Top 18 Scholarships for Black Women in June 2026

We’re on a mission to inspire and invest in the next generation of business leaders. Because big goals come with big price tags, we're excited to announce the Forté Future Leaders Scholarship. We’re awarding $10,000 in scholarships this year to help fund your education and launch your career. Apply today for a chance to receive one of ten $1,000 scholarships. Forté is for YOU. We’re your ally and biggest champion as you earn your degree, start your career, and explore options like business school and career growth opportunities. Our amazing community of supportive and successful women and allies work together to achieve our goal: equity at every level. Apply now and let your journey with Forté begin! Here's how it works: Step 1. Fill out the form below. See the official rules on the Forté website. Step 2. Stay tuned to see if you win a $1,000 scholarship! We are awarding ten $1,000 scholarships in total. Winners will be selected each month between March 1, 2026 and December 2, 2026. The next deadline to apply is June 30, 2026!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student belonging to an underrepresented group (female, of rural decent, or a member of an ethnic minority) pursuing a STEM-related major at a university in Kentucky? If so, the Nola Cook Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $750 to one current or incoming underrepresented, full-time, undergraduate STEM student at a Kentucky college or university. To apply, interested students must submit a 500-word essay, current resume, transcript, letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at their university. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you attending the Flatiron School and are from an underrepresented community or background? If so, consider applying for the Flatiron School Access Scholarship! The scholarship is open to underrepresented students enrolled in a Flatiron School program who are looking for financial assistance to afford their schooling costs. Eligible applicants include women, underrepresented minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ students, and low-income students. Through the Access scholarship, the Flatiron School hopes to provide opportunities for students who are motivated despite the challenges they face. Thus, every year, select scholarship applicants are chosen to earn up to $5,000 to help cover tuition for full-time programs. If you are a Flatiron School student from an underrepresented community, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Medtronic Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing or planning to pursue studies in STEM at an HBCU. Recipients are chosen for their academic standing and demonstration of financial need.Show Less

The Cummins First Generation Women of Color Scholarship is seeking female applicants who plan to attend an HBCU (Historically Black College or University) or HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution). Non-freshman students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and freshman students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Candidates from under-represented groups and those with financial need are preferred. Eligible majors must relate to Computer Science, Information Sciences/Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or Security. If you're a female post-secondary student pursuing a degree in one of these fields at an HBCU or HSI, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Black/African American female high school senior residing in the Denver area with plans to pursue an education at an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university or technical school? If you are, the Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Denver Alumnae Chapter Scholarships may be a good scholarship opportunity for you! Each year, The Denver Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. awards scholarships ranging from a $6,000 renewable award ($1,500 for up to four years) to a one-time award of $1,500. Regardless of the amount, the scholarship awards continue the legacy of the founders of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. in supporting African American women in their pursuit of a college education.  If you are a Black/African American female high school senior in the Denver area, we encourage you to apply to the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Denver Alumnae Chapter Scholarships! Show Less

The Annie and Oscar Blackwell Scholarship is open to Black/African-American women who are graduating high school seniors from Rockford Public School District in Illinois. To apply, interested students must submit an essay detailing why they would be the best candidate for the scholarship. If you're a female, African-American, graduating high school senior from a Rockford Public School (Illinois), we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The New Jersey Governor’s Industry Vocations Scholarship for Women & Minorities is open to women or minority group members (Black/African, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American) who are attending any of New Jersey's county colleges or technical/vocational schools and pursuing a construction-related field. These include, but are not limited to, architecture engineering technology, carpentry, electrical trades, industrial technology, and more. If you're a woman and/or minority with a passion for construction (or its related fields), we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a prospective college student who's an intermediate or advanced dancer? If so, you may be interested in applying for the Joan Myers Brown Equity Scholarship! The scholarship is open to college-bound, intermediate and advanced dancers between 7 and 22 years of age. It is offered by the Francisco Gella Dance Works with the intention to teach young dancers and support them on their dance journey, and was created in honor of Joan Myers Brown. Joan was a famed entrepreneur, artist, and visionary, who believed that every motivated student can succeed when given the right opportunities. Thus, the scholarship allows young and passionate applicants to earn awards in varying amounts (up to 100% of their tuition) to help them fulfill their dance and educational dreams. If you are a dancer looking for a way to fund your dancing education, we encourage you to apply! P.S.: Bear in mind that the early deadlines for the Summer and Fall programs fall on February 15th and September 10th, respectively, while the late deadlines for the programs fall on April 30th and October 15th.Show Less

The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Scholarship Program, twice a year, grants $3,000 to current and incoming undergraduate students at WSGC Member Institutions who are pursuing STEM programs of study supporting NASA's Mission Directorates. The Consortium especially encourages applications from members of minority groups, women, and persons with disabilities, and from those pursuing interdisciplinary aerospace studies in, but not limited to, engineering, the sciences, architecture, law, business, nursing, and medicine. Please note that the scholarship is offered twice a year, with applications for the Spring and Fall semesters accepted from September to October and November to February, respectively. If you’re a current or incoming WCGC Member Institution student with a passion for space-related studies, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Have you been accepted to or plan to be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program this upcoming academic year to study computer science, computer engineering, or a similar field? Further, do you believe in the importance of improving the representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology? If so, consider applying for the Generation Google Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 USD or $5,000 CAD to winning applicants with the strongest essays and other application materials. The scholarship is offered by Google in order to “help aspiring students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field.” While any student who meets the minimum qualifications may apply, women and racial/ethnic minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. With that said, if you’re an aspiring computer science or engineering student who believes in the importance of diversity in the field, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

College students of any field, look no further! The Brown Girls Do, Inc. College Scholarship may be a wonderful opportunity for you. Annually, the scholarship awards $1,000 to multiple full-time undergraduates in any field of study. While priority will be given to first-generation students who demonstrate financial need, neither is a requirement to apply. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit a completed application, including multiple essays, a resume, a transcript, a letter of recommendation, and proof of their household income. If you'd like help funding your undergraduate journey, we encourage you to apply! Don't miss out on this chance to earn cash for college.Show Less