Scholarships & Awards for African-American Students

Florida Education Fund McKnight Doctoral Fellowships
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Qualifications: Applicants must be African American or Hispanic, US citizens, and hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Currently enrolled doctoral students are not eligible to apply. The Fellowships must be used at one of the participating Florida universities and will be awarded only to those eligible individuals who have been accepted for graduate study at one of the participating universities.
Criteria: Selection will be based on the committee's criteria.
Funds: $17,000 in tuition, fees and stipend.
Duration: One year.
Number of Awards: 50.
To Apply: Interested applicants may visit the website for the application process. Paper application forms are also available upon request.
Deadline: January 15.

Black Student Fund (Scholarship)
Qualifications: Applicants must be African American students; must be in grades pre-kindergarten to 12; must be residents in Greater Washington area.
Criteria: Preference will be given to students who meet the criteria.
Funds: No specific amount.
To Apply: Applicants must check the available website for more information.

CANFIT Nutrition, Physical Education and Culinary Arts Scholarships
Qualifications: Applicants must California students of African-American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian-American, Pacific Islander or Latino/Hispanic descent; graduate applicants must be enrolled in an approved master level or doctoral graduate program in Nutrition, Public Health, Physical Education, or American Dietetic Association; must have approved pre-professional practice program at an accredited university in California; must have 12-15 units of graduate course work; must have 3.0 GPA or higher; applicants must be enrolled in an approved bachelor level program in Nutrition or Physical Education at an accredited university in California; must have 50 semester units of college credits completed; must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Criteria: Selection will be based on the evaluation of submitted documents and specific criteria.
Funds: No specific amount.
To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form; completed Statement of Financial Status; two recommendation letters from two individuals; letter describing academic goals and involvement in community nutrition; a 500-1,000-word essay; photograph of own self (billfold size or larger); one copy of an official transcript of graduate course work to 12-15 units (for graduate applicants) or official transcripts of all college work to accrue 50 units (for undergraduate applicants).
Deadline: March 31. Applicants must mail original and three additional copies of each document except transcript and photo.

 CBCF Congressional Fellows Program
Qualifications: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permitted to work in the U.S.; a graduate or have professional degree completed prior to the start date fellowship program; familiar with the federal legislative process, Congress and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and its members; and have demonstrated interest in public policy and commitment to creating and implementing policy to improve the living conditions for underserved and underrepresented individuals.
Criteria: Selection is based on a combination of the following criteria: a record of academic and professional achievement; evidence of leadership skills and the potential for further growth; demonstrated interest in public policy; and quality of paper application and interview performance.
Funds: $40,000 with benefits.
Duration: One year.
To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with a resume; three letters of recommendation; three Transcript (at least one must be an official transcript); and three essays (each essay no more than two pages in length). Submit three copies of the complete application under one cover. Bind application with paperclips (do not use staples).
Deadline: May 23.

Cenie Jomo Williams Tuition Scholarships
Qualifications: Applicants must be active, paid members of NABSW; must be students who have a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale; must be African-American students with demonstrated community service; must be students who will conduct research of interest to the black community; and must be undergraduate or graduate students enrolled for full-time study at an accredited US social work program in the semester that the award will be granted.
Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; community service; and financial need.
Funds: $2,000.
Number of Awards: 2.
To Apply: Applicants must submit a purpose letter (two to three pages, double-spaced, and typewritten) which must include the following: professional interests, future social work aspirations, previous social work experiences, honors and achievements, research interests within the black community; must submit two letters of recommendation, preferably by a professor, field instructor, or a prestigious community-based leader; financial need statement with a breakdown of students' assets and liabilities; and an official academic transcript from the school.
Deadline: December 31.

Cherry Lane Foundation/Music Alive! Scholarships
Qualifications: Applicant must be an African-American college or university student majoring in music. Applicants must demonstrate musical talent and proficiency in the areas of arranging, producing, conducting, performing.
Criteria: Selection will be based on the committee's criteria.
Funds: No specific amount.
Duration: Annual.
To Apply: The ASCAP Foundation does not accept applications for this scholarship. Interested students should consult their school's financial aid office for application information.

