
- Background: Volunteering experience
$1,750Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply175Undergraduate Minorities in STEM Scholarship
Funded byLeslie SmithThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees at HBCUs who are involved in their communities.- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student
- Institution Type: Must attend an HBCU
- Major: Must be majoring in a STEM field
- GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
$800Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 20, 2025One Click Apply176Straive "Remembering Marva Collins" Scholarship
Funded byStraiveThis 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.- Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore or junior
- Race: Black
- Career Goals: Must have plans to become an educator
$4,867Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:Mar 14, 2022One Click Apply177Jacques Borges Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMONA LISA LYSINGERThis scholarship will support one student of Haitian descent who is pursuing a civil engineering degree and who has large ambitions for the future of their community.- Ethnicity: Haitian
- Degree: Civil Engineering
$3,525Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 04, 2024One Click Apply178Code Breakers & Changemakers Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in STEM.- Race: BIPOC
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Field of Interest: STEM
- GPA: 2.4 or higher
- Residency: US Citizen
- Education Level: High school senior (2024-2025 school year)
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
6 winnersDeadline:Mar 15, 2025179Minority Students and Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship
Funded byConteh FamilyTo honor the legacy of Musa Conteh, this scholarship will be awarded to one Black student who is dedicated to bettering the lives of other disadvantaged people of color by changing the very system that oppresses them.- HS grade: Senior
- Major: Criminal Justice or a related field
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
$800Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 30, 2021One Click Apply180
