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The Obama Foundation Fellowships

The Obama Foundation Fellows will be a diverse set of community-minded rising stars – organizers, inventors, artists, entrepreneurs, journalists, and more – who are altering the civic engagement landscape. By engaging their fellow citizens to work together in new and meaningful ways, Obama Foundation Fellows will model how any individual can become an active citizen in their community

Deadline: Friday October 6, 2017, with a decision by February 2018

Contact
fellows@obama.org

Scholarship Link

The Library Company of Philadelphia

1. Mellon Scholars Program at the Library Company of Philadelphia’s Program in African American Hisotry

Deadline: March 1, with a decision by April 15

The Mellon Scholars Fellowship Program aims to promote research in the collections of the Library Company and to enhance the production of scholarly work in African American history of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Fellows are expected to conduct the majority of their research in the Library Company’s collections but may also use the collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Fellows must be in residence for the entire term of the award.

Contact
James Green
via telephone (215) 546-3181
fax (215) 546-5167
or e-mail jgreen@librarycompany.org

Scholarship Link

From the Great College Deals website, “20 Great Doctoral Scholarships for African American Females and Males”

1. AAA Minority Dissertation Fellowship

Deadline: March 14th

Valued at $10,000, the American Anthropological Association (AAA) offers a Minority Dissertation Fellowship annually for racialized minorities, including African Americans, who are completing a PhD program in anthropology. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents, attend an accredited university, be admitted to degree candidacy, have AAA membership, and possess a record of outstanding academic achievement. Online applications must include a 1,000-word anthropological research proposal and an endorsement letter.

Contact
AAA Minority Dissertation Fellowship
2300 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 1301
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 528-1902
jmartin@americananthro.org
Scholarship Link

2. Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship

Deadline: March 31st

Funded by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship is available for $2,000 to African American graduate students attending accredited U.S. colleges to obtain a master’s, professional, or doctoral degree. To qualify, candidates must be current NAACP members, have U.S. citizenship, be 25 years old or younger, demonstrate financial need based on federal poverty guidelines, and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Contact
Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 580-5760
education@naacpnet.org

Scholarship Link

3. Barrow Minority Doctoral Student Scholarship

Deadline: May 1st

African Americans pursuing a PhD in journalism or mass communications could qualify for $2,500 through the Barrow Minority Doctoral Student Scholarship presented by the Communication Theory & Methodology Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (AEJMC). Eligible recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, enroll full-time at an accredited graduate school, submit two letters of reference, and have research interests in print or digital media.

Contact
Barrow Minority Doctoral Student Scholarship
234 Outlet Pointe Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 798-0271
aejmcmemsub@aol.com
Scholarship Link

4. Beinecke African Scholarship Program

Deadline: February 19th

Since 1996, the Beinecke African Scholarship Program has been one of the most prestigious PhD scholarships for African American males and females interested in studying wildlife ecology or conservation. Qualified applicants must be from Africa, be admitted to an accredited university in the United States, enroll full-time, qualify for financial aid, demonstrate superior standards of research ability, and maintain good academic standing for the $4,000 scholarship.

Contact
Beinecke African Scholarship Program
8240 Peach Lane
Fogelsville, PA 18051
(610) 395-5560
BeineckeScholarship@earthlink.net
Scholarship Link

5. CVS Caremark Pharmacy Scholarship

Deadline: May 2nd
In partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the CVS Caremark Pharmacy Scholarship is presented for $5,000 to African American scholars who are pursuing a PhD or PharmD in the pharmaceutical sciences. Eligible recipients must be enrolling full-time, have unmet financial need, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and possess a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applications are only accepted from students at Chicago State University, Florida A&M University, Howard University, Texas Southern University or Xavier University of Louisiana.

Contact
CVS Caremark Pharmacy Scholarship
One CVS Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-1500
customercare@cvs.com
Scholarship Link

6. Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship

Deadline: March 4th

Through the American Medical Association (AMA), the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) has funded the Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship to award $5,000 to African American men and women pursuing a doctoral or medical degree. Qualified nominees must be current first or second year students, have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, show an interest in cardiovascular medicine, and exhibit promise for contributing to medical research.

