Aspiring Literary Scholar Award

Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens of African descent from any area of the Diaspora who are full-time freshmen, sophomore or junior students at any historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States. Applicant must submit a compelling essay of no more than 800 words on the following topic: The Power of the Written Word.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 15, 2017

More info:  https://goongirl.org/scholarships/aspiring-writer

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. Applicant must demonstrate a passion for technology, demonstrate leadership, and have at least a 3.3 GPA.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: March 1, 2017

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

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships

Unpublished Writer Award

Award is open to U.S. citizens of African descent from any area of the Diaspora who reside in the United States. Applicant must student an original, unpublished work of fiction (short story or novel excerpt) not to exceed 2000 type words on double-spaced pages.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 15, 2016

More info: http://www.goongirl.org/scholarships/index.php

Aspiring Writer Scholarship

Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens of African descent from any area of the diaspora who is a full-time freshman, sophomore or junior student at an any historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States. Applicant must submit a compelling essay of no more than 800 words on the following topic: The Power of the Written Word.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: March 15, 2016

More info: http://www.goongirl.org/scholarships/index.php