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First 10 African American scholarships:

Amount:
Scholarships of $1000.00 and book awards of $500.00 will be given to graduating high school seniors with a demonstrated academic ability and community service.
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 6th ( High School), April 29th ( Undergraduate )
Criteria: A High School senior graduating this current year: Active community service Acceptance to an institution of higher learning, (Letter of acceptance required) With a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or above (4.0 scale) The student must live in the City of Detroit Michigan. Criteria: A college student that has completed their first year of college: 1. With a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above (4.0 scale), 2. Active community service and 3. A demonstrated need for financial assistance.
Contact:
URBAN SOLUTIONS, INC. 269 WALKER STREET #124 DETROIT, MI 48207 If you have any questions please contact: Judith Reasonover at 313 673 3156 or Carolyn McClendon at 847 594 5338 https://urbansolutionsinc.org/scholarships/
Amount:
$1000-$10,000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 15
Open to academically promising second-year law students with a proven commitment to social justice and an intention of practicing law in a historically under-served community.
Contact:
National Bar Association 1225 11th Street NW Washington D. C. 20001 Phone: 202-842-3900 Fax: 202-289-6170 Website: www.nationalbar.org
Amount:
$60,000 ($15,000 x 4 years)
Awards:
5
Deadline:
May 15
This program is unique as the IDB scholarship is a grant from the IDB to the Muslim community and is offered as an interest-free loan to the students, to be refunded in easy installments, for the future use of other needy students in the community. Five scholarships of $15,000 each year for four years will be awarded to Muslim students in the fields of any Medicine group (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine), or Engineering group (all Engineering fields including Computer and Communications Engineering), Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry and Food Technology based on merit, academic achievement, and demonstrated financial need. ELIGIBILITY: High school diploma or G.E.D. with strong grades in Language (English or French) and Science subjects Demonstrated financial need and inability to pay education expenses Not in receipt of any other scholarship Must be willing to repay the loan (in easy installments) to a local Education Trust or registered body/organization in the country named by the IDB after the completion of their studies and gainful employment.
Contact:
For any inquiries and /or assistance , please correspond with only: E-mail: [email protected] https://www.isdb.org/scholarships
Amount:
$5000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 19
Open to full-time international/minority graduate students studying communication sciences and disorders in the United States and demonstrating outstanding academic achievement. (Only non-U.S. citizens are eligible.)
Amount:
An eligible student could receive a scholarship for a minimum of $5, 000 per year. The scholarship award could vary depending on the MARCH Foundation and the BDSA's partnership agreement.
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 23
1. Student must be accepted to a college or university within the U.S. 2. Student must be a U.S. citizen. 3. Student must be a full time student, maintain a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale on a term and cumulative basis and submit an official transcript via U.S. mail no later than 30 days after each semester ends. 4. Student is required to submit an official transcript electronically no later than 30 days after each semester ends. 5. Student is required to inform the BDSA of their academic standing, leadership achievements and progress on a semester basis. This information will be shared with scholarship partners and the board of directors. 6. Student is required to submit a Scholarship Questionnaire annually at the end of Spring Semester and no later than June 19th of each academic year, for the purpose of identifying the school he or she will attend. (For example, some students change schools mid-year; therefore, this is why completing the questionnaire is important.) 7. Preference is given to student(s) attending Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU). 8. Student must demonstrate need, provide details of financial support and or hardship. 9. Student is eligible to receive the scholarship for a period of four consecutive years from August 2022 %u2013 June 2026, providing they meet the scholarship guidelines.
Contact:
Bill Dickey Scholarship Association P.O. Box 67297 Phoenix, AZ 85082 (602) 258-7851 [email protected] https://billdickey.org/2022-first-generation-african-american-student-scholarship/
Amount:
$1500-$2500
Awards:
1
Deadline:
May 26
Must be a current high school senior who will receive a diploma prior to the award announcement (before July 2023) Must be pursuing a degree in any of the Social Sciences and be committed to a career in law enforcement or criminal justice and aspires to become a sworn law enforcement officer, Special Agent or work in a related position or field Must be accepted to an accredited academic institution (proof of acceptance will be required) Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.8 or higher Must submit all required materials ONLINE by Midnight Eastern Standard Time on Friday, May 26, 2023.
