College Scholarships for African American Students

African American students play an important role in higher education, and scholarships are out there to help ensure no one misses out on their college dream. From high school juniors to college grad students, many universities across the country offer financial aid opportunities for Black students. JUMP TO AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS There are many education grants in the United States from notable African American advancement organizations, like the NAACP, the Juneteenth Foundation, UNCF and the Congressional Black Caucus, Inc. Including institutional scholarships from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs, scholarships specific to foundations, such as the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Rosa L. Parks Scholarship Foundation, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and many more. Use your academic achievements to honor your heritage and make a difference!

Scholarships for Black and African American Students

LEAD Scholarship

The LEAD Scholarship is available to African - American high school seniors. You must have at least a B average and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 4/15/23 Award Amount: $5,000

Charles Shelton Foundation Veterinary Scholarship

The Charles Shelton Foundation Veterinary Scholarship is available to Black / African - American high school seniors and current and returning college students. You must be planning to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a legal U.S. resident to be eligible for this award. An essay is also required. Deadline: 4/15/23 Award Amount: $2,000

KnowBe4 Scholarship for Black Americans in Cybersecurity

The KnowBe4 Scholarship for Black Americans in Cybersecurity is available to students pursuing, or planning to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 4/17/23 Award Amount: $13,000

Brittany K. Booker Foundation Scholarship

The Brittany K. Booker Foundation Scholarship is available to African - American female high school seniors. You must be a resident of Columbia, SC or Baltimore, MD to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 4/30/23 Award Amount: $1,000

Carrington-Philbert Scholarship

The Carrington-Philbert Scholarship is available to African - American high school seniors who are planning to attend a two - or four - year college / university. Students residing in Trinidad and Tobago and attending University of the West Indies are also eligible to apply. Deadline: 5/1/23 Award Amount: $2,500

TMCF and Sour Patch Kids Mischief for Change Scholarship

The Mischief for Change Scholarship is available to full - time, Black / African - American students who are attending HBCUs and Predominately Black Institutions. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 5/12/23 Award Amount: $16,400

Paula E. Waters - Diamond in the Rough Scholarship

The Paula E. Waters Diamond in the Rough Scholarship is available to African - American male students from select high schools in the Washington, DC metropolitan Area and Pittsburgh, PA. You must have a GPA between 2.0 and 2.99 to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 5/30/23 Award Amount: $1,000

Bud Billiken Parade Scholarship

The Bud Billiken Parade Scholarship is available to African - American high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores between the ages of 17 and 21. You must be a resident of Illinois and have a minimum 2.6 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a one - to three - minute video answering the following questions: "How has your education prepared you for this rapidly changing world? Have your educational goals changed in any way? If so, how will those changes positively impact you, your family, and your community as a whole?" Deadline: 6/2/23
Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $2,500

Desire to Inspire Scholarship

The Desire to Inspire Scholarship is available to rising high school juniors and seniors from historically underrepresented minority groups. To be eligible, you must be interested in a career in healthcare and be making a determined effort to inspire others in some way. Deadline: 6/4/23 Award Amount: $500 - $1,500

Sphinx Competition

The Sphinx Competition is open to Black and Latinx classical string players under the age of 30. To be considered, you must submit a video audition in one of the following categories: violin, viola, cello, or double bass. Deadline: 10/23/23
Award Amount: $3,000 - $50,000

Morgan Stanley HBCU Scholars Program

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. Deadline: Varies Award Amount: Full-Tuition

Nearest Green Legacy Scholarship

The Nearest Green Legacy Scholarship is available to first - time college students. You must be a direct descendant of Nathan "Nearest" Green and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Deadline: Varies Award Amount: Full-Tuition BONUS

Internships for Black and African American Students!

NBA HBCU Fellowship Program

The NBA HBCU Fellowship Program is open to full - time undergraduate and graduate students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. To be considered, you must submit a 250 - to 500 - word essay on why you are interested in the NBA and describe your future career aspirations. During this 10 - week summer program, students will intern with NBA teams or the league office within a variety of departments, including ticket sales, corporate partnerships, legal, social responsibility, and marketing. Deadline: 2/20/23

CBCF Congressional Summer Internship Program

The CBCF Congressional Summer Internship Program is available to African - American undergraduate students. During this nine - week program, interns will gain practical and meaningful work experience on Capitol Hill and obtain firsthand experience working in offices to assist in the process of effectively running a Congressional office and supporting the policymaking process. Deadline: 3/31/23

Pathways to the C-Suite Internship Program

The Pathways to the C-Suite Internship Program is available to rising college seniors and recent graduates. Interns will be partnered with some of the nation's top executives in the private sector to experience how public policy is influenced and developed at every level. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Deadline: 3/31/23

Emma Bowen Foundation Fellowship

The Emma Bowen Foundation Internship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students of color. You must be pursuing a career in media or tech and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible to apply. Fellows have access to paid summer internships at some of the nation's leading media and tech companies, on-the-job training from top professionals and industry executives, annual summer conference, EBF Launch Career Activation Program, and need-based academic scholarships. Deadline: 5/1/23

INROADS Internship Program

The INROADS Internship Program matches underrepresented minority students with internship opportunities with more than 60 major corporations, including Fortune 500 companies. Students who have career interests in Business, Engineering, Computers and Information Sciences, Retail Store Management, Sales, Health, or Marketing are encouraged to apply. You must be either a graduating high school senior who has been admitted to an accredited college or university or a college freshman or sophomore to be eligible for these internships. High school students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, college students must have a minimum 2.8 GPA. All applicants must be permanent residents of the United States. Deadline: Varies