African-American/Black Studies

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Matching African-American/Black Studies Colleges

University of California-Los Angeles

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Four or more years; Public; $17,246 average out-state tuition; $3,812 average in-state tuition

Howard University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $28,450 average out-state tuition; $28,450 average in-state tuition

University of Florida

Four or more years; Public; $25,694 average out-state tuition; $4,477 average in-state tuition

CUNY Lehman College

Four or more years; Public; $14,880 average out-state tuition; $6,930 average in-state tuition

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Four or more years; Public; $50,518 average out-state tuition; $16,547 average in-state tuition

University of California-Davis

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for African-American/Black Studies Majors

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OI-NEH Postdoctoral Fellowship

Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture

$66,000 November 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The OI-NEH Postdoctoral Fellowship is available to students in any area of early American studies. A principal criterion for selection is that the candidate's dissertation or other manuscript have significant potential as a distinguished, book - length contribution to scholarship. A substantial portion of the work must be submitted with the...

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OI-NEH Postdoctoral Fellowship

Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture

award

$66,000

deadline

November 01, 2025
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Description

The OI-NEH Postdoctoral Fellowship is available to students in any area of early American studies. A principal criterion for selection is that the candidate's dissertation or other manuscript have significant potential as a distinguished, book - length contribution to scholarship. A substantial portion of the work must be submitted with the...

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Schomburg Center Scholars-in-Residence Program

Schomburg Center for Research In Black Culture

Up to $35,000 December 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Schomburg Center Scholars - in - Residence Program is open to scholars studying the history, literature, and culture of peoples of African descent from a humanistic perspective, and to professionals in fields related to the Schomburg Center's collections and program activities. Projects in the social sciences, science and technology,...

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Schomburg Center Scholars-in-Residence Program

Schomburg Center for Research In Black Culture

award

Up to $35,000

deadline

December 01, 2025
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Description

The Schomburg Center Scholars - in - Residence Program is open to scholars studying the history, literature, and culture of peoples of African descent from a humanistic perspective, and to professionals in fields related to the Schomburg Center's collections and program activities. Projects in the social sciences, science and technology,...

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

$34,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

award

$34,000

deadline

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Description

The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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J. Paul Getty Trust Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships

J. Paul Getty Trust

$30,000 October 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The J. Paul Getty Trust Pre - and Postdoctoral Fellowships are available to emerging scholars to complete work on projects related to the Getty Research Institute's annual research theme or the African American Art History Initiative. Selection for this nine - month program is based on the quality and originality of your proposed project,...

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J. Paul Getty Trust Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships

J. Paul Getty Trust

award

$30,000

deadline

October 01, 2025
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Description

The J. Paul Getty Trust Pre - and Postdoctoral Fellowships are available to emerging scholars to complete work on projects related to the Getty Research Institute's annual research theme or the African American Art History Initiative. Selection for this nine - month program is based on the quality and originality of your proposed project,...

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Nancy Shaw McKee Scholarship

Clarion University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences

Up to $22,030 Varies See Details

Description

The Nancy Shaw McKee Scholarship is available to majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences at Clarion University. Your selection for this award will be based on academic performance and financial need. In order to be considered for this award, you must first be nominated by a faculty member. Once nominated, you will need to submit a "Goals...

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Nancy Shaw McKee Scholarship

Clarion University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences

award

Up to $22,030

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Nancy Shaw McKee Scholarship is available to majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences at Clarion University. Your selection for this award will be based on academic performance and financial need. In order to be considered for this award, you must first be nominated by a faculty member. Once nominated, you will need to submit a "Goals...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

$20,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

award

$20,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, College of Arts and Science

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship is available to students at Louisiana State University. You must be enrolled in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.4 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, College of Arts and Science

award

$1,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Humanities & Social Sciences Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship is available to students at Louisiana State University. You must be enrolled in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.4 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Ernest R. Johnson Memorial Prize

University of Iowa

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Ernest R. Johnson Memorial Prize is available to graduating students at the University of Iowa who have the highest academic standing in the College of Liberal Arts. All qualified candidates will automatically be considered for this award; no additional application is required.

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Ernest R. Johnson Memorial Prize

University of Iowa

award

$1,000

deadline

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Description

The Ernest R. Johnson Memorial Prize is available to graduating students at the University of Iowa who have the highest academic standing in the College of Liberal Arts. All qualified candidates will automatically be considered for this award; no additional application is required.

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Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship

University of Maryland, College Park - College of Arts and Humanities

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate liberal arts majors at the University of Maryland, College Park. Your selection for this award will be based on academic merit, financial need and an essay (2 pages double spaced) on the topic, "What does it mean to be an 'educated' person? What is the role of the...

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Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship

University of Maryland, College Park - College of Arts and Humanities

award

$1,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Catherine F. Vuozzo Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate liberal arts majors at the University of Maryland, College Park. Your selection for this award will be based on academic merit, financial need and an essay (2 pages double spaced) on the topic, "What does it mean to be an 'educated' person? What is the role of the...

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OI-Lapidus Predoctoral Fellowship

Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture

$1,000 November 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The OI-Lapidus Predoctoral Fellowship is available to students in any area of early American studies. This fellowship supports advanced graduate student archival research related to early American and transatlantic print culture. The funds are intended to help defray the cost of travel expenses associated with research. Advanced graduate...

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OI-Lapidus Predoctoral Fellowship

Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture

award

$1,000

deadline

November 01, 2025
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Description

The OI-Lapidus Predoctoral Fellowship is available to students in any area of early American studies. This fellowship supports advanced graduate student archival research related to early American and transatlantic print culture. The funds are intended to help defray the cost of travel expenses associated with research. Advanced graduate...

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