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

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.

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National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) Scholarships

DECA Scholarship: High school juniors and seniors who are DECA members and who intend to pursue a college major in marketing, finance, hospitality, or business.
Claes Nobel Future Female Leaders Scholarship: The Claes Nobel Future Female Leader award was established to encourage and empower young women to assume future leadership roles in their colleges and universities, their careers, and communities and to become mentors for the young women following in their footsteps. Leadership doesn’t have to mean being the head of a club. Actions, not titles, make leaders. United Planet Merit Scholarship: NSHSS partner, United Planet, is an international non-profit organization devoted to building a global network of leaders and volunteers. United Planet’s community fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared global challenges through immersive international service and internships.

Application timeline: Varied

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National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) Scholarships

DECA Scholarship: High school juniors and seniors who are DECA members and who intend to pursue a college major in marketing, finance, hospitality, or business.
Claes Nobel Future Female Leaders Scholarship: The Claes Nobel Future Female Leader award was established to encourage and empower young women to assume future leadership roles in their colleges and universities, their careers, and communities and to become mentors for the young women following in their footsteps. Leadership doesn’t have to mean being the head of a club. Actions, not titles, make leaders. United Planet Merit Scholarship: NSHSS partner, United Planet, is an international non-profit organization devoted to building a global network of leaders and volunteers. United Planet’s community fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared global challenges through immersive international service and internships.

Application timeline: Varied

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Disney Future Storytellers

Disney Future Storytellers is Disney’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of storytellers and innovators. Through social investments and programs that provide inspiration and hands-on experience, we’re inspiring youth to imagine their possibilities and expanding access to training, professional networks, and financial support in the media, entertainment, technology, and hospitality industries. From arts and STEM education for school-age children, to scholarships, mentoring, and skill-building for teens and young adults, Disney is helping today’s youth dream about their future, build their talents and skills, and become who they imagine they can be.

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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.