Contact:
NOBLE HEADQUARTERS [email protected] 4609-F Pinecrest Office Park Dr. Alexandria, VA , 22312-1442 Should you have any questions, please contact: NOBLE Scholarship Committee Chair at [email protected] https://noblenational.org/noble-awards-scholarship/
Amount:
$3,500
Awards:
Several
Deadline:
May 31
The annual awards program will in sha Allah distribute approximately $10,000 in grants to new applicants. Renewal recipients typically receive between $25,000-$30,000 in grants each year. The Fadel Educational Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit educational foundation supporting education for non-incarcerated Muslim U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The awards are distributed on a need/merit basis up to $3,500 a year for post-secondary education.
Contact:
Fadel Educational Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 212135, Augusta, GA 30917-2135 Voice mail: 1 484-694-1783 Website: www.fadelfoundation.org Url: https://fadelfoundation.wordpress.com/applications/
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 31
The Wisconsin Women of Color Network, Inc., (WWOCN) established the Mabel Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund on March 31, 1990. The fund was created to honor the memory of and recognize the outstanding contributions of Mabel Smith, a founding member of the WWOCN and who was well known for her dedication and commitment to helping people. * Be a high school or GED equivalent graduating senior. * Be an American citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, American Indian, Asian, Latina Biracial * Be a Wisconsin resident. * Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above on a 4 point scale, or equivalent. * Attend a technical, vocational, or community college to obtain an occupational skills certificate or degree.Attach a letter of acceptance from the college if available. * Exhibit need for financial assistance.
Contact:
If you are interested in applying for one of these scholarships, please visit us at https://wwocnet.wixsite.com/wwocnet or at WWOCN on Facebook. You can also write us at: Wisconsin Women of Color Network, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee PO Box 2337 Madison WI 53701-2337 Or send an E-mailto: [email protected]. Please allow 3-5 days for us to send a scholarship application to you. Website: www.wocninc.org
Amount:
$1000-$5000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 31
The NEED Scholarship Fund will provide funding in 2017-2018 to help meet last dollar needs of low-income African American students through the Unmet NEED Grant Program. These grants are intended to supplement the financial aid package, not replace aid students have been granted via other scholarships, grants, and loans. Eligibility To be eligible to apply to the Unmet NEED program, the student must %u2013 � Be a United States citizen, � Be a resident of one of the following counties for one year prior to entering a school or college: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Washington or Westmoreland, � Demonstrate unmet financial need of at least $1,000 after the financial aid award package has been determined, � Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) less than $5,000 [Based upon the EFC calculation from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)], � Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0, and � Be a high school senior or graduate planning to enroll, or a student already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution.** ** Approved accredited institutions are defined as Title IV eligible, accredited, postsecondary Two - or four-year colleges or universities, vocational, or technical schools in the United States.
Contact:
Student Services Department The Warner Centre 332 Fifth Avenue, First Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Telephone: 412-566-2760 Webpage: www.needld.org
Amount:
$250- $2000
Awards:
1-10
Deadline:
May 31
The Merchants Exchange Scholarship helps students seeking careers in a Maritime field and/or International Trade receive resources for continued education. The scholarship is awarded to students seeking a career in the maritime industry, or with a career, that influences the maritime industry. The scholarship is awarded to students with a minimum 2.5 GPA (or equivalent) and are currently a junior or senior enrolled in a 4-year college/university, or a freshman (first-year) or sophomore (second-year) enrolled in a 2-year institutional degree program, or a graduate student with Maritime Affairs and/or International Trade as their chosen field of study. (total 98/100) To apply, applicants must complete short answer questions, provide certified academic transcripts and submit one (1) letter of recommendation from a professor or direct supervisor.