Scholarships for African-American Studies
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Students interested in pursuing African-American Studies at the post-secondary level will not only delve into the history and culture of African-Americans, they will develop their critical-thinking and analytical abilities. This area of study would be of benefit to those looking forward to a career in the fields of education, law, government, social work, or business.
Financial assistance is available to those studying at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Here are some examples to consider:
Ford Foundation Predoctoral Diversity Fellowships
Approximately 60 fellowships are offered each year; each fellowship will provide funding for three years to a student pursuing either a Ph.D or an Sc.D. Recipients will be chosen based on academic performance and their commitment to teaching and research at the college or university level as a career goal. Individual pursuing several fields of study, including African-American Studies, are eligible to apply for funding.
An annual stipend in the amount of $20,000.00 is paid to each recipient. An application form is available online. In addition, an official transcript, an essay, a personal statement, and the names of four professors who will provide letters of reference is required.
University of Rochester, Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies
The Institute offers a post-doctoral fellowship to those who have already obtained their Ph.D in a field related to African and African-American Studies. The recipient will receive a stipend of $35,000.00 and will have the opportunity to complete a research project. In addition, the recipient will teach one course per semester in connection with his or her area of specialization.
A pre-doctoral scholarship is also offered to a graduate student from any university. This pays a stipend of $18.000.00 per year. The recipient will not be required to teach but will be assisting the Institute's Director in organizing lectures and other activities.
University of Houston, African American Studies Program
Several scholarships are available to students enrolled in degree program in African American studies. Monies are available for those who are majoring or minoring in this area. The scholarships are awarded based on merit; the minimum GPA required to be considered varies with each program. Some of the scholarships provide $1,000.00 in funding to successful applicants.
University of Kansas, Multicultural Africana Scholars Program (MASP)
Freshman and sophomore students interested in African and African-American Studies who are MASP scholars will receive both a scholarship and mentoring from students and faculty members at KU. The goal of the program is to ensure a smooth transition from high school to university life.
The Metropolitan State College at Denver, Department of African and African-American Studies
The Department offers a scholarship for a student majoring in African and African-American Studies. A GPA of at least 2.5 is required. Students interested in applying for the scholarship must have completed a minimum of 60 hours of coursework to be considered. At least 12 hours of the coursework must have been taken at MSCD.
