Scholarships for Black and/or African American students - Jan '25

Updated Jan 28, 2025

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

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Get Up To $10,000

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

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Get Up To $7,000

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

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Get Up To $6,000

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

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Get Up To $20,000

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

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$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

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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

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Get Up To $10,750

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

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Get Up To $250

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Get Up To $3,200

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Get Up To $5,416

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

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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

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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

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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

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Get Up To $40,000

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

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Get Up To $2,656

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

FAQ

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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