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Black History Month, also known as National African American History Month, is the time in which Americans celebrate the achievements of African Americans throughout history.
That makes this month the perfect time to celebrate the achievements of up-and-coming history makers, too. That means students like you!
Scholarships include those from notable African American advancement organizations, like the NAACP, UNCF, as well as historically African American sororities or fraternities, such as the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, and foundations in the like, such as the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
Celebrate your heritage with a scholarship and consider using your education to make a difference in the world like the many honorable African Americans who have rewritten history time and time again.
Who knows, YOU could be the next person the world is celebrating!
Apply for the following African American scholarship opportunities today to help pay for school.
To help better organize your scholarship search, please note that the following awards for African American students are listed according to deadline, with the earliest deadline appearing at the top of the page. Deadlines that vary will appear at the bottom of the list.
Allison E. Fisher Scholarship
Deadline: 2/13/15
Available to: College Freshman through Graduate Student, Year 5
Award Amount: $2,500
Sponsored by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), the Allison Fisher Scholarship is available to African-American students attending an accredited four-year university.
You must major in broadcast or print journalism, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and participate in community service activities to be eligible for this award.
You must also be a member of NABJ to qualify.
Get more information on the Allison E. Fisher Scholarship.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 2/15/15
Ages: High School Senior through College Freshman
Amount: $6,000
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is open to minority high school seniors who have been accepted to a four-year accredited college or university.
You must have a minimum 1000 SAT / 21 ACT score to be eligible for this award.
You must also demonstrate leadership potential, dedication to community service, and financial need.
Get more information on the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship.
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
Deadline: 2/20/15
Available to: College Junior through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $7, 000
The Minorities In Government Finance Scholarship is open to current full- or part -time upper-division undergraduate and graduate students in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a specific focus on government or non-profit management).
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada and belong to one of the following groups: African-American, Native American, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian, Asian or Pacific Islander.
Applicants are required to submit a recommendation from their academic advisor, department chair (undergraduate applicants), or dean of the graduate program (graduate applicants).
Learn more information about the Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship.
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest
Deadline: 2/26/15
Available to: High School Senior through College Junior
Award Amount: $5,000
In honor of Black History Month, Regions presents the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest.
The essay contest is open to high school seniors and college freshman, sophomores and juniors in states with Regions branches.
You must submit an essay of no more than 500 words about how an African-American has inspired or motivated you, be at least 16 years of age and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in order to qualify for this award.
No purchase or banking relationship required.
Learn more information about the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest.
Lagrant Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 2/27/15
Available to: College Freshman through College Senior
Award Amount: $5,000
The Lagrant Foundation Scholarship is available to full-time minority undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in public relations, marketing, or advertising.
Undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA to be considered for this award.
Graduate students must have a minimum of two semesters left to complete their master's degree and have a minimum 3.2 GPA.
In addition to your application, you must write an essay detailing your career goals, accomplishments, and the reasons why you should be selected for the award.
Get more information on the Lagrant Foundation Scholarship.
ALA Spectrum Scholarship
Deadline: 3/01/15
Available to: 1st Year Graduate Students
Award Amount: $5,000
Provided by the American Library Association, the Spectrum Scholarship is open to graduate students at ALA-accredited or recognized master's degree programs in library and information studies or school library media.
You cannot have completed more than a third of the credit requirements for your degree at the time of the award (June 1).
To be eligible for this award, you must be a member of one of the underrepresented groups in the library profession: American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African-American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or Latino/Hispanic.
Only U.S. and Canadian citizens are eligible.
Get more information on the ALA Spectrum Scholarship.
LITA/LSSI Minority Scholarship
Deadline: 3/01/15
Available to: Graduate Student, Year 1
Award Amount: $2,500
The LITA/LSSI Minority Scholarship is open to citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada who have applied for admission to an ALA accredited master's degree program in library and information studies.
In order to apply, you must not have completed more than 12 semester hours (or its equivalent) towards the master's degree.
You must also demonstrate a commitment to a career in library automation and information technology and be a member of one of the underrepresented groups in the library profession: African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino/Hispanic, or American Indian/Native Alaskan.
Learn more information about the LITA/LSSI Minority Scholarship.
Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship
Deadline: 3/31/15
Available to: High School Senior through College Freshman
Award Amount: Varies
Sponsored by NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college freshmen who are enrolled, or plan to enroll, full-time at a four-year college or university.
You must demonstrate a record of academic achievement, qualities of leadership, a commitment to public service, and financial need to be considered for this award.
Get more information on the Herbet Lehman Education Fund Scholarship.
AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students
Deadline: 4/01/15
Available to: Graduate Students, Year 3 through Year 5
Award Amount: $12,000
Provided by the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants, the AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students is available to minority students who have applied to or have been accepted to or currently enrolled in a full-time doctoral program.
To be eligible, you must be a CPA or plan to pursue the CPA credential, and have earned a master's degree in accounting and / or have completed a minimum of three years full-time experience in the practice of accounting.
