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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