Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Mary J. Blige has launched a scholarship program aimed at supporting African American women seeking higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The Online Guide to Scholarships, Financial Aid and More for African American Students
Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant
The Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant has been an annual event for the past 38 years, offering young girls of African American descent a platform to showcase their talents, beauty, and intelligence.
Chevrolet "Discover the Unexpected" Scholarship Program For HBCU Students
Chevrolet, which produces more than 10 million vehicles ever year, has partnered with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) to give HBCU students in good academic standing scholarships that can help them pay for tuition and books. All students can apply, but the program is specifically seeking journalism and communications students.
Official Black Lives Matter Scholarship Program For HBCU Students
The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) has launched the Student Solidarity Fund and the HBCU Student Scholarship Fund to emphasize the importance of mutual aid in their philanthropic work. The organization recognizes that the well-being, health, and dignity of individuals are interlinked, and cooperation is necessary for survival.
Jesse Jackson's PUSH Excel Scholarship Program
Jesse Jackson has been a civil rights activist for more than 50 years. He established his PUSH Excel Scholarship Program to help students who are qualified to attend college, but lack the financial resources they need to pay for tuition and books. The program encourages servant leadership potential in scholars, and pushes students to develop a passion for social justice and social change.
Lebron James Family Foundation (LJFF) Scholarship Program
Lebron James, one of the most successful NBA champions of all time, is using his family foundation to give back to the community. His foundation hosts community events, runs a school, and even offers financial assistant to students who can not afford to go to college.
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There are currently 106 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States, attended by hundreds of thousands of students. These schools, which include public and private institutions, were created before the year 1964 to help educate African American students when they were not allowed to enroll into other schools. [Find an HBCU to attend...]
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