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First 10 African American scholarships:

Amount:
$500
Awards:
3
Deadline:
November 15
Must complete and submit neatly ALL requested and required questions, documentation signatures and essay. Must be a US Citizen. A Missouri or Kansas Resident at time of application; specifically, Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area generally defined as Cass, Clay, Jackson, Johnson and Platte Counties %u2013 Missouri; as well as, Johnson, Leavenworth, Shawnee and Wyandotte Counties - Kansas. Must be a current year graduating high school senior or continuing education student (part time or full time status). Continuing education student is defined as an adult learning that is attempting to complete a degree program or advance their obtained degree. Must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. Must demonstrate significant community service involvement above school requirement.
Contact:
Should you have any questions, please contact: Ms. Dewanna O'Guinn Mrs. Brigitte L. Wesley Phone: 816.588.3225 Phone: 225.892.6657 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Please submit all documents to: Ashton L. O'Guinn Memorial Scholarship P.O. Box 270694 Kansas City, MO 64127
Amount:
$750
Awards:
2
Deadline:
November 15 or When We Reach 150 Applicants, Whichever Happens First
This is a scholarship opportunity for young women (or gender non-conforming individuals) of color who are actively working to change the world. The scholarship will be applied to tuition for the Spring semester. Amount Applicants must be young women (or gender non-conforming individuals) of color who are currently enrolled or who will begin college/university in the spring semester. Current high school seniors with a semester of high school remaining will not be considered. Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Contact:
www.nextdayanimations.com
Amount:
$250-$12,500
Awards:
10-15 new scholarships annually
Deadline:
November 30
(Formerly known as Crusade Scholarships) The World Communion Scholarship Program, the premier scholarship of The United Methodist Church, supports United Methodist students and students who are directly related to Global Ministries mission partners so that they may carry out their master's or doctoral studies at universities or seminaries. The program supports students from outside of the US (World Communion International Scholarship) or from communities of color from within the US (World Communion National Scholarship). Candidates should have the probability of offering 5 years of service to their churches and/or communities after graduation.
Contact:
Global Ministries Contact Alfiado L. Zunguza [email protected] 7704607211
Amount:
$5000
Awards:
5
Deadline:
November 30
The JCS Beauty Nourish & Shine scholarship will be available to people who identify as Black/African American. This scholarship is open to currently enrolled students or those accepted into a cosmetology program, leading to licensure in the U.S. or Canada.
Contact:
https://beautychangeslives.submittable.com/submit/181228/jcs-beauty-nourish-and-shine-cosmetology-scholarship-2021
Amount:
$20,000 over the course of six years. In addition, the Dell Scholars Program provides its students with technology, a private scholar networking community, resources, and mentoring to ensure they have the support they need to obtain a college degree.
Awards:
300
Deadline:
December 1
Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12. Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation. Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college. Demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA. Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year.
Contact:
https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
Amount:
$1500
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
December 1
This scholarship is open to students who are members of the following minority ethnic groups - American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander. Eligibility is dependent on current or future enrollment in a Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management program (including Culinary Schools). This includes high school seniors, GED students, and non-traditional learning students who plan to enroll in similar programs at the start of the next year. To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must also have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher or 2 years of work experience in the restaurant or hospitality industries.
Contact:
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/scholarship/diversity-scholarship/
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
December 3
Scholarships are awarded to students of African heritage who are presently enrolled in degree-granting programs that lead to licensing as registered nurses and other professional credentials. Awards are for tuition, books and related academic expenditures. The criteria includes financial need, academic grade point and lived experiences. Scholarship awards are presented on an annual basis. This scholarship award is available only to students of African heritage who are residents of the Puget Sound Region of the State of Washington.
Contact:
PO Box 22003 Seattle, WA 98122-0003 206-632-2524 [email protected] www.marymahoney.org
Amount:
$1000-$5000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
December 10
The award is only open to 100 Black Men mentees, Collegiate 100�, or affiliates who are graduating high school seniors or college undergraduates enrolled full-time in an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and deadlines to be considered for the scholarship. The National Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 and is expected to be applied toward tuition, room, board, and books. Checks will be mailed from the World Headquarters Office and made payable to the institution.
Contact:
100 Black Men of America, Inc. World Headquarters 141 Auburn Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: 404-688-5100 Fax: 404-688-1028 Email: [email protected] Website: www.100blackmen.org
Amount:
250
Awards:
1
Deadline:
December 12
Eligibility and Criteria � Applicant must be between the ages of 15-30 � Applicant must be enrolled in a school or a university and actively studying Arabic or Islamic studies � Applicant must submit an original essay on Prophet Mohamed's character, an infographic on Aqidah or Ibadat or a video of applicant's recitation of the Holy Quran with Tajweed.
Contact:
Scholarship Description *Firdaws Academy believes in providing scholarship opportunities for deserving students. In recognition of their achievement and as an incentive for all those studying the Arabic language and Islamic studies to excel. This investment also serves to advance the field of Islamic studies while enriching the online education atmosphere with diversity, talent, and academic excellence. *Firdaws Academy, it is an Islamic online academy for teaching Qur'an, Arabic and Islamic studies. Seeks to recognize and reward young students who are seeking knowledge of the Quran and the Arabic language. *Students from all over the world are welcome to apply. To be eligible, candidates must be between 15 and 30 years of age. *For any other information, please contact the Firdaws Academy Scholarship Committee at [email protected] https://firdawsacademy.com/firdaws-academy-international-scholarship-program/
Amount:
$1500
Awards:
2
Deadline:
December 21
1. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 2. Resident of Morgan or Lawrence County 3. Minority Student 4. A high school senior or freshman in college (if you are a high school senior, an accredited college must have already accepted you.) 5. Financial need.
Contact:
DMDA Address 2228 8th Street SW, Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256.303.8848 FAX: 256.306.0904 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.DMCMDA.org