top of page

Scholarships & Funding Info

Learn how to finance your college education!

Available College Scholarships

We provide students with various yearly scholarship opportunities to reduce the cost of attending college and accurate information on how to finance their college education.

EMH Scholarship Application --
Closed for 2023

Welcome to the 2024 Empower My Hood Community Scholarship Application. Stay Tuned!!!

(Opens Beginning of 2024)

DEADLINE:

End of every month

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

1

$2,000

Niche $2,000 No Essay Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

The $2,000 No Essay Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required! The scholarship can be used to cover tuition, housing, books, or any education-related expenses. The monthly winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page. You can apply once each month, with a new winner selected every month

CONTACT:

Apply Online

DEADLINE:

11/27/2023

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

$4500

Varies

The UNCF K-12 Education Fellowship

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

The UNCF K-12 Education Fellowship Program is a leadership and talent development initiative aimed at building a robust pipeline of high-achieving African Americans engaged in education reform in America.

CONTACT:

DEADLINE:

December 1, 2023

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

Multiple

$1,000

Imagine America Foundation Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

The Imagine America Foundation created its Imagine America High School Scholarship Program in 1998 to provide scholarships for high school students. This annual scholarship program has helped thousands of high school seniors afford a career education at hundreds of career schools across the United States. Each year, every high school in the United States and Puerto Rico may nominate up to five graduating seniors to receive a $1,000 Imagine America scholarship!

CONTACT:

Apply Online

DEADLINE:

December 1, 2023

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

Multiple

Varies

Visionary Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

The American College Foundation (ACF) offers the annual Visionary Scholarship program to financially support students in every grade level of high school. The ACF awards start at $1,000 each, with a grand prize of $5,000.

CONTACT:

Apply Online

DEADLINE:

12/1/2023

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

Varies

$4,250

The CBS Sports HBCU Scholarship Program

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

The CBS Sports HBCU Scholarship will provide need-based scholarships of up to $4,250 to African-American college juniors attending a UNCF member institution or other accredited 4-year HBCU who have an interest in sports, media, or entertainment.

CONTACT:

DEADLINE:

1/4/2024

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

Multiple

$5,000

The UNCF Healthcare Workforce Diversity Program

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

Scholarship, academic, and career development support will be given to students who are interested in a career in healthcare, but who might otherwise not have an opportunity to go beyond their high school diploma to earn a credential.

CONTACT:

DEADLINE:

12/14/2023

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

Multiple

$2,500.00

The Procter & Gamble HBCYOU Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

The Procter & Gamble HBCYOU Scholarship is for full-time students who have a 3.0 or higher GPA.

CONTACT:

DEADLINE:

11/30/2023

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

Multiples

Varies

The Bimbo Bakeries Student Professional Development Program

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

This internship will introduce you to our extraordinary company, culture and brands.

CONTACT:

DEADLINE:

1/11/2024

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

Multiple

Varies

The Fidelity Scholars Program

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

The Fidelity Scholars Program is unique as it provides scholarship dollars and access to coaches and mentors, financial education and health and wellness resources.

CONTACT:

DEADLINE:

12/11/2023

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

Multiple

$10,000

The BD Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

The BD Scholarship was established by Becton, Dickinson and Company in partnership with UNCF to provide a merit-based award to current juniors and seniors who are enrolled full-time at any UNCF member institutions, other HBCUs, or any accredited four-year college or university during the 2023-2024 academic year.

CONTACT:

DEADLINE:

November 17, 2023

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

Multiple

$40,000

Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, impact-driven undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 10-15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics. The Cameron Impact Scholar is unique among their peers in their desire to impact their communities directly and in the world at large. Our Scholar aspires to contribute to positive forces for change and plans to tailor their education to that end.

CONTACT:

Apply Online

DEADLINE:

12/18/2023

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

Multiple

$16,000

The VWGoA/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

The VWGoA/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program, sponsored in partnership with Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., is seeking full-time students with an anticipated graduation date of December 2024 and May 2025, enrolled at an Historically Black College or University (HBCU), for their Summer 2024 internship.

CONTACT:

DEADLINE:

1/29/2024

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

Multiple

$5,000

The Building Better Futures Grant Program

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

Sponsored by the American Express Foundation, the Building Better Futures Grant Program aims to support college completion and talent development of high-achieving HBCU graduates by providing grants to remove barriers as they enter the workforce.

CONTACT:

DEADLINE:

12/14/2023

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

Multiple

$5,000

The UNCF Social Justice Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

The 2023-2024 UNCF Social Justice Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program awarding $5,000 to undergraduate juniors and seniors in New York, New Jersey, Vermont or Connecticut who are committed to social justice. Students majoring in criminal justice, political science, or pre-law will be given preference.

CONTACT:

DEADLINE:

December 1, 2023

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

Multiple

$160,000

The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the Department of Defense (DoD), is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students.

CONTACT:

Apply Online

More Scholarship Opportunities - Check them out!

Minority Scholarships: Fastweb.com

Minority Scholarships: Scholarships.com

Additional Scholarships: MyScholly.com

Global Scholarship Opportunities

Guide to College Scholarships & Financial Aid for Black Students

bottom of page