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[Page 2] Exclusive Scholarships for Black Women in August 2025
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Healing Self and Community Scholarship
Funded byOG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®Amount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 22, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
31William A. Lewis Scholarship
Funded byEdwards_Lewis FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
32Delories Thompson Scholarship
Funded byMarcus ThomasAmount
$1,000Deadline
Dec 16, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
33Ronald Whitmore Jr. Scholarship
Funded byRonald Whitmore, Jr.Amount
$500Deadline
Dec 22, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
34Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDebrah Smartt HenryAmount
$500Deadline
Dec 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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)
35Stacey Vore Wrestling Scholarship
Funded byJason RiveraAmount
$2,000Deadline
Feb 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
36GKD Advancement in STEM Scholarship
Funded byParis Family FoundationAmount
$1,000Deadline
Feb 13, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
37Madison Victoria Keith Nursing Scholarship
Funded byThe Cave FamilyAmount
$3,000Deadline
Mar 02, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
38Learner Tutoring Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship
Funded byLearnerAmount
$500Deadline
Mar 04, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
39Patty Timmons Women's Healthcare Scholarship
Funded byTimmonsAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 23, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
40iPinky Promise Foundation Incorporated Scholarship
Funded byiPinky Promise Foundation IncorporatedAmount
$500Deadline
Mar 24, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
41Ryan McAuliffe Memorial Award
Funded byMirna McAuliffeAmount
$5,000Deadline
Mar 28, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
42Brenda Baker Legacy Scholarship
Funded byApril Baker-BellAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 10, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
43Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship
Funded byGeanette Rodriguez-OjedaAmount
$500Deadline
May 25, 2026Education Level
AnyThe 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
44Brown Skin Agenda Aesthetics & Cosmetology Scholarship
Funded byVitality InstituteAmount
$10,000Deadline
Sep 05, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
45Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship
Funded byCermonia ThomasAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jul 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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 review46Hyacinth Malcolm Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Malcolm FamilyAmount
$6,171Deadline
Dec 01, 2023Education Level
AnyThis 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 winners47Melissa Boston Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Boston FamilyAmount
$1,266Deadline
Nov 02, 2022Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner48Harry B. Anderson Scholarship
Funded byDavid M. Gabrielsen FoundationAmount
$25,000Deadline
May 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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 winners49Michele L. Durant Scholarship
Funded byHeidelAmount
$3,000Deadline
May 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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 winners50Ruebenna Greenfield Flack Scholarship
Funded byEnya FlackAmount
$2,300Deadline
Sep 15, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support underrepresented female minorities currently pursuing a higher education.- Background: Underrepresented minorities
- Identity: Female
- Education: Undergraduate
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner51Opportunity for Black Women Scholarship
Funded byMechanism VenturesAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 10, 2020Education Level
AnyThis grant will be awarded to a Black woman at any education level and field of study.- Ethnicity: African American
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner52Wilma King Means Scholarship
Funded byOrlando JacobsAmount
$575Deadline
Feb 20, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support women from low-income communities to kickstart the contagious cycle of upward mobility.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner53Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship
Funded byPayal MehtaAmount
$1,500Deadline
Mar 04, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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 winners54Renee Scholarship
Funded byDapper Down To Earth LLCAmount
$1,050Deadline
Mar 30, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship exists to support students looking to find themselves and their niche at an HBCU.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
2 winners55Black Students in STEM Scholarship
Funded byMechanism VenturesAmount
$1,000Deadline
Dec 11, 2020Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner56Black Excellence Scholarship
Funded byShaferAmount
$950Deadline
Dec 31, 2024Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner57Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAustin/Bishop FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jul 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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 winners58Black Engineering Leaders Grant
Funded byMechanism VenturesAmount
$1,000Deadline
May 11, 2021Education Level
AnyThis 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 winner59Louise Speller Cooper Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChelsea WatsonAmount
$1,036Deadline
Oct 01, 2021Education Level
AnyIn 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
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