Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH
University Website: www.wilberforce.edu/Apply Online: www.wilberforce.edu/application-for-admission/
Wilberforce University is a private, coed, liberal arts historically black university (HBCU) located in Wilberforce, Ohio. Affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, it was the first college to be owned and operated by African Americans. It participates in the United Negro College Fund.
The founding of the college was unique as a collaboration in 1856 by the Cincinnati, Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME). They planned a college to provide classical education and teacher training for black youth. Leaders of both races made up the first board members.
When the number of students fell due to the American Civil War and financial losses closed the college, in 1863 the AME Church purchased the institution to ensure its survival. Its first president, AME Bishop Daniel A. Payne, was one of the original founders. Prominent supporters and the US government donated funds for rebuilding after a fire in 1865. When the college added an industrial department in the late 19th century, state legislators could sponsor scholarship students.
The college attracted the top professors of the day, including W. E. B. Du Bois. In the 19th century, it enlarged its mission to include students from South Africa. The university supports the national Association of African American Museums to broaden the reach of its programs and assist smaller museums with professional standards.
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Wilberforce University College Scholarships
McDonald's Black and Positively Golden ScholarshipThurgood Marshall College Fund |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline March 27, 2024 |
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Chevrolet Discover the Unexpected (DTU) FellowshipNational Newspaper Publishers Association |
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award $10,000 |
deadline April 01, 2024 |
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Ray Charles Foundation ScholarshipCedars-Sinai |
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award $10,000 |
deadline April 15, 2024 |
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Academic Scholarship - Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce University |
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award $6,400 |
deadline Varies |
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CDW Legacy Excellence Program ScholarshipCDW |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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MPBP, Inc. ScholarshipMothers of Professional Basketball Players, Inc. |
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award $5,000 |
deadline March 31, 2024 |
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Delta Community Credit Union HBCU ScholarshipDelta Community Credit Union |
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award $5,000 |
deadline April 30, 2024 |
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HBCU Connect Minority Student ScholarshipHBCU CONNECT, LLC |
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award Up to $2,750 |
deadline April 15, 2024 |
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Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship FundCommunity Foundation of Greater Memphis |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline April 01, 2024 |
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Joye Scholarship ProgramJoye Law Firm |
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award $2,000 |
deadline May 01, 2024 |