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

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

Lockheed Martin launched the STEM Scholarship Program in 2018 as part of investment in the next generation of STEM talent. We are committed to providing access to pathways through education and into the STEM workforce for all students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds and communities historically underrepresented in STEM fields.
Each year, the STEM Scholarship Program awards $10,000 to 200 recipients studying engineering or computer science at a 4-year college or university. Recipients may renew the scholarship up to three times for a total potential value of $40,000 per student.
Must be a senior since this is for college.

Application timeline: TBD

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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.

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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

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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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Join the largest community of HBCU graduates that helps you grow by helping others grow.

Partner With Us

Brand engagement is a valuable interaction between our HBCU Alumni network and our Community partners’ brand.

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.