2023 NYWICI Scholarship Program – $2,500 to $10,000: New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) provides scholarships every year to deserving young students. Scholarships are for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students for students pursuing a career/major in the field of communications. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28, 2023. Click here to learn more.
Edna M. Blum Endowed Scholarship – Up to $5,000: The Edna M. Blum Endowed Scholarship for NY Residents is open to students with an unmet financial need attending colleges/universities throughout the United States. The scholarship award depends on the financial need of the student as verified by the attending University or College. This is a one time award to be disbursed during the 2022-2023 school year. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2023. Click here for more information.
ACS Scholars Program – $5,000: ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander (excluding Asian) or American Indian high school seniors or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology are eligible to apply. Seniors can apply for their fifth year. Eligible applicants must: be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident; demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, “B” or better); and, demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2023. Click here to learn more.
Actuarial Diversity Scholarship – $1,000-$4,000: The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship promotes diversity within the profession through an annual scholarship program for Black/African American, Latinx, Native North American and Pacific Islander students. The scholarship award recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession. Each applicant must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: Black/African American, Latinx, Native North American, Pacific Islander. Must be enrolling as or enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited educational institution. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), emphasis on math or actuarial courses. Entering college freshmen must have a minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 620. Must be intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2023. Click here to learn more.
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American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship – $5,000: The American Association of Blacks in Energy is a professional association composed of African Americans in the energy industry. Through its Scholarship Program, the Association seeks to help increase the number of African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans (underrepresented minorities) in energy related fields. To qualify, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be a graduating high school senior who intends to enroll in the next semester in an accredited college or university; planning to major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematic fields, in preparation for a career in the energy sector. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2023. Click here to learn more.
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship – $20,000: Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) is a company-sponsored employee network dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees at Microsoft Corporation. Applicants must be high school seniors of African descent (for example, African-American, African, or Ethiopian) with a minimum 3.3 GPA and financial need. Applicants must plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall of the year following high school graduation. n addition, applicants must plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in technology. Acceptable majors include engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing). The applicant must demonstrate a passion for technology and leadership within the school or community. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2023. Click here to learn more.
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship – $20,000: CBC Spouses Education Scholarship programs support current or upcoming college students across a variety of disciplines. African American and Black graduating high school seniors; scholars pursuing undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. Applicants for the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, a permanent residence or attend an academic institution in a CBC Members district who is preparing to pursue or is currently pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree full-time at an accredited college or university. Current high school seniors are also eligible to apply. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale and exhibit leadership and be active in community. Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2023. Click here to learn more.
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students – $2,500: The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students awards a scholarship for undergraduate studies of religion, journalism, or communications. The scholarship assists a United Methodist undergraduate who intends to pursue a career in religious journalism through study at an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must be a United Methodist ethnic minority who is a current college junior or senior enrolled in a journalism/communications program at an accredited college/university. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2023. Click here to learn more.
NACME Scholars (Block Grant) Program – $16,000: NACME is the largest provider of college scholarships for underrepresented minorities pursuing degrees at schools of engineering. NACME Scholarships make a significant impact on the lives of deserving students who ultimately become valued participants in the engineering and computer science workforce. NACME is responsible for over $5 million in scholarships awarded annually to underrepresented minority (URM) students. NACME supports approximately 1,000 underrepresented minority engineering and computer students annually. Application deadline varies. Click here to learn more.
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship – $12,000: The mission of the Herbert Lehman Education Program is to help transform the promise of racial equality into a social, economic, and political reality by supporting talented undergraduate students with financial need to stay in school and successfully complete their bachelor’s degree. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a combined family income of $65,000 or less, as well as a record of academic achievement and a commitment to public service. There is no minimum test score or GPA requirement. The scholarship committee will take into account each candidate’s GPA, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, financial needs, volunteer activities, and essays. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2023. Click here to learn more.
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