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Published: 8/10/2021
Over the past several decades, we have seen an overall increase in the number of students of color on college campuses. Enrollment data shows that approximately
Published: 8/10/2021
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Common Barriers Choose a College HBCUs Scholarships Other ResourcesWe've prepared this resource guide to help Black students understand and address some of the common obstacles that may make it challenging for them to get a college education. The guide includes expert advice on selecting the right college and tips on applying for scholarships for African American students. Our featured experts are Brandi Stone, director of the University of New Mexico's African American Student Services, and Joshua Hamilton, director of the University of Arizona's African American Student Affairs.
We've prepared this resource guide to help Black students understand and address some of the common obstacles that may make it challenging for them to get a college education. The guide includes expert advice on selecting the right college and tips on applying for scholarships for African American students. Our featured experts are Brandi Stone, director of the University of New Mexico's African American Student Services, and Joshua Hamilton, director of the University of Arizona's African American Student Affairs.
Brandi Stone
Director of African American Student Services (AASS) and Special Advisor to the President for African American Affairs at the University of New Mexico
Brandi has worked in AASS for 7 years. Her passion is in creating a community inclusive of Black student scholars and cultivating a culture of Black Excellence. Brandi also currently serves as a national board member for the Association of Black Culture Centers (ABCC), where she is responsible for communicating the unique needs of Black students in the southwest region and assisting in the development of shared standards for BCCs at the national level. As a New Mexico native, Brandi received both her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Master of Public Administration degree from the University of New Mexico and is a proud second-generation Lobo!
Joshua Hamilton
Director of African American Student Affairs at the University of Arizona
Joshua works to build community, support diversity initiatives, facilitate a support system that helps students achieve academic excellence, and create an enriching African American cultural experience at the University of Arizona. He is passionate about Black student retention and graduation, as well as advancing diversity in higher education. Joshua holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of North Texas, a Master of Education from Arizona State University, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from Northern Arizona University.
Numerous studies have been conducted in an attempt to uncover some of the common obstacles that minority students face and how to address them. Among African American students, these include the demands of balancing schoolwork with jobs and family obligations and a lack of motivation. Challenges are often compounded for first-generation college students who have no family role models to turn to for guidance. The following are some of the most prominent barriers, along with advice from our experts.
Many students of all races struggle with the high cost of college, and the majority turn to various forms of financial aid for help. However, data from the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) reveals that
As the nation's largest scholarship provider for minority students, UNCF has awarded more than $5 billion dollars to 500,000 students over the last 70+ years. UNCF sponsors at least 15 annual scholarship programs.
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This scholarship celebrates the legacy of Ronald H. Brown, the late Secretary of Commerce. Recipients receive mentoring support along with their scholarship funding.
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Scholarship funding is just one component of the JRF Scholarship program honoring the legendary baseball player. Recipients also engage in leadership development, community service, career assistance, and mentorship opportunities.
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Applicants Must
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This is a last-dollar scholarship that covers the full cost of attendance not already covered by other forms of financial aid. Money can be used for tuition, books, supplies, and all other relevant expenses.
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Applicants Must
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Named for the former governor and U.S. senator from New York, Herbert Lehman, this scholarship fund is sponsored by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
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The HBCU Foundation is dedicated to supporting students attending HBCUs with scholarships, as well as fostering leadership potential and connecting graduates with top-tier employers.
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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the largest organization representing historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs). The fund sponsors three different scholarships, and has disbursed more than $5 million in scholarship money.
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Applicants Must
ETS is an association of educators, assessment developers, and researchers. This organization has partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to provide funding for students attending HBCUs.
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Applicants Must
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The Ford Motor Company and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have partnered to provide funding for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Predominantly Black Institutions.
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Applicants Must
The Coca-Cola Foundation has partnered with TMCF to offer this highly selective scholarship to four first-generation college students.
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Applicants Must
In 2015, only 2% of veterinary professionals identified as Black. The Charles Shelton Scholarship seeks to create more diversity in the field by offering financial support to veterinary students.
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Applicants Must
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The ABA Foundation supports the motorcoach travel and tourism industry with research and scholarships. Since 1995, the ABA has awarded more than $1 million to students interested in travel and tourism for the purpose of promoting diversity within industry management.
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Applicants Must
Application Information
The American Meteorological Society recognizes that it benefits from the equitable participation of a diverse community. It created this scholarship fund to encourage students from historically underrepresented groups to study atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences.
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Applicants Must
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Inspired by her grandmothers, Tuania Wright created this charitable foundation to provide scholarship funding for African American students who plan to pursue careers in the medical and healthcare fields.
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Applicants Must
Application Information
The AICPA seeks to encourage minority students to study accounting so they can enter the profession. Over the past 40 years, the AICPA has awarded more than $14.6 million to 8,000 students.
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Applicants Must
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Sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this scholarship is awarded to minority students who are majoring in any STEM subject that supports NOAA's mission to understand the natural world.
