Wilberforce University

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Wilberforce, OH

University Website:  www.wilberforce.edu/
Apply Online:  www.wilberforce.edu/application-for-admission/

Wilberforce University is a private, coed, liberal arts historically black university (HBCU) located in Wilberforce, Ohio. Affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, it was the first college to be owned and operated by African Americans. It participates in the United Negro College Fund.

The founding of the college was unique as a collaboration in 1856 by the Cincinnati, Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME). They planned a college to provide classical education and teacher training for black youth. Leaders of both races made up the first board members.

When the number of students fell due to the American Civil War and financial losses closed the college, in 1863 the AME Church purchased the institution to ensure its survival. Its first president, AME Bishop Daniel A. Payne, was one of the original founders. Prominent supporters and the US government donated funds for rebuilding after a fire in 1865. When the college added an industrial department in the late 19th century, state legislators could sponsor scholarship students.

The college attracted the top professors of the day, including W. E. B. Du Bois. In the 19th century, it enlarged its mission to include students from South Africa. The university supports the national Association of African American Museums to broaden the reach of its programs and assist smaller museums with professional standards.

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Wilberforce University College Scholarships

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McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Up to $15,000 April 25, 2025 See Details

Description

The McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students attending TMCF - member HBCUs and Predominately Black Institutions. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

April 25, 2025
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Description

The McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students attending TMCF - member HBCUs and Predominately Black Institutions. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Academic Scholarship - Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University

$6,400 Varies See Details

Description

The Academic Scholarship is available to incoming freshman and transfer students at Wilberforce University who have a GPA of 3.25 or greater.

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Academic Scholarship - Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University

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$6,400

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The Academic Scholarship is available to incoming freshman and transfer students at Wilberforce University who have a GPA of 3.25 or greater.

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Delta Community Credit Union HBCU Scholarship

Delta Community Credit Union

$5,000 April 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The Delta Community Credit Union HBCU Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. You must be a resident of Georgia and be attending or accepted into an HBCU to be eligible for this award.

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Delta Community Credit Union HBCU Scholarship

Delta Community Credit Union

award

$5,000

deadline

April 30, 2025
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Description

The Delta Community Credit Union HBCU Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. You must be a resident of Georgia and be attending or accepted into an HBCU to be eligible for this award.

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DFBSST Scholarship

Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology

Up to $3,000 June 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The DFBSST Scholarship is available to African - American undergraduate students enrolled at predominately Black colleges and universities. You must be majoring in a scientific or technical field of study and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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DFBSST Scholarship

Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology

award

Up to $3,000

deadline

June 15, 2025
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Description

The DFBSST Scholarship is available to African - American undergraduate students enrolled at predominately Black colleges and universities. You must be majoring in a scientific or technical field of study and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship

Chicago Association of REALTORS

$500 June 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship is available to African - American female students residing in underserved communities within the Chicagoland area. You must be pursuing a real estate license, OR be attending an HBCU or Chicago State University to be eligible for this award.

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Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship

Chicago Association of REALTORS

award

$500

deadline

June 01, 2025
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Description

The Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship is available to African - American female students residing in underserved communities within the Chicagoland area. You must be pursuing a real estate license, OR be attending an HBCU or Chicago State University to be eligible for this award.

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Dr. May Hope Wilkins Legacy Scholarship

Dr. May Hope Wilkins Legacy Scholarship, Inc.

Up to $15,000 April 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The Dr. May Hope Wilkins Legacy Scholarship is available to HBCU undergraduate students. You must be majoring in the field of education to be eligible for this award.

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Dr. May Hope Wilkins Legacy Scholarship

Dr. May Hope Wilkins Legacy Scholarship, Inc.

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

April 30, 2025
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Description

The Dr. May Hope Wilkins Legacy Scholarship is available to HBCU undergraduate students. You must be majoring in the field of education to be eligible for this award.

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Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarship

Luther Vandross Foundation

Up to $5,000 May 08, 2025 See Details

Description

The Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarship is available to full - time HBCU students. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarship

Luther Vandross Foundation

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

May 08, 2025
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Description

The Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarship is available to full - time HBCU students. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Myra L. Austin Taylor Memorial Scholarship

The Dooley Foundation

$500 May 23, 2025 See Details

Description

The Myra L. Austin Taylor Memorial Scholarship is available to students who are currently attending or will attend an HBCU. You must be majoring in education / elementary education or be a current member of your institution's band, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and provide proof of 90 hours or more of community service to be eligible for this award. ...

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Myra L. Austin Taylor Memorial Scholarship

The Dooley Foundation

award

$500

deadline

May 23, 2025
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Description

The Myra L. Austin Taylor Memorial Scholarship is available to students who are currently attending or will attend an HBCU. You must be majoring in education / elementary education or be a current member of your institution's band, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and provide proof of 90 hours or more of community service to be eligible for this award. ...

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Presidential Excellence Scholarship - Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University

100% of tuition Varies See Details

Description

The Presidential Excellence Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Wilberforce University who have a GPA of 3.75 or greater.

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Presidential Excellence Scholarship - Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University

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100% of tuition

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The Presidential Excellence Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Wilberforce University who have a GPA of 3.75 or greater.

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Feeder School Scholarship

Mississippi College School of Law

100% of tuition Varies See Details

Description

The Feeder School Scholarship is available to students entering Mississippi College School of Law. To be eligible, you must be graduating from one of the following schools: Jackson State University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Tougaloo College,...

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Feeder School Scholarship

Mississippi College School of Law

award

100% of tuition

deadline

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Description

The Feeder School Scholarship is available to students entering Mississippi College School of Law. To be eligible, you must be graduating from one of the following schools: Jackson State University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Tougaloo College,...

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