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First 10 African American scholarships:

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: wwocnagc@gmail.com. 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.
Amount:
$5000
Awards:
5
Deadline:
May 31st and November 30
The Sage Michaela Lucas Timing is Everything scholarship is generously funded by Circadia, a pioneer in the science of chronobiology and skincare. The Sage Michaela Lucas Timing is Everything award celebrates diversity, inclusivity and affirmation. The scholarship is open to students currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited esthetics program, who identify as black, indigenous or persons of color (BIPOC). The scholarship grant targets esthetic students pursuing a career in skincare formulation and/or cosmetic chemistry.
Amount:
$9000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
June 1
Applicants must be full-time students at a U.S accredited educational institution, entering as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior, must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) and must have successfully completed two actuarial exams. The award will be divided to cover multiple semesters or other terms comprising the academic year. All scholarship awards are made payable to the U.S. accredited educational institution. Recipients attending school for a portion of the upcoming year (e.g., one semester) will receive the corresponding portion of a full year scholarship amount. Scholarships are non renewable.
Contact:
The Actuarial Foundation, 475 North Martingale Road, Suite 600, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226 Phone: 847.706.3535 Fax: 847.706.3599 Email: info@Actfnd.org https://www.actuarialfoundation.org/
Amount:
$650
Awards:
5
Deadline:
June 1
Book scholarships available to Hispanic/Latino, African-American, Native-American and Asian-American students graduating from a high school in New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut). Must be attending a NECBAC affiliated school.
Contact:
Website: www.necbac.org
Amount:
$500
Awards:
5
Deadline:
June 1 (Note: Due to Covid-19, the scholarship will not be offered until further notice)
You are currently enrolled full-time at your college or university based in the United States or a recent graduate (1-3 years out) You will participate in a semester or year long study, intern, volunteer, or teach abroad program between January 1 and June 30th. Have a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA at an accredited U.S. university or college. You are energetic, creative and have a passion for international engagement. You are a leader on campus and in your community. You are committed to challenging stereotypes and leading a dialogue that promotes positive social change. You possess strong writing skills and social media presence. Economically disadvantaged students, first-generation, students with disabilities and ethnic and racial diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Amount:
$2000
Awards:
1
Deadline:
June 1
High school seniors and college undergraduate students. Major (or plans to major) in a field related to digital marketing. Must plan to take at least 10 credit hours during the upcoming semester.
Amount:
$1000-$4000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
June 3
Scholarships are awarded to full-time SEBS undergraduates including entering first-year students of the school majoring in the following six academic majors only: Bioenvironmental Engineering; Ecology and Natural Resources; Environmental Policy, Institutions and Behavior (EPIB); Environmental Sciences; Marine Sciences; and Meteorology. Applicants must also have demonstrated academic performance at the high school and who have also some financial need as determined by the Selection Committee and an interest in related activities. Eligible students must be either: African American and/or Hispanic-American U.S. citizens are eligible, regardless of their place of residence. - or - Graduates of public or private high schools in Atlantic City, Camden, East Orange, Elizabeth, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, New Brunswick, Passaic, Paterson, Perth Amboy, Plainfield, Union City or Trenton, regardless of their race or ethnicity are also eligible.
Contact:
Return Application to: Dr. Jenice Sabb-Dumas, Assistant Dean/Director, SEBS Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Office, Email: jenice.sabb@rutgers.edu https://sebs.rutgers.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/first-year/reich.php