Scholarship open to African American or Black students.

Illustrating Awesomeness Scholarship
Sponsor: Next Day Animations
Amount: $750.00
Closing Date: October 26, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to young women (*or gender non-conforming individuals) of color who are actively working to change the world. Applicant must be a current undergraduate student at a United States institution. Applicant must submit an essay or video answering the following question: “Who are you, and how are you going to change the world?” Only the first 50 applicants will be considered.

George Floyd Peace and Justice Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: $10,000.00
Closing Date: October 29, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to African American/Black graduating seniors who attend a UNCF member institution or other Historical Black Colleges & University (HBCU). Applicant must submit a topic related to peace and justice.

HBCU Educators Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: October 29, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors who attend a UNCF Member Institution or any other four-year HBCU with a major in an education discipline.

NEESA Degree Completion Aid
Sponsor: NEESA
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: October 29, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate seniors who are residents of a New England Region state (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). Preference will be given to students attending UNCF Member institutions.

Etta Gray Memorial Scholarship Program
Sponsor: UNCF | The William Hipp Family
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current students who have a permanent residence in Upstate South Carolina and are pursuing a technical certification (i.e. Computer Technology, PC Programming, and Networking) at specific technical colleges in Upstate, South Carolina.

WXIA TV11 Community Service Scholarship
Sponsor: WXIA-TV | UNCF
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to college freshmen who have maintained a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must be majoring in English, Communications, Journalism, or other related fields. Applicant must be residents of Atlanta, Georgia and be enrolled full-time in one of the Atlanta University Center schools (Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College or Morris Brown College).

Encouraging Diversity Scholarship
Sponsor: DP Law
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: October 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled during the Spring semester. Applicant must be a minority and be a pre-law or law school student.

API Scholarships
Sponsor: API Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: November 1, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to API program participants. There are multiple scholarships with specific requirements – see website for details. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically open to community college students, military veterans, non-traditional students, students with disabilities, minority students, LGBTQ students, STEM majors, and student athletes. This deadline is for Spring session students.

FX Storytelling Legacy Scholarship
Sponsor: The Walt Disney Company | UNCF
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: November 2, 2026
Description: Scholarships are to encourage and empower the next generation of fearless storytellers following legendary director and producer John Singleton’s footsteps by pursing career in film or television production, directing, or screenwriting. Applicant must be a college junior or senior.

National Geographic Content Scholarship
Sponsor: National Geographic
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: November 2, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors and seniors who are majoring in media/communications or are interested in creative storytelling. Applicant must be attending one of the ten Target Schools (Howard University, University of DC, Gallaudet University, Morgan State University, Bowie State University, Georgetown University, American University, George Mason University, PG Community College, Marymount University).

Walt Disney Company UNCF Corporate Scholars Program
Sponsor: The Walt Disney Company/UNCF
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: November 2, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to African American college juniors who have an interest in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry (e.g. film or television production, directing, or screenwriting). Preference will be given to students attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).

ISACA Scholarship
Sponsor: ISACA Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: November 3, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students who are studying Cybersecurity. In addition to the general scholarships, there are scholarships open to students specifically from a demographic that is historically underrepresented within the tech profession, as well as students in the following metro areas: Hartford (CT), Houston, Washington DC, Las Vegas, New England, North Texas, Illinois, Sacramento, or San Diego.

BD Scholarship
Sponsor: Becton, Dickinson and Company | UNCF
Amount: $10,000.00
Closing Date: November 5, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current juniors and seniors who are enrolled full-time at any UNCF member institution, other HBCU, or any accredited four-year college or university. Applicant must major in one of the following academic disciplines/area of study: biomedical science, biology, life sciences, microbiology, global health, nursing, pharmacy, or science technology. Preference shall be given to students who are residents of the following states: New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Illinois, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, Missouri, California, Indiana, Utah, Arizona, Texas, or Nebraska.

AFLAC Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF | AFLAC Foundation
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: November 6, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who are permanent residents of Columbus, Georgia.

