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

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  1. Van's Sisters On Our Shoulders "SOS" Scholarship

    Funded by
    STERLING
    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
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 14, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  2. Karen Randall McClain Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tomi Management Enterprises LLC
    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
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  3. Equity Elevate Scholarship

    Funded by
    J. Evans
    This scholarship seeks to support underserved students who are continuing to fight for their education despite the obstacles they face.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Parental Status: Single mother
    $4,000
    Deadline:Nov 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  4. Healing Self and Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    OG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®
    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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  5. William A. Lewis Scholarship

    Funded by
    Edwards_Lewis Family
    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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  6. Delories Thompson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus Thomas
    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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  7. Ronald Whitmore Jr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronald Whitmore, Jr.
    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
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  8. Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Debrah Smartt Henry
    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)
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  9. Madison Victoria Keith Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Cave Family
    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
    $3,000
    Deadline:Mar 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Learner Tutoring Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Learner
    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
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 04, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. Patty Timmons Women's Healthcare Scholarship

    Funded by
    Timmons
    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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 23, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. iPinky Promise Foundation Incorporated Scholarship

    Funded by
    iPinky Promise Foundation Incorporated
    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
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 24, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Brenda Baker Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    April Baker-Bell
    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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 10, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristen’s Krew
    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
    $4,000
    Deadline:May 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship

    Funded by
    Geanette Rodriguez-Ojeda
    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
    $500
    Deadline:May 25, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. 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.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate Student
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Female
    • Background: Has overcome domestic abuse or substance abuse or a loved one has
    $1,500
    Deadline:Aug 11, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  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.
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Desired Career Field: Pursuing a career in cosmetology or as an esthetician or nurse esthetician
    $10,000
    Deadline:Sep 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cermonia Thomas
    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
    $1,000
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Jul 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  19. Hyacinth Malcolm Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Malcolm Family
    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
    $6,171
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  20. Melissa Boston Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Boston Family
    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.
    $1,266
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Nov 02, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  21. Harry B. Anderson Scholarship

    Funded by
    David M. Gabrielsen Foundation
    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
    $25,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    Deadline:May 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  22. Michele L. Durant Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heidel
    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
    $3,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:May 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  23. Ruebenna Greenfield Flack Scholarship

    Funded by
    Enya Flack
    This scholarship will support underrepresented female minorities currently pursuing a higher education.
    • Background: Underrepresented minorities
    • Identity: Female
    • Education: Undergraduate
    $2,300
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Sep 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  24. Opportunity for Black Women Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mechanism Ventures
    This grant will be awarded to a Black woman at any education level and field of study.
    • Ethnicity: African American
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Nov 10, 2020
    One Click Apply
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  25. Wilma King Means Scholarship

    Funded by
    Orlando Jacobs
    This scholarship will support women from low-income communities to kickstart the contagious cycle of upward mobility.
    All students are eligible
    $575
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Feb 20, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  26. Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Payal Mehta
    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
    $1,500
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Deadline:Mar 04, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  27. Renee Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dapper Down To Earth LLC
    This scholarship exists to support students looking to find themselves and their niche at an HBCU.
    All students are eligible
    $1,050
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:Mar 30, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  28. Black Students in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mechanism Ventures
    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
    $1,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Dec 11, 2020
    One Click Apply
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  29. Black Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shafer
    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
    $950
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  30. Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin/Bishop Family
    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
    $1,000
    Scholarship is in review
    Deadline:Jul 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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