HBCU Scholarships Due This Week: Up to $12,000 for College Students
HBCU scholarships worth up to $12,000 close this week, including the EA Madden Scholarship due November 20. Here is how to apply.
Black News 
By Janice Robinson-Celeste
If your child is at an HBCU, this is a big week for free money. UNCF has several scholarships closing in November, and the largest one, the EA Madden Scholarship worth up to $12,000, is due Friday, November 20.
Key Takeaways
- The EA Madden Scholarship offers up to $12,000 plus professional development, due Friday, November 20.
- The TJX Scholarship offers $10,000 to HBCU undergraduates, due Monday, November 16.
- The UNCF Women in STEM Scholarship offers up to $5,000, due Tuesday, November 17.
- Every application must be fully complete, essays included, to be considered.
EA Madden Scholarship: Up to $12,000
The EA Madden Scholarship Program is open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors at Spelman, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta, Howard, North Carolina A&T, Florida A&M, Prairie View A&M and Southern University. Winners receive up to $12,000 plus professional development opportunities. Deadline: Friday, November 20.
Two More HBCU Scholarships Closing This Week
- TJX Scholarship Program: a one-time $10,000 need-based award for full-time undergraduates at accredited HBCUs. Due Monday, November 16.
- UNCF Women in STEM Scholarship: up to $5,000 for women pursuing STEM or financial services degrees, with priority for HBCU students. Due Tuesday, November 17.
How Parents Can Help This Week
- Send your student this article tonight. Deadlines sneak up during midterms.
- Offer to proofread the essay. A second set of eyes catches what a tired student misses.
- Help gather documents early: transcripts, financial aid information and recommendation letters.
- Keep the momentum going with the 2027-28 FAFSA, which unlocks even more aid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do students apply?
On the UNCF scholarship portal. Each scholarship link above goes straight to its application page.
Can my child apply to more than one?
Yes. Students can apply to every scholarship they qualify for.
Do these scholarships need to be paid back?
No. Scholarships are free money for college.
Know a family with a student at an HBCU? Share this with them before Friday.
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