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[Page 2] Exclusive Scholarships for Black Women in August 2025

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  1. Healing Self and Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    OG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 22, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: Interest in changing the world through art and health promotion
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  2. William A. Lewis Scholarship

    Funded by
    Edwards_Lewis Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William A. Lewis by supporting underrepresented students interested in pursuing careers in mathematics or other STEM fields.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: STEM
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  3. Delories Thompson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus Thomas

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 16, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Institution Type: HBCU
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  4. Ronald Whitmore Jr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronald Whitmore, Jr.

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Dec 22, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to uplift young Black men who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their communities.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Male-identifying
    • College Plans: HBCU
    • GPA: 3.5 and above
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  5. Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Debrah Smartt Henry

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Dec 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • State: California, Oregon, or Washington
    • Field of Study: Humanities (English, history, etc.)
    • Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
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  6. Stacey Vore Wrestling Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jason Rivera

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Feb 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support young women who are passionate about wrestling and have been impacted by their participation in it.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Sport: Wrestling
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  7. GKD Advancement in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Paris Family Foundation

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Feb 13, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing education in STEM and making an impact through their work.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black or African American
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Location: Texas
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  8. Madison Victoria Keith Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Cave Family

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Mar 02, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Madison Keith by supporting female students who share Madison’s calling to nursing.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • State: California
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  9. Learner Tutoring Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Learner

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Mar 04, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to offer financial assistance to aspiring innovators of color in order to build a more innovative future in STEM shaped by individuals from all walks of life.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: STEM
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  10. Patty Timmons Women's Healthcare Scholarship

    Funded by
    Timmons

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 23, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support women as they pursue higher education and their healthcare ambitions.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Healthcare
    • State: Wisconsin
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  11. iPinky Promise Foundation Incorporated Scholarship

    Funded by
    iPinky Promise Foundation Incorporated

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Mar 24, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support young women who are preparing to embark on their higher education journeys.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black/African American
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Location: Volusia, Seminole, or Orange County, Florida
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  12. Ryan McAuliffe Memorial Award

    Funded by
    Mirna McAuliffe

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Mar 28, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support young women as they prepare to finish their high school years and begin college.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Ethnicity: Hispanic
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • State: Illinois
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  13. Brenda Baker Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    April Baker-Bell

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Apr 10, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Brenda Baker by supporting students who are pursuing higher education and encouraging them to engage in Black history.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black
    • School Location: Detroit
    • GPA: 3.0 min
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  14. Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship

    Funded by
    Geanette Rodriguez-Ojeda

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    May 25, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    The Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving inner-city high school students to help pay for tuition and books.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: BIPOC
    • GPA: 2.9 or higher
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  15. Brown Skin Agenda Aesthetics & Cosmetology Scholarship

    Funded by
    Vitality Institute

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    Sep 05, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students of color as they pursue certification and careers in cosmetology.
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Desired Career Field: Pursuing a career in cosmetology or as an esthetician or nurse esthetician
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  16. Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cermonia Thomas

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jul 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support BIPOC high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    Scholarship is in review
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  17. Hyacinth Malcolm Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Malcolm Family

    Amount

    $6,171

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hyacinth Malcolm by supporting students throughout their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
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  18. Melissa Boston Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Boston Family

    Amount

    $1,266

    Deadline

    Nov 02, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Melissa Boston who, in January 2019, tragically lost her battle with Cancer at the age of 36.
    • Status: You must be a African American woman.
    • Education: You must have been accepted into a technical school or a two- or four-year college.
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  19. Harry B. Anderson Scholarship

    Funded by
    David M. Gabrielsen Foundation

    Amount

    $25,000

    Deadline

    May 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Harry B. Anderson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in STEM.
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
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  20. Michele L. Durant Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heidel

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    May 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to monetarily assist women of color in pursuing higher education to free up their time and resources and allow them to focus on obtaining leadership roles and effecting necessary change.
    • Education Level: Incoming undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Race: Black
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  21. Ruebenna Greenfield Flack Scholarship

    Funded by
    Enya Flack

    Amount

    $2,300

    Deadline

    Sep 15, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support underrepresented female minorities currently pursuing a higher education.
    • Background: Underrepresented minorities
    • Identity: Female
    • Education: Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  22. Opportunity for Black Women Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mechanism Ventures

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 10, 2020

    Education Level

    Any
    This grant will be awarded to a Black woman at any education level and field of study.
    • Ethnicity: African American
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  23. Wilma King Means Scholarship

    Funded by
    Orlando Jacobs

    Amount

    $575

    Deadline

    Feb 20, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support women from low-income communities to kickstart the contagious cycle of upward mobility.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  24. Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Payal Mehta

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Mar 04, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students with big dreams for the future so they can afford to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Race: Black/Native American
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
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  25. Renee Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dapper Down To Earth LLC

    Amount

    $1,050

    Deadline

    Mar 30, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship exists to support students looking to find themselves and their niche at an HBCU.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  26. Black Students in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mechanism Ventures

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 11, 2020

    Education Level

    Any
    This grant will be awarded to an African American woman at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.
    • Ethnicity: African American
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  27. Black Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shafer

    Amount

    $950

    Deadline

    Dec 31, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support an African American student who embodies the 8 attributes of excellence.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: African American
    • Additional Requirements: Embody some or all of the 8 attributes of Black Excellence
    • Major: STEAM, business, law, entrepreneurship, or other creative endeavors
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  28. Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin/Bishop Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jul 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Major/Field: Mental health related
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  29. Black Engineering Leaders Grant

    Funded by
    Mechanism Ventures

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    May 11, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This grant will be awarded to a Black student or recent graduate who plans on (or already is) pursuing a career in engineering at a start-up.
    • Ethnicity: African American
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  30. Louise Speller Cooper Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chelsea Watson

    Amount

    $1,036

    Deadline

    Oct 01, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    In loving memory of Louise Speller Cooper, this scholarship will support one young African American female student who has the dream of attending college and doing well for herself and her family.
    • Ethnicity: Identify as Black
    • Gender: Female
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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