Browse verified scholarships — HBCU-specific, merit-based, need-based, and community awards. Every listing includes a direct application link so you can apply right away. Create a free Fungua account for AI-powered scholarship matching based on your GPA, major, state, and target HBCU.
Will winning this scholarship actually help you? Check our Displacement Calculator →A highly selective, last-dollar scholarship covering the full unmet cost of attendance for outstanding minority, low-income high school seniors.
Full cost of attendance (last-dollar)
Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsMatches high-achieving, low-income high school seniors with full four-year scholarships at top partner colleges.
Full 4-year scholarship (up to $300,000)
Deadline: Sep 26, 2026
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsA $20,000 achievement-based scholarship awarded to 150 high school seniors each year, recognizing their capacity to lead and serve and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. No essays, transcripts, or recommendations required for the initial application.
$20,000
Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsThe Elks National Foundation's Most Valuable Student (MVS) scholarship awards 500 four-year scholarships to high school seniors based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Top 20 finalists receive $30,000 over four years; 480 runners-up receive $4,000. Open to U.S. citizens pursuing a full-time four-year degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.
$1,000–$30,000 over four years
Deadline: Nov 12, 2026
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsOne of the largest scholarships for high-achieving students with financial need, covering tuition, living expenses, books, and more.
Up to $55,000/year for 4 years ($220,000 total)
Deadline: Nov 12, 2026
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsStudents who attend or plan to attend an HBCU
$1,000
Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsSupports students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue higher education, with funding plus ongoing technology and mentoring support.
$20,000 over 6 years
Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsAll majors emergency gap scholarship for: Full-time undergraduate facing an emergency financial-aid gap.
$1,000
Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsAll majors gap scholarship for: Undergraduate senior or graduate student completing by spring 2027 and experiencing a financial crisis.
$2,500
Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsBusiness or STEM scholarship for: Full-time undergraduate; financial need; U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
$5,000
Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsSupports first-generation college students navigating the college search and application process.
$1,000
Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsSupports Asian American and Pacific Islander students with financial need pursuing undergraduate degrees.
$2,500
Deadline: Jan 15, 2027
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsFunds undergraduate study abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests, in exchange for federal government service commitment.
Up to $25,000
Deadline: Jan 27, 2027
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsProvides funding and a paid summer internship to undergraduates studying fields related to NOAA's mission, including oceanic and atmospheric science.
Up to $9,500/year for 2 years plus paid internship
Deadline: Jan 31, 2027
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsRecognizes students who have overcome adversity and demonstrated resilience in pursuit of their education.
$1,000–$12,000
Deadline: Feb 8, 2027
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsProvides scholarships and support services to Hispanic American students pursuing higher education.
$500–$5,000
Deadline: Feb 15, 2027
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsSupports first-generation college students with financial need through scholarship funding and mentorship.
$4,000
Deadline: Mar 1, 2027
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsA professional development initiative for HBCU students offering scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per academic year, career-readiness training, internship opportunities, and tools for success. Scholars are prepared for career opportunities at Toyota.
$1,000 - $7,500
Deadline: Mar 2, 2027
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsPrepares low-income high school juniors for the college application process through resources, mentorship, and scholarship opportunities.
Scholarships and resources valued up to $10,000
Deadline: Mar 24, 2027
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsSupports students active in movements for social and economic justice who demonstrate financial need.
Up to $15,000
Deadline: Apr 1, 2027
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsA $5,000 scholarship drawing for high school students considering attending a Christian college or university. No essay required — students are automatically entered when they complete the free information form to request Christian college information.
$5,000
Deadline: May 31, 2027
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsA federal need-based grant that does not need to be repaid, available to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.
Up to $7,395/year
Deadline: Jun 30, 2027
Sign Up to Apply Provider detailsNeed-based scholarships of up to $5,000 for African American women pursuing a degree leading to a career in STEM or financial services. Funded through a partnership between Goldman Sachs and Loop Capital Markets as part of Goldman Sachs' One Million Black Women Initiative. Priority consideration for HBCU students.
Up to $5,000
Deadline: Aug 5, 2027
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