

There are billions of dollars in HBCU scholarships, grants, and internships that are available for students wishing to attend college. One of the best sources for scholarships is your high school counselor or college advisor. If you are a member of a minority group, you can expect to find an wide variety of scholarships. There are many business, civic, and social organizations that have put forth all types of scholarship offers to minority group members. To make your search easier; we have compiled a list of over 100 HBCU scholarships to help you find money for college.

HBCU SCHOLARSHIPS: Academic and Merit Based

TMCF/Lowe’s GAP Scholarship

Award: $500 to $3,100 Description: The Thurgood Marshall College Fund, in partnership with Lowe’s, is pleased to provide need-based merit scholarships to graduating seniors. Administered by: Thurgood Marshall College Fund DEADLINE: Nov. 30



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HBCU SCHOLARSHIPS: Community Service

Denny’s – Tom Joyner Foundation Hungry For Education Scholarship

Award: Up to 12 deserving students from HBCUs will receive a $2,500 scholarship

Description: HBCU students must submit an essay of 200 words or less on the topic, “Describe your most memorable community service or activity to combat hunger.”

Administered by: Tom Joyner Foundation and Denny’s Corporation

DEADLINE: Dec. 1

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GEICO HBCU Tailgate Tour Community Contest

Award: $1,000 scholarship for yourself and another $1,000 for the charity of your choice

Description: HBCU students can submit a 1-minute video describing the work you do in your community for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship for yourself and another $1,000 for the charity of your choice!

Administered by: GEICO

DEADLINE: Oct. 31

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Lexus Verses and Flow HBCU Scholarship

Award:

Description: A program that will award students at our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for their academic excellence as well as their community involvement.

Administered by:

DEADLINE: Sept. 4

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HBCU SCHOLARSHIPS: Needs-based Scholarships

Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship

Award:

Description: The ‘Full Ride’ scholarship program that will cover all the expenses of one student planning to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the fall of 2015.

Administered by: The Tom Joyner Foundation

DEADLINE: January 16

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HBCU SCHOLARSHIPS: Study Abroad Scholarships

HBCU SCHOLARSHIPS: STEM Scholarships (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

BASF/Alfred Chisholm Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: up to $2,000

Description: The scholarship is available to undergraduate sophomore, junior and senior students enrolled at HBCUs. Applicants must complete the online application and upload the following materials: 2 letters of recommendation, a 250 word essay and most recent official transcript.

Administered by: BASF Corporation

DEADLINE: Nov. 14

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Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology (African-American undergraduate students)

Award: up to $3,000 per year

Description: DFBSST identifies students through the assistance of Engineering and Science Department deans and professors at pre-selected, predominantly Black colleges and universities. DFBSST requests the deans and faculty members to identify a specified number of students that they would like to be considered for scholarships, and to pass on DFBSST scholarship application forms to these students.

Administered by: Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology

DEADLINE: June 15

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HBCU SCHOLARSHIPS: Various Scholarships

Cappex $1,000 Easy College Money Scholarship (Monthly Essay Contest)

Award: $1,000

Description: Currently enrolled in high school or college or plan to enroll in the next 12 months.

Administered by: Cappex

DEADLINE: June 30

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UNCF Scholarships

Award:

Description: Scholarships, programs, internships, and fellowships.

Administered by: United Negro College Fund, Inc

DEADLINE:

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Minority Scholarships

Academic and Merit Scholarships

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

Award: They’re offering up to $25,000/year for 100 first-time freshman, renewable up to four years. They are also offering $2,000/year for an additional 1,000 incoming students.

Description: The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program wants to reward those who have succeeded both inside and outside of the classroom, who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance. It’s a reward for what you’ve made of yourself, and the difference you are making for others..

Administered by: Buick

DEADLINE: March 31

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Coca−Cola Scholars Program

Award: upto $1,250

Description: The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

Administered by: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

DEADLINE:

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Broad Category Scholarship Opportunities

Diversity in Law Scholarship

Sutliff & Stout, Injury & Accident Law Firm is proud to sponsor a nationwide Diversity in Law Scholarship contest for minorities pursuing a legal career. They are offering an annual $2,000 minority scholarship to be put towards legal education costs. To qualify, candidates must be accepted to, or currently enrolled in an accredited law school or paralegal program.

