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  1. Julia Elizabeth Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cedric Scott, Jr.
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students who are planning to pursue a college degree in a STEM-related field.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Must be a high school student
    • Race: Must be an African American student
    • Career Goals: Must be planning to pursue a STEM-related degree
    Amount:$890
    Deadline:May 02, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  2. CATALYSTS Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chaz Chapman
    This scholarship will support Black students working to bring about social change in their communities.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    • Experience: Work or internship experience involving social change
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Jul 20, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    242
  3. Tiffany Anding Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    TDDS Trucking
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Tiffany Anding by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • State: Mississippi
    Amount:$1,500
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    243
  4. Dema Dimbaya Humanitarianism and Disaster Relief Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dema Dimbaya
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about engaging in community service and/or disaster relief.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
    • Race: African American
    • Background: Community service experience
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:May 19, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    244
  5. She Rose in Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    She Rose Initiative
    This scholarship will support an African American woman pursuing a career in a health-related field.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
    • Gender: Female
    • Major: Healthcare field
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Feb 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    245
  6. Ron & Janell Lunan Black Girls in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ron & Janell Lunan
    This scholarship will support high school African American women planning to pursue a career in STEM.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Gender: Woman
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
    • Desired Field: STEM
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Jun 12, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    246
  7. Bishop Ron O. Beazer Sr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kenyatta Beazer
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Bishop Ron O. Beazer Sr. by continuing his legacy of helping others reach heights that they were told were not possible.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • State: Maryland
    • Background: Community service, non-profit, or volunteering experience
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Sep 22, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    247
  8. “Be the Change” Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Paris Dimick
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are already attending HBCUs so that they can achieve their dreams in higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • GPA: 3.3 or higher
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • School Type: HBCU
    • Background: Community service or volunteering experience
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    248
  9. Destinie’s Dollars for Degrees Scholarship

    Funded by
    Destinie Harris
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students so they can overcome barriers and complete their education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student (two or four-year degree)
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Race: BIPOC
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    249
  10. Anthony Hunter Community Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kim Petersen
    To honor the loving and impactful legacy of Anthony Hunter, this scholarship will be awarded to one Black male high school student who is active in their community and does ongoing community service unselfishly, humbly, and truly to help others.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Volunteer Status: Voluntary community service hours (not related to required community service hours)
    • Ethnicity: Black
    • Gender: Male
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Feb 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    250
  11. Dr. Ruth Lewis Knight Memorial Scholarship for Educators

    Funded by
    Phedonia Johnson
    This scholarship aims to honor Dr. Ruth Lewis Knight’s legacy by supporting future teachers and principals who hope to impact the lives of public school students.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Career Goals: Public school teacher or principal
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    251
  12. Minority Women in LAS Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends of Amabel
    This scholarship seeks to honor Amabel by supporting students from immigrant backgrounds who have conquered challenges to get to where they are today.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • 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
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:May 02, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    252
  13. Minority Women in STEM Financial Need Scholarship

    Funded by
    Donald Huschle
    This scholarship will support BIPOC women in STEM at the specific universities in Texas.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Gender: Female
    • Major: STEM
    • School: University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at Austin, University of North Texas, The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Woman's University, Texas A&M University- College Station
    Amount:$10,100
    Deadline:Jun 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    253
  14. Erin Lanae's HBCU Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Erin Bynes
    This scholarship seeks to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities who need assistance paying for their schooling.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Age: At least eighteen years old
    • School Type: HBCU
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is in review
    254
  15. HSINTELLIGENCE Minority / Indigenous Nurse Leader Scholarship

    Funded by
    HSINTELLIGENCE
    This scholarship seeks to encourage the next generation of nurses who hope to address the COVID-19 pandemic through their careers.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • 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
    Amount:$1,500
    Deadline:Mar 29, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    255
  16. MedLuxe Representation Matters Scholarship

