Scholarships for Black College Students

I'm a junior in high school and curious about scholarships available specifically for Black college students. Are there any notable ones I should be aware of as I start planning for college applications? Any tips on where to look?

Numerous scholarships target African American students to help address the financial gap when it comes to college education. Here's a spotlight on some:

1. The Ron Brown Scholar Program: This program gives out scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African American high school seniors. Scholars are provided with $40,000 ($10,000 per year for four years) toward their college costs.

2. The United Negro College Fund (UNCF): UNCF provides a variety of scholarships for African American students. Some are college-specific or major-specific, while others are more general. Keep an eye on their website for open applications throughout the year.

3. The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: This scholarship provides up to $35,000 over four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need. Besides financial aid, it also offers mentorship and support.

4. The NAACP scholarships: The NAACP provides a variety of scholarships supported by different donors. Scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students.

5. Appily (previously known as Cappex): This college planning website provides a resource database including various scholarships for different demographics including African American Students.

Remember, it's important to start scanning and applying for scholarships early. Some have deadlines well before college applications are due. While you're at it, check if the colleges you're eyeing offer specific scholarships for minority students too. Good luck!