Contact
Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship
6849-B2 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30328
(678) 302-4222
mcarter@abcardio.org
Scholarship Link

7. Eastman Kodak Dr. Theophilus Sorrell Award

Deadline: December 31st

The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) has established the Eastman Kodak Dr. Theophilus Sorrell Award to gift $13,500 to outstanding African American scholars who are pursuing a doctoral degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related life science. For consideration, candidates must be U.S. citizens, attend an accredited graduate school full-time, and have made significant contributions to scientific research.

Contact
Eastman Kodak Dr. Theophilus Sorrell Award
P.O. Box 255
Blue Bell, PA 19422
answers@nobcche.org
Scholarship Link

8. Frederick Douglass Scholars Fellowship

Deadline: February 5th

In honor of leader of the national abolitionist movement, the Frederick Douglass Institute has started the Scholars Fellowship Program to financially and academically support African American students who are entering the final year of their PhD program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, possess a master’s degree, enroll full-time at an FDI partner university, have attained teaching experience, and wish to become college or university faculty members.

Contact
Frederick Douglass Scholars Fellowship
210 South 10th Street
Indiana, PA 15705
(724) 357-4072
fdi-iup@iup.edu
Scholarship Link

9. Fredrikson & Byron Minority Scholarship

Deadline: March 31st

As a Minneapolis-based law firm, Fredrikson & Byron P.A. grants the Minority Scholarship for $15,000 annually to outstanding graduate students who are obtaining a JD or PhD from an accredited U.S. law school. Priority is given to African American, American Indian, Hispanic, or Asian students interested in private law practice in the Upper Midwest. Applications must include two written recommendations, one writing sample, official transcripts, and a current resume.

Contact
Fredrikson & Byron Minority Scholarship
200 South Sixth Street Suite 4000
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 492-7000
cokerson@fredlaw.com
Scholarship Link

10. GlaxoSmithKline Science Achievement Award

Deadline: April 30th

The GlaxoSmithKline Science Achievement Award is another of the PhD scholarships for African American females and males granted through the UNCF. For this $3,000 award, applicants must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. graduate school to study biochemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacology, genetics, microbiology, botany, zoology, or a related scientific field with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students who are medical interns and nurses aren’t eligible.

Contact
GlaxoSmithKline Science Achievement Award
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 810-0258
Girmu.Habte@uncf.org
Scholarship Link

11. Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: December 31st

Inspired by the founder of the Institute for Women and Technology, the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship will award $7,000 annually to minority female students, including Africans and African Americans, who are studying computer science or engineering at the PhD level. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years old, enroll full-time or part-time at any accredited university worldwide, and demonstrate a passion for computing. Recipients will also be invited to attend the Google Scholar’s Retreat.

Contact
Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 253-0000
Scholarship Link

12. Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship

Deadline: March 31st

The Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship is sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to provide at least 25 awards for $3,000 to male African Americans at the undergraduate or graduate level, including doctoral. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, enroll full-time or part-time at an accredited non-profit college, have NAACP membership, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need. Majors in engineering, chemistry, physics, and mathematical sciences qualify.

Contact
Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 580-5760
education@naacpnet.org
Scholarship Link

13. Koch Scholars Program Graduate Scholarship

Deadline: July 15th

Valued at $20,000, the Koch Scholars Program Graduate Scholarship is one of the most lucrative PhD scholarships for African American males and females permanently residing in the United States. Qualified recipients must be enrolled full-time in a doctoral program for accounting, business, economics, engineering, history, philosophy, or political science at a historically black college or university (HBCU). Submitting a resume, official transcript showing a minimum 3.0 GPA, and three recommendation forms is required.

