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Top Scholarships for Black students with Upcoming Deadlines in July 2025
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Yes. Students in the Black community looking for financial support can apply for African American scholarships to fund their college degree. These scholarships may have additional requirements, but as they're only available for students who identify as Black, there will be less competition.
Students who want to fund their undergraduate degree for free should apply for high-dollar awards like the Gates Scholarship, the Coca-Cola Scholars program, or other full-ride scholarships on Bold.org. Eligible students can improve their chances of winning a full-ride scholarship by writing unique application essays, highlighting their achievements, and demonstrating their value to the local communities they contribute to.
There are no colleges that accept only students of a certain racial background; however, HBCUs are known for supporting and serving Black students academically. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are schools established before 1964, with the primary mission of educating Black students. Some top HBCUs include Howard University, Florida A&M University, and Spelman College. While serving Black students is the focus, students who are not Black can also apply.
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Charles Cheesman's Student Debt Reduction Scholarship
Funded byCheesman FamilyAmount
$10,240Deadline
Nov 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will provide for college students or adults currently in a career, who have student debt. Students must be African American or Hispanic/Latino and first-generation students in order to apply.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student, college graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: African American or Hispanic/Latino
- Debt Status: Has student loan debt
- Background: Was/is a first generation student
1Hines Scholarship
Funded byKristin HinesAmount
$1,500Deadline
Dec 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the obstacles they face and succeed.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
- Identity: Minority
2Dr. Jade Education Scholarship
Funded byThe Dr Jade Brand, LLCAmount
$2,500Deadline
Jan 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
3Dr. Monique Dupree Scholarship for BIPOC Students
Funded byF Squared Physical TherapyAmount
$4,300Deadline
Aug 31, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Monique Dupree by supporting and inspiring future physical therapists.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: Physical therapy
4Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship
Funded bymark jeffersonAmount
$2,080Deadline
Jan 14, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
5Mcristle Ross Minority Painter's Scholarship
Funded byMister RossAmount
$1,520Deadline
Only 10 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Mcristle Ross by supporting minority students who are pursuing artistic degrees in college.- Education Level: Undergraduate student or high school student accepted to a college or university
- Race: African American
- Field of Study: Art or art history
6$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$25,030Deadline
Only 27 days left!Education Level
AnyThe 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 eligible7Future Women In STEM Scholarship
Funded byKeisha DurhamAmount
$1,040Deadline
Dec 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to foster gender equity in male-dominated fields by supporting women who are pursuing STEM disciplines.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: STEM
- Background: Member of a historically underrepresented group
8Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAustin/Bishop FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 10 days left!Education 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
9“I Matter” Scholarship
Funded byThe O’Neal FamilyAmount
$775Deadline
Only 6 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Low-income and/or BIPOC
10Sewing Seeds: Lena B. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNekia DavisAmount
$1,070Deadline
Only 6 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students.- Education Level: High school or four-year undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
11Servela Theodore Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTheodore FamilyAmount
$900Deadline
Nov 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Servela Theodore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in human services.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Desired Career Field: Human services
- Background: Caribbean-descent
12HCCP Mentoring Program Scholarship
Funded byMichela BlainAmount
$2,500Deadline
Oct 07, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students from underserved communities who are entering health leadership careers across clinical care, health administration, research, and public health.- Race: BIPOC
- State: Washington
- Background: Health Care Careers Pathways Program mentee
- Plans: Applying to health professional schools this year
13Hue Ta Asian American Scholarship
Funded byTuan TaAmount
$1,000Deadline
Aug 11, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to celebrate and empower young leaders who are championing mental health and disability rights within the Asian American community and beyond.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: Asian American
- Background: Volunteering experience
- Field of Study: Mental health
14Willie Mae Rawls Scholarship
Funded byFreddie L Brown Jr.Amount
$1,500Deadline
Sep 16, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
151st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship
Funded byRobin CopneyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jul 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.- 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
16FLIK Hospitality Group’s Entrepreneurial Council Scholarship
Funded byFlik Hospitality GroupAmount
$20,000Deadline
Only 2 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to help close opportunity gaps by supporting BIPOC workers and leaders and removing economic barriers that prevent today’s students from becoming tomorrow’s leaders.- Interests: Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Marketing, Finance, Nutrition, or Health and Wellness
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
- GPA: 2.7 or higher
17Clark Emerging Leaders Scholarship
Funded byLorenzo ClarkAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 2 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students in need so they can successfully complete their college degrees and embark on their futures.- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Education Level: Incoming student to an HBCU or a rising sophomore at an HBCU
- Location: Tarrant or Dallas counties of Texas
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Experience: Volunteering and leadership experience
- Field of Study: Business-related degree (management, accounting, finance, etc.)
