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
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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DFBSST ScholarshipDevelopment Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline June 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe DFBSST Scholarship is available to African - American undergraduate students enrolled at predominately Black colleges and universities. You must be majoring in a scientific or technical field of study and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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JRS Foundation Essay ScholarshipJacqueline R. Satchell Foundation (JRS) |
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award $1,000 |
deadline August 11, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe JRS Foundation Essay Scholarship is open to Hillhouse High School seniors. You must have been accepted into a college, university or vocational school, be recommended by an educator or approved staff member of Hillhouse High and submit a 750 word essay on the topic provided by the sponsor in order 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 June 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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Luther Vandross Foundation ScholarshipLuther Vandross Foundation |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline May 08, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarship is available to full - time HBCU students. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Myra L. Austin Taylor Memorial ScholarshipThe Dooley Foundation |
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award $500 |
deadline May 23, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Myra L. Austin Taylor Memorial Scholarship is available to students who are currently attending or will attend an HBCU. You must be majoring in education / elementary education or be a current member of your institution's band, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and provide proof of 90 hours or more of community service 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 |