Money for school from the funds and the colleges that award it. Each scholarship shows what it pays, when it closes and who can apply, in the sponsor’s own words, with a link to the page it was read from.
01. Not past their deadline
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20 of 58 not past their deadline for a student at Virginia State University
6 name Virginia State University; the rest are open to any HBCU or any accredited school. 3 more are for TMCF member schools only; TMCF’s own pages say which schools those are. 2 more are for four-year HBCUs only, which this site does not record; the sponsor’s page says who qualifies. 1 more is for minority serving institutions; your student affairs office can say whether your school counts.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Eastern Area Links
Only at the schools it names
Already enrolled
Eastern Area Links Finish Line Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“Seventy five (75) scholars will be selected to receive a need-based scholarship up to $1,500 for the 2026-2027 academic year.”
Largest figure stated: $1,500 per year
For seniors: a two minute video, a GPA of 2.5 or higher and financial need.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“Be a full-time enrolled student as an undergraduate senior at one of the following schools during the 2026-2027 academic year:”
The 14 schools it names
Bowie State University
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Coppin State University
Delaware State University
Hampton University
Howard University
Lincoln University (PA)
Morgan State University
Norfolk State University
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of the District of Columbia
University of the Virgin Islands
Virginia State University
Virginia Union University
HBCU CONNECT
Any HBCU
Entering college, Already enrolled
HBCU CONNECT Student Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“The program makes available several $1,000 scholarships for applicants who attend or plan to attend a Historically Black College or University.”
Largest figure stated: $1,000, period not stated
Run by a commercial site that carries advertising and job listings. The same page asks visitors to donate toward the scholarship fund.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“Several $1,000 scholarships for students who attend or plan to attend an HBCU.”
Columbia University School of Professional Studies
Any HBCU
Already enrolled, Graduate or law school
Columbia HBCU Fellowship Program
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“Full tuition scholarship for three consecutive semesters (fall, spring, summer) in one of our eligible Master’s programs”
Student housing and a stipend come with it. A master’s application to Columbia goes in beside the fellowship one.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“Current HBCU senior or recent graduate (Bachelor’s degree conferral in 2025 or later)”
American Chemistry Council, AIChE, Chemours and the HBCU Week Foundation
Any HBCU
Entering college
FOSSI Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“Each year, FOSSI awards $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 per year) to exceptional high school seniors pursuing preferred STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)”
Largest figure stated: $40,000 in total
Chemical, mechanical and electrical engineering and chemistry come first; nursing, medicine and psychology do not qualify.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“Attend an HBCU for the entirety of their college education”
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Any accredited school
Already enrolled
Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“Scholars receive up to $9,500 per academic year to support their studies, as well as paid summer internship opportunities at NOAA facilities across the U.S.”
Largest figure stated: $9,500 per year
For U.S. citizens. Not only for HBCU students; open to them.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“Be currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories as either: a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year undergraduate program”
HBCU Week Foundation
Any HBCU
Entering college, Already enrolled
HBCU Week Arts & Entertainment Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“This $40,000 scholarship is available to four (4) students.”
Largest figure stated: $40,000, period not stated
A lower section of the page also lists a Delaware residency line, so ask the sponsor before relying on either.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“Must commit to or attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Must declare a major in the arts and/or entertainment field”
HBCU Week Foundation
Any HBCU
Entering college, Already enrolled
HBCU Week Sports Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“This $10,000 scholarship is designed to support and empower student-athletes”
Largest figure stated: $10,000, period not stated
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“Must commit to or attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Must be a collegiate student-athlete at an HBCU”
HBCU Week Foundation and the NFL
Any HBCU
Entering college
HBCU Week x NFL Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“Scholarship Amount $10,000”
Largest figure stated: $10,000, period not stated
A GPA of 3.0 or higher and financial need. A later line on the page says February 17th; the earlier date is the one shown.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“and be entering their freshman year of college Attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) for the entirety of their college education.”
HBCU Week Foundation
Any HBCU
Entering college
Michael S. Purzycki Changemaker Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“Scholarship Amount: $10,000”
Largest figure stated: $10,000, period not stated
For Delaware residents entering their freshman year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“and be entering their freshman year of college Attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) for the entirety of their college education. Demonstrate financial need Be a legal resident or permanent resident of the State of Delaware”
Northeastern University School of Law
Any HBCU
Graduate or law school
HBCU Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“Applicants are automatically considered for this half to full-tuition award”
For a JD at Northeastern. It renews each year in good academic standing.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“a minimum of five HBCU graduates are offered funding each admissions year.”
