Friday, February 6, 2009

Scholarships For Historically Black Colleges

Scholarships for Historically Black Colleges


Scholarships to attend historically black colleges are available, providing students with much-needed economic support to attend these institutions. In partnership with the United Negro College Fund, well-known companies and foundations offer numerous scholarships to students who attend historically black colleges.


The HBCU Foundation, Inc.


The HBCU Foundation, Inc. provides students who attend a historically black college or university a $1,000 scholarship to help meet educational needs. Transfer students and graduating high school seniors are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit an essay with their application materials.


The HBCU Foundation, Inc.


750-Q Cross Pointe Rd.


Gahanna, OH 43230


614- 859-9520


thehbcufoundation.org


Lockheed Martin/UNCF


Lockheed Martin, in partnership with The United Negro College Fund, offers a $5,000 scholarship for an undergraduate freshmen or sophomore. Applicants must attend a historically black college or university and have a minimum G.P.A of 3.0. Scholarship recipients are expected to pursue majors in business, engineering and accounting. The purpose of the scholarship is to increase minority participation in the corporate arena. Applicants will also be considered for internships at Lockheed Martin.


United Negro College Fund


8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive


P.O. Box 10444


Fairfax, VA 22031


1-800-331-2244


uncf.org


Thurgood Marshall College Fund


The Thurgood Marshall College Fund offers a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) emergency scholarship program. The fund was established to provide emergency funds to students who recently faced a family loss or a disaster. To be considered for the scholarship, students must be U.S. citizens and major in science, technology, engineering or math. In addition, students must be enrolled in school full-time enrollment and have a G.P.A of 2.5 . Students are encouraged to submit supporting materials with their application such as a letter from the school financial aid office, a police report, obituaries or other documents that provide information about the student's emergency. Applications are accepted continuously.


The Thurgood Marshall College Fund


80 Maiden Lane, Suite 2204


New York, NY 10038


212- 573-8888


thurgoodmarshallfund.net

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