For 35 years, ESSENCE has been the only magazine dedicated to reflecting Black women and their lives. That mission has not changed. It has, however, evolved along with the women for whom the magazine exists. Today’s ESSENCE speaks to a reader who is defined not by her age or income by her mind-set. Rather than addressing her as a woman with one interest, one style, and one perspective – we see her and speak to her as multidimensional. Time Warner Inc. acquired full ownership of ESSENCE Communications in 2005. ESSENCE and Time Warner share a commitment to serve the public, enrich people’s lives and strengthen communities around the world. ESSENCE, with the support of Time Warner and in partnership with UNCF, is proud to sponsor 5 scholarships to benefit African American women attending one of the UNCF member institutions, Hampton or Howard.
- The Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship is awarded to African American freshman, sophomore, junior or senior students enrolled in an accredited college or university. The eligibility requirements are outlined in the current annual application.A minimum of $1,000 will be granted per award. Students must apply annually.
- The Dr. Wynetta A. Frazier “Sister to Sister” Scholarship is awarded to mature African American women (at least twenty-five years of age and older) who are returning to college without the support of a spouse. These candidates may have dropped out of college to seek employment or care for their children. The eligibility requirements are outlined in the current annual application.A minimum of two (2) $500.00 awards will be made annually based on competition, as outlined in the annual application.
For the past 27 years, BISA has been operating a successful scholarship program targeted for inner-city and financially needy young black high school women to attend colleges and universities across America. First criterion for selection is financial need, second, they demonstrate potential for academic growth and leadership and third, they are able to provide some clues about their career goals. BISA’s scholarship assistance program is clearly targeted for disenfranchised and economically disadvantaged young black women. Many of our young scholars (age 17 to 20 years old) are already parents.
BISA’s supportive services (hands-on-approach) are provided for each student over the entire two or four years of undergraduate study. These Services include: financial support, books, transportation, tutoring, mentoring, counseling (students and parents), networking among distinguished black women, on-site-visits, BISA’s books and calendars of distinguished black women, and monthly contacts by assigned BISA member. Each student is provided a (1) 800 number for easy access to BISA.
Students in the following states are enrolled in colleges and universities as listed:
BISA continues to develop and implement the national scholarship program for financially needy and inner-city young black women. To ensure that supportive services are seamless, each of the college presidents at the partnership institutions has assigned a liaison to be a contact for BISA’s students. The liaisons update BISA about progress, grades, and participate in an annual teleconference addressing each student. A BISA member is also assigned to each student. These services are free to the students. BISA’s literature is also provided free to college liaisons, libraries, presidents, and distinguished women.
- The Madeline Kountze Dugger-Kelly Scholarship is a $1000 award for a Graduate Student.
- The Angela Murphy Scholarship is a $500 award for a High School Student.
- The Bernice Anastasia Ximines Smith Scholarship is a $1000 award for an Undergraduate Student.
- The Black Women In Sport Foundation “Future Leader” Scholarship is a $1000 award for an Undergraduate Student.
Women’s Foundation
2012 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
Business and Professional Women’s
Scholarship for Black Women
Tel: (202) 296-9118
Eligible Inst.: US schools
- UNCF Merck Science Initiative
- The Ron Brown Scholar Program
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students and Fellowships for Minority Doctoral Students
- Gates Millennium Scholarships for under-represented minorities in the disciplines of education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health, and the sciences
- Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program
- National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships
- Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
- General Motors Minority Engineering and Science Scholarship
- Microsoft General Scholarships, Women’s Scholarships, Underrepresented Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Opportunities for Minority Students in Health Services Research
- The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships/
- American Political Science Association Minority Programs – Fellowships, Summer Institute, Recruitment Project, Mentoring Initiatives
- American Geological Institute Minority Geoscience Student Scholarships
- Boeing Undergraduate Scholarships for historically black colleges and minority institutions
- US Air Force ROTC Minority Scholarships at HBCUs and HSIs
- Congressional BLack Caucus Foundation Scholarships
- Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida)
- Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarships
- Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
- The Siemens Teacher Scholarship initiative – encourages minority students to consider careers teaching math and science.
