There are 101 Historically Black Colleges & Universities in the United States. HBCUs are the top producers of black lawyers, doctors, and STEM professionals. Attending an HBCU one learns rich history, you have access to a variety of programs, most importantly, you become a member of a diverse community and alumni network. Attending an HBCU means while you are refining your purpose and obtaining a college degree, you do not have to compromise affordability or a supportive community.
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Clark Atlanta University, 2017
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Check out these organizations and resources to help fund your HBCU experience:
- UNCF
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
- NAACP (Poise Foundation)
- United Methodist Higher Education Foundation
- HBCU Connect
- Rainey Day Foundation
- The Imani Pearls Community Development Foundation (IPCDF)
- National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation
- The Featherstone Foundation
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.Divine 9 Organizations
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is comprised of nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities. These organizations are rooted in service, scholarship, and leadership on and off-campus. For over 100 years, the divine nine has promoted educational advancement and amass a prominent network.
Check out these organizations’ resources and scholarships:
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
*Note you do not need to be a member to be a recipient of some divine nine scholarships.
The average cost of attending an HBCU is 27% less than a comparable predominantly white institution (PWI).
UNCF Fact Sheet
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