As an African American, there are a number of scholarships that you might want to pursue. Unlike loans, African American college scholarships do not have to be repaid. And, they can go a long way toward helping you pay for your college education. A quick search on the Internet will bring up a number of available African American college scholarships, as there are several sites dedicated to aiding in the search. The following are some of the most impressive African American college scholarships available.

The African Fellowship African American College Scholarship

The African Fellowship African American college scholarship is offered by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You must be African American to qualify for the scholarship. Call (202) 387-3103 and ask for the Scholarship Chairperson for more information and to receive an application.

The Afro-American and African Studies Fellowship African American College Scholarship

The Afro-American and African Studies Fellowship is an African American college scholarship that can be applied toward either a one year post-doctoral or two year pre-doctoral residential fellowship for the University of A Carter G. Woodson Institute. The average amount of this scholarship ranges anywhere from $12,500 to $25,000 and can be applied toward any project in the area of humanities that focuses on Afro-American or African studies. Contact the Carter G. Woodson Institute in Charlottesville, Virginia for more information.

The Alpha Kappa Sorority, Epsilon Nu Omega Chapter African American College Scholarship

The Alpha Kappa Sorority, Epsilon Nu Omega Chapter offers an African American college scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to chosen female African American wishing to go to collage. Contact the Scholarship Chair at PO Box 370753 in Denver, CO 80237.

The Black American Cinema Society/Independent Filmmakers African American College Scholarship

The Black American Cinema Society/Independent Filmmakers contest is an African American college scholarship for aspiring filmmakers. There is a $25 application fee. The awards include one $3,000 prize, one $2,000 prize, one $1,000 prize, and three $250 prizes. Call the Competition Coordinator of the BACS-Black American Cinema Society at (213) 737-3292 to learn more.

The Black Educators United African American College Scholarship

The Black Educators United African American college scholarship offers $1,000 to a qualified African American high school senior. Contact the Black Educators United in Denver, Colorado to learn more.

By taking the time to do a quick Internet search, you can come up with literally dozen of African American college scholarships that will help you make your dream a reality.

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