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Applicants Must
Application Information
The ACS Scholars Program disburses more than $1 million each year to minority students majoring in chemistry-related disciplines. To date, more than 3,500 students have received funding from this program.
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Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
Part of the mission of the American Library Association (ALA) is to promote racial and ethnic diversity among librarians. With that goal in mind, the ALA created the Spectrum Scholarship Program for minority students pursuing master's degrees in library science.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
The American Sociological Association (ASA) is a professional organization supporting sociologists and those who are interested in sociology. Since 1974, this fellowship program has helped more than 460 people of color earn doctoral degrees in sociology.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
Applying for scholarships is often one of the highest priorities for prospective and enrolled college students. The more scholarship money students can secure, the less money they will need to borrow through loans and repay with interest. College scholarships may also enable some students to attend schools they thought were too expensive, and when added to a resume they reflect positive qualities, like dedication and determination.
Somewhat surprisingly, many students do not apply for aid or minority scholarships because they believe they aren't eligible or simply won't be rewarded with financial support. However, Stone said she has noticed a decline in applications for some scholarships recently, which may mean less competition among the students who apply. As a result, she adds, this may be an opportune time to ask for financial aid.
Black students may be particularly interested in the three lists of scholarships below: general scholarships for all Black students, scholarships for those who want to attend HBCUs, and scholarships for Black students who have already selected or are majoring in a specific field of study. Most of these scholarship opportunities are geared toward U.S. citizens earning bachelor's degrees, but a few are also for graduate students. Some are based on financial need, while others are based on academic achievement and/or community service.
These scholarships are not covered by a FAFSA application鈥攅ach one requires a separate application. However, the time and effort that goes into a scholarship search is well worth the financial reward.
As the nation's largest scholarship provider for minority students, UNCF has awarded more than $5 billion dollars to 500,000 students over the last 70+ years. UNCF sponsors at least 15 annual scholarship programs.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
This scholarship celebrates the legacy of Ronald H. Brown, the late Secretary of Commerce. Recipients receive mentoring support along with their scholarship funding.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
Scholarship funding is just one component of the JRF Scholarship program honoring the legendary baseball player. Recipients also engage in leadership development, community service, career assistance, and mentorship opportunities.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
This is a last-dollar scholarship that covers the full cost of attendance not already covered by other forms of financial aid. Money can be used for tuition, books, supplies, and all other relevant expenses.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
Named for the former governor and U.S. senator from New York, Herbert Lehman, this scholarship fund is sponsored by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
The HBCU Foundation is dedicated to supporting students attending HBCUs with scholarships, as well as fostering leadership potential and connecting graduates with top-tier employers.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the largest organization representing historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs). The fund sponsors three different scholarships, and has disbursed more than $5 million in scholarship money.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
ETS is an association of educators, assessment developers, and researchers. This organization has partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to provide funding for students attending HBCUs.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
The Ford Motor Company and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have partnered to provide funding for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Predominantly Black Institutions.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
The Coca-Cola Foundation has partnered with TMCF to offer this highly selective scholarship to four first-generation college students.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
In 2015, only 2% of veterinary professionals identified as Black. The Charles Shelton Scholarship seeks to create more diversity in the field by offering financial support to veterinary students.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
The ABA Foundation supports the motorcoach travel and tourism industry with research and scholarships. Since 1995, the ABA has awarded more than $1 million to students interested in travel and tourism for the purpose of promoting diversity within industry management.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
The American Meteorological Society recognizes that it benefits from the equitable participation of a diverse community. It created this scholarship fund to encourage students from historically underrepresented groups to study atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
Inspired by her grandmothers, Tuania Wright created this charitable foundation to provide scholarship funding for African American students who plan to pursue careers in the medical and healthcare fields.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
The AICPA seeks to encourage minority students to study accounting so they can enter the profession. Over the past 40 years, the AICPA has awarded more than $14.6 million to 8,000 students.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
Sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this scholarship is awarded to minority students who are majoring in any STEM subject that supports NOAA's mission to understand the natural world.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
The ACS Scholars Program disburses more than $1 million each year to minority students majoring in chemistry-related disciplines. To date, more than 3,500 students have received funding from this program.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
Part of the mission of the American Library Association (ALA) is to promote racial and ethnic diversity among librarians. With that goal in mind, the ALA created the Spectrum Scholarship Program for minority students pursuing master's degrees in library science.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
The American Sociological Association (ASA) is a professional organization supporting sociologists and those who are interested in sociology. Since 1974, this fellowship program has helped more than 460 people of color earn doctoral degrees in sociology.
Award Information
Eligibility
Applicants Must
Application Information
Among the many organizations created to support African American college students and others involved in higher education, these are a few that may be of particular interest:
Among the many organizations created to support African American college students and others involved in higher education, these are a few that may be of particular interest:
