Winston Salem State University

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Winston-Salem, NC

University Website:  www.wssu.edu/
Apply Online:  https://www1.cfnc.org/applications/University_of_North_Carolina/apply.html?application_id=1552

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina, is a historically black public research university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. It is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Winston-Salem State has been ranked #27 by U.S. News & World Report in the Top Public Comprehensive Baccalaureate Colleges of the South category for the last nine years (2001–2009). WSSU is a recognized regional institution offering baccalaureate and graduate programs to a diverse student population.

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Winston-Salem State University 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

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

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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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TMCF/MolsonCoors Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Up to $8,200 January 16, 2026 See Details

Description

The TMCF/MolsonCoors Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students attending a Thurgood Marshall College Fund - member school. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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TMCF/MolsonCoors Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

award

Up to $8,200

deadline

January 16, 2026
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Description

The TMCF/MolsonCoors Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students attending a Thurgood Marshall College Fund - member school. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Provost Scholarship - WSSU

Winston-Salem State University

$7,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Provost Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Winston-Salem State University who have a minimum GPA of 3.75.

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Provost Scholarship - WSSU

Winston-Salem State University

award

$7,000

deadline

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Description

The Provost Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Winston-Salem State University who have a minimum GPA of 3.75.

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North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship

North Carolina Sheriffs' Association

$2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to full- time North Carolina undergraduate students majoring in criminal justice. First priority in selection is given to the son or daughter of (1) a sheriff or deputy sheriff or (2) any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Second priority is given...

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North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship

North Carolina Sheriffs' Association

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$2,000

deadline

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Description

The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to full- time North Carolina undergraduate students majoring in criminal justice. First priority in selection is given to the son or daughter of (1) a sheriff or deputy sheriff or (2) any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Second priority is given...

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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

Varies
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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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Chancellor Scholarship - WSSU

Winston-Salem State University

100% of tuition Varies See Details

Description

The Chancellor Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Winston-Salem State University who have a minimum GPA of 3.75.

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Chancellor Scholarship - WSSU

Winston-Salem State University

award

100% of tuition

deadline

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Description

The Chancellor Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Winston-Salem State University who have a minimum GPA of 3.75.

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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

award

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

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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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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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