African American Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is an excellent scholarship opportunity. Awarded per semester, the award goes to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need, are merit-based, and can be renewable. Additionally, the scholarship can only be used to pay for books, room and board, college tuition and/or other educational fees. For a full list of requirements, please visit their website for more information.

United Negro College Fund

Another quality resource, the United Negro College Fund offers minority students the chance to apply for numerous scholarship opportunities. Their scholarships help cover all educational costs including tuition, room and board, books and other fees. Visit their website to fill out a general application, where you will then be matched up with the opportunities that best suit your needs.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

For minority accounting students, this scholarship opportunity awards up to $5,000 for students who demonstrate outstanding educational abilities. The scholarship from AICPA encourages students to choose accounting as their major and help prepare them for entrance into accounting as a career. Visit their website for a full list of application requirements and eligibility guidelines.

Vivien Thomas Scholarship

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, INC sponsors the Vivien Thomas Scholarship for minority students who are pursuing a science or medical-related degree. The scholarship was created to honor the life of Vivien Thomas, an African American who overcame the bonds of racism and hatred to create surgeries that saved peoples lives.

Applications will not be accepted until later this spring, but you can visit their website for additional information about this remarkable scholarship opportunity.

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