Wilberforce University

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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

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McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Up to $15,000 March 27, 2024 See Details
 

McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

March 27, 2024
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Chevrolet Discover the Unexpected (DTU) Fellowship

National Newspaper Publishers Association

$10,000 April 01, 2024 See Details
 

Chevrolet Discover the Unexpected (DTU) Fellowship

National Newspaper Publishers Association

award

$10,000

deadline

April 01, 2024
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Ray Charles Foundation Scholarship

Cedars-Sinai

$10,000 April 15, 2024 See Details
 

Ray Charles Foundation Scholarship

Cedars-Sinai

award

$10,000

deadline

April 15, 2024
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Academic Scholarship - Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University

$6,400 Varies See Details
 

Academic Scholarship - Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University

award

$6,400

deadline

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CDW Legacy Excellence Program Scholarship

CDW

$5,000 Varies See Details
 

CDW Legacy Excellence Program Scholarship

CDW

award

$5,000

deadline

Varies
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MPBP, Inc. Scholarship

Mothers of Professional Basketball Players, Inc.

$5,000 March 31, 2024 See Details
 

MPBP, Inc. Scholarship

Mothers of Professional Basketball Players, Inc.

award

$5,000

deadline

March 31, 2024
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Delta Community Credit Union HBCU Scholarship

Delta Community Credit Union

$5,000 April 30, 2024 See Details
 

Delta Community Credit Union HBCU Scholarship

Delta Community Credit Union

award

$5,000

deadline

April 30, 2024
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HBCU Connect Minority Student Scholarship

HBCU CONNECT, LLC

Up to $2,750 April 15, 2024 See Details
 

HBCU Connect Minority Student Scholarship

HBCU CONNECT, LLC

award

Up to $2,750

deadline

April 15, 2024
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Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

Up to $15,000 April 01, 2024 See Details
 

Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

April 01, 2024
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Joye Scholarship Program

Joye Law Firm

$2,000 May 01, 2024 See Details
 

Joye Scholarship Program

Joye Law Firm

award

$2,000

deadline

May 01, 2024
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