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Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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in our professions
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Scholarships
Defensive Driving Scholarship
The Defensive Driving Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to a high school senior or college student based on meeting specific eligibility criteria.
The Defensive Driving Scholarship is one-time check-dispensed award to assist tomorrow’s leaders with their financial responsibilities with regards to furthering their education. Only one winner will be selected out of all applicants per scholarship year.
Application timeline: Applications open Fall 2026
The Foray Hurst Firm United Voices Scholarship
On college campuses, there is strength in numbers. History has shown us that students who join together for a worthy cause accomplish great things. At The Foray Hurst Firm, we recognize the value of Black Student Unions in higher education. We have started the United Voices Scholarship to celebrate Black students supporting each other on campus. This $1,000 award can be used to cover various educational expenses, including tuition, room and board, and class materials.
Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation
The ASBC Foundation annually awards scholarships that range from $1,000 to $30,000. The majority of the scholarships are non-renewable, one-time awards, however, we also award several that are renewable for up to 4 years ($20,000 – $30,000). Those who complete the application and meet the general eligibility requirements will be considered for all scholarships, some of which have further specific guidelines/requirements.
AKA Educational Advancement Foundation Scholarship
Merit scholarship from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s EAF for high-achieving HBCU undergraduates who exemplify academic excellence and community service.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship provides high school seniors with opportunities to launch their careers in computer science. Turn your passion for tech into your future. The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship awards up to a $40,000 to those pursuing higher education in computer science, or other computer science related field of study along with internship opportunities at Amazon. Apply today to become one of the students that earn this amazing win-win opportunity!
HBCUs by the Numbers
$14.8 Billion
134,090 Jobs
25% of African-American
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
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