Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH
University Website: www.wilberforce.edu/Apply Online: www.wilberforce.edu/application-for-admission/
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
Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation ScholarshipDescendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Academic Scholarship - Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce University |
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award $6,400 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Academic Scholarship is available to incoming freshman and transfer students at Wilberforce University who have a GPA of 3.25 or greater. View Scholarship Details |
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Wm. Wrigley Foundation ScholarshipUNCF, Inc |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline September 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Wm. Wrigley Foundation Scholarship is available to students who are attending UNCF member schools. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be majoring in majoring in engineering, business, finance, accounting, chemistry, economics, computer science, or marketing to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Edward M. Nagel Foundation Scholarship - UNCFUNCF, Inc |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline October 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Edward M. Nagel Foundation Scholarship is available to entering freshman students who are attending United Negro College Fund member schools. You must be planning to major in business, accounting or economics, be a resident of California, and have graduated in the top 25 percent of your high school class with a minimum 3.0 GPA to be... View Scholarship Details |
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Michael Jackson ScholarshipUNCF, Inc |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline September 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Michael Jackson Scholarship is available to students who are attending UNCF member schools. You must be majoring in communication arts or social science to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement ScholarshipChicago Association of REALTORS |
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award $500 |
deadline November 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship is available to African - American female students residing in underserved communities within the Chicagoland area. You must be pursuing a real estate license, OR be attending an HBCU or Chicago State University to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Presidential Excellence Scholarship - Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce University |
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award 100% of tuition |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Presidential Excellence Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Wilberforce University who have a GPA of 3.75 or greater. View Scholarship Details |
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Feeder School ScholarshipMississippi College School of Law |
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award 100% of tuition |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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,... View Scholarship Details |
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Presidential Merit Scholarship - Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce University |
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award 50% of tuition |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Presidential Merit Scholarship is available to incoming freshman and transfer students at Wilberforce University who have a GPA of 3.5 or greater. View Scholarship Details |
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San Diego HBCU ScholarshipRestore, Uplift & Hope |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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." View Scholarship Details |