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  1. 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
    241
  2. 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
    242
  3. 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
    243
  4. 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
    244
  5. 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
    245
  6. 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 in review
    246
  7. 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
    247
  8. 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
    248
  9. 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
    249
  10. 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
    250
  11. 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
    251
  12. 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 in review
    252
  13. Black Medical Students Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mechanism Ventures
    This grant will be awarded to a current or future Black medical student across any medical specialty.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: African American
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Mar 11, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    253
  14. Vincent U. Cornwall Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jason Prime
    This scholarship aims to support students who are committed to providing financial literacy to their communities.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade/ vocational student
    • Field of Study: Economics, Finance or Accounting
    • Race: Black, Caribbean American or African American
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Aug 29, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    254
  15. Straive "Remembering Marva Collins" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Straive
    This 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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore or junior
    • Race: Black
    • Career Goals: Must have plans to become an educator
    Amount:$4,867
    Deadline:Mar 14, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    255
  16. Tamika A. Nurse Fashionista Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nurse
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Tamika A. Nurse by supporting young women who share her passions and are following in her footsteps.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Field of Study: Business (fashion focus)
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Religion: Christian
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    256
  17. FAR Impact Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rohit Prasad
    This scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Public Service
    • Identity: First-generation, woman, and a historically disadvantaged minority
    Amount:$3,000
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    257
  18. Black Students in STEM Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Leslie Smith
    This scholarship seeks to boost African American representation in STEM by supporting students interested in studying STEM at HBCUs.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Field of Interest: STEM
    • Institution of Interest: An HBCU
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    258
  19. ProjectGiveBack Scholarship for Black Women

    Funded by
    ProjectGiveBack
    ProjectGiveBack is a project by Black women, for Black women. Addressing issues of racial and gender injustice starts within, and we would like to give you the chance to change the world with a little push.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: African-American
    • Gender: Woman-identifying
    • Education Level: High school senior (2023) or GED
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Aug 30, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    259
  20. Black Entrepreneurs of Philadelphia Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jordan DiPietro
    This scholarship will support an aspiring or current Black entrepreneur in the Philadelphia community.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$2,800
    Deadline:May 31, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    260
  21. La Matriz Sagrada Scholarship

    Funded by
    Crystal Castorena
    This scholarship will support pregnant and/or teen parents earning their education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: Pregnant and/or teen parent or children of teen parents
    • Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Education Level: High school senior, trade school, community college or undergraduate
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    261
  22. 1st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Robin Copney
    This scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
    • Background: Low-income and will be or is a first-generation student
    • Major/Field: Music or Arts
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Apr 24, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    262
  23. Janice Howard-Robinson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Janice Howard-Robinson Scholarship Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to use their education for the betterment of the community around them.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Massachusetts
    • Race: African American
    • Field of Study: Business, health care, or political science
    Amount:$730
    Deadline:Sep 02, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    263
  24. Black Women Love Dogs Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christina Davis
    This scholarship seeks to support Black women who are enthusiastic about pursuing a career that will benefit the pet industry.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Biology, veterinary science, or a related major
    • Race: Black
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Mar 24, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    264
  25. King Jay Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brittany Murry
    This scholarship aims to support graduating high school seniors so they have the resources necessary to further their education at an HBCU.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: First-generation student
    • GPA: 3.5 or above
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 23, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    265
  26. Chris Ford Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris Ford
    This scholarship aims to support students who show advanced learning capabilities but have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Interest: Business
    Amount:$11,000
    Deadline:Apr 22, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    266
  27. Philadelphia Black Entrepreneurs Grant

    Funded by
    Mechanism Ventures
    This 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.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: African American
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Jun 11, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    267
  28. Ken Burnett Scholarship

    Funded by
    Burnett
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Ken Burnett by supporting students who are passionate about caring for animals.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: African America or Caribbean
    • Major: Animal science, zoology, or biology
    • Education: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Background: Animal advocacy or animal care
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    268
  29. UW Madison Diverse Perspectives Scholarship

    Funded by
    Patrick Bulmer
    This scholarship aims to encourage diversity at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by supporting BIPOC students.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • School: University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    269
  30. Black Students in St. Louis Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mechanism Ventures
    This grant will be awarded to a Black student in St. Louis who excels at dreaming big and starting small while building towards their dreams.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Ethnicity: African American
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Jun 11, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    270