SFAA.org (Scholarships for African Americans) has been the #1 source for providing African Americans and minority scholarship programs for the past 6 years. As you probably already know, today it is more important than ever to receive a college education. The days of the high school diploma being the only prerequisite for a high paying career are gone.

It is essential for anyone wanting to further their career to receive continuing education. However, the problem that many potential African American students have is lack of funding. That is why we here at Scholarships for African Americans provide you the tools and resources to make the dream of a college education a reality. SFAA.org plays a critical role in enabling more than 100,000 students each year to attend college and get the education they want and deserve.

Here is a list of programs that we recommend to anyone looking for scholarships for African Americans as well as scholarships for minorities. These programs give away millions of dollars each year to those who are in need of financial assistance.

UNCF – Probably one of the most recognized organizations in the world for providing African American Scholarships. They offer their students 21st century academic programs while keeping their tuitions to less than half the average of other private colleges;

Administering 400 scholarship and internship programs, so that even students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.

The Ron Brown Scholar Program. These scholarships are awarded to at least ten high school seniors annually based on academic excellence, financial need, community service participation, and leadership potential. This is a very competitive and prestigious award, and recipients receive $10,000 a year for four years. As college students, Ron Brown Scholars must complete community service and internship requirements.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Scholarship Program. The NAACP awards dozens of scholarships every year. Deadlines vary and awards require a minimum 2.5 GPA for undergrads and a 3.0 GPA for graduate students. Most have specific financial need guidelines as well. Some Scholarships require students to be members of the NAACP.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: Described in The New York Times in 2008 as what "might be the best educational effort in the country," the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) is a national, not–for–profit, organization founded in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson through the advancement of higher education among underserved populations. Uniquely, JRF provides generous four–year college scholarships in conjunction with a comprehensive set of skills and opportunities to disadvantaged students of color to ensure their success in college and to develop their leadership potential.

These are just a few of the Scholarships for African Americans that are available.