Scholarship Opportunities for African American High School Seniors: Pursuing Academic Excellence

As the academic year progresses, high school seniors across the nation are not only preparing for graduation but also contemplating their next steps toward higher education. For African American students, accessing scholarships and grants can significantly alleviate the financial burden of college tuition. Here, we highlight several prestigious scholarship opportunities tailored specifically for African American students for the 2024-2025 school year.

Thurgood Marshall Foundation Scholarship

 

- Website: UNCF Scholarships (https://uncf.org/scholarships)
- Deadline: Varies depending on the scholarship
- GPA Requirement: Varies depending on the scholarship

DC Residents Scholarships:

DC CAP (DC College Access Program) Scholarship
- Website: DC CAP Scholarships(https://www.dccap.org/)
- Deadline: April 15, 2024
- GPA Requirement: Minimum 2.75 GPA

 

DC Tag (Tuition Assistance Grant)
- Website: DC Ta] (https://osse.dc.gov/service/dc-tuition-assistance-grant-dc-tag)
- Deadline: June 30, 2024
- GPA Requirement:Minimum 2.5 GPA

Alabama Residents Scholarships:

College Counts Scholarship
- Website: College Counts Foundation (https://www.collegecountsalabama.com/)
- Deadline:March 1, 2024
- GPA Requirement: Minimum 2.75 GPA

Additional Scholarships:

Access Scholarships
- Website: Access Scholarships (https://www.accessscholarships.com/)
- Deadline: Varies depending on the scholarship
- GPA Requirement: Varies depending on the scholarship

Fastweb
- Website: Fastweb (https://www.fastweb.com/)
- Deadline: Varies depending on the scholarship
- GPA Requirement: Varies depending on the scholarship

Gates Millennium Scholars Program
- Website: [Gates Millennium Scholars Program](https://gmsp.org/)
- Deadline Varies depending on the scholarship
- GPA Requirement: Varies depending on the scholarship

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
- Website: [Jackie Robinson Foundation](https://jackierobinson.org/)
- Deadline: February 1, 2024
- GPA Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship
- Website: [Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation](https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/)
- Deadline: October 31, 2024
- GPA Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA

These scholarships not only provide financial support but also recognize academic achievement, leadership qualities, and community involvement. African American high school seniors are encouraged to explore these opportunities and submit their applications before the respective deadlines.