Nonprofit programEducation

NAACP Scholarships & Youth Programs

Run by NAACP, a nonprofit

Scholarship programs for African American students pursuing undergraduate and graduate education. Includes STEM, law, and general academic scholarships.

Award: $1,000–$10,000
Deadline: March annually
Run by: NAACP; Nonprofit

Who it's for

African American student
NAACP member or membership required (free youth membership)
Enrolled in accredited US college
Financial need and academic merit

NAACP decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

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NAACP Scholarships & Youth Programs is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. NAACP decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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