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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Ray Charles Foundation Scholarship

Cedars-Sinai

$10,000 April 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Ray Charles Foundation Scholarship is available to undergraduate, graduate, and medical students who have a passion for neuroscience. You must be attending an HBCU or be from an underrepresented group to be eligible for this award. Students will spend a full year at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, gaining valuable hands - on...

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Ray Charles Foundation Scholarship

Cedars-Sinai

award

$10,000

deadline

April 15, 2025
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Description

The Ray Charles Foundation Scholarship is available to undergraduate, graduate, and medical students who have a passion for neuroscience. You must be attending an HBCU or be from an underrepresented group to be eligible for this award. Students will spend a full year at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, gaining valuable hands - on...

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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

deadline

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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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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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Nevada-UNCF Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

Up to $2,500 April 04, 2025 See Details

Description

The Nevada-UNCF Scholarship is available to graduating African American high school seniors who are residents of the Las Vegas, Nevada, metropolitan area and will attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Nevada-UNCF Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

award

Up to $2,500

deadline

April 04, 2025
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Description

The Nevada-UNCF Scholarship is available to graduating African American high school seniors who are residents of the Las Vegas, Nevada, metropolitan area and will attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

Up to $15,000 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund is available to graduating seniors and graduates of Memphis-Shelby County Schools high schools. You must be attending or planning to attend an HBCU to be eligible for this award.

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Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

April 01, 2025
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Description

The Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund is available to graduating seniors and graduates of Memphis-Shelby County Schools high schools. You must be attending or planning to attend an HBCU to be eligible for this award.

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NMAC HBCU Scholarship

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter

$2,000 April 11, 2025 See Details

Description

The NMAC HBCU Scholarship is available to African - American female undergraduate students residing in New York City. You must be attending an HBCU and have a minimum 2.75 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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NMAC HBCU Scholarship

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter

award

$2,000

deadline

April 11, 2025
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Description

The NMAC HBCU Scholarship is available to African - American female undergraduate students residing in New York City. You must be attending an HBCU and have a minimum 2.75 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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NOVEC Scholarship Program - HBCU

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)

$1,500 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The NOVEC Scholarship Program - HBCU is open to graduating high school seniors who are planning to attend an HBCU. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and live in a residence that is served by NOVEC to be eligible for this award.

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NOVEC Scholarship Program - HBCU

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)

award

$1,500

deadline

April 01, 2025
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Description

The NOVEC Scholarship Program - HBCU is open to graduating high school seniors who are planning to attend an HBCU. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and live in a residence that is served by NOVEC to be eligible for this award.

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HBCU Bound Scholarship

HBCU Alum

$1,000 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The HBCU Bound Scholarship is available to high school seniors. To be considered, you must be planning to enroll at an HBCU, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and submit a 500 - word essay on the following topic: "The Importance of HBCUs in the 21st Century."

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HBCU Bound Scholarship

HBCU Alum

award

$1,000

deadline

April 01, 2025
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Description

The HBCU Bound Scholarship is available to high school seniors. To be considered, you must be planning to enroll at an HBCU, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and submit a 500 - word essay on the following topic: "The Importance of HBCUs in the 21st Century."

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William "Bill" Thomas Athletic Achievement Scholarship

Family of Faith Scholarship Fund, Inc.

$1,000 April 05, 2025 See Details

Description

The William "Bill" Thomas Athletic Achievement Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are planning to attend an HBCU. You must have at least a 2.7 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a 1,000 - word essay discussing a significant challenge or sacrifice you've made as an athlete that has shaped your character and...

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William "Bill" Thomas Athletic Achievement Scholarship

Family of Faith Scholarship Fund, Inc.

award

$1,000

deadline

April 05, 2025
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Description

The William "Bill" Thomas Athletic Achievement Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are planning to attend an HBCU. You must have at least a 2.7 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a 1,000 - word essay discussing a significant challenge or sacrifice you've made as an athlete that has shaped your character and...

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