We ARE HBCUs
We ARE pillars
in our communities
We are leaders
in our professions
We ARE a network of educated individuals dedicated to giving back and enriching our communities day-by-day
We ARE the Alumni of
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
We ARE HBCUs
We ARE pillars
in our communities
We are leaders
in our professions
We ARE a network of educated individuals dedicated to giving back and enriching our communities day-by-day
We ARE the Alumni of
Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Scholarships

The American Chemical Society’s Scholars Award

The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in the chemical sciences, majoring in chemistry-related disciplines, and intending to pursue chemistry-related careers. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year. To date, over 3,500 students have received funding from the ACS Scholars Program

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American Meteorological Society (AMS) Scholarships and Fellowships

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) administers an array of graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships with the support of its members, corporations, and government agencies nationwide. The fellowships and scholarships help further the education of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a career in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.

Application timeline: Varies

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Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) In Person HBCU Fair, Virtual On-the-Spot Admissions Interviews for high school graduating students:

This free in-person event is held at The Universities at Shady Grove will provide students in Grades 8–12 an opportunity to meet representatives from more than 50 HBCUs. Representatives will share information and answer questions from students and parents about admissions, financial aid, testing, majors and much more. The event will also feature a college preparation workshop for middle school students and parents, a discussion on college life, FAFSA completion assistance, scholarship information and more. This event is co-sponsored by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Montgomery County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

For more than three decades the CBCF in partnership with CBC Spouses has awarded scholarships to talented and deserving students. Each year, we award more than 300 scholarships to students that demonstrate leadership ability through exemplary community service and academic talent. Our scholarship programs support current or upcoming college students across a variety of disciplines.

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HBCUs by the Numbers

$14.8 Billion

HBCUs generate $14.8 billion in economic impact annually

134,090 Jobs

HBCUs generate 134,090 jobs in total for their local and regional

25% of African-American

HBCUs represent 3% of colleges and universities yet graduate 22% of African Americans who hold undergraduate degrees and 24% in STEM fields

40% of Members of Congress

Among African Americans, HBCU graduates represent
40% of members of Congress

40% of Engineers
50% of Professors of Non-HBCUs
50% of Lawyers
80% of Judges

Educated by HBCUs, Run by HBCU Alumni

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HBCUAA PARTNERS

The NHBCUAA is a strong network of HBCU graduates from across the nation,
and is made stronger by the established partnerships in our communities, nationally and globally.