[Page 6] The 180 Best Scholarships for Black Students In February 2026
Updated: February 9, 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.Black Visual Arts Grant
Funded byMaggie KyleThis grant is for a Black student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in studio and/or visual arts.Amount$1,032Deadline:Dec 15, 2020Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner151C.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.Amount$2,095Deadline:Jun 18, 2024Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners152Carrie 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 winners153Ryder 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 winners154Assane 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 winner155Small 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 winner156Dr. 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 winners157Dr. 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 winners158Minority 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.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 2, 2024Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner159Charlotte 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.Amount$1,100Deadline:Jul 1, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners160Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship
Funded bymark jeffersonThis scholarship will support one extremely ambitious African-American in their studies to become an educator for the future.Amount$2,785Deadline:Jan 14, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners161Global 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 winners162HSINTELLIGENCE 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.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 29, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners163Good 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.Amount$2,500Deadline:Mar 17, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner164William A. Lewis Scholarship
Funded byEdwards_Lewis FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William A. Lewis by supporting underrepresented students interested in pursuing careers in mathematics or other STEM fields.Amount$4,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners165Incarceration 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.Amount$1,083Deadline:Apr 18, 2021Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner166FAR Impact Scholarship
Funded byRohit PrasadThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2024Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners167Filipino-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 winners168Philadelphia 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.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 11, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner169La Matriz Sagrada Scholarship
Funded byCrystal CastorenaThis scholarship will support pregnant and/or teen parents earning their education.Amount$1,075Deadline:Apr 1, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners170Ruth 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 winner171Hector 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.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 31, 2025Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner172Michael 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 in reviewTakes minutes173Teenage 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.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 16, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner174Annual 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.Amount$2,000Deadline:Dec 1, 2020Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner175Black Entrepreneurs of Philadelphia Scholarship
Funded byJordan DiPietroThis scholarship will support an aspiring or current Black entrepreneur in the Philadelphia community.Amount$2,800Deadline:May 31, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner176Gerardo 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 winner177Barnaby-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 winners178Gloria 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 winner179HBCU STEM Scholarship
Funded byChrispin RainfordThis scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.Amount$7,650Deadline:Jun 20, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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