Apply below to the best Scholarships for Black and/or African American students for January 2025.
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FNAMA Scholarship to Advance Diversity in Nursing
Massachusetts • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
FNAMA Scholarship supports minority nursing students in Massachusetts with a $2,500 award for baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral programs.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship
Journalism • History • Art History • Political Science/Government • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • International Relations • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students in college pursuing specific majors. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Future Scholarship
Technology • Mathematics • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors
The Future Scholarship offers $7,000 for underrepresented students in STEM pursuing tech careers. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 22, 2025
Clay Ford Scholarship
Accounting • Business Administration • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Seniors
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Gensler Diversity Scholarship
Architecture • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Gensler offers $20,000 scholarships for Black architecture students, supporting emerging design talent with nearly $300,000 awarded over 20 years.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
$6,000 Scholarship For Black Women in STEM
Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • For Trans Woman students • For Non-binary students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
$6,000 scholarship for Black women in STEM fields. Open to cisgender, transgender, or gender non-conforming applicants. Essay required.
Deadline:
July 15, 2025
PSEG Foundation Scholarship
New Jersey • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Economics • Finance • IT/Information Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
PSEG Foundation Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for African-American freshmen in select majors with a 2.75 GPA in New Jersey.
Deadline:
September 23, 2025
Sprout Social UNCF Scholarship Program
Computer Engineering • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • Seniors
The Sprout Social UNCF Scholarship offers $10,750 to African American college seniors in computer science with leadership skills and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
September 30, 2025
Leon M Poe Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Leon M Poe Scholarship supports minority STEM students with a $250+ award for those with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with a form, resume, and transcripts.
Deadline:
July 19, 2025
The Dr. Blanca Moore-Velez Woman of Substance Scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Dr. Blanca Moore-Velez Scholarship offers $250+ to American women 35+ with a 3.0 GPA. Requires essay, reference, and transcripts.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship
California • Nevada • Arizona • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Juniors
The Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship offers $250 to minority students from CA, AZ, NV transitioning to a four-year university. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 3, 2025
Justin Moeller Memorial Scholarship
IT/Information Technology • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Justin Moeller Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to underrepresented IT students. High school seniors and undergraduates can apply.
Deadline:
July 9, 2025
Point BIPOC scholarship
For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Point BIPOC Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for LGBTQ BIPOC students enrolled in U.S. undergraduate or graduate programs.
Deadline:
October 24, 2025
Diversity in Health Care Scholarship
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Diversity in Health Care Scholarship awards $3,200 to underrepresented health professionals advancing their clinical credentials.
Deadline:
October 31, 2025
Voya Investment Management Diversity Scholarship Program
Florida • North Carolina • Washington • Texas • Georgia • Finance • Economics • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Agriculture • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Juniors
Voya Investment Management offers a $10,000 scholarship for underrepresented students pursuing finance careers. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
TMCF | Bridging The Dream Scholarship For Graduate School Students
For students with disabilities • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For students of color • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Atheist students • For Agnostic students • For Buddhist students • For Hindu students • For Jewish students • For Muslim students • For Spiritual students • For Something we failed to mention students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Graduate Students
TMCF's Bridging The Dream Scholarship offers $10,000 for diverse graduate students. Apply with a video on advancing social justice.
Deadline:
May 17, 2025
TMCF | Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors
For students with disabilities • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For students of color • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Gay students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Agnostic students • For Atheist students • For Buddhist students • For Hindu students • For Jewish students • For Muslim students • For Spiritual students • For Something we failed to mention students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Freshmen
TMCF offers 25 scholarships up to $10,000 for diverse high school seniors with a 2.75 GPA. Pell-Grant eligibility required.
Deadline:
May 17, 2025
Crest + Oral B Bridges Scholarship for Students in a Dental, Dental Hygiene, or Dental Assisting Program
Dentistry • Healthcare Assistant • For Black and/or African American students • Community Service • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Crest + Oral B Bridges Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for African American dental students with financial need and leadership involvement.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship
Pharmacy • Nursing • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Marine Biology/Sciences • Biology • IT/Information Technology • Psychology • Sociology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Social Work • Health Education • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Juniors
CVS Health Foundation offers $10,000 scholarships for African American or Latino/a/e students in health-related majors with financial need.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Intellia Therapeutics UNCF Scholarship Program
Biology • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Chemistry • Physics • Marine Biology/Sciences • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Intellia Therapeutics offers $5,000 scholarships for minority students in life sciences. Apply with an essay and transcript.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
The Nevada-UNCF Scholarship
North Las Vegas • East Las Vegas • Las Vegas • Nevada • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Nevada-UNCF Scholarship offers $2,500 for African American students in Nevada attending HBCUs. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.
Deadline:
August 12, 2025
Tampax Flow It Forward Scholarship
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors
The Tampax Flow It Forward Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to HBCU juniors in healthcare focused on Black women's health.
Deadline:
August 19, 2025
UNCF Excellence in STEM Scholarship
STEM • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The UNCF Excellence in STEM Scholarship provides $2,500 for African American first-year students pursuing STEM degrees with a 2.90 GPA.
Deadline:
September 4, 2025
The Gates Scholarship
For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for minority high school seniors from low-income households.
Deadline:
September 15, 2025
Stephen K. Keiser STEM Scholarship
Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
The Stephen K. Keiser STEM Scholarship awards up to $2,656 to African American/Black college juniors/seniors in STEM fields.
Deadline:
September 16, 2025
In your personal statement, include your academic goals, personal experiences, community involvement, and how receiving the scholarship will impact your education and future. Be authentic and reflect on your unique journey.
Common documents required for scholarship applications may include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and proof of eligibility (such as a racial or ethnic identification). Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Eligibility criteria can vary by scholarship but often include factors such as race, academic performance, community involvement, and financial need. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Common mistakes include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and not proofreading your application materials. Take the time to carefully review your submissions before sending them.
Many scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA, completing a specific number of credit hours, or submitting progress reports. Be sure to review the terms of each scholarship.
To increase your chances of winning a scholarship, focus on submitting a strong application, including a well-written personal statement, meeting all eligibility requirements, and applying early. Additionally, consider seeking feedback on your application materials.
Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships for Black and/or African American students. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.
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