CIGNA Healthcare Graduate Scholarships
Qualifications: Applicants must be full-time students, working towards a graduate degree in public administration, political science, urban affairs, public policy, or a related field preferably at an HBCU with excellent interpersonal and analytical abilities, strong oral and written communication skills and a 3.0 or better GPA for at least 1 remaining full-time semester.
Criteria: Applicants will be evaluated based on some criteria designed by the Scholarship Selection Committee.
Funds: $5,000.
Number of Awards: 2.
To Apply: Applicants must submit cover letter describing status as a student and other relevant information that might be used in evaluating application (extra-curricular activities, volunteer activities, etc.); official copies of all graduate (if applicable) and undergraduate transcripts; two reference letters, at least one of which should be from a faculty member; three-page essay, detailing autobiography and career goals and objectives; and a current resume.

CIGNA Healthcare Undergraduate Scholarships
Qualifications: Applicants must be full-time students, working towards an undergraduate degree in public administration, political science, urban affairs, public policy, or a related field preferably at an HBCU with excellent interpersonal and analytical abilities, strong oral and written communication skills and a 3.5 or better grade point average for completed 1 full-time college semester and at least 1 full-time academic year.
Criteria: Recipient will be selected based on financial need.
Funds: $10,000.
Number of Awards: 1.
To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their current student status and other relevant information that might be used in evaluating the application (extra-curricular activities, volunteer activities, etc); official copies of all undergraduate transcripts; scores from the American College Testing (ACT) program or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) administered by the College Entrance Examination Board; a copy of their Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA); two (2) reference letters (at least one of which should be from a faculty member); three-page essay detailing his/her autobiography and career goals and objectives; three-page essay answering the question: In your opinion, what are the five most critical skills public administrators ought to possess, and why?; and a current resume.

Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarships
Qualifications: Applicants must meet the following criteria: African-American heritage; undergraduate students majoring (or intending to major) in a technical field of study (i.e., engineering, math, science, etc.); enrollment at one of the predominantly Black colleges or universities; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
Criteria: Awards will be based on academic achievement, personal essay describing career goals, current and past relevant extracurricular activities, recommendations from teachers and guidance counselors and financial need.
Funds: $2,000.
Duration: Up to 4 years.
To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form.
Deadline: June 15.

Dr. Joyce Beckett Scholarships
Qualifications: Applicants must be African-American students who have a 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale; must express research interest in the black community; and must be undergraduate or graduate students enrolled for full-time study at an accredited US graduate social work program in the semester that the award will be granted.
Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; community service; and financial need.
Funds: $1,000.
Number of Awards: 1.
To Apply: Applicants must submit a purpose letter (two to three pages, double-spaced, typewritten) which must include the following: professional interests, future social work aspirations, previous social work experiences, honors and achievements, research interests within the black community; must submit two letters of recommendation, preferably by a professor, field instructor, or a prestigious community-based leader; financial need statement with a breakdown of students' assets and liabilities; and an official academic transcript from the school.
Deadline: December 16.

Julianne Malveaux Scholarships
Qualifications: Applicants must be United States citizens; must be African-American females; must be enrolled as college sophomores or juniors in an accredited college or university; must be majoring in journalism, economics or related field (public policy, creative writing, etc.); and must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement and financial need.
Funds: No specific amount.
To Apply: Applicants must complete the scholarship application online and submit a 1000-word essay on their career plans and their relevance to the Dr. Julianne Malveaux Program Theme: "Black Women's Hands Can Rock the World."
Deadline: March 1.

DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarships
Qualifications: Applicants must be second-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan Asian or Native American students; or second-year female law students, regardless of race or ethnicity.
Criteria: Applicants will be evaluated based on demonstrated academic excellence; and service to the profession, community and the cause of diversity.
Funds: $10,000.
Number of Awards: 2.
To Apply: Applicants must submit three recommendations, one each from the following individuals: a) the dean of the student's law school, b) a current or past law professor, and c) an individual who is personally acquainted with the applicant, but who is not related by blood line or adoption; and a cover letter which identifies their academic, personal and/or professional accomplishments and how those accomplishments qualify him or her for DRI's Law Student Diversity Scholarship Award.