Freshman Year for Free Programs

Receiving Free Credit at HBCUs – At OnlineDegree.com students could get up to their 1st year of college completely free. Take as many college-level courses as you’d like that have pathways to credit at HBCU’s across the country.

Architecture and Design Related Scholarships

AIA – AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship (For high school seniors and college freshmen who plan to study architecture in an NAAB-accredited program)

Disability Scholarships

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program (Must be legally blind in both eyes)

Essay Scholarships

First Generation Scholarships

Government and Public Policy Scholarships

Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program (For college seniors or a recent graduate of an accredited four-year U.S. college or university)

Hospitality Scholarships

Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management Students (Must be at least a sophomore in a four-year program for hospitality management)

Journalism and Digital Media Scholarships

Law and Criminal Justice Scholarships

Military Scholarships

Needs-based Scholarships

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (Minority high school seniors)

The Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Scholarship and Mentorship with Steve Harvey (For moms and their teens) DEADLINE: March 31

Non Profit and Philanthropy Scholarships

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students (Students pursuing nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and the social sector)

STEM Scholarships (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

Student-Specific Scholarships

Orphan Foundation of America (Must have been in foster care for a minimum of 12 consecutive months)

AFRICAN-AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic and Merit Scholarships

Essay Scholarships

Josh Gibson Foundation Scholarship (500-word essay about the history of the Negro Baseball League)

(500-word essay about the history of the Negro Baseball League) National NAACP Scholarships (African-American high school seniors)

Journalism and Digital Media Scholarships

Law and Crimial Justice Scholarships

Needs-based Scholarships

STEM Scholarships (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA) (Students pursuing an actuarial career)

Various Scholarships

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships (Students pursing health, environmental studies, performing arts and education careers)

(Students pursing health, environmental studies, performing arts and education careers) UNCF Scholarships (Scholarships, programs, internships, and fellowships)

Visual Arts Scholarships

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship (For undergraduate OR a current high school seniors pursuing a major in the visual arts such as, but not limited to, architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production and other decorative arts) DEADLINE: May 1

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Theology Scholarships

Hispanic Theological Initiative (Students enrolled on master, doctoral, dissertation programs and post-doctoral projects)

STEM Scholarships (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

SHPE Foundation Scholarship Program (Students aspiring to become engineers)

First Generation Scholarships

First in My Family Scholarship Program (For Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college)

Various Scholarships

WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIPS

Business and Entrepreneurial Scholarships

Talbots Scholarship Program (For women 10 years beyond high school demonstrating courage, conviction and a entrepreneurial spirit)

STEM Scholarships (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

American Association of University Women (AAUW) (Students pursing sciences, math, engineering and technology)



Go Red Multicultural Scholarship Fund – Macy’s and the American Heart Association are offering sixteen $2,500 tuition-focused scholarships for minority women pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in healthcare fields. DEADLINE Dec. 31



Society of Women Engineers Scholarships (Students pursing careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science)



Women In Aviation, International Available Scholarships (Students must be WAI members, internship included)

Journalism and Digital Media Scholarships

Dr. Julianne Malveaux Scholarship (For African-American female pursing majors in journalism, economics or related field (public policy, creative writing, etc.)

Non-traditional Scholarships

AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarship Program (Women age 50+ pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associates degree, or a bachelor’s degree)

(Women age 50+ pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associates degree, or a bachelor’s degree) Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship (Women age 35 or older pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree)

Vocational Scholarships

Advancing Women in Transportation (WTS) Scholarships (Women pursuing careers in transportation through undergraduate and graduate programs)

NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS

Student-Specific Scholarships

Journalism and Digital Media Scholarships

Native American Journalist Association (NAJA) (Students pursuing career in journalism (radio, television or newspaper)

STEM Scholarships (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

Society for American Archeology (Students pursing Archaeological Training for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians

(Students pursing Archaeological Training for Native Americans and Native Hawaiians Truman D. Pickard (Students pursuing a degree in Natural Resources)

(Students pursuing a degree in Natural Resources) Two Feathers Endowment (Students pursuing a health-related field of study)

(Students pursuing a health-related field of study) Udall Scholarship (Students pursuing careers related to environment, tribal public policy and Native health care)

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