- HP Scholars – a scholarship opportunity for minority students interested in engineering
- National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Scholarships
- National Black MBA Association’s Scholarship Programs
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Scholarships
- The Association of Black Women Physicians: Rebecca Lee, M.D. Scholarship Awards – provides assistance to women medical students who are residents of Southern California or enrolled in Southern California medical schools
- APS Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors
- American Chemical Society Scholars Program – Scholarships for underrepresented minority college students with financial need
More Resources
- 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
- Scholarship & Financial Aid Help http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
- FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
- Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students
- Guaranteed Scholarships http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
- SIT Study Abroad: Undergrad Field Study Around the World – Scholarships and Financial Aid
- INROADS internships http://www.inroads.org/
- Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarship Resource List
- ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
- American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program
- RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html
- FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid (scholarships) http://www.finaid.org/
- CollegeNet’s Scholarship Database http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
- AFLCIO Union Plus Scholarship Database
- International Financial Aid and College Scholarship Search – IEFA is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad.
- College Board Scholarship Search
- Burger King Scholarship Program – awards assist students who work part-time and excel academically
- Sports Scholarships and Internships http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
- Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
- Student Inventors Scholarships
- Maryland Artists Equity Foundation Visual Arts Scholarships
- USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Scholarships
- The Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship
Scholarships are a great way to promote the underpriviledged group fro higher studies
#14 above for the AFL-CIO Union Plus Scholarships Database is a bad link. Please use http://www.unionplus.org/college-education-financing/scholarships
These scholarships are for union members (and in some cases their children) – including a diversity scholarship for women and/or people of color who want to advance their union leadership careers.
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If there are any scholarships offered for black women in a certificate program for entrepreneurship and/or marketing or 25+ years old or working in the nonprofit sector, please let me know
Hey, my name is Yasmine Bailey and I am interested in some scholarships. I really need help in finding scholarships for school. My dream is to become a pediatrician to cure diabetes and cancer. If there is any scholarships out there could you please let me know!! Thanks
I am a graduate with a 2nd class (Hons) in B.sc biochemistry. I’ll be very grateful if i can be granted scholarship in my field.Thanks
hi, i am a minority (woman, black, haitian) & i am trying to go to school, Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre for a certificate program (1 year Professional Training Program). It has been very difficult for me to find ANYTHING besides loans of course. I already have my B.A. so to find funding for my particular case has gotten me almost no where. if anyone can point me in the right direction, i would truly appreciate it.
my best regards,
daphne
Are there any scholarships to aid in attending massage therapy school. I am 29 yr old single mom of two seeking this license. I already have a bachelor’s in biology. I am seeking any kind of help outside of loans, so if anyone knows of anything please let me know. Thanks
I am interested in doing MBA, currently I have a Diploma in ACCA.
I wich to pursue degree or masters in Business studies.
Please help me find scholarship. I am ready to study anywhere else
Hello.. I am seeking any kind of scholarship information that I can use towards recieving my Associate degree in Interior Design and Kitchen & Bath design. If any one knows of some information please let me know. Thank you.
AM SEEKING FOR ANY KIND OF SCHOLARSHIP,HAVE JUST COMPLETED MY HND IN CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY[CIPS-UK].L WANTED TO MASTERS,HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON
I’m very interested in scholarships/fellows for a MBA Graduate Program, in the fields of Business Management, Entreprenuership or any related field. Please contact me if any are or will become available.
Hello,
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Respectfully from a mom and daughter exhausting available resources for education and community.
i want to thank you so much for Scholarships for the Black women, we suffer so much in the village and i hope the scholarship will help many women who are willing to study
I currently enrolled in a Physical Therapist Assitant program in Florida and am in great need of scholarship/grant assistance. I. am married w/ 3 children. ages 19 and 2(twins, one which receives physical therapy..how i fell in love w/ it).
The scholarships for women over 35 years is designed for women who are very ambitious but due to some financial pressure they are unable to fulfil their dreams.
