Scholarships open to African American or Black students February 10th - October 15th, 2017.
GFOA Scholarships
Sponsor: Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 10, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to students studying public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration. Multiple scholarships available with different requirements. See website for details. In addition to the general scholarship, there is a scholarship specifically to minority students.
Sponsor: Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: February 10, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to students studying public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration. Multiple scholarships available with different requirements. See website for details. In addition to the general scholarship, there is a scholarship specifically to minority students.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation
Amount: Up to $28,000 over four years
Closing Date: February 15, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating, minority high school seniors who plan on attending an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States. Applicant must show leadership potential, dedication to community service, and evidence of financial need.
Sponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation
Amount: Up to $28,000 over four years
Closing Date: February 15, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating, minority high school seniors who plan on attending an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States. Applicant must show leadership potential, dedication to community service, and evidence of financial need.
Beinecke Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Beinecke Scholarship Program
Amount: $34,000
Closing Date: February 17, 2017
Description: Scholarship program is open to college juniors who are currently majoring in the arts, humanities or social sciences and plan to attend graduate school. Applicant must demonstrate superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, and personal promise.
Sponsor: Beinecke Scholarship Program
Amount: $34,000
Closing Date: February 17, 2017
Description: Scholarship program is open to college juniors who are currently majoring in the arts, humanities or social sciences and plan to attend graduate school. Applicant must demonstrate superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, and personal promise.
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: $2,500 per academic year for freshman and sophomores, $5,000 for juniors and seniors, and an additional $5,000 for students whose academic programs require a fifth year
Closing Date: February 23, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are African American/Black, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and plan to study a STEM field in college, including Biological/life sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science/Engineering, Information Sciences, Engineering, or Mathematics. Applicant must have demonstrated financial and unmet need as measured by the student’s college or university.
LAGRANT Foundation Undergradaute Scholarships
Sponsor: LAGRANT Foundation
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: February 28, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to minority undergradaute students who are studying advertising, marketing or public relations.
Sponsor: LAGRANT Foundation
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: February 28, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to minority undergradaute students who are studying advertising, marketing or public relations.
NFBPA Scholarship Program
Sponsor: National Forum for Black Public Administrators
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2017
Description: Scholarship program is designed to recognized African-American and minority students who are currently enrolled full-time at a traditional four-year college or university, preferably an HBCU, who exemplify outstanding scholarship and leadership.
Sponsor: National Forum for Black Public Administrators
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2017
Description: Scholarship program is designed to recognized African-American and minority students who are currently enrolled full-time at a traditional four-year college or university, preferably an HBCU, who exemplify outstanding scholarship and leadership.
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest
Sponsor: Regions Financial Corporation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2017
Description: Scholarship contest is open to high school seniors and college students who live and attend school in a state where Regions does business (see website for specific states). Applicant must submit an essay on an African-American individual who inspires them because of their significant achievements in society.
Sponsor: Regions Financial Corporation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2017
Description: Scholarship contest is open to high school seniors and college students who live and attend school in a state where Regions does business (see website for specific states). Applicant must submit an essay on an African-American individual who inspires them because of their significant achievements in society.
TMCF | AFSCME Union Scholars Program
Sponsor: Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Amount: Up to $6,300
Closing Date: February 28, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to college sophomores and juniors with at least a 2.5 GPA and are a student of color, including African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian-Pacific Islander American, and Latino American. Applicant must demonstrate interest in working in social and economic justice through the labor union movement.
Sponsor: Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Amount: Up to $6,300
Closing Date: February 28, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to college sophomores and juniors with at least a 2.5 GPA and are a student of color, including African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian-Pacific Islander American, and Latino American. Applicant must demonstrate interest in working in social and economic justice through the labor union movement.
ACS Scholars Program
Sponsor: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: 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.
Sponsor: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: 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.
Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship for Minority Students
Sponsor: Midwest Archives Conference
Amount: $750
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students of African, American, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander, or Latino descent who are currently enrolled in a graduate, multi-course program in archival administration or accepted into such a program for the next academic year.
Sponsor: Midwest Archives Conference
Amount: $750
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students of African, American, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander, or Latino descent who are currently enrolled in a graduate, multi-course program in archival administration or accepted into such a program for the next academic year.
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships
Sponsor: Blacks at Microsoft (BAM)
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: 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.
Sponsor: Blacks at Microsoft (BAM)
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: 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.
Dr. Blanca Moore-Velez Woman of Substance Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American female students who are at least 35 years of age and enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American female students who are at least 35 years of age and enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.
Dr. Julianne Malveaux Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American females who are college sophomores or juniors enrolled in an accredited college or university and majoring in Journalism, Economics or related fields (Public Policy, Creative Writing, Etc.)
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American females who are college sophomores or juniors enrolled in an accredited college or university and majoring in Journalism, Economics or related fields (Public Policy, Creative Writing, Etc.)
Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of Illinois who are minority students of either African American/Black, Hispanic American, Asian American or Native Origin. Applicant must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at an Illinois institution of higher education in a course of study which, upon completion, qualifies them to be certified as a preschool, elementary, or secondary school teacher.
Sponsor: Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of Illinois who are minority students of either African American/Black, Hispanic American, Asian American or Native Origin. Applicant must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at an Illinois institution of higher education in a course of study which, upon completion, qualifies them to be certified as a preschool, elementary, or secondary school teacher.
NABJ Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Black Journalists
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to a deserving student with demonstrated interest in pursuing a journalism career, has a record for community service, at least a 2.5 GPA, and financial need.
Sponsor: National Association of Black Journalists
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to a deserving student with demonstrated interest in pursuing a journalism career, has a record for community service, at least a 2.5 GPA, and financial need.
NANBPWC National Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American female students who are graduating high school seniors and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on “why education is important to me.”
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American female students who are graduating high school seniors and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on “why education is important to me.”
Peola Smith-Smith Educational Leadership Scholarship
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to African American females who are either graduating high school seniors or college undergraduate students who plan to major in Education. Applicant must be a member of NANBPWC Inc.
Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to African American females who are either graduating high school seniors or college undergraduate students who plan to major in Education. Applicant must be a member of NANBPWC Inc.
Generation Google Scholarship for High School Seniors
Sponsor: Google
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: March 9, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field. Applicant must be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African-American, Hispanic, American Indian, Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Female, or a Person with a Disability).
Sponsor: Google
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: March 9, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field. Applicant must be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African-American, Hispanic, American Indian, Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Female, or a Person with a Disability).
Aspiring Literary Scholar Award
Sponsor: Go On Girl! Book Club, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 15, 2017
Description: 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.
Sponsor: Go On Girl! Book Club, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 15, 2017
Description: 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.
Leonard M. Perryman Scholarship
Sponsor: United Methodist Communications
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: March 15, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to racial ethnic minorities students who are United Methodist undergraduates intending to pursue a career in religion journalism.
Sponsor: United Methodist Communications
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: March 15, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to racial ethnic minorities students who are United Methodist undergraduates intending to pursue a career in religion journalism.
Unpublished Writer’s Award
Sponsor: Go On Girl! Book Club, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 15, 2017
Description: Award is open to U.S. citizens of African descent from any area of the Diaspora who reside in the United States. Applicant must submit an original, unpublished work of fiction (short story or novel excerpt) not to exceed 2000 type words on double-spaced pages.
Sponsor: Go On Girl! Book Club, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 15, 2017
Description: Award is open to U.S. citizens of African descent from any area of the Diaspora who reside in the United States. Applicant must submit an original, unpublished work of fiction (short story or novel excerpt) not to exceed 2000 type words on double-spaced pages.
AfterCollege STEM Inclusion Scholarship
Sponsor: AfterCollege
Amount: $500
Closing Date: March 31, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled students working towards a degree in a field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics from a group underrepresented in their field of study. Underrepresented groups may be defined by gender, race, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, nationality, and other non-visible differences.
Sponsor: AfterCollege
Amount: $500
Closing Date: March 31, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled students working towards a degree in a field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics from a group underrepresented in their field of study. Underrepresented groups may be defined by gender, race, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, nationality, and other non-visible differences.
Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship
Sponsor: American College of Healthcare Executives
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: March 31, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to minority students enrolled in their final year of full-time study in a healthcare management graduate program (MHA, MPH, MBA in Healthcare Administration or similar) – with a graduation date between Sept. 1, 2017, and Aug. 31, 2018.
Sponsor: American College of Healthcare Executives
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: March 31, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to minority students enrolled in their final year of full-time study in a healthcare management graduate program (MHA, MPH, MBA in Healthcare Administration or similar) – with a graduation date between Sept. 1, 2017, and Aug. 31, 2018.
Elastic Band Co. Scholarship
Sponsor: Elastic Band Co.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 31, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school students and current college students who are a member of a minority group that is underrepresented in the fields of fashion and/or entrepreneurship (I.e. African American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander) OR have a documented disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicant must be planning to pursue a career in fashion and/or entrepreneurship.
Sponsor: Elastic Band Co.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 31, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school students and current college students who are a member of a minority group that is underrepresented in the fields of fashion and/or entrepreneurship (I.e. African American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander) OR have a documented disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicant must be planning to pursue a career in fashion and/or entrepreneurship.
POISE General Scholarships
Sponsor: Poise Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: March 31, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to residents in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania who are accepted or currently attending a two-year or four-year university, post secondary technical or trade school.
Sponsor: Poise Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: March 31, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to residents in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania who are accepted or currently attending a two-year or four-year university, post secondary technical or trade school.
ACIPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
Sponsor: American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time minority students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or an accounting-related major. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Sponsor: American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time minority students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or an accounting-related major. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
API Study Abroad and Intern Abroad Scholarships
Sponsor: API Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 1, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to API program participants. There are multiple scholarships with specific requirements – see website for details. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically open to community college students, military veterans, non-traditional students, students with disabilities, minority students, LGBTQ students, STEM majors, and student athletes.
Sponsor: API Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 1, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to API program participants. There are multiple scholarships with specific requirements – see website for details. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically open to community college students, military veterans, non-traditional students, students with disabilities, minority students, LGBTQ students, STEM majors, and student athletes.
George A. Strait Minority Scholarship
Sponsor: American Association of Law Libraries
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to college graduates who are members of a minority group as defined by current U.S. government guidelines and are degree candidates in accredited library or law schools and who intend to have a career in law librarianship.
Sponsor: American Association of Law Libraries
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to college graduates who are members of a minority group as defined by current U.S. government guidelines and are degree candidates in accredited library or law schools and who intend to have a career in law librarianship.
Law School Diversity Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have shown academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited law school. Applicant must be a member of an ethnic or racial minority or any individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career.
Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have shown academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited law school. Applicant must be a member of an ethnic or racial minority or any individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career.
Medical Diversity Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have shown academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited medical school. Applicant must be a member of an ethnic, racial, or other minority or any individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their community.
Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have shown academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited medical school. Applicant must be a member of an ethnic, racial, or other minority or any individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their community.
V&E Diversity Scholarships
Sponsor: Vinson & Elkins
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are members of a racial/ethnic group which has been historically underrepresented in the legal profession (Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or Multiracial/two or more races). Applicant must have U.S. citizenship, residency in Houston, Dallas, Austin or surrounding areas for continuous seven years, have an interest in the legal profession, and be in the top 20% of their class.
Sponsor: Vinson & Elkins
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are members of a racial/ethnic group which has been historically underrepresented in the legal profession (Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or Multiracial/two or more races). Applicant must have U.S. citizenship, residency in Houston, Dallas, Austin or surrounding areas for continuous seven years, have an interest in the legal profession, and be in the top 20% of their class.
CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship
Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: April 21, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate degree-seeking students at an accredited college or university OR a current high school senior preparing to become a full-time undergraduate student. Applicant must be pursuing a major in the performing arts and planning a career in performing arts. The scholarship is intended for African-American students, and preference will be given to African-American students residing in BC member districts.
Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: April 21, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate degree-seeking students at an accredited college or university OR a current high school senior preparing to become a full-time undergraduate student. Applicant must be pursuing a major in the performing arts and planning a career in performing arts. The scholarship is intended for African-American students, and preference will be given to African-American students residing in BC member districts.
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: April 21, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students with majors in the visual arts including, but not limited to, architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video projection and other decorative arts. Applicant must be currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time undergraduate student. Preference will be given to African-American students residing in a CBC Member district.
Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: April 21, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students with majors in the visual arts including, but not limited to, architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video projection and other decorative arts. Applicant must be currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time undergraduate student. Preference will be given to African-American students residing in a CBC Member district.
Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship
Sponsor: Poise Foundation
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to current members of the NAACP who are under the age of 25 and currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university in the United States.
Sponsor: Poise Foundation
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to current members of the NAACP who are under the age of 25 and currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university in the United States.
Hubertus W. V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students
Sponsor: Poise Foundation
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to male graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students studying Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. NAACP membership and participation is highly desirable and applicant must demonstrate financial need based on the federal poverty guidelines (see website for details).
Sponsor: Poise Foundation
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: April 28, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to male graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students studying Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. NAACP membership and participation is highly desirable and applicant must demonstrate financial need based on the federal poverty guidelines (see website for details).
EMPOWER Scholarships
Sponsor: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to ethnically diverse students who have been accepted to or enrolled in a post-high school program and planning to pursue a career in a medical or rehabilitation field. Applicant must be a resident of Minnesota or Western Wisconsin OR attending school in Minnesota or Western Wisconsin.
Sponsor: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to ethnically diverse students who have been accepted to or enrolled in a post-high school program and planning to pursue a career in a medical or rehabilitation field. Applicant must be a resident of Minnesota or Western Wisconsin OR attending school in Minnesota or Western Wisconsin.
William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship
Sponsor: Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center
Amount: Up to $2,750 per year
Closing Date: April 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are members of one of the underrepresented groups in the registered nursing profession. Applicant must be enrolled or accepted in a professional registered nurse program at an accredited school of nursing and seeking initial licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio.
Sponsor: Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center
Amount: Up to $2,750 per year
Closing Date: April 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are members of one of the underrepresented groups in the registered nursing profession. Applicant must be enrolled or accepted in a professional registered nurse program at an accredited school of nursing and seeking initial licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio.
