[Page 6] The 180 Best Scholarships for Black Students In July 2026
Updated: July 20, 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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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 winners151Hulede 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 winners152Eunice 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 winners153Ward 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 winner154Servela 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 winner155Juanita 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 winners156Michael 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 winner157Shepherd 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 winners158Gwendolyn 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 winners159HBCU 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
1 winner160Aikens 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 in reviewTakes minutes161Della 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 winners162Global 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 winners163Ann Holiday Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAnwar ArmstrongThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ann Holiday by supporting students pursuing higher education at HBCUs.Amount$2,105Deadline:Nov 14, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner164Gloria 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 winner165Undergraduate Minorities in STEM Scholarship
Funded byLeslie SmithThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees at HBCUs who are involved in their communities.Amount$803Deadline:Oct 21, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner166Christian 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.Amount$1,908Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner167Johnnie 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 winner168HCCP 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 in reviewTakes minutes169Dr. 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 winners170Woodbridge 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 winners171Drs. 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 winner172Jeffrey 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 winners173Big 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 winner174Phillip 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 winner175Anita Moore-Hubbard "Butterfly Effect" Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySonjanita MooreThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Anita Moore-Hubbard by supporting students who share her commitment to helping others.Amount$1,275Deadline:Jun 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner176Hector 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 winner177LPQue Rivalry Scholarship
Funded byLawrence and Perry Barbeque, LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish out their high school years so they can achieve their academic goals.Amount$1,450Deadline:May 12, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners178Joe D. Martin, Jr. North Star Scholarship
Funded byJoe Martin, Jr.This scholarship supports Black students from North Nashville’s 37208 area in pursuing higher education at local HBCUs. Inspired by Joe’s resilience and lifelong belief in opportunity, this scholarship helps bridge the gap between potential and access for those facing financial and systemic barriers.Amount$750Deadline:Feb 20, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner179Kade Lewin Scholarship
Funded byMichael RagusaThis scholarship will support an African American high school senior living in New York City.Amount$5,220Deadline:Jul 5, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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