Scholarships
Scholarships are gifts. They do not need to be repaid. There are thousands offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.
New Scholarships
Scholarship Universe is now open. MYNSU credentials are required to begin the scholarship matching process.
Spartan Family Plan Application
The Spartan Family Plan provides an incentive to students with immediate family members enrolled at the University who are seeking an affordable, high-quality education.
HBCU Scholarships
Below are some common HBCU scholarships. To access the website for the scholarship listing, click on the scholarship name.
Empower HBCU students to compete in corporate America, big-tech, entertainment, healthcare/wellness, sports management, entrepreneurial pathways and more to make significant financial strides.
Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, we award more than $100 million in scholarships to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country.
External Scholarship Information
Architecture and Building Construction Majors
From college scholarships to financial support for the Architect Registration Exam (ARE), we offer several programs that support the academic and professional pursuits of the next generation of architects.
Business, Finance and/or Economic Majors
Applicants must be enrolled in or applying for an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in project management, and/or a field that benefits from project management.-
The Domo Scholarship for Business Management program, launched this year, was designed to help the next generation of leaders compete as data’s role in day-to-day business rapidly increases in both practice and importance.
Criminal Justice Majors
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship
Education Majors
This program offers four 4-year, $8,000 post-secondary scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 10 one-time $1,000 grants to AFT members to assist with their continuing education.
The NEA-Retired Jack Kinnaman Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Jack Kinnaman, Vice President and former Advisory Council member of NEA-Retired
Ethnic Scholarships
This program offers four 4-year, $8,000 post-secondary scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 10 one-time $1,000 grants to AFT members to assist with their continuing education.- Latino College Dollars
Our website is the only all-encompassing resource for assisting Latino students and their families in choosing schools, finding funding, and succeeding in college.
Fine Art Majors
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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowship Program is a vital source of funding for the visual arts and art history in Virginia.
General
The CBCF has awarded scholarships to talented and deserving students for nearly three decades.
Virginia's higher-education system provides a wide range of resources for students and prospective students.
Since 1950 charitable people have established more than 80 scholarship endowments.
Berbay Marketing & Public Relations will endow a $1,000 scholarship to a marketing, public relations or communications student who demonstrates a high level of writing skill, academic excellence and creativity.
The Expert Institute is offering a $1000 scholarship to students in medicine and the life sciences.
Graduate Studies
McNair Scholarships Program - A.U.S. Department of Education TRIO Program
Heathcare
High School Seniors
Since 1950 charitable people have established more than 80 scholarship endowments.
Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) is a company-sponsored employee network dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees at Microsoft Corporation.
The NSHSS Foundation provides STEM scholarships for underrepresented groups in order to help reduce financial barriers for those with academic and leadership potential and the desire to pursue STEM careers.
Journalism, Media and Broadcast Majors
Each year, Berbay Marketing & Public Relations awards a $1,000 scholarship to a marketing and public relations student.
NCAA Scholarships and Internships
As part of its commitment to providing a pathway to opportunity, the NCAA awards scholarships and grants for further education to college athletes who demonstrate outstanding academic and athletic achievement.
Nursing Majors
Various grants and scholarships available.
Various grants and scholarships available.
Various grants and scholarships available.
The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Minority Health and Health Equity offers several scholarship opportunities to help pay for nursing education
Various grants and scholarships available.
Political Science Majors
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Psychology Majors
Find research funding, scholarships, honors and awards from APA and other psychology-related organizations.
Retail Management, Fashion and Merchandise Majors
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Sociology Major
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Special Category Scholarships
- - Graduate Fellowships
Various fellowships available
- - Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
There are many financing options and benefits available to disabled students. This is our guide to the opportunities out there. We’ll start with those that are available to students living with any kind of disability and then break down awards designated for students living with particular types of disabilities.
- - For Single Mothers
In 2017, the Foundation is offering five Education Support Awards of up to $5000 each to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing education or training.
Study Abroad
Visit our website to learn more about our scholarships.
Please note that to be eligible for IES Abroad financial aid, you must apply to and attend an IES Abroad program.
Undergraduates
UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members.
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