Scholarships ‘African American’

Gates Millenium Scholars

Amount: Varies
Number Available: Varies
Deadline: 1/11
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: Yes
Ethnicity Requirement: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American
Minimum GPA: Cumulative GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED
Website: http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/AboutUs.aspx
Contact Phone: 1-877-690-GMSP (4677)
Other Requirements:

Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited* college or [...]

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

JRF scholarships complement the financial aid students receive from their college or university for tuition and other education expenses (books, housing, etc.). Scholars are also financially sponsored to attend our annual four day Scholar’s Networking Weekend in New York City every spring during each of their college years.
Amount: Up to $7500
Number Available: Varies
Deadline: 3/31
U.S. [...]

Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship

Established in partnership with the United Negro College Fund, the American Dream Scholarship Program is open to African Americans with financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), who meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria, and are enrolled full time at approved, accredited, [...]

Microsoft – Minority Scholarship

We’re making it easier for future computer scientists to excel in what they love to do. A Microsoft scholarship provides an advantage so you can pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. You’ll join other scholarship recipients from the United States, Canada, and Mexico who share the passion for [...]

Shell Minority Scholars Program

The Shell Minority Scholarship Program focuses on developing talent in the engineering and geosciences field by providing assistance to under-represented graduating high school seniors who have expressed an interest in the energy industry and demonstrated an aptitude in mathematics and science.  To qualify, the student must be an under-represented race/ethnicity in the technical/science academic areas. [...]

Ron Brown Scholar Program

The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. [...]

Daniel Kovach Scholarship Foundation – Minority Scholarship

Scholarship awarded to a minority college student who is currently attending (or planning on attending) a post-secondary education full-time.
Amount: $1000
Number Available: 1
Deadline: 12/23
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: Yes
Ethnicity Requirement: American Indian/ Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black (non-Hispanic), or Hispanic
GPA: Minimum of 3.0
Website: http://www.collegescholarships.org
Contact:Daniel Kovach
Contact Email:danielkovach@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 919-630-4895

Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships for Racial/Ethnic Minorities

Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships are awarded to individuals who are of racial and ethnic minorities under-represented in the nursing profession.  Awards are given to students committed to providing quality health care services to under served populations and who possess the necessary leadership skills to influence the delivery of quality care.
Available to minority students enrolled in [...]

Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program

If you plan to become a preschool, elementary or secondary school teacher and are of African American/Black, Hispanic American, Asian American or Native American origin, you may qualify for up to $5,000 per year as part of the Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship Program to pay for tuition, fees and room and board, or [...]

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program

Xerox is committed to the academic success of all minority students. That’s why we offer a Technical Minority Scholarship that awards between $1,000 and $10,000 to qualified minorities enrolled in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or above

Amount: $1000 – $10,000

Number Available: Up to 122

Deadline: 9/30

Required [...]