Scholarship open to African American or Black students.

ConocoPhillips Last Dollar Scholarship
Sponsor: ConocoPhillips | UNCF
Amount: Up to $3,250
Closing Date: August 27, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to rising juniors and seniors who will be enrolled full-time at a UNCF Member institution or other accredited HBCU during the current school year. Applicant must have a declared major in a STEM-related discipline, or accounting, finance, human resources, or information technology.

Richard F. Freeman Scholarship
Sponsor: Richard F. Freeman Scholarship Fund | UNCF
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: August 27, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college freshman who are enrolled full-time at any accredited four-year institution, non-profit college, or university for the current academic year. Applicant must be from Southeast Michigan.

Johnson & Johnson Scholarship
Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson | UNCF
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: August 28, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to college juniors and seniors who are New Jersey residents pursuing degrees in nursing or other health sciences related degrees.

Travis Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: UNCF | Travis Foundation
Amount: Up to $6,294
Closing Date: August 28, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students at a UNCF member institution with at least a 2.5 GPA.

Lincoln Financial Scholars Program
Sponsor: Lincoln Financial Group | UNCF
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to college juniors and seniors enrolled full-time at any accredited HBCU. All majors are welcome to apply. Applicants with the following majors will receive preference; Business, Communications, Cyber Security, Finance, Accounting, Information Management Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Insurance, Marketing, Operations Management, Risk Management, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Science.

Stephen Francis McNally Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $4,250
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students current enrolled full-time at any UNCF-member institution or accredited HBCU. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have demonstrated, unmet financial need.

Trailblazer Scholarship
Sponsor: Lowe’s UNCF
Amount: Up to $4,250
Closing Date: September 2, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to rising college juniors who are currently attending a UNCF member HBCU in the state of North Carolina. Applicant must be majoring in one of the following majors: industrial and software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, finance, accounting, economics, supply chain, business administration with a concentration or minor in supply chain logistics, merchandising, business analytics, or business information technologies or a related field.

Catherine W. Pierce Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $3,400
Closing Date: September 10, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are pursing a degree in an Art, Art History and other eligible majors.

Gayle & Tom Benson Endowed UNCF Scholarship
Sponsor: Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation | UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: September 11, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who reside in or are permanent residents of the state of Louisiana. Applicant must be an underrepresented minority (Black/African American, Native American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx/Hispanic American) and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Quilt Scholarship Program
Sponsor: UNCF | Bowie and Helen Duncan
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: September 14, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are majoring in the field of education and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Gates Scholarship
Sponsor: The Gates Scholarship
Amount: Cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the EFC
Closing Date: September 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors who are student leaders. Ideal candidates will have an outstanding academic record in high school (top 10% of graduating class), demonstrated leadership ability, and exceptional personal success skills.

International Association of Minister’s Wives & Widows Scholarship
Sponsor: International Association of Minister’s Wives & Widows
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: September 16, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current HBCU college students with at least a 2.5 GPA.

AT&T/The Network BICP – Lewis Latimer Scholarship
Sponsor: AT&T/NETwork BICP | UNCF
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: September 21, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to African American incoming and current undergraduate students enrolled in the targeted STEAM fields at any accredited four-year college or university during the current academic year.

Michael Jackson Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $4,000
Closing Date: September 26, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students studying communication arts or performing arts who are attending a UNCF college/university during the current academic year with at least a 3.0 GPA.

James J. and Margaret M. Kerrigan Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors and seniors in any field of art and education at Historically Black Colleges & Universities. Preference shall be given to students studying K-12 Education or Fine / Performing Arts.

Wm. Wrigley Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Wm Wrigley Foundation | UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who are enrolled in a UNCF member school. Candidates for this scholarship should be majoring in Chemistry, Economics, Engineering (chemical, mechanical, or industrial), Marketing, Finance, Business, Accounting, or Computer Science.

Edward M. Nagel Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students pursuing studies in business (and business related majors) with at least a 3.0 GPA.

Wyeth-Aryst/AHP Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students in health related fields bridge the gap in funding so they may be able to continue their education. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be attending one of the 37 affiliated member institutions.

June & Wylie Seldon Memorial Endowment
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 5, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who are enrolled at an UNCF member institution. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have demonstrated financial need. Applicant must provide a one-page personal statement on their career interest, current academic transcript, and a letter of recommendation.

Joe Williams Music Scholarship Program
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $6,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors and seniors who are majoring in a music related discipline and can demonstrate financial need. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, International or DACA student.

John Lennon Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF | Yoko Ono
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students attending a UNCF member institution and majoring in communications, mass communications, mass media arts, music or performing arts.

Professor Emeritus John edward Lillich Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: $4,400.00
Closing Date: October 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending an HBCU and majoring in an Engineering field. Preference will be given to those at NCAT.

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.

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).

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 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.