Listings of African American scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
This ancient organization offers black scholarships and internships to African American students.
Thurgood Marshall Fund
This fund donates thousands every year in black scholarships to those who attend historically black colleges.
Jack and Jill of America Foundation
This organization offers black scholarships to high school students seeking to attend any college.
AICPA
Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
Provides
awards to outstanding minority students to encourage
their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate
entry into the profession.
www.aicpa.org
Alpha
Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Scholarship
Created
to fill a void in education funding. Its mission is
to provide financial support to individuals and organizations
engaged in lifelong learning.
www.akaeaf.org
Development
Fund for Black Students in Science/Tech
An
endowment fund which provides scholarships to African-American
undergraduate students enrolled in scientific or technical
fields of study at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs).
www.dfbsstscholarship.org
Education
is Freedom National Scholarship
Provides
college scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to high
school seniors that have high GPAs, are active in the
community, and have a financial need.
www.educationisfreedom.com
Emma
L. Bowen Foundation For Minority Interests In Media
A non-profit organization whose mission is
to create career opportunities in the media industry
for minority youth through a program that focuses on
scholastic achievement, direct work experience and professional
development.
www.emmabowenfoundation.com
HBCU
Study Abroad Scholarships
$2,000 award for a student who attends a black
college who's interested in studying in another country
through an exchange program.
www.iesabroad.org
Jack
and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship
This
scholarship is for African American high school seniors
with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 who will be
pursuing a Bachelor's degree at any accredited post-secondary
institution in the United States.
www.jackandjillfoundation.org
Jeanette
Rankin Foundation Grants For Low-Income Women
A
non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for,
and awarding scholarships to, low-income women, ages
35 and older.
www.rankinfoundation.org
National
Association of Black Accountants Scholarship
Has
provided more than $7.1 million in scholarship funds
to deserving students preparing to enter various business
professions.
www.nabainc.org
Ron
Brown Scholar Program
Administers more than 300 scholarship, fellowship
and institutional grants that support students at the
undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.
www.uncf.org
Talbots
Women's Scholarship Fund
Talbots
Women's Scholarship Fund, a program of the Talbots Charitable
Foundation, will award $100,000 in scholarships to women
determined to finally get that college degree.
www.talbots.com
Thurgood
Marshall Scholarship Fund
The premier organization in Black Higher Education
that develops and prepares a new generation of leaders
by providing resources, opportunities and advocacy to
Public Historically Black Colleges & Universities,
students and alumni.
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org
Tri-Delta
Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships
The
Tri Delta Foundation offers undergraduate and graduate
scholarships to collegians and alumnae each year.
www.tridelta.org
What
Is A Black Scholarship?
A
Black scholarship is a financial aid opportunity available
only to African American and minority students. These
scholarships are often funded by Black organizations and
Historically black colleges.
Why
Do Black Scholarships Exist?
Black scholarships offset the disadvantages that
many African American students face. Many are victims
of poverty, single parent families, and post-traumatic
slavery syndrome. These scholarships allow them to "play
catchup" with their white counterparts.
How
Are Black Scholarships Funded?
Black scholarships are generally funded by corporate
and individual donations to foundations. Many corporations,
such as Xerox and Alltel, have specific scholarships and
fellowships just for Black students.
What Are Some Resources For Black Scholarships?
BlackStudents.com - Free newsletter for African American students looking for weekly notifications of scholarships, internships, and entry-level job opportunities
UNCF.org - the official web site of the United Negro College Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping African American students attend college with the support of corporate America