Our HBCUs Matter FoundationScholarships
This mission includes providing gap-focused financial support designed to help students stay enrolled and persist to graduation.
Students who are current Scholars in the Our HBCUs Matter Foundation High School Scholar Program or HBCU Scholar Program, enrolled as undergraduate or graduate
From ourhbcusmatter.org/social-impact-programs ↗About this program
Scholarships have long been a core pillar of the Our HBCUs Matter Foundation, Inc.®, with a strategic emphasis on addressing critical financial barriers such as tuition shortfalls, housing insecurity, and unexpected educational expenses that often derail student success.
The Our HBCUs Matter Foundation, Inc.® Corporate Partner Scholarship Program is made possible through the generosity of companies and individuals committed to strengthening college completion and economic mobility. These contributions are intentionally directed toward bridging financial gaps, ensuring students can remain academically engaged, stably housed, and financially supported throughout their educational journey.
Each year, we invite corporate and philanthropic partners to join us in advancing student persistence and degree completion by investing in targeted, student-centered aid that addresses real-time needs and expands equitable access to higher education.
Questions
What criteria must applicants meet to be eligible for funding?
Be a current Scholar in the Our HBCUs Matter Foundation High School Scholar Program or HBCU Scholar Program. Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Demonstrate documented financial need, verified through a financial aid review, including but not limited to FAFSA data, cost of attendance, unmet need, or institutional aid summaries. Be in good academic standing with their institution. Demonstrate ongoing participation in academic support services offered by their HBCU (e.g., tutoring, advising, academic success programs). Participate fully in all required Professional Development Intensive Sessions, designed to support academic success, career readiness, and leadership development. Maintain good standing through consistent attendance, timely completion of assignments, and active participation in all Scholar Program activities.
How are funding decisions made?
Funding decisions are made based on a comprehensive review of each Scholar's financial need, academic engagement, institutional support, and commitment to completing the Our HBCUs Matter Foundation Scholar Program.
Who makes the scholarships possible?
The Our HBCUs Matter Foundation, Inc.® Corporate Partner Scholarship Program is made possible through the generosity of companies and individuals committed to strengthening college completion and economic mobility.
Details
- Who
- Students who are current Scholars in the Our HBCUs Matter Foundation High School Scholar Program or HBCU Scholar Program, enrolled as undergraduate or graduate
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