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Scholarships for HBCU Freshmen
Starting at an HBCU? These scholarships are open to high school seniors, incoming freshmen, and first-year college students. Many close during senior year, so the earliest deadlines are listed first.
The following is curated from HBCU Scholarships, our growing directory for HBCU students. Each listing shows the award amount, deadline, and a direct link to apply. New to the process? Start with the complete guide to HBCU scholarships.
Jerome Burke Foundation Scholarship
A scholarship to assist minority high school seniors transitioning to college.
CREATE Competition Program Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors who are actively involved with the Create Competition Program and plan to pursue a career in the built environment.
NSHSS Film and Media Production Scholarship
The NSHSS Film and Media Production Scholarship is designed for creative student filmmakers. Applicants must submit a short video under five minutes that artistically represents a day in their life, showcasing what ma...
NSHSS Performing Arts: Dance Scholarship
This scholarship supports rising high school students and recently graduated high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary skill or interest in dance.
Humanize LLC Gives in Honor of Shirley Kelley Scholarship
This scholarship assists underrepresented minority students at any academic level who were raised by a grandparent or guardian.
U.S. Bank Student Scholarship
The U.S. Bank Student Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll at a two- or four-year U.S. college, university, or trade/vocational school. Eligible app...
US Bank Student Scholarship
The US Bank Student Scholarship is a no-essay opportunity for students to receive funding by completing short financial education modules. The more modules an applicant completes, the higher the scholarship tier they...
International High School Essay Contest
An annual essay contest hosted by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. designed to award scholarships to college-bound high school seniors. Students write an original essay exploring themes of leadership, service, and posit...
Red Egg Marketing Scholarship
A semi-annual scholarship designed to provide financial assistance to incoming or current college students seeking a career in creative or marketing-related fields.
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. National High School Essay Contest
An annual essay contest held by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for college-bound high school seniors. Four scholarships are awarded ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 based on an original essay submitted through a loca...
Griffith Scholarship
Presbyterian College's most prestigious scholarship, covering tuition, fees, standard housing, and standard meals for students exhibiting exceptional academic achievement and leadership.
Service Entrepreneurship Scholarship
A scholarship opportunity rewarding high school seniors and transfer students who develop compelling plans to solve pressing problems within their local communities.
Tennessee Promise
Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program focused on increasing the number of students who attend college in Tennessee. It provides a last-dollar scholarship that covers the cost of tuition and man...
Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)
The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. It recognizes and empowers the most promising young scientists in the U.S. who are...
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Contest
This scholarship is open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and are pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis. Applicants are evaluated based on academic achievement, leadership, and financial need.
New Jersey Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarships
The top 24 Most Valuable Student applications from New Jersey advance to the national level of judging and are guaranteed at least a $4,000 scholarship, with 96 runners-up receiving a one-time $700 award.
Claire O. and Charles J. Ping Cutler Scholars Award
This scholarship offers a substantial renewable award to Ohio residents who have been admitted to humanities majors in Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences or a related Honors Tutorial College degree program...
Designli Empowering Women in Tech Scholarship
This scholarship supports young women aspiring to be business leaders in the tech industry. It is open to female high school seniors, undergraduate, or graduate students with a passion for technology, entrepreneurship...
Honors Distinguished Scholars Program
This premier umbrella initiative unifies North Carolina A&T's most prestigious full-ride scholarship awards—the Cheatham-White, Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy, and February One Scholarships—into a cohesive scholar experien...
"Outstanding Undergraduate" Essay Scholarship
This scholarship aims to help a lucky undergraduate student who is passionate about their higher education journey and actively looking for ways to fund it.
2026-2027 TMCF | Lowe’s Gap Scholarship
The TMCF | Lowe’s Gap Scholarship provides financial assistance of up to $5,000 to outstanding students attending Thurgood Marshall College Fund member schools. The single-payment award is designed to help cover verif...
Centennial Scholarship
A guaranteed academic merit scholarship awarded to first-time incoming freshmen at MTSU who meet the highest tier of GPA and standardized test score requirements.
Lowe's Gap Scholarship
The Lowe's Gap Scholarship supports full-time business and STEM undergraduate students attending TMCF member HBCUs and PBIs who demonstrate financial need.
The Buchanan Fellowship
The highest academic award given to an entering freshman at MTSU, providing full tuition, priority registration, a book allowance, and a specialized cohort curriculum.
True Blue Scholarship
A guaranteed freshman scholarship at MTSU designed to support incoming students with strong academic transcripts and competitive test scores.
Trustee Scholarship
A guaranteed academic merit scholarship for high-achieving first-time incoming freshmen at MTSU based on GPA and qualifying ACT/SAT test scores.
WebstaurantStore Diversity Scholarship
The WebstaurantStore Diversity Scholarship is a $5,000 grant created to encourage diversity in the culinary arts and hospitality management fields. It rewards talented students from minority ethnic groups who possess...
Minority Women in STEM Scholarship
An award dedicated to supporting female BIPOC high school seniors who will be first-generation college students pursuing a four-year STEM degree.
