The National Black Nurses Association offers the George McGuire Memorial Scholarship for a NBNA member who is also a nursing doctoral student or a nursing student in a master’s program of study whose focus is social justice.
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The ESPN Scholarship
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is partnering with ESPN to help pave the way for Black women in the sports media industry. One undergraduate and one graduate female African American student will each receive a $3,750 educational scholarship.
Megan Thee Stallion’s Don’t Stop $10,000 Scholarship
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion is partnering with Rap Rotation, amazon music’s flagship global hip-hop brand and playlist that spotlights the best in hip-hop. Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to female students of color pursuing an Associates, Bachelors or Postgraduate Degree in any field. Learn more and apply today!
NAACP’s Agnes Jones Scholarship
The NAACP Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship honors its namesake who was a long time member from the San Francisco branch with up to 40 scholarships for graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students based on GPA and financial need.
Anarcha, Betsy, and Lucy Memorial Scholarship Award
This $5,000 award is given to honor three former enslaved women knowns as the Mothers of Gynecology. The award will be given to one (1) African-American woman who is a known descendant of American slaves, and is enrolled in an accredited US medical school program. Finalists will be interviewed by Dr. Thornton.
The Maasai Haile Jones Memorial Scholarship
The Maasai Haile Jones Memorial Scholarship is exclusively for residents of San Jose, CA. Eligible applicants must be African American students who are high school seniors or college freshmen. Three finalists will be selected. Grand Prize: $10,000. First runner-up will receive $5,000. Second runner-up will receive $2,500.
Frank M. Snowden Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships
Students studying classics or classical archaeology are encouraged to apply. Eligible proposals might include (but are not limited to) participation in classical summer programs or field schools in the Mediterranean or language training at institutions in the U.S., Canada, or Europe. The maximum amount of the award will be $4,500.
Richard B. Fisher Scholarship Program
Morgan Stanley offers the Morgan Stanley Richard B. Fisher Scholarship Program, which is an integral part of their diversity recruiting efforts helping to attract Black, Hispanic, Native American, and LGBT+ undergraduate sophomores and juniors. Candidates must indicate eligibility on their 2020 Summer Analyst Program application.
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program
U.S. minority students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, who are enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate technical science or engineering discipline are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The scholarship is not available to spouses and children of Xerox employees.
Craig D. Butler Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the life of Craig D. Butler and to continue his legacy of integrity, generosity and service. Applicants must be of African-American descent, with a GPA of at east 3.0, pursuing higher education whether at a college, university or vocational-technical school.