Dunbar Heritage Scholarships
Qualifications: Applicant must be a graduating member of Dunbar High School; must be of African-American descent; must have financial need; must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and must enter college within the year following high school graduation.
Criteria: Scholarship recipients are selected based upon the specific criteria made by each fund's donor. Scholarship application is reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. Selection of applicants will be based on academic standing and financial need.
Funds: Amount of scholarship is determined each year by the Selection Committee.
Duration: One year.
To Apply: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, transcript, and letter of recommendation. Application forms are available online.
Deadline: March 1.

E.J. Josey Scholarships
Qualifications: Applicant must be an African American Citizen of the U.S. or Canada, and enrolled or accepted by ALA-accredited graduate program leading to a degree in library and information science at the time of application.
Criteria: Selection is based on the essay's argument development and critical analysis, clear language, conciseness and creativity.
Funds: $2,000.
Duration: One year.
Number of Awards: 2.
To Apply: Applicants must write an essay on a given theme. Essays (typed, double-spaced, and in Microsoft word or Corel) must include a cover letter providing the applicant's name, address, phone numbers, graduate program, and name of school and anticipated date of graduation. Only essays submitted via email to bbeal@mcc.cc.ms.us will be considered.
Deadline: December 15.

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E.J. Josey Scholarships

Award Name: E.J. Josey Scholarships
	Organization Information: Black Caucus of the American Library Association c/o Rudolph Clay Jr. 6985 Snow Way Campus Box 7493 Saint Louis, MO 63130-4400 Email: jeromeoffordjr@gmail.com
	Study Level: Graduate
	Award Type: Scholarship, Award
	Purpose: To support African American students in library and information science.
	Focus: Library and archival sciences.
	Qualifications: Applicant must be an African American Citizen of the U.S. or Canada, and enrolled or accepted by ALA-accredited graduate program leading to a degree in library and information science at the time of application. Criteria: Selection is based on the essay's argument development and critical analysis, clear language, conciseness and creativity.
	Funds: $2,000. Duration: One year. Number of Awards: 2. To Apply: Applicants must write an essay on a given theme. Essays (typed, double-spaced, and in Microsoft word or Corel) must include a cover letter providing the applicant's name, address, phone numbers, graduate program, and name of school and anticipated date of graduation. Only essays submitted via email to bbeal@mcc.cc.ms.us will be considered. Deadline: December 15.
	Additional Information: Contact: Billy C. Beal at bbeal@mcc.cc.ms.us.
	For more information go to: http://www.bcala.org

Dunbar Heritage Scholarships

Award Name: Dunbar Heritage Scholarships
	Organization Information: Southwest Florida Community Foundation 8771 College Pky., Bldg. 2, Ste. 201 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Phone Number: (239) 274-5900 Fax Number: (239) 274-5930
	Study Level: Undergraduate
	Award Type: Scholarship
	Purpose: To fund a Dunbar High School graduating student of African-American descent in pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited college.
	Focus: General studies.
	Qualifications: Applicant must be a graduating member of Dunbar High School; must be of African-American descent; must have financial need; must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and must enter college within the year following high school graduation. Criteria: Scholarship recipients are selected based upon the specific criteria made by each fund's donor. Scholarship application is reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. Selection of applicants will be based on academic standing and financial need.
	Funds: Amount of scholarship is determined each year by the Selection Committee. Duration: One year. To Apply: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, transcript, and letter of recommendation. Application forms are available online. Deadline: March 1.
	For more information go to: http://www.floridacommunity.com

DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarships

Award Name: DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarships
	Organization Information: Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago 321 S Plymouth Ct., Ste. 600 Chicago, IL 60604 Phone Number: (312) 554-2088 Email: administrator@bwla.org Fax Number: (312) 962-4645
	Study Level: Undergraduate
	Award Type: Scholarship
	Purpose: To provide financial assistance to deserving law students from ABA accredited law schools.
	Focus: Law.
	Qualifications: Applicants must be second-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan Asian or Native American students; or second-year female law students, regardless of race or ethnicity. Criteria: Applicants will be evaluated based on demonstrated academic excellence; and service to the profession, community and the cause of diversity.
	Funds: $10,000. Number of Awards: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit three recommendations, one each from the following individuals: a) the dean of the student's law school, b) a current or past law professor, and c) an individual who is personally acquainted with the applicant, but who is not related by blood line or adoption; and a cover letter which identifies their academic, personal and/or professional accomplishments and how those accomplishments qualify him or her for DRI's Law Student Diversity Scholarship Award.
	For more information go to: http://www.bwla.org

Julianne Malveaux Scholarships

Award Name: Dr. Julianne Malveaux Scholarships
	Organization Information: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs 1806 New Hampshire Ave. NW Washington, DC 20009 Phone Number: (202) 483-4206 Email: info@nanbpwc.org
	Study Level: Undergraduate
	Award Type: Scholarship
	Purpose: To provide financial assistance for African-American students pursuing their college education.
	Focus: General studies.
	Qualifications: Applicants must be United States citizens; must be African-American females; must be enrolled as college sophomores or juniors in an accredited college or university; must be majoring in journalism, economics or related field (public policy, creative writing, etc.); and must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement and financial need.
	Funds: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must complete the scholarship application online and submit a 1000-word essay on their career plans and their relevance to the Dr. Julianne Malveaux Program Theme: "Black Women's Hands Can Rock the World." Deadline: March 1.
	For more information go to: http://www.nanbpwc.org

Dr. Joyce Beckett Scholarships

Award Name: Dr. Joyce Beckett Scholarships
	Organization Information: National Association of Black Social Workers 2305 Martin Luther King Ave. SE Washington, DC 20020-5813 Phone Number: (202) 678-4570 Email: harambee@nabsw.org Fax Number: (202) 678-4572
	Study Level: Graduate, Undergraduate
	Award Type: Scholarship
	Purpose: To provide financial assistance for individuals completing graduate work and to develop professional skills and talent to work in the African-American community.
	Focus: Social work.
	Qualifications: Applicants must be African-American students who have a 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale; must express research interest in the black community; and must be undergraduate or graduate students enrolled for full-time study at an accredited US graduate social work program in the semester that the award will be granted. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement; community service; and financial need.
	Funds: $1,000. Number of Awards: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a purpose letter (two to three pages, double-spaced, typewritten) which must include the following: professional interests, future social work aspirations, previous social work experiences, honors and achievements, research interests within the black community; must submit two letters of recommendation, preferably by a professor, field instructor, or a prestigious community-based leader; financial need statement with a breakdown of students' assets and liabilities; and an official academic transcript from the school. Deadline: December 16.
	For more information go to: http://www.nabsw.org

Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarships

Award Name: Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarships
	Organization Information: Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology 2705 Bladensburg Rd. NE Washington, DC 20018 Phone Number: (202) 635-3604 Email: dlhinson@compuserve.com
	Study Level: Undergraduate
	Award Type: Scholarship
	Purpose: To provide scholarships to African American undergraduate students.
	Focus: Science; Technology.
	Qualifications: Applicants must meet the following criteria: African-American heritage; undergraduate students majoring (or intending to major) in a technical field of study (i.e., engineering, math, science, etc.); enrollment at one of the predominantly Black colleges or universities; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Criteria: Awards will be based on academic achievement, personal essay describing career goals, current and past relevant extracurricular activities, recommendations from teachers and guidance counselors and financial need.
	Funds: $2,000. Duration: Up to 4 years. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form. Deadline: June 15.
	Additional Information: Contact: Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology at the above address.
	For more information go to: http://www.dfbsstscholarship.org