NAACP Scholarship Programs
The NAACP offers various scholarship programs supporting African American students pursuing higher education, recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and community service.
Award Amount
$2,000–$10,000
per year
Deadline
March 15
application due
GPA Required
2.50
minimum
Field of Study
Any
eligible majors
Eligibility Checker
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Scholarship Value Calculator
Annual Value
$10,000
per year
4-Year Total Value
$40,000
if renewed each year
Loan Interest Saved
$14,000
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | African American students with minimum 2.5 GPA |
| Demographics | African American students |
| Field of Study | Any |
| Type | need based |
| Renewable | Yes — renewable annually |
Frequently Asked Questions
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