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February marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the history, heritage, and contributions made by African Americans. President Gerald Ford praised Black History Month, urging all Americans to \u201cseize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In recognition of Black History Month, we\u2019ve compiled a list of 11 scholarships designed for African American students to help fund their education.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. TE Connectivity African Heritage Scholarship<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/a>This 2-year scholarship program assists college students majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Operations Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or Information Technology. Those eligible must be African American, full-time students attending a university or a four-year college.<\/span>
    \n<\/span>Amount awarded: $22,500<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Architects Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/a>This scholarship helps more minority students pursue a successful career in architecture. Eligible students must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be: a high school student planning to enroll in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program; a rising second-year college student in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program; or a technical school or community college student who has completed high school or its equivalent and intends to transfer to a NAAB-accredited architecture program.<\/span>
    \n<\/span>Amount awarded: $20,000<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. American Chemical Society Scholars Program<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/a>This renewable scholarship is available to underrepresented minority students (African-American\/Black, Hispanic\/Latino or American Indian) majoring in a chemistry-related discipline who are also intending to pursue a career in chemistry-related fields. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. <\/span>
    \n<\/span>Amount awarded: $1,000<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Knoll Diversity Advancement Design Scholarships for Black Students<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/a>This program\u2019s goal is to develop the next generation of architects, graphic designers, industrial and architectural engineers, interior designers and industrial designers. Up to five renewable scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded to Black high school seniors in the U.S. and Canada who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year, four-year college or university, or CEGEP institution for the entire upcoming academic year, and plan to study eligible majors. <\/span>
    \n<\/span>Amount awarded: $10,000<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. UNCF-Anthem Corporate Scholars Program<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/a>This scholars program, a nationwide workforce initiative that creates career opportunities for minority students, provides internship opportunities for qualified students based on specific eligibility requirements, area of study, and GPA. Eligible candidates must be studying Accounting, Business\/Consumer Services, Communications, Computer Science\/Data Processing, Economics, Finance, or Health Administration.<\/span>
    \n<\/span>Amount awarded: $5,000<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. American Meteorological Society Minority Scholarships<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/a>These scholarships will award funding to minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black\/African American students. AMS is committed to advancing core values of diversity, inclusion, and equity across all aspects of the atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences. <\/span>
    \n<\/span>Amount awarded: $6,000<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. UPS Scholarship for Minority Students<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/a>The UPS scholarship is available to undergraduate Black, Hispanic, Asian\/Pacific Islander or American Indian\/Alaska Native students enrolled in any school in the U.S. and its territories, Canada, and Mexico, provided: the school\u2019s industrial engineering program or equivalent is accredited by an agency or organization recognized by IISE; and the student is pursuing a course of study in industrial engineering. <\/span>
    \n<\/span>Amount awarded: $4,000<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. AICPA Scholarship Award for Minority Accounting Students<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/a>This award provides financial assistance to outstanding minority students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level degree in an accounting or accounting-related major. Applicants must be a full-time accounting student attending an accredited university or a four-year college with a minimum 3.0 GPA.<\/span>
    \n<\/span>Amount awarded: $3,000<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. AIET Minorities and Women Educational Scholarship<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/a>This scholarship will be awarded to minorities and women undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate students pursuing academic degrees in real estate appraisal or related fields.<\/span>
    \n<\/span>Amount awarded: $1,000<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Minority Scholarship Awards for Incoming College Freshmen<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/a>Applicants are required to be high school graduates during the current academic year and be members of a minority group that is underrepresented in chemical engineering. <\/span>
    \n<\/span>Amount awarded: $1,000<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. National Black MBA Association Undergraduate Scholarship Program<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/a>The National Black MBA Association is dedicated to helping its members pursue education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In service of that mission, they have partnered with top colleges and universities around the country to provide increased opportunities in the form of knowledge, resources, and scholarships. Candidates must be Black students attending a university or a four-year college.<\/span>
    \n<\/span>Amount awarded: $1,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    RELATED: <\/span>Historically Black Colleges and Universities<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    Looking for additional scholarship opportunities? Visit Peterson\u2019s <\/span><\/i>scholarship search<\/span><\/i><\/a> to access over $10 billion in private aid.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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