Bryant X. Phelps Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $4,400
Closing Date: November 9, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to Black/African American students in the state of Texas who have at least a 2.7 GPA. Preference given to students attending Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Huston-Tillotson University, Prairie View A&M University, and Texas Tech University.

UBS/Painewebber Scholarship
Sponsor: UBS/PaineWebber |UNCF
Amount: Up to $8,000
Closing Date: November 10, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement within the various business disciplines at the targeted UNCF institutions.

Vertus Hardiman Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: November 10, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled at a HBCU during the 2026-2027 academic year with at least a 3.0 GPA.

Malcolm X Scholarship for “Exceptional Courage”
Sponsor: Spike Lee | UNCF
Amount: Up to $4,000
Closing Date: November 16, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who are enrolled at one of the UNCF institutions. Applicant must have overcome difficult circumstances or challenges in pursuit of their college education.

TJX Scholarship Program
Sponsor: TJX | UNCF
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: November 16, 2026
Description: Scholarships is open to incoming and current undergraduates enrolled full-time for the 2026-2027 academic year at any US-located accredited HBCU.

EA Madden Scholarship Program
Sponsor: EA Sports | UNCF
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: November 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to Black/African American college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who attend specific HBCUs (see website for list of eligible colleges). Scholarship is open to all majors with a preference for computer science, software engineering, interactive entertainment, game design and art.

Charles J. and Mary E. Field Endowment Fund Scholarship
Sponsor: Charles J. and Mary E. Field Endowment | UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: November 23, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduate students who are either attending a UNCF member institution or are a graduate of a UNCF member institution and who are pursuing their graduate degree education.

Edna Blum Scholarship for NY Residents
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: November 23, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students with an unmet financial need attending colleges and universities throughout the United States. Applicant must be from the NYC area (one of the five Burroughs only), be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, and have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Eunice Walker Johnson Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: November 23, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending a UNCF member institution. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated unmet financial need. Priority will be given to students attending Selma University.

NextEra Energy Scholarship Program – 2 Year Institution Applicants
Sponsor: UNCF | NextEra Energy
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: November 25, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to first year students who identify as diverse in ethnic background and who are majoring in STEM (excluding healthcare majors) or business a discipline.

NextEra Energy Scholarship Program – 4 Year Institution Applicants
Sponsor: UNCF | NextEra Energy
Amount: $10,000.00
Closing Date: November 25, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors who identify as diverse in ethnic background and who are majoring in STEM (excluding healthcare majors) or business a discipline.

FOZA Scholarship for Awareness of Maternal Suicide
Sponsor: Friends of Zayne Adams – FOZA, Inc.
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students in the United States who have experienced maternal suicide due to postpartum depression. Applicant must be attending an accredited four-year institution, two-year community college or trade school.

HBCU Connect Minority Scholarship Program
Sponsor: HBCUConnect.com
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to minority students who are incoming or current college students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Wells Fargo Gap Scholarship
Sponsor: TMCF | Wells Fargo
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students at TMCF members schools who have at least a 2.75 GPA. Applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need.

UNCF /Congressman John Lewis Scholarship
Sponsor: Civil Rights Coin
Amount: Up to $4,000
Closing Date: December 3, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to deserving minority students who are enrolled at a UNCF member college or university.

UNCF Social Justice Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: $5,373.14
Closing Date: December 4, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are from New York, New Jersey, Vermont, and Connecticut who are committed to social justice. Applicant must be African American and be currently enrolled in college with at least a 2.5 GPA. Although all majors are encouraged to apply, those students who are political science, criminal justice or in a course of study toward the preparation of law school will be given preference.

Fidelity Scholars Program
Sponsor: UNCF | Fidelity
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: January 28, 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, 2027
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time at one of the 37 UNCF member institutions during the 202\6-2027 academic year. Applicant must have a demonstrated financial need as verified by the financial aid office and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

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.