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Fulbright U.S. Student Program

U.S. Department of State

Grants for graduating seniors and graduate students to study, research, or teach abroad for one academic year.

$25,000
Due October 12, 2026
InternationalGraduateResearch
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Ron Brown Scholar Program

Ron Brown Scholar Program

One of the most prestigious scholarships for African American students, providing $10,000 per year for four years plus a network of scholars and alumni.

$40,000
Due January 9, 2027
High School4-Year AwardLeadership
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Gates Scholarship

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

A highly competitive, full scholarship covering the full cost of attendance for outstanding minority students with significant financial need.

Full Cost
Due January 15, 2027
Full RideHigh SchoolSTEM
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White House Initiative Fellowship

White House Initiative on HBCUs

A prestigious fellowship supporting HBCU students pursuing careers in public policy, government, and civic leadership.

$10,000
Due January 20, 2027
HBCUPublic PolicyGovernment
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TMCF Leadership Institute

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

A competitive leadership development program pairing HBCU students with Fortune 500 mentors and a summer residency in Washington, D.C.

$6,800
Due February 1, 2027
HBCULeadershipMentorship
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Posse Foundation Scholarship

Posse Foundation

Full-tuition leadership scholarships for students from urban public high schools who demonstrate extraordinary academic and leadership potential.

Full Tuition
Due February 15, 2027
Full TuitionLeadershipUrban
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CBCF Congressional Internship

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

A paid summer internship placing students in Congressional offices and federal agencies in Washington, D.C.

$3,000
Due February 28, 2027
Washington D.C.GovernmentPaid
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UNCF General Scholarship

United Negro College Fund

UNCF's general scholarship fund supports African American students at HBCUs and other accredited institutions nationwide.

$5,000
Due March 1, 2027
HBCUUndergraduateFinancial Need
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NAACP Inspire Scholarship

NAACP

For high-achieving students committed to civil rights and community service. Open to undergraduates at accredited four-year institutions.

$5,000
Due March 15, 2027
UndergraduateCommunity ServiceCivil Rights
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Google BOLD Internship

Google

A paid summer internship for underrepresented students in business, operations, and leadership roles at Google.

$8,000
Due March 31, 2027
TechBusinessPaidSummer
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National Urban League Scholarship

National Urban League

Supporting students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to community empowerment and economic equity.

$2,500
Due April 10, 2027
UndergraduateEconomic EquityCommunity
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NSBE Pre-College Initiative

National Society of Black Engineers

A summer STEM enrichment program for high school students interested in engineering, technology, and innovation.

$1,500
Due May 1, 2027
STEMHigh SchoolSummer Program
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