Scholarships
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
Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation
The ASBC Foundation annually awards scholarships that range from $1,000 to $30,000. The majority of the scholarships are non-renewable, one-time awards, however, we also award several that are renewable for up to 4 years ($20,000 – $30,000). Those who complete the application and meet the general eligibility requirements will be considered for all scholarships, some of which have further specific guidelines/requirements.
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
Dunkin’ Baltimore/Metro DC Regional Scholarship
Applicants to the Dunkin’ Baltimore/Metro DC Regional Scholarship Program must:
Be high school seniors or current undergraduate students who plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
Be high school seniors or undergraduate students who are permanent residents of one of the counties or municipalities listed (can attend school at any location)
Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) or higher to be eligible.
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.
SMYAL LGBTQ Scholarship
Resident of District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia; High school senior or undergraduate student; Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor’s degree LGBTQIA+; Participation in advocacy, community service, extracurricular activities, and leadership; Aged 24 or younger Pursued Degree Level: Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree
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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