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
Recent Scholarships
2026-2027 ConocoPhillips Last Dollar Scholarship
UNCF / ConocoPhillips
- Need-Based
- All HBCUs
For rising juniors and seniors enrolled full-time at a UNCF member institution or other accredited HBCU, with eligible majors including STEM, accounting, finance, human resources, or information technology. One-time awards are up to $3,250.
2026-2027 Johnson & Johnson Scholarship
UNCF / Johnson & Johnson
- All HBCUs
A $5,000 merit-based scholarship for New Jersey residents pursuing nursing or other health sciences degrees. Applicants must be current juniors or seniors at an accredited UNCF member institution, HBCU, or other accredited four-year institution.
2026-2027 MCTS Legacy Scholarship Program
UNCF / Mobile County Training School Alumni Association
- Need-Based
Ten need-based scholarships of up to $3,500 for attendees of Mobile County Training School or descendants of individuals who attended MCTS.
2026-2027 Stephen Francis McNally Scholarship Fund
UNCF / Stephen Francis McNally Scholarship Fund
- Need-Based
- All HBCUs
Recurring need-based scholarships of up to $4,250 for full-time undergraduate students enrolled at a UNCF member institution or accredited HBCU.
2026-2027 UNCF Health Careers Scholarship Program
UNCF / University Hospitals / Cleveland Clinic / Kaiser Foundation
Supports students connected to the Cleveland School of Science and Medicine at John Hay High School who plan to pursue health professions, helping build a more diverse health-care workforce in Greater Cleveland.
Citizens Scholarship Sweepstakes
Citizens
Citizens awards a $2,500 scholarship each month, with eligible entries also considered for a $15,000 annual grand prize. The current monthly entry period closes August 31, 2026.
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