[Page 6] The 180 Best Scholarships for Black Students In November 2026
Updated: November 2, 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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Compass Scholarship
Funded byE N Hunter Family Foundation Inc.This scholarship seeks to help current college students continue their education in the face of high costs and declining support.Amount$5,050Deadline:May 13, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners151
Ryder Collections Scholarship
Funded byKarahn GreenThis scholarship will help support first generation BIPOC students attending HBCUs.Amount$2,786Deadline:Dec 1, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners152
Teria Onwuaduegbo Black Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byTeria Onwuaduegbo FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Teria Onwuaduegbo by encouraging women to follow in her footsteps and tackle their dreams regardless of the obstacles in front of them.Amount$3,250Deadline:Aug 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners153
Carrie 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 winners154
Hulede Collegiate Golf Scholarship
Funded byJohn C. HuledeThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who excel in golf, community involvement, and extracurricular participation.Amount$20,000Deadline:Jun 1, 2026Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to
5 winners155
Dwayne Cotten Music is Life Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Rosa FamilyOpen to BIPOC high school seniors and college freshmen pursuing music or media production.Amount$2,310Deadline:Oct 26, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes156
Eunice Richardson Scholarship for Girls
Funded byRichardson FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Eunice Richardson by supporting young girls pursuing higher education.Amount$1,565Deadline:May 10, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners157
Ward 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.Amount$1,500Deadline:Apr 25, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner158
Servela Theodore Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTheodore FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Servela Theodore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in human services.Amount$900Deadline:Nov 1, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner159
Juanita Robinson English Book Scholarship
Funded byEnglish FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Juanita Robinson English by assisting Howard University undergraduate students with the costs of books and tuition.Amount$4,202Deadline:Sep 1, 2024Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners160
Michael Pride, Jr/ProjectEX Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKacie Allen-PrideThis scholarship aims to support underserved students so they can overcome the obstacles they face and achieve their educational goals.Amount$1,300Deadline:Feb 12, 2026Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner161
Shepherd E. Solomon Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNorthern Maryland Graduate Chapter of Groove Phi Groove SFI, Inc.This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Shepherd E. Solomon by supporting underserved students who are pursuing higher education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jun 21, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners162
Sleep Deez Legacy Scholarship: For the Visionaries Who Shape Culture
Funded byBernice MitchellOpen to BIPOC high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students in California pursuing music, film, or art.Amount$2,050Deadline:Oct 12, 2026Education LevelAnyScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes163
Milan Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWalter AlexanderOpen to HBCU students in four-year programs majoring in business or agriculture.Amount$1,500Deadline:Oct 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes164
Gwendolyn 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.Amount$4,000Deadline:Apr 10, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
8 winners165
Aikens Family Scholarship
Funded byAikensThis scholarship aims to honor the values of faith, perseverance, and the transformative power of education—principles that have guided the Aikens family.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners166
Della Fleetwood-Sherrod Humanitarian Scholarship
Funded byFleetwood-Sherrod FamilyThis scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior in North Carolina.Amount$1,050Deadline:Apr 24, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners167
Melissa 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.Amount$1,266Deadline:Nov 2, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner168
Global 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.Amount$1,500Deadline:Feb 8, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners169
Gloria 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.Amount$1,750Deadline:May 1, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner170
Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship
Funded byJohnnie M. Parris FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Johnnie M. Parris by supporting African American students who are pursuing degrees in public service or related fields.Amount$760Deadline:Nov 1, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner171
HCCP Mentoring Program Scholarship
Funded byMichela BlainThis scholarship aims to support students from underserved communities who are entering health leadership careers across clinical care, health administration, research, and public health.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 3, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners172
Dr. Alan V. Lee Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLeeThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dr. Alan V. Lee by supporting students who will be the medical professionals of the future.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jul 20, 2025Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
5 winners173
Woodbridge VA State Burner's MC College Scholarship
Funded byWoodbridge VA State Burner's MCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their dreams of higher education.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners174
Drs. Julieto and Marlyn Eltanal Scholarship
Funded byRossana EltanalThis scholarship aims to honor Julieto and Marlyn Eltanal by supporting the next generation of doctors as they finish their education.Amount$6,000Deadline:Jun 16, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner175
Jeffrey A. Mattos Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byGifted Scholars Leadership ProgramThis scholarship seeks to support young women of color who are following Jeffrey’s path and pursuing careers in nursing.Amount$3,198Deadline:Apr 16, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners176
Big Heart Scholarship
Funded byGentile FamilyThis scholarship will honor the life of Jonathan Gentile and help support students from Bethal Park High School.Amount$2,026Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner177
Loretta Webb Green Scholarship
Funded byDana Green-RobertsThis scholarship aims to honor Loretta Webb Green by supporting BIPOC students who have been in the foster care system.Amount$1,600Deadline:Aug 1, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner178
Phillip Randall Gaston Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPhyllis GastonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Phillip Randall Gaston by supporting students who share his affinity for math.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 15, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner179
Dr. Monique Dupree Scholarship for BIPOC Students
Funded byF Squared Physical TherapyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Monique Dupree by supporting and inspiring future physical therapists.Amount$5,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners180
