In honor of Black History Month this February, we have curated a comprehensive list of financial aid opportunities to celebrate and support the educational journey. Education is a powerful way to honor the contributions and accomplishments of African American culture, and these awards are designed to help you succeed.
Beyond national organizations, HBCUs offer institutional scholarships for Black students. Funding from groups like the Jackie Robinson Foundation and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund ensures that academic achievement is rewarded and that higher education remains accessible.
While these opportunities are a great start, thousands more exist based on your unique goals. Save time by letting our algorithm match you to the scholarships that fit you—the ones you should be applying for. Create your free Fastweb profile today to get personalized scholarship matches sent directly to you.
College Scholarships for African American Students
Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship
The Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship is available to African-American high school seniors. You must be involved in school and community activities and have a minimum 2.75 GPA to be eligible for this award. A 275 - to 300 - word essay is also required. Deadline: 2/14/26 Award Amount: $1,000National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in journalism and media. You must be a student member of NABJ, have a record of community service, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 2/27/26 Award Amount: $2,500IABA Foundation Scholarship
The IABA Foundation Scholarship is available to Black undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a career in actuarial science and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 2/28/26 Award Amount: $1,500 - $5,000Anna V. Waters Scholarship
The Anna V. Waters Scholarship is available to African-American high school seniors. You must have a GPA between 2.0 and 2.9 and demonstrate good character, commitment to your community, and the potential to do well in college to be considered for this award. Deadline: 3/15/26 Award Amount: $500 - $2,000Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship
The Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship is available to African - American male high school seniors who have been impacted by Chicago's gun violence. You must be a resident of Cook County and have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 3/15/26 Award Amount: VariesSachs Foundation Scholarship
The Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship is available to African-American high school seniors residing in Colorado. You must be planning to enroll full - time in an undergraduate degree program in the fall to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and any additional educational, artistic, or professional files that are meaningful to you. Deadline: 3/15/26 Award Amount: $10,000 - $12,500WRNS Studio Foundation Scholarship Program
The WRNS Studio Foundation Scholarship Program is open to full-time Black/African-American students. You must be enrolled in an approved NAAB – accredited architecture or design program to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 3/21/26 Available to: Undergraduate Students Award Amount: Full-TuitionCBC Spouses Education Scholarship
The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship is available to full-time African-American /Black high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate involvement in community service activities to qualify for this award. Deadline: 3/27/26 Award Amount: $2,500 - $20,000UNCF General Scholarship
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. Deadline: 3/31/26 Award Amount: VariesMae and Mary Scholarship
The Mae and Mary Scholarship is available to African-American high school seniors. You must be pursuing a career in the health care profession to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 3/31/26 Award Amount: VariesMissouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation Scholarship
The Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors within the Fort Bend County School District. Recipients of this award must attend the MCJCF Community Service Awards Gala and participate in the Juneteenth "One Mile of Smiles Parade." Deadline: 3/31/26 Award Amount: VariesCharles 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: 4/15/26 Award Amount: $2,000Carrington-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 the University of the West Indies are also eligible to apply. Deadline: 5/1/26 Award Amount: $2,500Nearest 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 BONUSInternships for African American Students!
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 paired with some of the nation's top private-sector executives to experience how public policy is shaped and developed at every level. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Deadline: 3/27/26CBCF 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, meaningful work experience on Capitol Hill and firsthand experience working in offices to assist in effectively running a Congressional office and supporting the policymaking process. Deadline: 3/27/26INROADS 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 GPA of 3.0, and college students must have a minimum GPA of 2.8. All applicants must be permanent residents of the United States. Deadline: VariesYou Might Also Like
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