Scholarships
Virginia Union Future Educators Scholarship
Need-based scholarship at Virginia Union University supporting aspiring teachers with a passion for educational equity in underserved communities.
The Science Ambassador Scholarship
A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. Funded by Cards Against Humanity. Film a three–minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you’re passionate about. To apply, you must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student.
Application timeline: TBD
Obama Foundation Programs & Scholarships
The Obama Foundation activates people around the world to more powerfully participate, through scholarships, leadership training, and more. There are several opportunities available.
Application timeline: Varies
North Carolina A&T Graduate STEM Research Fellowship
Prestigious graduate research fellowship at NC A&T supporting original STEM scholarship and the development of the next generation of Black researchers.
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.
Minority Scholarships
While white students still comprise a large portion of college enrollments, the increasing percentages of minority students enrolling each year are beginning to reshape the higher education landscape. According to the Education Data Initiative, about 15% of all college students are Black, 20% are Hispanic/Latino and about 7% are Asian/Pacific Islander. Native Americans make up less than 1% of college students currently.
An influx of minority scholarships aimed at helping minority students attend college without incurring massive debt has greatly aided this demographic shift. But navigating the new scholarship landscape can be tricky. Read below to see how minority scholarships work, how to find the best options and how to apply.
Application timeline: Varies
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