Wilberforce University

Wilberforce, OH
University Website: www.wilberforce.eduApply Online: www.wilberforce.edu/admissions/apply.html
Wilberforce University is a private, coed, liberal arts historically black university (HBCU) located in Wilberforce, Ohio. Affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, it was the first college to be owned and operated by African Americans. It participates in the United Negro College Fund.
The founding of the college was unique as a collaboration in 1856 by the Cincinnati, Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME). They planned a college to provide classical education and teacher training for black youth. Leaders of both races made up the first board members.
When the number of students fell due to the American Civil War and financial losses closed the college, in 1863 the AME Church purchased the institution to ensure its survival. Its first president, AME Bishop Daniel A. Payne, was one of the original founders. Prominent supporters and the US government donated funds for rebuilding after a fire in 1865. When the college added an industrial department in the late 19th century, state legislators could sponsor scholarship students.
The college attracted the top professors of the day, including W. E. B. Du Bois. In the 19th century, it enlarged its mission to include students from South Africa. The university supports the national Association of African American Museums to broaden the reach of its programs and assist smaller museums with professional standards.
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Wilberforce University College Scholarships
McDonald's Black and Positively Golden ScholarshipThurgood Marshall College Fund |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline March 27, 2023 |
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TMCF and Cognizant Foundation ScholarshipThurgood Marshall College Fund |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline March 27, 2023 |
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Chevrolet Discover the Unexpected (DTU) FellowshipNational Newspaper Publishers Association |
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award $10,000 |
deadline April 07, 2023 |
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Thurgood Marshall All Around ScholarshipThurgood Marshall College Fund |
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award $10,000 |
deadline August 31, 2023 |
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Academic Scholarship - Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce University |
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award $6,400 |
deadline Varies |
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Legacy of Leadership ScholarshipCreme of Nature |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline March 27, 2023 |
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CDW Legacy Excellence Program ScholarshipCDW |
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award $5,000 |
deadline March 27, 2023 |
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Delta Community Credit Union HBCU ScholarshipDelta Community Credit Union |
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award $5,000 |
deadline April 30, 2023 |
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Ralph W. Shrader Diversity Graduate ScholarshipArmed Forces Communications Electronics Association, DC |
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award $3,000 |
deadline May 31, 2023 |
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NMAC HBCU ScholarshipDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter |
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award $2,000 |
deadline April 22, 2023 |