
Sign up & start saving!
Get our weekly newsletter for the latest in money news, credit card offers + more ways to save
Finder is committed to editorial independence. While we receive compensation when you click links to partners, they do not influence our content.
Updated
The education and experiences college can provide last a lifetime — but your student debt shouldn't. Finding scholarships you're uniquely eligible for can help cut the out-of-pocket costs and keep your student debt lighter throughout university.
We selected scholarships for Black American students that offer the biggest payouts and meet the needs of a variety of applicants. We considered factors like the number of scholarships given out each year, if they're renewable and whether attendance at select schools is required.
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) partners with Intel to offer a scholarship that comes with built-in opportunities to network, get access to research and training and join up with an Intel mentor. It's specifically for STEM majors, and you'll get access to internships and full-time job opportunities with Intel.
Mentorship opportunities alongside awards of $10,000 for African-American and Black students who show a commitment to their communities, public service and academic success. The award can be renewed each year you continue to meet the criteria, for up to $40,000 total.
To apply, visit the Ron Brown Scholar Program website. From there you can print out the application to fill out and mail in with transcripts and letters of recommendation.
Scholarships offered by the TMCF rotate often, and over 300 are given each year. Stipends and scholarships are typically offered in partnership with other organizations and companies and range from $200 to over $10,000.
Check the TMCF website for current scholarships. Applications may require several documents — a copy of your FAFSA, transcript and current resume are fairly standard prerequisites.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation — named for the baseball legend — awards scholarships to minority high school students dedicated to civil engagement and ready to lead.
The award is given over four years for up to $30,000, but there are many more benefits. Students also get access to mentorship, internships, employment opportunities, online programming and a leadership conference in New York City.
While it varies each year, around 60 awards are typically given out. Applications are online only, and can be accessed through the Jackie Robinson Foundation website.
While scholarships can lighten the load, they're usually not enough to completely cover the costs of tuition, supplies, fees, housing and transportation. Consider supplementing them with other forms of financing:
If scholarships, financial aid and federal loans won't be enough to cover your education costs, check out these lenders that offer private student loans.
Scholarships can make education costs much more manageable — especially when you can score more than one. Take a look at our full list of scholarships to find even more you might qualify for. And get fully informed on other ways to pay by reading our guide to student loans.
Explore options available to New Mexico residents — including the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship.
The top 9 scholarships for high school students to keep you from racking up debt.
Top 10 pharmacy scholarships to reduce the cost of pharmacy school.
The nine top scholarships for cutting the cost of a law degree.
If you’re a mom who wants to go back to college, consider these top nine scholarships.
Salute these debt-free funding options for service men and women
Debt-free funding that hits all the right notes.
Save money while you train to save animals.
There are many scholarships available to students to wish to study abroad.