We list 3 verified scholarships for Black students with February deadlines. Awards range from $10,000 to $20,000, and the largest is the Dell Scholars Program from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation at $20,000. None of these currently have a fixed open deadline; each runs on a recurring annual cycle.
None of these imposes a formal race requirement, though 2 are run by organisations whose stated mission is serving Black students. The lowest GPA requirement in this group is 2.4, and 1 listing publishes no GPA minimum at all. 1 is renewable for more than one year.
Every listing below links to the sponsor's official page and shows the date we last checked it. We do not take a cut of any award and we never charge students.
Compare these scholarships
| Scholarship | Sponsor | Award | Deadline | Min GPA | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Scholars Program | Michael & Susan Dell Foundation | $20,000 | Annually, February 15 (applications open December 15) | 2.4 | Open to all · National |
| NABJ Scholarships | National Association of Black Journalists | Up to $10,000 | Annually, late February (some awards close late January) | None stated | Minority-focused · National |
| National Society of Black Engineers Scholarships | National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) | $1,000 - $10,000 depending on the award | Varies by award; GPA verification windows close July 31 and February 26 | 2.5 | Minority-focused · National |
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Dell Scholars Program
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
The Dell Scholars Program provides a $20,000 flexible scholarship that covers tuition and housing, plus a laptop, book credits, and access to emergency funds. It is aimed at students who have overcome significant obstacles, and its 2.4 GPA floor is deliberately lower than most national awards because the program weighs determination and grit alongside grades. Applicants must be Pell Grant eligible high school seniors participating in an approved college readiness program. The application window runs from December 15 to February 15.
NABJ Scholarships
National Association of Black Journalists
The National Association of Black Journalists awards scholarships annually to high school and college students pursuing journalism careers. Awards are worth up to $10,000 each and are named for media companies, corporations, NABJ founders, past presidents, task forces, and regions. Named awards include the Larry Whiteside Scholarship, the Visual Task Force Scholarship, the Monica Roberts and Thomas Morgan III LGBTQ+ Task Force Scholarships, and the Acel Moore and Pam Moore Scholarships. The main NABJ scholarship round closed February 27, 2026, with the Acel Moore and Pam Moore awards closing January 30, 2026. NABJ publishes a single status page listing every award and whether it is open or closed, which is the most reliable place to check.
National Society of Black Engineers Scholarships
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
NSBE administers a portfolio of named scholarships for members pursuing engineering, computer science, mathematics, and related STEM degrees. Current programs include the Mamon & Cynthia Powers Scholarship at $10,000 (four awards), the Analog Devices Scholarship at $5,000 (two awards), the Tighe & Bond, Angela Barbee and Hatch scholarships at $5,000 each, and the NSBE Jr. Bridge Scholarship at $1,000 (twenty awards). All applicants must be registered, paid NSBE members, and the general floor is a 2.5 cumulative GPA, though individual awards set their own minimums ranging from 2.0 to 3.0.
Frequently asked questions
What scholarships for Black students with February deadlines are available right now?
We list 3 verified scholarships for Black students with February deadlines. None currently has a fixed open deadline. Each runs on a recurring annual cycle, and every listing below records the month its cycle usually closes plus what the sponsor has said about the next round.
Do I need a high GPA for scholarships for Black students with February deadlines?
Not necessarily. The lowest published GPA requirement among these 3 listings is 2.4, and 1 of them publish no GPA minimum at all. Sponsors that do not state a minimum typically assess applications holistically, weighing essays, financial need, recommendations, and community involvement alongside grades.
Are these scholarships for Black students with February deadlines only for Black students?
Not formally. None of these 3 listings imposes a race requirement in its published criteria, but 2 are run by organisations whose stated mission is serving Black or minority students, so Black applicants are squarely who they exist for. The distinction matters because it determines whether you are eligible on paper, and we label every listing accordingly.
What is the largest of these scholarships for Black students with February deadlines?
The largest is the Dell Scholars Program from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation at $20,000. It is renewable, so the figure reflects support across more than one year. Its deadline is Annually, February 15 (applications open December 15).
How do you check that these listings are accurate?
Every listing is read off the sponsor's own page before it goes live, and each one records the date it was last checked plus a note saying what was confirmed. Anything a sponsor does not publish, such as an award amount or a GPA floor, is left blank rather than guessed. Listings we cannot verify are held back rather than published.
When should I start a February scholarship application?
Give yourself at least four weeks before a February deadline. Recommendation letters are the usual bottleneck, because teachers and counsellors need two to three weeks' notice and are handling many requests at once. Transcripts can take a week to be issued. Essays benefit from being written, left alone for several days, then edited with fresh eyes.