Black college students have a number of scholarship options when seeking higher education.
The first college degree granted to a black student occurred almost 190 years ago. After that initial degree was awarded, a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were created in order to perpetuate higher education among blacks and promote its affordability. Today, black students, may explore a number of scholarship opportunities established to enhance their success when attending their college of choice.
Luard Scholarships
Study abroad is a popular option for thousands of students worldwide, and for African-American students wishing to study in the United Kingdom, the Luard Scholarships provide assistance to that end. The award enables students to study abroad for their entire junior year. Eligibility is based on school attendance, as students considered are those attending United Negro College Fund member institutions, plus Howard and Hampton universities.
The Luard Scholarships cover the students' travel expenses, tuition, room and board and offers a book stipend. In addition to the UNCF requirement, students must show themselves to be responsible enough for self-sufficiency abroad. Applicants also must have a 3.0 grade point average and apply during their sophomore year.
The English-Speaking Union of the United States
National Headquarters
144 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Attn: International Programs
esuus.org/
Fund for Theological Education Fellowships
Doctoral candidates wishing to pursue theological or religious studies may apply to the Fund for Theological Education's doctoral fellowships. The objective of the fund is to promote diversity within the field of theology and to ensure the inclusion of African-American professors at theological institutions. The Fund offers two types of fellowships, dissertation and doctoral. The dissertation fellowship is awarded to students nearing dissertation completion. Students awarded this fellowship also attend the organization's annual conference, and are given a spending allowance to attend meetings of the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature. The doctoral fellowship offers assistance during the initial year of Ph.D. study, and if the student to whom it is awarded advances satisfactorily, the award may recur. Both awards have a cap of $18,000 each.
The Fund for Theological Education
825 Houston Mill Road, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA. 30329
404-727-1450
thefund.org
Ron Brown Scholar Program
African-American high school students seeking scholarship monies for college can apply for the Ron Brown Scholar program. The program stipulates that students must attend American, four-year institutions. The scholarship offer totals $40,000, which is to be used over a four-year period. There is no mandatory school or subject requirement, but financial need is a consideration. Applicants are expected to not only be exceptional students, but they also must also exhibit community involvement. In addition to transcripts, students interested in applying must also present two references and essays.
Ron Brown Scholar Program
1160 Pepsi Place Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901
434-964-1588
ronbrown.org
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