There are times when you might read some of my articles and think i’m anti-collegiate education, but that isn’t the case at all. In fact, I have a Master’s in Business Administration, so it is apparent that i’m very interested in higher education. Enough to put my money and time where my mouth is. If i’m critical, it is only because I know it isn’t for everyone.

However, for those of you that are interested or have children on the verge of going to college, you really want to dig through this information here…and be sure to pass it along to someone else who might be. (We have to do a better job of sharing practical and useful information rather than just the ratchet mess I see on social media sites.)

Thanks to Dallas Weekly, we have a great list of available scholarships directed towards African Americans. Please be advised, these scholarships are due later this month, so you want to act fast on the application. There is still enough time to get them in.

The unfortunate thing about many scholarships in our community is they go unclaimed because people are not aware of them. Don’t allow these opportunities to pass someone by that may be able to benefit. Even if you are not interested, PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS FOR OTHERS YOU KNOW THAT WILL BE ABLE TO USE IT!

#1 – The Tom Joyner Foundation “Full Ride” Scholarship awards a full scholarship to one student to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).  Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2013/12/tom-joyner-foundation-full-ride.html

#2 – The Burger King Scholars program is designed to help high-school seniors who are looking to start college next year. Annually, the program awards more than $1.4 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 students.  Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/03/burger-king-scholars-program.html

#3 – The Gates Millennium Scholars Program (also known as the Bill Gates Scholarship) awards scholarships each year to African American students who plan to enroll full-time in a two-year or four-year college or university program.  Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/08/the-gates-millennium-scholars-program.html

#4 – The Ron Brown Scholar Program provides scholarship awards to African-American high school seniors who are excelling in their academics, exhibiting exceptional leadership potential, and actively serving in community service activities.  Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/04/ron-brown-scholar-program.html

#5 – The Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program is sponsored by Discover Financial Services. The program recognizes students in their junior year of high school who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their communities.  Learn more atwww.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/07/discover-card-tribute-award-scholarship.html

#6 – The National Black Law Student Association (NBLSA) provides four scholarships each year to African-American students currently in law school. Each applicant will be required to complete an essay on a topic that is related to the specific scholarship for which they are applying.  Learn more atwww.scholarshipsonline.org/2013/02/nblsa-national-black-law-student-association-scholarships.html

#7 – Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships (RMHC) for African American Future Achievers are awarded to eligible high school students with high academic performance and community service as well as financial need.  Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/07/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities.html

#8 – The Talbots Scholarship Program awards one-time scholarships to women who want to go back to school to earn their undergraduate degree after graduating from high school or receiving their GED at least ten years ago. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.  Learn more atwww.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/11/the-talbots-scholarship-program.html

#9 – The Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program awards scholarships to college juniors and seniors who demonstrate leadership qualities in support of freedom, American values and constitutional principles.  Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/08/ronald-reagan-college-leaders.html

#10 – The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in the field of aeronautics. It is a renewable scholarship for U.S. citizens and nationals. Learn more at www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/09/nasa-aeronautics-scholarship-program.html

Source: http://www.dallasweekly.com/education/article_8e5c06e8-739b-11e3-b3d0-0019bb30f31a.html