Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program

Jackie Robinson made history as the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. Now, his foundation is making history with a scholarship program that addresses the financial needs of college students. The foundation offers scholarship awards, as well as extensive, hands-on mentoring and support services. Winners will receive a generous four-year scholarship to attend an undergraduate school of their choice. They can also enroll in a special leadership program that the foundation itself offers.

Rapper Nas is Promoting This $10 Million HBCU Scholarship Program

Rapper and entrepreneur, Nas, has teamed up with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Hennessy to promote the Hennessy Fellows Program to promote a $10 million scholarship program that will award talented college students from HBCUs.

Jeanette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund For Low Income Women, 35+ Years Old

The Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund (JRF) is a unique program that offers scholarships and other forms of financial support for low-income women who are at least 35-years old across the U.S. to create better lives through post-secondary education. 87% of theirs cholars either graduate or continue towards completing a degree. 75% of their scholars are single mothers setting an example for their children to earn a college degree.

100 Black Men National Scholarship Program

100 Black Men of America, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to advance the quality of life within urban communities and provide educational and economic opportunities for African Americans. The organization's national scholarship program is managed by a local chapter of it's national network.

$10K Generation Google Scholarship Program For African Americans (and Other Underrepresented Students!)

The Generation Google Scholarship helps aspiring African Americans and other underrepresented students excel in science and technology. Students will be selected from an applicant pool of both undergraduates and graduates. Scholarship awards will be based on the ability that each candidate has to demonstrate diversity through leadership and intellect.

Spike Lee's Malcolm X Scholarship Program For Exceptional Courage

The Malcolm X Scholarship for Exceptional Courage is a program for undergraduate students currently enrolled at one of the many UNCF Institutions around the country. The scholarship was established by filmmaker Spike Lee whose goal is to bring more attention to the life and contributions of Malcolm X.

Michael Jackson/ United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarship

Michael Jackson's estate has partnered with the UNCF to fund a scholarship program that offers financial support to students who are pursuing degrees in social science and communication arts. The students must be enrolled to a UNCF college or university for the upcoming academic year.

$10K HBCU Scholarships From the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship Program

Frederick Douglass was a civil rights activist that is still recognized today for his accomplishments. For this reason, a scholarship program in his name has been established by the United Negro College Fund to help support HBCU students. The program is one of the first of it's kind.

CVS Scholarships For African American Business Students

CVS, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the country, has partnered with the United Negro College Fund to launch a scholarship program that specifically targets business students.  The scholarships will help advance the college education for students studying Business, Marketing, Communications, Accounting, and other business-related majors.

National Association of Colored Women Council (NACWC) Scholarship Program

The National Association of Color Women’s Clubs (NACWC) helps women locally and nationally by providing them with the resources and tools that they need to be successful despite having the odds against them. Their scholarship program provides annual financial assistance to thousands of African American college students throughout the country.

Jay-Z Scholarship Program For Students Who Want to Study Abroad

Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z is using his Shawn Carter Foundation to partner with the University of the Arts London/ London College of Communication to create a cultural exchange program that helps students study abroad. The program, called NYLON, exposes students to a cross-cultural, academic experience designed to encourage them to be world influences and leaders in global business development.

Gucci Changemakers Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program

Gucci, a world-renowned fashion brand, has a global program that promotes unity, diversity and inclusion through it's Gucci Changemakers program. The program offers more than $1 million in scholarships that will be allocated to financing the education of at least 70 fashion students.

HBCU Alliance Partners Inc. Scholarship

HBCU Alliance Partners Inc. has parterned with The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to give much-deserved scholarship awards to outstanding students that are currently enrolled at one of the nation's HBCUs or PBIs. The program aims to help African American students take advantage of the opportunity to study at college institutions that want them to succeed.

Stephen and Ayesha Curry Foundation Scholarship Program for Girls in STEM

Riley Morrison, a 9-year old basketball fan wrote a letter to 3-time champion Stephen Curry a letter asking why him his shoes weren't accessible for girls. Stephen was so blown away that he immediately took action to change his shoes, his business, and his perspective. He decided to create a shoe for Riley but he wasn't comfortable profiting off her shoe design, so he joined with Under Armour and turned his design into a scholarship program that would impact girls for years to come.

Executive Leadership Council Undergraduate Scholarships For Black Students

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is an organization that aims to create more African American executives and leaders at America's top corporations. Their scholarship program offers qualifying students scholarship awards and internship opportunities to help them along the way. They also mentor students and help students land promising career opportunities with their sponsors and partners.

Ford Blue Oval/ Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarship

Ford Motor Company Fund, which has been manufacturing vehicles for more than 100 years, has partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to offer scholarship awards to current high school seniors that are planning to attend college. Ford supports the African American community in many other ways including their award-winning supplier diversity program and other outreach programs.

MillerCoors/ Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarship

MillerCoors, one of the largest beer brewing companies in the world, has partnered with the Thurgood Marshall Fund to honor students with scholarships that can help them pay for the tuition to attend one of the nation's HBCUs or PBIs. Their commitment to diversity can also been in the business competitions that they offer for African American entreprneeurs.

Ray Charles Endowed/ United Negro College Fund Scholarship

The foundation of Ray Charles, one of the most successful musicians of all time, has partnered with the United Negro College fund to award scholarships to deserving students who demonstrate academic excellence. His foundation specifically aims to help students who are in need, and who are college juniors enrolled at a qualifying university. The scholarships are renewable.

Oracle Corporate Scholars Program For African American Students

Oracle, a multi-billion dollar global computer technology company, has partnered with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to not only offer scholarships to African American students, but also to offer internship opportunities at their headquarters in  at Oracle headquarters in Redwood City, California. They specifically are looking to help students who are pursuing degrees in business and technology related fields.

"Regions Riding Forward" Scholarship Essay Contest

Regions Bank, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, offers scholarship awards to low income African American students every year during Black History month. Students must participate in an essay contest that addresses the contributions of Black people. Every year, about 7,000 entries are received, but only 30 scholarship recipients are chosen.

Tom Joyner Foundation/ Denny's Filmmakers Scholarship Program

Tom Joyner, who hosted the Tom Joyner Morning Show for more than 25 years, has partnered with Denny's via his foundation to help inspire filmmakers who are attending HBCUs around the country. The goal is to support storytelling through film, and to make sure that African Americans are able to artistically express themselves through documentaries, television shows, and movies.

American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) Scholarships

The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is a powerful organization that creates a national platform for the economic, social and political impact of environmental and energy policies that affect Black and minority communities. Their scholarship program aims to ensure that there will always be a group of African American professionals involved in governmental energy policymaking that will be fighting for the rights and necessities of urban and underserved communities.

Kia Motors America/ United Negro College Fund Scholarship

Kia Motors America, which manufactures a wide range of sports sedans, hybrids, electric cars, has partnered with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to offer need-based scholarships to African American students who are able to maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. The program is specifically for college juniors and seniors that attend an HBCU.