On average, Black women in STEM earn salaries that are 45% lower than their highest-paid peers. BestColleges is committed to breaking down barriers for students in underrepresented communities, who desire careers in the most competitive fields. This year, we’ll be giving away five $6,000 scholarships to Black women who are currently pursuing careers in STEM.
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The Reginaldo Howard Scholarship
The Reginaldo M. Howard Memorial Scholarship is offered to Black and African-American students, and those of African descent, who excel academically and demonstrate a commitment to leadership and social justice. Reginaldo Howard Scholars are committed to serving their communities and becoming leaders at Duke, both inside the classroom and beyond. Established in 1979, this scholarship honors Reginaldo “Reggie” Howard, the first African American President of the Associated Students of Duke University and an A.B. Duke …
TMCF McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship
The TMCF McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for exceptional students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). With up to 63 (sixty-three) $15,000 scholarships available for the upcoming academic year, this scholarship can help cover verifiable costs associated with tuition and fees for motivated students. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at an HBCU. The application process includes submitting a …
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“Scholar Dollars” Essay Scholarship for African American Students
In offering the “Scholar Dollars” Essay Scholarship for Black Students, we want to help offset the cost of attending college for Black students. Open to high school students in the graduating class of 2024 and undergraduate and graduate students enrolled during the 2023-24 academic year, this scholarship aims to lighten your financial worry and allow you to take fewer loans. Remember, scholarships are essentially “free money” that need not be paid back. This scholarship, specifically, …
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WRNS Studio Foundation Scholarship
The WRNS Studio Foundation Scholarship Program was established in 2021 and seeks to cultivate a thriving higher education program that will encourage Black students to pursue careers in architecture by providing multi-year educational financial support and access to professional relationships. WRNS Studio Foundation recognizes the barriers to higher education and the study of architecture. The WRNS Studio Foundation Scholarship Program was established in 2021, and makes monetary awards to full-time students in California, Hawaii, New …
Black Law Student Scholarship
The Foray Firm Houston, we base our practice on two principles: We handle matters of family law with as much concern for the family as for the law. We stand up for the rights of all types of families, including African American, Spanish-speaking, multinational, and LGBTQ families To be considered for The Foray Firm Black Law Student Scholarship, students must submit a video of no more than 5 minutes discussing one of the prompts provided …
Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship Fund
Mamie Earl Sells was committed to young people, promoting programs that encouraged them to expand and improve their personal lives and career opportunities. This scholarship is dedicated to her memory, honoring her loyalty and service to the community through her volunteer work in the arts, education, racial justice programs and social services. Personally dedicated to the YWCA during the last decade of her life, Mamie played a leadership role in developing the Career Women of …
DEBF Undergraduate Leader Application
Delta Eta Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity is now accepting scholarship applications from black males in Denver Metro Area pursuing undergraduate degrees. Successful undergraduate applicants will receive an annual award of $2,500 renewable for up to four years as long as they satisfy criteria for renewal. They will also have access to Delta Eta Boulé Foundation’s professional development resources — mentorship, the Institute for Professional Development, and Delta Eta Boulé’s vast professional network.
The Family Matters’ Scholarship
The Family Matters’ Scholarship is funded by the Fall 2019 initiates of the Nu Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The scholarship was established on the merit of providing additional resources to Black women who illustrate core values of Scholarship and Service, alike our beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated’s mission.
District Capital One Award
General rules: a. Selection of candidates will be decided by the Scientific Advisory Board of Dimensions Sciences, following an independent Ad-Hoc expert peer-review evaluation; b. Benefits to awardees will consist of two one-time prize of US$1,500 and up to 3 honorable mentions of US $500; c. This is a one-time prize given to an individual awardee. Organizations are not eligible. Prize: a. The funds will be disbursed using the individual’s bank account in the sole …