Recipients must agree not to work full-time in a paid position, accept responsibility for teaching more than one course per semester as a teaching assistant, or dedicate more than one quarter of your time as a research assistant.
Learn more information about the AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students.
MassMutual Scholars Program
Deadline: 5/02/14
Available to: College Sophomore through College Senior
Award Amount: $5,000
The MassMutual Scholars Program is open to students of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic descent.
You must be a sophomore, junior or senior, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to qualify for this award.
Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the insurance and financial services industry and show leadership and participation in extracurricular activities.
Get more information on the MassMutual Scholars Program.
Ramon Looby Excellence in Leadership Award
Deadline: 5/04/15
Available to: College Freshman
Award Amount: $500
Provided by the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. - Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter, the Ramon Looby Excellence in Leadership Award is available to graduating high school seniors who are interested in joining a historically Black sorority or fraternity of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum 21 ACT / 1500 SAT score to be eligible for this award.
You must also demonstrate high leadership potential and have an excellent conduct record.
Get more information on the Ramon Looby Excellence in Leadership Award.
Ventures Scholars Program
Deadline: Varies
Available to: High School Freshman through College Freshman
Award Amount: $10,000
The Ventures Scholars Program, provided by Ventures in Education, Inc., is open to underrepresented and first-generation college-bound students.
You must be pursuing a math- or science-based career to be considered for this award.
Get more information on the Ventures Scholars Program.
APS Minorities Scholarship Program
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshman through College Junior
Award Amount: $3,000
The APS Minorities Scholarship Program is open to African-American, Hispanic American and Native American high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores who intend to major in or are currently majoring in physics at a college or university.
You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be considered for this award.
Get more information on the APS Minorities Scholarship Program.
Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshman
Award Amount: $10,000
The Diversity Scholarship is available to entering students at the Adler School of Professional Psychology.
You must demonstrate a commitment to diversity as it relates to your interest in psychology in order to qualify for this award.
Priority is given to applicants who belong to ethnic, racial, religious, cultural, and sexual identity groups that have traditionally been underrepresented populations in the field of psychology.
Get more information on the Diversity Scholarship.
F. Armstrong Scholarship – Cornell College
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshman
Award Amount: $16,000
The F. Armstrong Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Cornell College who contribute to campus diversity.
Get more information on the F. Armstrong Scholarship – Cornell College.
Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellowship
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshman through Graduate Student, Year 5
Award Amount: Varies
The Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellowship is open to young professionals, undergraduate and graduate students who seek experience in HIV-related public policy and government affairs.
You must have strong research, writing and organizational skills and a willingness to work in a professional office. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment is critical.
Familiarity with HIV-related issues and the legislative process is preferred.
People of color, women, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals, and HIV positive individuals are encouraged to apply.
Get more information on the Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellowship.
Diversity Out-of-State Tuition Waiver – University of Idaho
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshman to Graduate Students, 5th Year
Award Amount: Varies
The Diversity Out-of-State Tuition Waiver is open to students from diverse ethnic backgrounds attending the University of Idaho.
You must not be a resident of Idaho and have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Get more information on the Diversity Out-of-State Tuition Waiver – University of Idaho.
George T. Snyder, Jr. Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Sophomore to College Senior
Award Amount: $2,500
The George T. Snyder, Jr. Diversity Scholarship is open to American Bus Association members and non-ABA members.
You must be from a traditionally underrepresented group in the management and operation ranks of the transportation, travel and tourism industry.
To apply for this award, you must have completed at least your first year of an accredited post-secondary program in fields relevant to transportation, travel or tourism with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Get more information on the George T. Snyder, Jr. Diversity Scholarship.
Tyron Garner Memorial Fellowship
Deadline: Varies
Available to: Graduate Student, Year 1 through Year 3
Award Amount: Varies
The Tyron Garner Memorial Fellowship is open to law students or recent graduates who have first-hand understanding of the issues that affect communities of color and have experience working with LGBT and HIV issues and with African-American communities.
Fellows will work with attorneys on initiatives related to these issues.
Offices are located in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas.
Learn more information about the Tyron Garner Memorial Fellowship.
YMCA of Greater Rochester Enhancement of Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Sophomore through College Senior
Award Amount: $3,000
The YMCA of Greater Rochester Enhancement of Diversity Scholarship is open to racial/ethnic minority students who have a strong interest in YMCA involvement.
You must be a full- or part-time matriculated student at an accredited college or university with a minimum of one semester completed.
You must also intern at least half-time (16-20 hours per week) at the YMCA during the school year and full-time during the summer, and have an interest in post-graduate career opportunities with the YMCA to qualify for this award.
Get more information on the YMCA of Greater Rochester Enhancement of Diversity Scholarship.
Mentorship for Environmental Scholars Program
Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Sophomore through College Senior
Award Amount: Varies
The Mentorship for Environmental Scholars Program is available to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are underrepresented in STEM and other related disciplines.
This internship is a 10-week hands-on research experience provided at a Department of Energy or Legacy Management site.
Get more information on the Mentorship for Environmental Scholars Program.
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