In hopes of carrying out my dream of owning my own business, the scholarship for women over 35 years would really help me to get closer to my dream of owning my own resturant. I’m just starting my college journey, after going through a divorce. My children are now grown and I feel that now I can persue my dreams without any distractions. Can anyone please direct me to really good scholarship that can help me with making this dream come through… Thank you
Am a married woman with three kids. Thanks for the black woman scolarship. I would like to study in the Us. If any chance please let me know.
Thanks for the list. Great and well put together. Anna
Aftter two failed marriages,two lovely daughters each are the beautiful source of hope;despsite, being a single parent with all its challenges. I have time to pursue delayed hopes&dreams of further education. I have worked as a Lpn for 24 years and would like to pursue further education;however, finances are a challenge.I am a single Black female over 35 years,mother of two daughters&grandmother of 5 children;nonetheless, the weight of support falls upon my shoulders. I dare to not only hope,but; I believe “Dreams” to come true. All the more,my accomplishment might inspire someone else to go further& would not that be wonderful. I would greatly appreciate any asistance I could get; especially,scholarships.
I need a scholarship to pursue a Post graduate Diploma in Quantity surveyor in one of the universities in UK or Canada
I’m a junior in high school and in the process of looking for scholarships. My interest is business and theatre. Can someone direct me in the right direction in finding scholarships for someone who’s single mother is about to retire!
I was browsing through your webpage and o became intrested in the sister to sister scholarship, I would like to have a liitle mord info on where and how to apply for this scholarship.
Thanks for the scholrship for black woman
My name is Debbie Pierre. I plan on attending Agnes Scott College in Decatur GA, in the fall. I would love to receive a scholarship that caters to Black Women. Can someone please help me find one for a private intuition!!!!
I am Sarah Dillard, proud graduating senior of Grady High School, ATL. I participate in various civic groups, sports, work, debate, student government and was recently accepted into a mechanical engineering program. I am intelligent and hard working I will be the second in my family to attend a 4 year college, my mom being the first. She is my hero, worked two jobs while attending college, but manage to graduate with not only a bachelors but masters too. I believe in making a difference, volunteering to feed the homeless, distributed supplies to Katrina Survivors, and Teen Leader at Grady Memorial Hospital, I also work with children at a after school program. I keep my word and meet challenges with smile. It is my desire to to achieve a debt free college experience, in order to attain the knowledge and skill set to to make a living for myself and family as well as give back whats been given to me, love, devotion, hard work and opportunity. Please help me create the next great idea in engineering and design and fulfill a dream of purpose.
Hi Im Amber Navarre I am 19 years old and I am a senior at Loranger High school. I have both my mother and father and both of them work so hard to but my brother and I throw school. I graduate May 14th and, I hope I get a scholarship so I can go to a nice college some were out of this state that I live in. All I want is to reach my goals. So I can reach out and help others as well. Thank you.
Hi my name is Malexius Richards and i am a minority of the age of 19. im looking for scholarships for English/creative writting in the Arkansas area. I am a poet,writter, i have one year of graphic design under my belt. And i am wishing to recieve the knowlege that will help me finish a book im working on. I have dreams to have a book published in at least seven countries.
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My name is Justinah and seeking a scholarship to pursue a coursework Masters degree in Physics with a major in Mathematical or theoretical Physics or applied Physics. I am a citizen of lesotho in Southern Africa.
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Im Jasmine ! I’m going on my second year in college attending an HBCU in need of a scholarship because the tution is high! I’m an Pre-Law/History major! I would be honored to be granted a scholarship!
Hi! I have been accepted at the Illinois Institute of Art in Schaumberg,Illinois. I want to major in Graphic Arts. I am having difficulty finding scholarships. HELP !!!
Hello, I am a Director of a massage therapy program in SC and am writing to ask if there are ever small amounts of scholarships available for students who have graduated their program, passed the national entrance exam but do not have the $150. to obtain their State License to go on to practice their profession. Our students are mostly young black women that are single parents of at least 2 children. They have come a long way in their 2 year Associate Program and this would greatly encourage them to immediately become Massage Therapists upon graduation. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.
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I am a junior in college looking for a scholarship to continue my education. breast cancer can not keep me down I will continue on please help. I am 52 years old single parent. need scholarship information.
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