Scholarships for HBCU Students
FOSSI Scholarship
Deadline: 1/31/25Award Amount: $10,000 The FOSSI Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are planning to attend an HBCU. You must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be pursuing studies and demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and sustainability or other related chemical-industry fields to be considered for this award. Financial need is required.
Splunk HBCU Academic Scholarship
Deadline: 2/7/25Award Amount: $10,000 The Splunk HBCU Academic Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students who attending an HBCU. You must be pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, software development, data science, information systems, information technology, networking engineering, web development, UX/UI design, cybersecurity, or another technology - related degree to be eligible for this award. A minimum 3.0 GPA is also required.
HBCU Battle of the Brains
Deadline: 2/7/25Award Amount: Varies HBCU Battle of the Brains is open to business and STEM students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Teams of five to eight students from HBCUs across the country must develop a solution to a complex issue, then pitch that solution in front of judges, as well as a live audience.
HBCU Week X NFL Scholarship
Deadline: 2/17/25Award Amount: $10,000 The HBCU Week X NFL Scholarship is available to students who are entering their freshman year at an HBCU. You must a U.S. citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program
Deadline: 3/1/25 Award Amount: Full-Tuition The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is open to students studying agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines at the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and at least a 21 ACT / 1080 SAT score to be eligible for this award.Sabin Vaccine Institute Scholarship
Deadline: 3/1/25Award Amount: $10,000 The Sabin Vaccine Institute Scholarship is available to Black / African-American undergraduate students attending HBCUs. You must be a U.S. citizen, be enrolled in a public health and life science program, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered for this award. Selected recipients will also participate in a paid summer internship experience.
The Hoffman Agency HBCU Scholarship
Deadline: 3/14/25 Award Amount: Full-Tuition The Hoffman Agency HBCU Scholarship is available to students who are currently enrolled at a California community college. You must be planning to transfer to an HBCU for your junior and senior year, be majoring in communications, and have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.ETS Presidential Scholarship for HBCU Students
Deadline: 3/17/25 Award Amount: Full-Tuition The ETS Presidential Scholarship for HBCU Students is available to full - time junior and senior students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. You must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.UNCF General Scholarship
Deadline: 3/31/25Award Amount: Varies The UNCF General Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students attending a UNCF member college or university. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
HBCU Bound Scholarship
Deadline: 4/1/25Award Amount: $1,000 The HBCU Bound Scholarship is available to high school seniors. To be considered, you must be planning to enroll at an HBCU, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and submit a 500 - word essay on the following topic: "The Importance of HBCUs in the 21st Century."
Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund
Deadline: 4/1/25Award Amount: $2,500 - $15,000 The Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund is available to graduating seniors and graduates of Memphis-Shelby County Schools high schools. You must be attending or planning to attend an HBCU to be eligible for this award.
Ralph Holback Beacon of Light Scholarship
Deadline: 4/5/25 Award Amount: $1,000 The Ralph Holback Beacon of Light Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are planning to attend an HBCU. You must have at least a 2.7 GPA and demonstrate involvement in your church and community to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a 1,000 - word essay on the efforts you have made to change your community and your desire to change the future.McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship
Deadline: 4/25/25Award Amount: $15,000 The McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students attending TMCF - member HBCUs and Predominately Black Institutions. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Dr. May Hope Wilkins Legacy Scholarship
Deadline: 4/30/25 Award Amount: $500 - $15,000 The Dr. May Hope Wilkins Legacy Scholarship is available to HBCU undergraduate students. You must be majoring in the field of education to be eligible for this award.NCRF College Expo Scholarship
Deadline: Varies Award Amount: $500 - $2,500 The NCRF College Expo Scholarship is available to high school juniors and seniors. You must attend one of NCRF's College Expos to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a 500 - word essay on the following topic: "Why is a College Education Important to Me?"Forbes 2025 HBCU Scholars Program
Deadline: Varies Award Amount: $21/hr. The Forbes 2025 HBCU Scholars Program is open to HBCU students who graduate in December 2025 or June 2026. You must be majoring in journalism or have previous journalism experience through an internship / employment to be considered for this opportunity. You should have prior experience in fact - checking, reporting, writing, and editing. You should also have experience with publishing platforms, current digital and social media technologies and SEO best practices. As an intern, you will be assigned to a beat - Business, Education, Innovation, Lifestyle, Money, Wealth and Leadership, Video and Social - and work closely with your corresponding editor throughout the summer. You will receive support and mentorship to meet professional goals, accelerate your learning and hone your writing and storytelling skills.Morgan Stanley HBCU Scholars Program
Deadline: VariesAward Amount: Full-Tuition The Morgan Stanley HBCU Scholars Program is open to students attending Howard University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Eligible students will be invited to apply through their schools.
San Diego HBCU Scholarship
Deadline: RollingAward Amount: Varies The San Diego HBCU Scholarship is available to high school seniors. To be eligible, you must be graduating from a San Diego County high school, have been accepted to a HBCU, and submit a 500 - word essay on the following topic: "Why I want to attend an HBCU."
Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship
Deadline: Rolling Award Amount: $500 The Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship is available to African - American female students residing in underserved communities within the Chicagoland area. You must be pursuing a real estate license, OR be attending an HBCU or Chicago State University to be eligible for this award.You Might Also Like
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