UNCF/Koch Scholars Program

Scholarship is open to African-American high school seniors and college freshmen who are/will be attending an eligible four-year college or university (see website for details). Applicant must have at least a 2.7 GPA and have an interest in principled entrepreneurship, innovation and the economic way of thinking.

Award: Up to $5,000 per year

Deadline: May 14, 2018

More info: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/723372ad-2fe3-44eb-8786-522e4b3b304a

UNCF/KOCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Scholars program is open to African American/Black high school seniors who excel academically and demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship. This is the early applicant deadline. The final deadline is January 9, 2018.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: November 1, 2017

More info: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description

UNCF | Koch Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors or college freshmen who are African-American and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must be planning on pursuing Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, History, Philosophy, or Political Science.

Award: up to $5000

Deadline: April 1, 2017

More info:  https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/0a63d3e0-3d18-41bd-b955-44f07ee4d3b0

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Scholars program is open to African-American/Black high school seniors who excel academically and demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: January 9, 2017

More info: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Scholars program is open to African-American/Black high school seniors who excel academically and demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: November 1, 2016

More info: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Scholarship is open to African-American/Black students currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university. Scholarship is open to students of all majors.

Award: Up to $8,200

Deadline: May 20, 2016

More info: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/321

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who have an intent on pursing a career in the actuarial profession. Applicant must also have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, or Pacific Islander.

Award: Up to $4,000

Deadline: May 2, 2016

More info: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/act-diversity.shtm

Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship

Applicant must be an African-American student at an accredited college or university who is involved in school and community activities. Scholarship is open to female and male students.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: April 1, 2016

More info: http://www.nhbwinc.com/scholarship.html

NANBPWC National Scholarship

Scholarships are open to female African American students. Three scholarships available for different age groups: 1. High school seniors, 2. Current college students. 3. Age 35 and older.

Award: Varies

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://www.nanbpwc.org/index-11.html

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships

Scholarship is open to high school seniors of African descent who plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall. Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems or select business programs.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/blacks-scholarships.aspx

ACS Scholars Program

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Scholarship is open to African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian students who are graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically related science.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: March 1, 2016

More info: http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Scholarship is open to African American high school seniors who have made a significant contribution to society.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: Jan. 9, 2016

More info: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/rbsp-application

Association for Women Geoscientists Minority Scholarship

For African American, Hispanic, and American Indian women. This new program encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. It provides financial aid and matches the student with a mentor in the same field who will offer guidance and support. This exchange will enhance the student’s experience and provide a view of the world ahead.

Award: $6000

Deadline: June 30, 2015

More info: http://www.awg.org/eas/minority.htm

AWG Minority Scholarship

Association for Women Geoscientists 

This scholarship is for African American, Hispanic, and American Indian women. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be full-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the geosciences (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education) at an accredited college or university. High school students who will enter one of these fields during their freshman year may also apply. Applicants must be contributors to the larger world community through their academic and personal strengths. Scholarship awards include AWG membership.

Award: $6000

Deadline: June 30, 2015

More info: http://www.awg.org/eas/minority.htm

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

Actuarial Foundation 

This scholarship is for students who are pursuing a career in the actuarial profession. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: African American, Hispanic, American Indian or Pacific Islander. Applicants may be high school seniors or current undergraduate students, be enrolled full-time, and have a 3.0 GPA with emphasis on math or actuarial courses. Entering college freshmen must have a minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 600.

Award: $1000-$4000

Deadline: May 1, 2015

More info: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/act-diversity.shtml

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships

Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) 

This scholarship is for high school seniors of African American descent who demonstrate a passion for technology. To qualify, applicants must plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university in the fall of the year following high school graduation and plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing). Applicants must have a cumulative 3.3 GPA or higher, demonstrate leadership at school or in the community, and require financial assistance to attend college.

Award: $5000

Deadline: March 1, 2015

More info: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/blacks-scholarships.aspx

NANBPWC National Scholarship

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NANBPWC)

This scholarship is for African American graduating high school seniors that are US citizens. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA by February 1 in the year of graduation. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a typed essay of no less than 300 words on the topic: "Explain the benefits you have gained through the contributions of two (2) trailblazers of African descent (past and/or contemporary) and how it has benefited you as a person." Scholarship applications must be submitted online via email.

Award:  $1000

Deadline: March 1, 2015

More info: http://www.nanbpwc.org/index-11.html

Maureen L. and Howard Blitman, P.E., Scholarship

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

This scholarship is for high school seniors who are members of an underrepresented ethnic minority in the field of engineering: African American, American Indian, or Hispanic. To qualify, applicants must be accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college/university and be US citizens. Scholarships will be awarded based on GPA, internship/co-op experience and community involvement, faculty recommendations, honors/scholarships/awards, and answers to the questions on the application.

Award: $5000

Deadline: March 1, 2015

More info: http://tinyurl.com/myf8b85

ACS Scholars Program

American Chemical Society (ACS)

This scholarship award is for African American, American Indian, and Hispanic students who are planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically-related field. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be graduating high school seniors, college freshmen, college sophomores, or college juniors; have a 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need; and planning a career in the chemical sciences.

Award: $2500-$5000

Deadline: March 1, 2015

More info: http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html

LAGRANT Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is for African Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, American Indians, and Alaska Natives who are current college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors. To qualify, applicants must be full-time students majoring in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing, or advertising; or they must minor in communications with a desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing, or advertising. Applicants must have at least one year to complete their degree from the time the scholarships are awarded and have a minimum 2.75 GPA.

Award: $2500

Deadline: Feb. 27, 2015

More info: http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/Undergraduate%20Scholarships