Contact
Koch Scholars Program Graduate Scholarship
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 810-0258
scholarships@uncf.org
Scholarship Link

14. Jeanne Spurlock Research Fellowship

Deadline: March 31st

Granted by the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), the Jeanne Spurlock Research Fellowship provides $4,000 to minority PhD or MD students, including African Americans, who are conducting research related to substance abuse and addiction. Eligible U.S. fellows will spend 12 consecutive weeks working full-time under a child and adolescent psychiatrist researcher during the summer. To apply, candidates must submit a one-page statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and letter of support.

Contact
Jeanne Spurlock Research Fellowship
3615 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 587-9663
training@aacap.org
Scholarship Link

15. Johnson & Johnson Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship

Deadline: May 1st

Aspiring African American nurse educators could receive the Johnson & Johnson Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) for up to $18,000 in financial support. Eligible candidates must enroll full-time at a university accredited by the CCNE, pursue a clinically focused DNP or PhD in nursing, be registered nurses, have U.S. citizenship, and demonstrate a commitment to teaching nurses at the college level after graduation.

Contact
Johnson & Johnson Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship
1 Dupont Circle NW Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 463-6930
mokoniewski@aacn.nche.edu
Scholarship Link

16. Merck Graduate Research Dissertation Fellowship

Deadline: December 11th

The Merck Graduate Research Dissertation Fellowship is awarded for up to $53,500 through the UNCF to African American scholars who are pursuing a PhD or ScD full-time with a major in the engineering, physical science, or life science disciplines. Qualifying recipients must be United States citizens or legal residents, have completed all pre-dissertation requirements, be within three years of completing their dissertation, exhibit academic merit, and submit a two-page research summary.

Contact
Merck Graduate Research Dissertation Fellowship
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 810-0331
uncfmerck@uncf.org
Scholarship Link

17. McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program

Deadline: January 15th

Offering a $5,000 tuition waiver, and $12,000 stipend annually, the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program is provided by the Florida Education Fund (FEF) to African American doctoral candidates who plan to teach college coursework. Eligible candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree, hold U.S. citizenship, and attend one of the nine participating Florida institutions full-time. Fellowships are especially encouraged in agriculture, biology, business, chemistry, engineering, math, and physics.

Contact
McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program
201 East Kennedy Blvd. Suite 1525
Tampa, Florida 33602
(813) 272-2772
mdf@fefonline.org
Scholarship Link

18. Robert D. Watkins Graduate Fellowship

Deadline: May 1st

The American Society for Microbiology awards the Robert D. Watkins Graduate Fellowship with a whopping stipend worth $63,000 over three years to minority doctoral students, including African Americans, who are pursuing a PhD in the microbiological sciences full-time at an accredited U.S. university. Along with the application, candidates must submit three letters of recommendation, official graduate transcripts, a research proposal, and a brief statement of professional career goals.

Contact
Robert D. Watkins Graduate Fellowship
1752 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 942-9283
fellowships@asmusa.org
Scholarship Link

19. Stephen C. Rose Scholarship Fund

Deadline: March 4th

Administered by the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi), the Stephen C. Rose Scholarship Fund will give $1,000 to doctoral students of color who are devoting their dissertation research to studying psychological challenges confronting African American youth, especially racism. Eligible applicants must be ABPsi members, attending an accredited U.S. institution, and pursuing a PhD in the social sciences. Recipients also earn a travel stipend to present at that year’s ABPsi Convention.

Contact
Stephen C. Rose Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 9070
Providence, RI 02940
(310) 449-3082
abpsi@abpsi.org
Scholarship Link

20. Valuing Diversity PhD Scholarships

Deadline: April 30th

First started in 2003, the Valuing Diversity PhD Scholarships are distributed by the American Marketing Association Foundation (AMAF) to outstanding students from underrepresented minority groups, including African Americans, who are pursuing a PhD degree in marketing or advertising. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, attend an AACSB-accredited business school full-time, have completed at least one year, and write a 500-word essay reflecting on their research efforts.

Contact
Valuing Diversity PhD Scholarships
311 South Wacker Drive Suite 5800
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 542-9015
jschnidman@ama.org
Scholarship Link