Scholarship open to African American or Black students.

AWWA Scholarships
Sponsor: American Water Works Association
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: December 20, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to current undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in working in the water industry (engineering, research, etc.). In addition to the general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically for female students and minority students.

Dr. Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: December 22, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American students who will are currently enrolled in a study abroad institution during the Spring 2026 semester in Africa.

GFOA Scholarships
Sponsor: Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to students who plan to pursue a career in state/provincial or local government finance. Multiple scholarships available with different requirements. See website for details. In addition to the general scholarship, there is a scholarship specifically to minority students.

Scholarship for Students of Color
Sponsor: CollegExpress
Amount: $1,500.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students of color who are U.S. citizens and 13 years of age or older. Applicant must answer the following question in just one sentence: “How will attending college make a difference in your life?”

UNCF Georgia/Kentucky/Tennessee Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $6,250
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate junior students who are residents of OR attending an institution in Georgia, Kentucky, or Tennessee and are enrolled full-time at any accredited four-year college or university. Applicant must have demonstrated, unmet financial need.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation
Amount: Up to $35,000 over four years
Closing Date: January 7, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating minority high school seniors who plan on attending an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States. Applicant must show leadership potential, dedication to community service, and evidence of financial need.

Honda USA STEM Scholarship
Sponsor: Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. | UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: January 12, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students at any accredited four-year college or university within the United States who are majoring in a STEM field.

AFLAC Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF | AFLAC Foundation
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: January 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who are permanent residents of Columbus, Georgia.

CoBank Scholarship
Sponsor: CoBank
Amount: Up to $10,250
Closing Date: January 16, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students attending a TMCF member institution and majoring in Agriculture, Banking, Finance, or Utility-related majors (including water conservation, electrical line work, or gas operations).

Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation HBCU Scholarship
Sponsor: Coca Cola Foundation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: January 16, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who will be a full-time incoming freshman at a TMCF member school during the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicant must be a first generation college student with at least a 2.5 GPA.

Enterprise Access HBCC Scholarship
Sponsor: Enterprise
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: January 16, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to outstanding students attending TMCF’s member schools that include publicly supported historically Black community colleges (HBCCs) with at least a 2.75 GPA.

Enterprise Access HBCU Scholarship
Sponsor: Enterprise
Amount: Up to $15,000
Closing Date: January 16, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled as an undergraduate student at a TMCF HUBCU member school during the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicant must have at least a 2.75 GPA.

MolsonCoors Scholarship
Sponsor: Molson Coors Beverage Company
Amount: Up to $8,200
Closing Date: January 16, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at a TMCF member school during the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Scholarship
Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops | Cabela’s
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: January 26, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time as a junior or senior at a TMCF member school during the 2026-2027 academic school year. Applicant must be majoring in a field focusing on conservation or sustainability and must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Cargill-TMCF Thrive Scholarship
Sponsor: Cargill
Amount: Up to $15,000
Closing Date: January 26, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who attend an 1890 land grant institution. Applicant must be majoring in Agriculture or STEM.

Ahmanson Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF | Ahmanson Family Foundation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: January 29, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students attending a UNCF member school and are from greater Los Angeles, California.

Fidelity Scholars Program
Sponsor: UNCF | Fidelity
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: January 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students ages 16 to 24 who are permanent residents of Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Ohio, Colorado, or the District of Columbia. Applicant must plan to attend a four-year accredited, non-profit college or university as a first-time, incoming freshman in their permanent state or residence.

UNCF General Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: March 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time at one of the 37 UNCF member institutions during the 2024-2025 academic year. Applicant must have a demonstrated financial need as verified by the financial aid office and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

TMCF | McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarships
Sponsor: TMCF | McDonalds
Amount: Up to $15,000
Closing Date: April 24, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are/will be attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). Applicant must have at least a 2.7 GPA and be able to demonstrate leadership abilities.

art + biz Scholarship
Sponsor: Barrel and Flow Fest
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: Rolling
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of Western Pennsylvania who identify as Black or African American, Indigenous, or as a Person of Color. Applicant must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a visual arts, performing arts, or culinary arts.