Meharry Medical College

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Nashville, TN

University Website:  www.mmc.edu/
Apply Online:  www.home.mmc.edu/admissions/

Meharry Medical College, located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, is a graduate and professional institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church whose mission is to educate healthcare professionals and scientists. Founded in 1876 as the Medical Department of Central Tennessee College, it was the first medical school in the South for African Americans. It was chartered separately in 1915. It is currently the largest private historically black institution in the United States solely dedicated to educating healthcare professionals and scientists.

Meharry Medical College includes a medical school, dental school, graduate school, and an allied health school. The degrees that Meharry offers include Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.), Master of Science (M.S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Meharry is the second largest educator of African-American medical doctors and dentists in the United States.[citation needed] Also, it is the largest producer of African Americans with Masters in Public Health and Ph.D.s in biomedical science.[citation needed]

Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved is a public health journal owned by and edited at Meharry Medical College.

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Meharry Medical 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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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

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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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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)

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$10,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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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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Feeder School Scholarship

Mississippi College School of Law

100% of tuition Varies See Details

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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Ellis W. Rowe Scholarship

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

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The Ellis W. Rowe Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending a Methodist college. You must be a resident of Gloucester County and be majoring in marine science, nursing, ministry, medicine, the humanities, agriculture, biology, or other basic sciences to be eligible for this award.

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Ellis W. Rowe Scholarship

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

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The Ellis W. Rowe Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending a Methodist college. You must be a resident of Gloucester County and be majoring in marine science, nursing, ministry, medicine, the humanities, agriculture, biology, or other basic sciences to be eligible for this award.

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