Each year we offer need-based and merit scholarships to outstanding and qualified Black students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees as part of our Inspire Initiatives program. Through the generosity of our donors, we advance efforts to ensure equity in educational opportunity that prepares students for success in school, work, and life.
Our scholarships range in award amount, academic interests, and age. Whether you are a graduating high school senior or early in your professional career, we are pleased to provide financial opportunities and recognition to assist with collegiate and post-educational endeavors. Please be sure to review individual scholarship eligibility requirements and deadlines.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must:
- Be a member of the NAACP. If you are not a member of the NAACP, join today.
- Be African American or a person of color.
- Be currently enrolled full-time or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Be a graduating high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student for applicable scholarships.
- Possess a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system.
- Demonstrate interest in a relevant field of study where applicable. For additional information, see the scholarship you are applying for.
Scholarship Opportunities
AGNES JONES JACKSON SCHOLARSHIP
The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship is one of many funding opportunities available to Black students through NAACP's Inspire Initiatives. The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship honors the late Agnes Jones Jackson who was a long-time NAACP member from the San Francisco branch. This is a non-renewable scholarship opportunity.
Find more information, including guidelines, on the Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship.
BUILDING BEAUTIFUL FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP POWERED BY DARK & LOVELY
The Building Beautiful Futures Scholarship, powered by Dark & Lovely, is one of many funding opportunities available through NAACP's Inspire Initiatives to Black female students and female students of color interested in pursuing careers in communications, marketing, finance, business, or science. This is a renewable scholarship opportunity for up to an additional 3 years, upon the condition of your ability to maintain a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
Find more information, including guidelines, on the Building Beautiful Futures Scholarship Powered by Dark & Lovely.
EMPOWERING A BETTER TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP POWERED BY WALMART
The Empowering a Better Tomorrow Scholarship, powered by Walmart, is intended to assist in the creation of a pathway for those who desire to further their education as they enter back into society. This scholarship will be available to the formerly incarcerated or those who have recently been convicted and who have completed their sentence. This scholarship will be awarded to individuals that can exhibit qualities of leadership, commitment to change, and desire to give back to their community. This is a non-renewable scholarship opportunity.
Find more information, including guidelines, on the Empowering A Better Tomorrow Scholarship Powered By Walmart.
HUBERTUS W. V. WILLEMS SCHOLARSHIP
The Hubertus W. V. Willems Scholarship is one of many funding opportunities available to Black male students interested in pursuing a career in the fields of engineering, chemistry, physics, and/or mathematical sciences through NAACP's Inspire Initiatives. This is a non-renewable scholarship opportunity.
Find more information, including guidelines, on the Hubertus W. V. Willems Scholarship.
THE NAACP CREATIVE SOLE SCHOLARSHIP POWERED BY VANS
The NAACP Creative Sole Scholarship powered by Vans is awarded annually to students majoring in creative fields including art, architecture, English, journalism, music, communications, design, marketing, and photography. This is a renewable scholarship opportunity for up to an additional 3 years, upon the condition of your ability to maintain a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
Find more information, including guidelines, on the NAACP Creative Sole Scholarship, powered by Vans.
THE NAACP X SOCIETY AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP
The NAACP x Society Awards Scholarship is awarded to students interested in pursuing a career in the visual/performing arts field including film, theatre, fashion, photography, graphic design, dance, music, journalism, and mass communications. We will award three scholarships totaling $8,000 to recipients with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Find more information, including guidelines, on the NAACP x Society Awards Scholarship.
WRITE YOUR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP POWERED BY LANCÔME
The Write Your Future Scholarship powered by Lancôme is one of many funding opportunities available to Black students and students of color through the NAACP Inspire Initiatives. This scholarship is intended for Black students and students of color, who identify as female, pursuing an undergraduate degree. This is a non-renewable scholarship opportunity.
The applicant must be a graduating high school senior enrolling in a 4-year tax-exempt academic institution, an NAACP member and a registered ACT-SO program participant.
