HBCU Endowment Fund
Graduate School Scholarship
The Graduate School Scholarship provides critical financial support to master's and doctoral students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The program offers funding tiers to reduce financial barriers for students committed to academic excellence, research, and community service. Recipients also receive access to academic support, career development, and mentoring resources.
Award
$3,000 – $10,000
Deadline
April 1 (annually)
Level
Graduate
Status
Usually due April 1 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- High (recommendation letters, transcript, research project)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students, minimum GPA 4
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Who is eligible
- Enrolled (or accepted) in a graduate program (master's or doctoral) at any of the 107 accredited HBCUs
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative graduate GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Enrolled at least half-time (minimum 4 graduate credits per semester)
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident (International students enrolled at HBCUs considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Demonstrated financial need through FAFSA or equivalent documentation
What you'll need
- Current or proposed research/thesis topic with clear objectives and methodology
- Demonstration of financial need
- Official or unofficial transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
How to apply
- Create an account on the official online application portal.
- Complete the online application form and personal details.
- Submit required documents, including transcripts, a research proposal, and financial need documentation.
- Submit the completed application before the regular deadline (April 1, 2026) or priority deadline (March 1, 2026).
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://hbcuendowmentfund.org/scholarships/graduate
- How this listing was added:
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