18Margaret A. Briller Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byEnitra BrillerAmount
$1,500Deadline
Only 6 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Margaret A. Briller by supporting women who are following in her footsteps and pursuing the nursing field.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race: African American
- Gender: Female-identifying
- State: Texas
- Field of Study: Nursing
19AnQuan Lee Palmer Scholarship
Funded byRaven MarsawAmount
$500Deadline
Only 6 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of AnQuan Lee Palmer by supporting students who share his love and appreciation for music.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Illinois
- Identity: BIPOC
20Dr. Soronnadi Nnaji Legacy Scholarship
Funded byNnaji FamilyAmount
$5,000Deadline
Only 7 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor Dr. Soronnadi Nnaji by supporting students who are first or second-generation African immigrants as they pursue higher education.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: First or second-generation African immigrant
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
21Dark and Light Scholarship
Funded byWaynika HallAmount
$500Deadline
Only 8 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to help first-generation, BIPOC students from Georgia so they can continue their education and achieve their dreams.- Education Level: Must be a senior in high school
- Location: Must be from Georgia
- Background: Must be a first-generation student
- Race: Must be BIPOC
22Elva Ray Carter Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySalena AldersonAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 10 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Elva Ray Carter by supporting students who are furthering their education after being inspired.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: BIPOC
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- State: Nebraska
23Black Scholarship
Funded byFriends of the Black ScholarshipAmount
$41,684Deadline
Only 10 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who have a deep passion for the arts but need help achieving their educational goals.- Field of Study: Arts
- School: Cornish College of the Arts (Seattle, WA)
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
24Kristen Miles Women in Sports Scholarship
Funded byMiles Reed FamilyAmount
$25,000Deadline
Only 10 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kristen Miles by supporting women who are looking to make their mark in sports.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Desired Career Field: Sports industry
- Race: Person of Color
25TRAM Themis Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousAmount
$5,000Deadline
Only 10 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support future social justice attorneys so they can complete their educational journeys and succeed in their careers.- Education Level: Law student (graduate)
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: Demonstrated leadership, history of community service or volunteer work, and history of social justice advocacy
- Financial Status: Demonstrated financial need
26Dr. Alan V. Lee Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLeeAmount
$1,500Deadline
Only 15 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dr. Alan V. Lee by supporting students who will be the medical professionals of the future.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Medicine
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Background: First-generation college or medical student
- Experience: Volunteering experience
27Camari Hunt 4x Foundation Independent Living Expenses Scholarship
Funded byKimeka HuntAmount
$1,500Deadline
Only 16 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support and empower African-American and Black men who are striving to achieve their educational and personal goals while managing the challenges of independent living.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Financial need
- Age: 21-25 years old
- Gender: Male-identifying
- Background: Lives independently
- Experience: Active member of a community-based organization
- Race: African-American and/Black
28Byron and Michelle Johnson Scholarship
Funded byMB Social ActionAmount
$500Deadline
Only 17 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students as they navigate the world of higher education so they can afford to complete their degrees.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student at an HBCU
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- State: New Jersey or Pennsylvania
29Charles E. Nettles Continued Education Scholarship
Funded byAmoni PerrymanAmount
$500Deadline
Only 17 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students who are passionate about expanding their minds.- Institution Type: HBCU
- Future Plans: Continuing education post-grad
- Education Level: Undergraduate Senior or Recent Graduate
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