Scholarships
Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund, Inc.
The Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund, Inc.® (KSEF) is the scholarship arm of the Washington (DC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.® KSEF was established in 1984 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with the purpose of raising funds to be used for awarding scholarships to graduates of the District of Columbia Public and Public Charter High Schools.
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.
ScholarCHIPS (For Children of Incarcerated Parents) 2026 College Program Application
ScholarCHIPS (For Children of Incarcerated Parents) provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health supports and a robust support network to college-bound graduating high school seniors who have or have had an incarcerated parent/s or primary caregiver. We understand that having an incarcerated loved one can often negatively impact your life. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, ability, sexual orientation, identity, or background.
Delta Sigma Theta First-Generation College Fund
Need-based scholarship from Delta Sigma Theta for first-generation HBCU students, rooted in the Sorority’s commitment to academic excellence and social activism.
College Scholarships by Category for 2026
From scholarships for academic achievements to scholarships for minority students, there’s an amazing chance that you’re eligible to apply for a wide variety of these financial awards. So, whether you’re wondering what a scholarship is or what type of college scholarship categories exist, we’ll answer all of your questions so you can potentially save thousands on your higher education.
Application timeline: Varies
UNCF STEM Scholarship
The UNCF STEM Scholars Program is an initiative designed to identify and provide scholarship and academic support for students who aspire to earn STEM degrees and to pursue careers in STEM fields. The program will award 75 scholarships. The program enables highly capable young people to pursue undergraduate STEM majors and prepares them for successful careers in a variety of STEM professions. The application is open for high school seniors who are entering college as first-time freshmen in fall 2026. Please be advised that the Fund II UNCF STEM Scholars Program is a last-dollar scholarship program. This means that funding is need-based, and will be awarded based on the funding gap between your tuition and the financial aid you have received from other sources. Awards will be made up to, and not exceeding, the amount of $2,500 (freshmen and sophomores) or $5,000 (juniors and seniors) annually, and applied equally over Fall and Spring semesters. Need is determined based on the Student Aid Index (SAI) indicated on your FAFSA. For more information about how SAI is determined, please see this official studentaid.gov FAFSA resource.
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