Bright Lights Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial help to minority and/or first-generation high school and undergraduate students to help them fund their future goals.
Science Ambassador Scholarship
The Science Ambassador Scholarship awards full tuition coverage up to $20,000 to women or non-binary students who submit a three-minute educational video on a STEM topic they are passionate about.
100 Black Men of Greater Columbia Scholarship
A renewable scholarship awarded to high school seniors residing in the Midlands of South Carolina who are transitioning to a full-time post-secondary college or university.
McCoy Scholar of Distinction Award
This scholarship supports incoming freshmen at Texas State University who declare a major in business. The award values are up to $20,000 ($6,000 annually) and selections are strictly merit-based.
RonranGlee Literary Scholarship
A literary-focused scholarship to support student writers and lovers of literature.
5 Strong Scholars Scholarship
This scholarship offers full-ride financial support to graduating high school seniors from the Atlanta or Houston areas who plan on attending select partner HBCUs.
Accenture Undergraduate Scholarships
In partnership with the American Indian Graduate Center, Accenture offers scholarships to outstanding American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate students pursuing professional, teaching, social services, high tec...
Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) college scholarship program
An ROTC college scholarship program providing academic funding for students in designated technical and language majors.
Ascend, Monsanto, and Solutia Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is available to students at Pensacola State College who are seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree. Special consideration is given to students with connections to Monsan...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship
This scholarship is available to undergraduate students accepted into the College of the Florida Keys who are pursuing a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree in nursing or allied health-related...
BMO Harris Bank Scholarship
The BMO Harris Bank Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors planning to attend Johnson County Community College, as well as current and continuing JCCC students. The award supports individuals pursu...
General Mills Technology Scholars Award
The General Mills Technology Scholars Award is a partnership between General Mills and UNCF to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in technology and engineering fields. Selection is...
Tyson Foods Endowed Scholarship
The Tyson Foods Endowed Scholarship is designed for undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Mississippi State University. Special consideration is given to children of Tyson...
Clyde and Carrie W. McHenry Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming high school graduate planning to enroll in a four-year baccalaureate degree program at Southern University Baton Rouge.
College of Engineering BP 1, 2, & 3
This scholarship supports incoming freshmen or current engineering students at Southern University Baton Rouge who meet selective academic criteria.
Dow Alumni Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is available to minority, first-generation, Louisiana high school graduate students entering or currently enrolled in the Southern University System.
Irving J. & Darlene A. Matthews College of Business Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports incoming African-American male freshmen pursuing a degree within the College of Business at Southern University Baton Rouge.
Irving J. & Darlene A. Matthews College of Engineering Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports incoming African-American male freshmen pursuing a degree within the College of Engineering at Southern University Baton Rouge.
Kelvin W. & Felica W. Coney Scholarships
This scholarship is awarded to incoming high school graduates who plan to enroll in a four-year Engineering program at Southern University Baton Rouge.
Knights of Peter Claver Council #119 Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship provides freshman-year tuition assistance to full-time undergraduate students who reside in the North Iberville area of Iberville Parish, Louisiana.
AMA Diversity Leadership Scholarship
The AMA Diversity Leadership Scholarship recognizes underrepresented students who demonstrate leadership in their chapter activities or other areas of their lives. Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership qualiti...
ConAgra Employee Scholarship
The ConAgra Employee Scholarship is an opportunity for freshman or transfer students pursuing a bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
International Achievement Freshman Scholarship
A freshman-specific scholarship offered by Oklahoma State University to outstanding international incoming students.
Kiwanis Children's Fund Key Club Scholarships
Annual scholarships awarded to graduating members of Key Club International to reward sustained participation in the high school service organization's work. Applications are managed online, offering multiple named fu...
LPGA Chevron Changing the Face of Golf Scholarship
An excellent opportunity offered by the LPGA Foundation and Chevron to support young women paying for college. Five recipients will receive annual awards renewable for up to four years.
LPGA Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship
Provides a need-based scholarship to a female high school senior from a recognized minority background. Recipients must be pursuing full-time study and playing collegiate golf.
SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship
The SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors and college undergraduates who are children, dependents, or descendants of members of the Society of Manufacturing E...
Mary T. Carothers Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship
Scholarship program supporting college undergraduate students who are pursuing summer coursework in environmental studies.
CollegeCounts Scholarship
The CollegeCounts Scholarship provides one-time funding assistance to Alabama high school seniors or first-time freshmen who demonstrate financial need and plan to attend an Alabama college. Awards are granted to stud...
TLF Undergraduate Scholarships
This scholarship supports undergraduate minority students studying advertising, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Recipients gain access to academic support and professional guidance from mentors.
Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship
Established in honor of the former Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives, this merit-based scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who are Delaware residents. Selected recipients receive $1,250...
Herb Alpert Emerging Young Artists Scholarship
This scholarship is designated for creative high school seniors who have previously attended the California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) and plan to major in an art-related field in college.
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Tips for incoming HBCU freshmen
Apply during senior year. Many freshman awards close between November and March. Keep a list of deadlines and check the deadline calendar often.
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