in our communities
in our professions
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
in our communities
in our professions
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Scholarships
The Omicron Zeta Theta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Fund
The Omicron Theta Zeta Scholarship Foundation (OTZSF) is pleased to offer multiple scholarships supporting academic excellence, leadership, service, and community impact. Applicants may apply for one (1) primary scholarship and may also apply for the 5 Pearls Book / College Necessity Award.
UNCF Scholarships
UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, we award more than $62 million in scholarships to students attending more than 600 schools across the country, including our prestigious network of 37 HBCUs.
We also manage a variety of scholarship programs, such as the Fund II Foundation UNCF STEM Scholars Program, UNCF/Koch Scholars Program, K-12 Education Fellowship and the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship Program.
Application timeline: Varies
AT&T HBCU Scholar Award
Merit-based scholarship from AT&T for HBCU students in STEM, business, and communications, recognizing academic excellence and leadership potential.
Thurgood Marshall College Foundation
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) provides a powerful pathway from high school to career, particularly for students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), who often face financial and institutional barriers. Through scholarships, mentorship, leadership development, and career-readiness programs, TMCF supports thousands of students each year and helps strengthen their academic and professional outcomes.
American Meteorological Society (AMS) Scholarships and Fellowships
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) administers an array of graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships with the support of its members, corporations, and government agencies nationwide. The fellowships and scholarships help further the education of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a career in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.
Application timeline: Varies
Verizon HBCUs Forward Scholarship
Need-based scholarship from Verizon for HBCU students in technology, engineering, and business, with mentoring and access to Verizon’s professional network.
HBCUs by the Numbers
$14.8 Billion
134,090 Jobs
25% of African-American
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
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