We list 1 verified first generation scholarships for Black students. Awards range from $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 carries a race or ethnicity requirement in the sponsor's published criteria. The lowest GPA requirement in this group is 2.4, and 0 listings publish 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What first generation scholarships for Black students are available right now?
We list 1 verified first generation scholarships for Black students. 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 first generation scholarships for Black students?
Not necessarily. The lowest published GPA requirement among these 1 listings is 2.4. Sponsors that do not state a minimum typically assess applications holistically, weighing essays, financial need, recommendations, and community involvement alongside grades.
Are these first generation scholarships for Black students only for Black students?
No. None of these 1 listings carries a race or ethnicity requirement in the sponsor's published criteria. They appear here because their other criteria, such as financial need, first-generation status, or HBCU enrollment, reach many Black students. We label every listing so you know exactly what the sponsor requires.
What is the largest of these first generation scholarships for Black students?
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.