2026–27 Scholarships for Black Students
These scholarships are for Black and African American students, including awards tied to HBCUs and to professional groups that support Black students.
14 scholarships open now$100,250 in top listed awardsbusiest month: March 2027 (5)
Open scholarships
Sorted by deadline, soonest first- The Legacy Lab Scholarship$15K
- APS Minority Travel Fellowship Awards$500
- National Achievement Scholarship Program$1K–$5K
- Unpublished Writer's Award$1K
- HBCU Week x Michael S. Purzycki Changemaker Scholarship$10K
- Advocates for African Americans Carolinas Scholarship$2K
- Willie B. Richardson Scholarship$1K
- DEB Foundation Scholarship$5K–$20K
- Chasers Charities Robinson Athletic Scholarship Program$1,250
- Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship$2,500–$20K
- ITE Diversity Scholars Program$20K
- International Association of Black Actuaries Scholarships$1,500
- SEBF Scholarship$1K
- Muddy Waters Scholarships$2K
Common questions
How many scholarships for Black students are open right now?
There are 14 open scholarships on this list as of October 19, 2026. 2 close in the next 60 days.
What is the largest scholarship for Black students?
DEB Foundation Scholarship is the largest, at $5,000 to $20,000. Every scholarship here lists an award amount; the rest vary or are set by the provider each year.
Do scholarships for Black students require an essay?
7 of 14 ask for an essay or personal statement in the requirements we have. 7 list no essay. The next deadline is The Legacy Lab Scholarship on October 20, 2026.
Last checked October 19, 2026. Scholarships are removed once their deadline passes.