Page Education Foundation Grant Program
Sponsor: Page Education Foundation
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: May 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students of color who are/will be graduates of a Minnesota high school and enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary educational institutional in the state of Minnesota during the 2017-2018 academic year.
Sponsor: Page Education Foundation
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: May 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students of color who are/will be graduates of a Minnesota high school and enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary educational institutional in the state of Minnesota during the 2017-2018 academic year.
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation
Amount: Up to $8,200
Closing Date: May 19, 2017
Description: 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.
Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation
Amount: Up to $8,200
Closing Date: May 19, 2017
Description: 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.
Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award
Sponsor: Public Relations Student Society of America
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 26, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students entering their junior year this fall who are enrolled in a journalism, public relations studies or courses preparing for a career in public relations. Applicant must also be of African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry.
Sponsor: Public Relations Student Society of America
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 26, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students entering their junior year this fall who are enrolled in a journalism, public relations studies or courses preparing for a career in public relations. Applicant must also be of African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry.
PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship
Sponsor: Public Relations Student Society of America
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 26, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to talented communications undergraduate students who are of African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry.
Sponsor: Public Relations Student Society of America
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: May 26, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to talented communications undergraduate students who are of African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry.
Clay Ford Scholarship
Sponsor: Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Amount: Up to $6,000
Closing Date: June 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to minority students who have completed 120 credit hours from an accredited institution in Florida and will remain in school for the fifth year to obtain a CPA license.
Sponsor: Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Amount: Up to $6,000
Closing Date: June 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to minority students who have completed 120 credit hours from an accredited institution in Florida and will remain in school for the fifth year to obtain a CPA license.
MBC-LEO Book Scholarship Award
Sponsor: Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO)
Amount: $500
Closing Date: June 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to Michigan high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited college or university and must be a college freshman or sophomore by the upcoming fall.
Sponsor: Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO)
Amount: $500
Closing Date: June 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to Michigan high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited college or university and must be a college freshman or sophomore by the upcoming fall.
API Study Abroad and Intern Abroad Scholarships
Sponsor: API Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: June 10, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to API program participants. There are multiple scholarships with specific requirements – see website for details. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically open to community college students, military veterans, non-traditional students, students with disabilities, minority students, LGBTQ students, STEM majors, and student athletes.
Sponsor: API Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: June 10, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to API program participants. There are multiple scholarships with specific requirements – see website for details. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically open to community college students, military veterans, non-traditional students, students with disabilities, minority students, LGBTQ students, STEM majors, and student athletes.
AWG Minority Scholarship
Sponsor: Association for Women Geoscientists
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: June 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to minority female students who are enrolled full-time in a geoscience program.
Sponsor: Association for Women Geoscientists
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: June 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to minority female students who are enrolled full-time in a geoscience program.
Capture the Dream Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Capture the Dream
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: June 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to Bay Area students who will be enrolled at an accredited, not-for-profit institution in the fall. Applicant must either be a single parent or a low-income minority student.
Sponsor: Capture the Dream
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: June 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to Bay Area students who will be enrolled at an accredited, not-for-profit institution in the fall. Applicant must either be a single parent or a low-income minority student.
Injury Law Diversity Scholarship Award
Sponsor: Ellis Law Corporation
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: June 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have been accepted to, or attending a four-year college program with the intention of pursuing a legal degree. Applicant must also be a member of an ethnic/racial minority or an individual who has made a demonstrative commitment to diversity issues within his or her school and/or community.
Sponsor: Ellis Law Corporation
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: June 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have been accepted to, or attending a four-year college program with the intention of pursuing a legal degree. Applicant must also be a member of an ethnic/racial minority or an individual who has made a demonstrative commitment to diversity issues within his or her school and/or community.
NLA Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Nathan L. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: August 31, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to minority students who are pursuing undergraduate training in Computer Science, Aviation, Nursing, or Music.
Sponsor: Nathan L. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: August 31, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to minority students who are pursuing undergraduate training in Computer Science, Aviation, Nursing, or Music.
POISE General Scholarships
Sponsor: Poise Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: September 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to residents in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania who are accepted or currently attending a two-year or four-year university, post secondary technical or trade school.
Sponsor: Poise Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: September 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to residents in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania who are accepted or currently attending a two-year or four-year university, post secondary technical or trade school.
API Study Abroad and Intern Abroad Scholarships
Sponsor: API Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 15, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to API program participants. There are multiple scholarships with specific requirements – see website for details. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically open to community college students, military veterans, non-traditional students, students with disabilities, minority students, LGBTQ students, STEM majors, and student athletes.
Sponsor: API Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 15, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to API program participants. There are multiple scholarships with specific requirements – see website for details. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically open to community college students, military veterans, non-traditional students, students with disabilities, minority students, LGBTQ students, STEM majors, and student athletes.
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