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Black Life: Financial Support

Take advantage of these resources to make the most of the available opportunities for financial aid and assistance.

See Financial Aid for the most comprehensive list of financial support opportunities.

Scholarships for entering freshmen

  • Black Alumni Scholarship: Awarded to entering African-American students based on academic merit. A 4-year award up to $4,000, paid at up to $1,000 per year.
  • James Avery Scholarship: Awarded to an entering African-American student, pursuing studies in the performing or visual arts, with a preference for students enrolled in Thurgood Marshall College. A 4-year award up to $4,000, paid at up to $1,000 per year.
  • Sheila Owens-Collins Scholarship: Awarded to an entering African-American student pursuing studies in the life sciences. A 4-year award up to $4,000, paid at up to $1,000 per year.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People scholarships

From the ballot box to the classroom, the dedicated workers, organizers, and leaders who forged the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and maintain its status as a champion of social justice, fought long and hard to ensure that the voices of African Americans would be heard. For nearly one hundred years, it has been the talent and tenacity of NAACP members that has saved lives and changed many negative aspects of American society.

Diversity financial aid resources

Find a list of financial support resources available to underrepresented populations.