Benedict College

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Columbia, SC

University Website:  www.benedict.edu/
Apply Online:  https://my.benedict.edu/ICS/Admissions/

Benedict College is a historically black, liberal arts college located in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1870 by northern Baptists, it was originally a teachers' college. It has since expanded into a four-year college.

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Benedict College College Scholarships

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McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Up to $15,000 April 24, 2026 See Details

Description

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.

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McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

April 24, 2026
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Description

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.

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Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation Scholarship

Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation

Up to $10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate HBCU students. You must be a certified descendant of Jesuit slaveholding within the Catholic Church in the United States to be eligible for this award. Spouses of descendants may also apply.

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Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation Scholarship

Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation

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Up to $10,000

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Description

The Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate HBCU students. You must be a certified descendant of Jesuit slaveholding within the Catholic Church in the United States to be eligible for this award. Spouses of descendants may also apply.

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FOSSI Scholarship

Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI)

$10,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

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...

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FOSSI Scholarship

Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI)

award

$10,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

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...

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Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education

Up to $7,500 June 30, 2026 See Details

Description

The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is open to South Carolina high school students who will be entering eligible colleges or universities in South Carolina. You must have either have a minimum 1200 SAT score (25 ACT score), a minimum 3.5 GPA by the end of your junior year in high school, and rank in the top six percent of your class; or have a...

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Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education

award

Up to $7,500

deadline

June 30, 2026
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Description

The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is open to South Carolina high school students who will be entering eligible colleges or universities in South Carolina. You must have either have a minimum 1200 SAT score (25 ACT score), a minimum 3.5 GPA by the end of your junior year in high school, and rank in the top six percent of your class; or have a...

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Feeder School Scholarship

Mississippi College School of Law

100% of tuition Varies See Details

Description

The Feeder School Scholarship is available to students entering Mississippi College School of Law. To be eligible, you must be graduating from one of the following schools: Jackson State University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Tougaloo College,...

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Feeder School Scholarship

Mississippi College School of Law

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100% of tuition

deadline

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Description

The Feeder School Scholarship is available to students entering Mississippi College School of Law. To be eligible, you must be graduating from one of the following schools: Jackson State University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Tougaloo College,...

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Wade Scholarship Program

Wade Institute of Technology

100% of tuition January 20, 2026 See Details

Description

The Wade Scholarship Program is open to African American graduate students. You must have a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited college or university in the United States or abroad. You must have been accepted to an engineering master’s degree program at one of the top 30 graduate schools of Engineering in the United...

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Wade Scholarship Program

Wade Institute of Technology

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100% of tuition

deadline

January 20, 2026
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Description

The Wade Scholarship Program is open to African American graduate students. You must have a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited college or university in the United States or abroad. You must have been accepted to an engineering master’s degree program at one of the top 30 graduate schools of Engineering in the United...

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San Diego HBCU Scholarship

Restore, Uplift & Hope

Varies Varies See Details

Description

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."

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San Diego HBCU Scholarship

Restore, Uplift & Hope

award

Varies

deadline

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Description

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."

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Army ROTC Two-Year Scholarship - Benedict College

Benedict College

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Description

The Army ROTC Two-Year Scholarship is available to sophomores who have completed no more than three semesters of full-time study at Benedict College. You must be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate leadership potential, good moral character, and interest in the Army to be eligible for this three-year award. In addition to the scholarship, a stipend...

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Army ROTC Two-Year Scholarship - Benedict College

Benedict College

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Description

The Army ROTC Two-Year Scholarship is available to sophomores who have completed no more than three semesters of full-time study at Benedict College. You must be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate leadership potential, good moral character, and interest in the Army to be eligible for this three-year award. In addition to the scholarship, a stipend...

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Army ROTC Three-Year Scholarship - Benedict College

Benedict College

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Description

The Army ROTC Three-Year Scholarship is available to freshmen who have completed no more than one semester of full-time study at Benedict College. You must be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate leadership potential, good moral character, and interest in the Army to be eligible for this three-year award. In addition to the scholarship, a stipend of...

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Army ROTC Three-Year Scholarship - Benedict College

Benedict College

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Description

The Army ROTC Three-Year Scholarship is available to freshmen who have completed no more than one semester of full-time study at Benedict College. You must be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate leadership potential, good moral character, and interest in the Army to be eligible for this three-year award. In addition to the scholarship, a stipend of...

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Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship - Benedict College

Benedict College

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Description

The Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Benedict College. You must be a U.S. citizen, rank in the top 25 percent of your class and score a minimum 850 SAT/19 ACT. You must also demonstrate leadership potential, good moral character and interest in the Army to be eligible for this four-year award. In addition...

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Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship - Benedict College

Benedict College

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Varies

deadline

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Description

The Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Benedict College. You must be a U.S. citizen, rank in the top 25 percent of your class and score a minimum 850 SAT/19 ACT. You must also demonstrate leadership potential, good moral character and interest in the Army to be eligible for this four-year award. In addition...

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