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Exclusive Scholarships for Black Women in August 2025

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August 25, 2025

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  1. $25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $25,030

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    The world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $10,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.
    All students are eligible
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  2. Mohamed Magdi Taha Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taha Family

    Amount

    $2,600

    Deadline

    Dec 13, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mohamed Magdi Taha by supporting students who possess similar qualities and are also ‘up-standers’ in their communities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: Black/African
    • Major of Interest: STEM or the arts
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  3. Dr. Jade Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Dr Jade Brand, LLC

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Jan 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will help support African American women attending graduate school.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
    • Gender: Woman
    • Experience: Currently working full-time
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  4. Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ashlynn Johnson

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Natalie Jude by supporting female and genderqueer students who share her passion for the arts.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female or genderqueer-identifying
    • Field of Study: Art
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  5. Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship

    Funded by
    mark jefferson

    Amount

    $2,080

    Deadline

    Jan 14, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support one extremely ambitious African-American in their studies to become an educator for the future.
    • Ethnicity: Black
    • Gender: Male
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    5

  6. Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristen’s Krew

    Amount

    $4,300

    Deadline

    May 15, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Experience: Volunteer or non-profit work
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  7. Willie Mae Rawls Scholarship

    Funded by
    Freddie L Brown Jr.

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Only 20 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Willie Mae Rawls by supporting students pursuing an education at an HBCU who plan to make a positive impact on the world through their studies and future career goals.
    • Experience: Must have community service experience
    • Education: High school senior interested in attending an HBCU or current undergraduate student at an HBCU
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  8. Linda Hicks Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Hicks and Tanya Minor

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Aug 27, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    ​​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.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate Student
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Female
    • Background: Has overcome domestic abuse or substance abuse or a loved one has
    Scholarship is in review
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  9. Edward Dorsey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacey Dorsey

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 2 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support Black students as they pursue higher education, enabling them to succeed and become the business leaders of tomorrow.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: Black
    • GPA: 2.75 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Business administration or finance
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  10. Baby OG: Next Gen Female Visionary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Audrey Nuna

    Amount

    $4,000

    Deadline

    Only 3 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to further equity in education and the workplace by ensuring that all students are able to pursue their academic and professional goals.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: STEM/innovation
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    10

  11. Zedikiah Randolph Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Raja-Nee Keys

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 4 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support BIPOC students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the barriers they face and be an inspiration to those who follow them.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: STEM, business, finance, marketing, or medicine
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  12. Gracefully Chosen Foundation Fine Art Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gracefully Chosen Foundation. Inc.

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who love to make art so they can afford to pursue their dreams and passions.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Major of Interest : Art
    • State: Georgia
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  13. GraceFest Empowering Futures Scholarship

    Funded by
    Adrienne Nichols

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Only 8 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support underprivileged mothers in Alabama so they can overcome the challenges they face and remain committed to their education and goals.
    • Background: Teen and/or single mother
    • State: Alabama
    • Education Level: High school graduate or undergraduate student
    • Indentity: African-American/Black
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  14. Cyrilla Olapeju Sanni Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Cyrilla Olapeju Sanni Scholarship Fund

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 16 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support African students who are struggling financially so they can fund their education and achieve their dreams.
    • Race: African
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Migrant from Africa or the child of African migrants
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  15. Victoria Johnson Minority Women in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Victoria Johnson

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 18 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support graduating or soon-to-be graduating undergraduate and graduate STEM students as they pursue professional programs.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Field of Study: STEM
    15

  16. Eric W. Larson Memorial STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Leslie Larson

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    Only 19 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor Eric Larson’s commitment to equality in the sciences by supporting women of color who are pursuing STEM despite the challenges they face.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Financially disadvantaged
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  17. Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim Women

    Funded by
    Tariq Aslam and Family

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Only 19 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Religion: Muslim
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Financial need
    • States: TX, FL, GA, AL, NC, DE, IL, NV, PA, VA, DC, OH, CA, MS, MD, NJ, NY
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  18. Xavier M. Monroe Heart of Gold Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Delta Beta Psi Sorority, Inc.

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 21 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Xavier M. Monroe by supporting underrepresented students on their path to higher education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    18

  19. Tanya C. Harper Memorial SAR Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gail Saunders

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 24 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support one high school senior or undergraduate black student who is pursuing a career in the medical field.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Career Field: Medical
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black
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  20. Linda Fontenot Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Yalonda Wright

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 29 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Linda Fontenot by supporting single mothers throughout their education.
    • Background: Single mother
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Financial Background: Has financial need
    • Education Level: Currently Enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a college program
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Age: 17-24 years old
    20

  21. Phoebes in Philanthropy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Love My Phoebe, Inc.

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Sep 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a BIPOC female student over the age of 30 who is pursuing higher education.
    • Gender: Woman
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Age: 30 years or older
    • State: Georgia or New York
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
    21

  22. Crowned to Lead HBCU Scholarship

    Funded by
    Crowned to Lead

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Oct 07, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to make college more accessible by supporting and celebrating young women of color who are boldly stepping into leadership—both on campus and in their communities.
    • Education Level: High school senior or college freshman
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • School Type: HBCU
    • GPA: 2.8 GPA or higher
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  23. Byte into STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Campbell Family

    Amount

    $4,250

    Deadline

    Oct 08, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support Black learners pursuing STEM across traditional and non-traditional pathways so they can overcome any hurdles they face.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, graduate student, or bootcamp participant
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Race: Black
    • Background: Community service involvement
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  24. GlamSmart Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shantinique Hendricks

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Oct 14, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students, especially young women, pursuing degrees or certifications in STEM or real estate.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Gender: Female or nonbinary
    • Identity: African American, Black, or from another underrepresented group
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Real estate or STEM
    • State: Alabama
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  25. Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation, Inc.

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Nov 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support college-bound students to ease the financial burden of college so they can flourish.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school graduate preparing to attend college or current undergraduate student
    • Religion: Christian
    • Race: African American
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  26. Marilynn Walker Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matlock

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Nov 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Marilynn Walker by supporting women who are pursuing business or international business.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Field of Study: Business or international business
    • Gender: Female-identifying
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  27. Dr. Terran Jordan International Excellence in Leadership, STEM & Emergency Management Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr. Terran Jordan

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support Black students in STEM and emergency management in order to invest in future leaders who will drive technological advancements, policy improvements, and global disaster preparedness.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Age: 18+ years old
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Race: Black
    • Field of Study: Leadership, STEM, or Emergency Management
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  28. Kayla Nicole Monk Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Monk Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 03, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to carry on Kayla Nicole Monk’s name and legacy by helping students achieve their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Background: Community service experience
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Identity: Minority
    • Field of Study: Culinary arts or STEAM
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  29. Van's Sisters On Our Shoulders "SOS" Scholarship

    Funded by
    STERLING

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Nov 14, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are pursuing careers related to early childhood education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Early childhood education, development, or teaching
    29

  30. Karen Randall McClain Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tomi Management Enterprises LLC

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Nov 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Karen Randall McClain by supporting students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
    • Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore or higher
    • School Type: HBCU
    • Race: African American
    • Educational Background: Graduated from a Pittsburgh Public High School
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