There are a number of scholarships available specifically for African American students. Some examples include:
- The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) offers a variety of scholarships to African American students, including the UNCF Merck Science Initiative, the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, and the UNCF General Scholarship Program.
- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) provides scholarships for students attending one of the 47 publicly-supported historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States.
- The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) offers scholarships to African American students pursuing a career in nursing.
- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) offers scholarships to African American students studying journalism and mass communication.
- The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) offers scholarships to African American students studying law.
- The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) offers scholarships to African American students studying engineering.
- The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) offers scholarships to African American students studying accounting.
- The National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc. (NHBW) offers scholarships to African American women.
It’s important to note that scholarship opportunities are constantly evolving, so it’s important to check online and with your school’s financial aid office to find the most current and accurate information.