    Funded by
    MEDLUXE LLC
    This scholarship is designed to support students dedicated to providing equitable healthcare opportunities for underrepresented minorities and low-income communities across the country.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: Black
    • Field of Study: Healthcare-related Major
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 18, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    256
  17. Brown Skin Agenda Aesthetics & Cosmetology Scholarship

    Funded by
    Vitality Institute
    This scholarship seeks to support students of color as they pursue certification and careers in cosmetology.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Desired Career Field: Pursuing a career in cosmetology or as an esthetician
    Amount:$10,000
    Deadline:Sep 11, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    257
  18. Johnson Dale Women's Empowerment Scholarship

    Funded by
    Johnson
    This scholarship will support Black women in New York who have philanthropic interests.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Gender: Woman
    • State: New York
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Sep 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    258
  19. Future Minority Leaders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fermin & Shi
    This scholarship aims to support and uplift minority students so they have the resources necessary to complete their degrees.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: California
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    259
  20. Linda Hicks Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Hicks and Tanya Minor
    ​​This memorial scholarship is intended to honor the love and legacy of Linda Hicks by supporting African American women who have been directly impacted or have a loved one that has experienced an abusive relationship and/or substance addiction.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate Student
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Female
    • Background: Has overcome domestic abuse or substance abuse or a loved one has
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    260
  21. Clyde Group's Supporting BIPOC Students Scholarship

    Funded by
    CLYDE
    This scholarship seeks to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities so they can afford to complete their degrees.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • School Type: HBCU
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: Communications
    Amount:$3,500
    Deadline:Aug 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    261
  22. Margaret A. Briller Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Enitra Briller
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Margaret A. Briller by supporting women who are following in her footsteps and pursuing the nursing field.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • State: Texas
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    Amount:$2,500
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    262
  23. Edward Dorsey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacey Dorsey
    This scholarship aims to support Black students as they pursue higher education, enabling them to succeed and become the business leaders of tomorrow.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: Black
    • GPA: 2.75 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Business administration or finance
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Oct 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    263
  24. Emma Jean Ridley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Beacons of Promise LLC
    This scholarship will support African American undergraduate students pursuing careers in the healthcare field.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: African American
    • Background: Low-income and first-generation college student
    • Major/Field: Medicine/Medical Field
    • GPA: 3 or higher
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Jun 16, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    264
  25. Ruth and Johnnie McCoy Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    McCoy
    This 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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: You must be of African American descent
    • Education Level: Current high school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: From North Carolina
    Amount:$606
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    265
  26. She Rose in STEAM Scholarship

    Funded by
    She Rose Initiative
    This scholarship aims to support female BIPOC students who are pursuing degrees in STEAM so they can overcome the barriers to higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, or Mathematics) and/or medical illustration, medical journalism, etc.
    • Race: African American
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Feb 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    266
  27. Wanda I. McLaurin HBCU Scholarship

    Funded by
    McLaurin Family
    In honor of Wanda I. McLaurin, this annual scholarship will support one student who fits the criteria and who wants to dedicate their studies to advance their own career as well as the livelihoods of disadvantaged people across the country.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Current Enrollment: Attends an HBCU
    • Residency: Currently lives in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, or surrounding areas in New York
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Nov 21, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    267
  28. Jerzee Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Jerzee Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support underserved students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • College Plans: Is attending or will attend an HBCU
    • GPA: 2.5
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Jul 14, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    268
  29. R. Degaull Rice Sports Management Scholarship

    Funded by
    Saundra Rice
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of R. Degaull Rice by supporting young boys who are pursuing sports-related degrees.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Male-identifying
    • Field of Study: Sports-related programs
    • Race: African American
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Oct 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is in review
    269
  30. Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service“ Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Angela King
    The Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship was made to support an African American student who is unapologetically themselves and supports others through acts of service.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity : African American
    • Community Service Participation : In the last 5 years
    • Background : First-generation college student
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.5 or above
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Oct 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    270