Numerous grants and scholarships are available for Black and African American students. The problem is narrowing it down. You want to find a scholarship catered to your talents and unique qualities. Here are some of the major nation-wide grants and scholarships for African American and minority students.
- United Negro College Fund: The nation’s largest (private) provider of minority scholarships. Awards over $10 million in scholarships for 10,000-plus African American students throughout the country.
- The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program: This is a 4-year grant worth up to $30,000 for black students pursuing their undergraduate degrees.
- UNCF STEM Scholars Program: Provides $2,500-$5,000 per academic year for African American students interested in pursuing STEM careers and professions.
- Ron Brown Scholar Program: Provides $40,000 ($10,000 a year) for promising African American students to attend the four-year institution of their choosing.
Online databases like the ones found on Scholarship.com, collegeboard.com, and SallieMae.com are useful tools in narrowing down your search. Head to one of these sites and plug in your info. You will be greeted with dozens if not hundreds of potential scholarships and grants. The key here is to gloss over the ones that don’t apply to you and focus on the ones that align most with your profile.