Scholarships for Black Students

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Quoinsetta Franklin Physical Therapy Scholarship

Project Impact Mississippi awards the Quoinsetta Franklin Physical Therapy Scholarship of $1,000 to an African American university student pursuing a degree in physical therapy in Mississippi.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
February 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 11, 2025
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$20,000–$40,000
1 Award Winner

Black Philanthropy Bannister Scholarship

The fund provides scholarships and supports nonprofit organizations that advance equity and social justice for the Black and African-American communities of Rhode Island.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 15, 2025
Closed
$20,000–$40,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000–$15,000
10 Award Winners

Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund

The American Bar Association (ABA) annually offers the Legal Opportunity Scholarship to racial and ethnic minority undergraduate and graduate students pursuing law in the U.S. to complete their studies.

Eligible Grades
Graduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
February 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 15, 2025
Closed
$5,000–$15,000
10 Award Winners
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship

Brown and Caldwell offer the Minority Scholarship to undergraduate students from minorities enrolled in engineering or environmental sciences-related programs at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 15, 2025
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Connecticut Wealth Management Scholarship

The Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC offers its Connecticut Wealth Management Scholarship Program of $5,000 is awarded to one Black sophomore student in Connecticut to complete their undergraduate studies.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – College Senior
Application Open Date
February 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 15, 2025
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Tennessee Minority Teaching Fellows Program

The Tennessee Minority Teaching Fellows Program awards one $5,000 scholarship to full-time undergraduate and/or part-time graduate students enrolled in courses creditable to teachers. Licensed teachers are not eligible.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 15, 2025
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
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$500–$2,500
1 Award Winner

RDW Group Communications Scholarship for People of Color

The RDW Group Communications Scholarship for People of Color grants up to $2,500 to students of color who are studying a communications major at a Rhode Island institution.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 15, 2025
Closed
$500–$2,500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,500
2 Award Winners

EMPOWER Scholarships

The Courage Kenny Foundation offers the Empower Scholarship of $1,500 to three ethnic minority students to pursue a career in the medical or rehabilitation field in Minnesota or Western Wisconsin.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 15, 2025
Closed
$1,500
2 Award Winners
Closed
$20,000–$40,000
1 Award Winner

Martin Luther King Scholarship

Empowering students of color to pursue higher education and advance the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 15, 2025
Application Deadline
April 18, 2025
Closed
$20,000–$40,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$10,000
1 Award Winner

Student Of Color Scholarship

The Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation-Student of Color Scholarship offers a $10,000 scholarship to undergraduate or postgraduate students of color.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 18, 2025
Closed
$10,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000–$10,000
1 Award Winner

Dr. Blanca Moore-Velez Woman of Substance Scholarship

The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC) awards $1,000–$10,000 scholarships to mature African American women.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 15, 2025
Application Deadline
April 20, 2025
Closed
$1,000–$10,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,500–$2,500
1 Award Winner

NANBPWC National Scholarship

NANBPWC National Scholarship is an annual program offering awards of $1,500 to $2,500 to African American high school seniors in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
College Senior
Application Open Date
January 15, 2025
Application Deadline
April 20, 2025
Closed
$1,500–$2,500
1 Award Winner
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$5,000
25 Award Winners

Milliman Opportunity Scholarship

Milliman Inc. offers the Milliman Opportunity Scholarship of $5,000 to undergraduate students of an ethnic minority to study actuarial science, data science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, finance, economics, or programming.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
March 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 29, 2025
Closed
$5,000
25 Award Winners
Closed
$6,000–$20,000
1 Award Winner

Ally Financial Law Scholars Program

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Ally Financial Law Scholars Program, sponsored by Ally Financial, aims to increase the number of competent African American or Black students entering the legal profession.

Eligible Grades
College Senior – Graduate
Application Open Date
January 3, 2025
Application Deadline
April 30, 2025
Closed
$6,000–$20,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$10,000
1 Award Winner

Ally Financial Public Policy Scholars Program

The Ally Financial Public Policy Scholars program offers a $10,000 scholarship for college sophomores and juniors.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – College Junior
Application Open Date
January 3, 2025
Application Deadline
April 30, 2025
Closed
$10,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$10,000
1 Award Winner

HBCU NREI Scholarship

The CBCF’s National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice awards scholarships of up to $10,000 for social justice studies including criminal justice, education, civil rights, or community/economic development.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Doctorate
Application Open Date
January 3, 2025
Application Deadline
April 30, 2025
Closed
$10,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

ACS Scholars Program

The American Chemical Society offers the ACS Scholars Program of $5,000 to full-time undergraduate minority students in need pursuing a degree in the chemical sciences.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – College Junior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 30, 2025
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$4,000
14 Award Winners

APSA Minority Fellowship Program

The American Political Science Association offers the APSA Diversity Fellowship Program of $5,000 to 14 graduate students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups to pursue their doctorate degrees in political science.

Eligible Grades
Graduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 30, 2025
Closed
$4,000
14 Award Winners
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$2,750
1 Award Winner

William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship

William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship is an annual program to support students from underrepresented groups accepted or enrolled in a prelicensure registered nurse program.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
February 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 30, 2025
Closed
$2,750
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,550
43 Award Winners

KyCPA College Scholarships

The KyCPA College Scholarship offers 43 $1,550 scholarships to college students currently enrolled in accounting.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – College Senior
Application Open Date
January 15, 2025
Application Deadline
April 30, 2025
Closed
$1,550
43 Award Winners
Closed
$1,500
2 Award Winners

PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship

The PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship awards $1,500 to two seniors with exceptional academic performance and a commitment to public relations.

Eligible Grades
College Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 30, 2025
Closed
$1,500
2 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner

APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship

The American Planning Association (APA) provides the APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship of $1,000 to female and minority students to pursue careers as practicing planners in the public sector.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 30, 2025
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner

PRSA Georgia Multicultural PRism Scholarship

The PRSA Foundation offers the $1,000 PRSA Georgia Multicultural PRism Scholarship to republic relations, journalism, and mass communication students.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 30, 2025
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$3,000
1 Award Winner

Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship

The Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship provides $3,000 to a female or minority undergraduate student from the U.S in a STEM related field.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 1, 2025
Closed
$3,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,850
1 Award Winner

Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship

The Kansas Board of Regents offers the Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship of $1,850 to ethnic minority high school senior students in Kansas to pursue undergraduate degree programs of their choice.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – High School Graduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 1, 2025
Closed
$1,850
1 Award Winner