Suffolk University Law School
Any HBCU
Graduate or law school
Thaddeus Alexander Kitchener Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“Full-Tuition Scholarship to Graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities”
For a JD starting in 2027. Full tuition asks for a commitment to Suffolk; without one the award is a fixed yearly sum.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“Eligible students must have received their undergraduate degree from one of the identified HBCUs at the time of their enrollment at Suffolk Law.”
“Accredited HBCUs recognized by the U.S. Department of Education”
Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation
Any accredited school
Already enrolled
Merit
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“Scholarships are one-time awards based on merit or need, available to sophomore and beyond full-time students earning degrees at accredited institutions.”
Open without regard to sex or membership, the foundation says. Its page has an HBCU filter for its endowments too.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“Recipients should be a full-time, sophomore or beyond, currently enrolled in an accredited degree- granting institution, minimum 3.0 GPA, and able to demonstrate community service and involvement.”
Thurgood Marshall College Fund and McDonald’s
Any HBCU
Entering college, Already enrolled
McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“Sixty (60) scholars will be selected to receive a need-based scholarship of up to $15,000 for the 2027-2028 academic year.”
Largest figure stated: $15,000 per year
A 200 word essay, a GPA of 2.7 or higher, leadership and financial need.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior or senior attending an HBCU during the 2027-2028 academic year”
Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation
Any accredited school
Graduate or law school
Graduate Merit
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“Scholarships are one-time awards based on merit or need, available to sophomore and beyond full-time students earning degrees at accredited institutions.”
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“Recipients should be a full-time, graduate student, currently enrolled in an accredited degree- granting institution (or have an acceptance letter if starting in the Fall), minimum 3.0 GPA, and able to demonstrate community service and involvement.”
Virginia State University
Offered by the school itself
Entering college
Academic Excellence (Honors) Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“This $8,000 annual reward is renewable for up to four consecutive years”
Largest figure stated: $8,000 per year
It also brings access to the Honors College.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“This scholarship is awarded to first time freshmen who have a 4.0 GPA at the time of their initial application for admission.”
Virginia State University
Offered by the school itself
Entering college
CET (College of Engineering and Technology) Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“Newly admitted VSU students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher may be eligible this $3,000 scholarship.”
Largest figure stated: $3,000, period not stated
For computer science and computer engineering majors.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“Newly admitted VSU students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher may be eligible this $3,000 scholarship.”
Virginia State University
Offered by the school itself
Transferring
Founder’s Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“The scholarship provides $6,500 and is renewable for one additional year”
Largest figure stated: $6,500, period not stated
Considered automatically during admission.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“This award is available to incoming transfer students who have earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA.”
Virginia State University
Offered by the school itself
Entering college
Orange and Blue Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“This $4,500 annual reward is renewable for up to four consecutive years”
Largest figure stated: $4,500 per year
Accepting the offer has its own date on the sponsor’s page.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“This scholarship is awarded to first time freshmen who have between a 3.75-3.99 GPA at the time of their initial application for admission.”
Delta Research and Educational Foundation
Any accredited school
Already enrolled, Graduate or law school
Ruby Dee Legacy of Sisterhood Scholarship for the Arts
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“The $1,000 merit-based scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving African-American female student who is either a junior or senior collegiate or a graduate student”
Largest figure stated: $1,000, period not stated
For humanities and arts majors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a home address in Delta’s Southern or Eastern Region. The page says the 2027-28 period begins in November 2026 and gives no closing date.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“Currently attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis. Be enrolled as either a junior, senior or a graduate student.”
Virginia State University
Offered by the school itself
Entering college
Trojan Trailblazer Scholarship
The award, in the sponsor’s words
“This $2,000 annual reward is renewable for up to four consecutive years”
Largest figure stated: $2,000 per year
Accepting the offer has its own date on the sponsor’s page.
Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words
“This scholarship is awarded to first time freshmen who have between a 3.50-3.74 GPA at the time of their initial application for admission.”
How scholarships get here
Read off the sponsor’s page, every time.
Each scholarship is copied from the sponsor’s own site, a scholarship fund’s or a college’s, and checked again before it goes up: the page has to load, and the lines saying what it pays, when it closes and who can apply all have to still be on it. The date on each card is the day that check last passed.
Those three lines are quoted rather than summarized, because each is the sponsor’s to say. A scholarship drops off this page the day its deadline passes. A priority date is the sponsor asking for applications by then for the best chance; the sponsor’s page says what happens to later ones. Many colleges keep a standing award with no date on the page, so a card saying no date given means ask, not that it is open today.
Read the sponsor’s page before applying, because rounds change. A listing here is not an endorsement or a partnership, and nobody pays to be on this page.
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