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πŸ›οΈ Serving 105 HBCUs & 300,000+ Students

Find Scholarships & Grants Made for HBCU Students

Search 325+ scholarships worth $3.9M+, 150+ grants, and financial aid across all 105 historically Black colleges. Free β€” no account required.

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βœ“ Free to use βœ“ No account required βœ“ Miss Legacy AI assistant
325+ Scholarships
$3.9M+ in Aid Available
150+ Grants Listed
105 HBCUs Covered
How It Works

Find your funding in 3 steps

No waiting lists. No guesswork. Search, match, and apply β€” all in one place.

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Search or chat with Miss Legacy

Use the Scholarship Finder to filter by GPA, major, and state β€” or ask Miss Legacy, our AI assistant, to find matches for you.

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Get matched to scholarships & grants

See verified opportunities ranked by fit. Amounts, deadlines, eligibility requirements, and application links β€” all in one place.

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Apply with deadline alerts

Track upcoming deadlines, get FAFSA guidance, and use Miss Legacy's essay coaching to strengthen your applications.

For Students

Everything you need to fund your education

Built specifically for HBCU students β€” not a generic scholarship engine.

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Personalized Scholarship Matches

Enter your profile once. Get scholarships ranked by how well you qualify β€” GPA, major, state, HBCU-specific criteria, and more.

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Deadline Tracking

Urgency badges flag scholarships closing within 60 days. Never miss a deadline because you found out too late.

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Essay Coaching with Miss Legacy

Our AI assistant builds structured essay outlines, provides examples, and reviews your drafts β€” so you submit stronger applications.

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FAFSA Guidance

Step-by-step FAFSA help, common mistake warnings, and tips to maximize your federal aid package β€” built into the platform.

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150+ Grants Directory

Federal, state, and institutional grants for HBCU students and researchers. Searchable by type, category, deadline, and eligibility.

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Miss Legacy AI Assistant

Ask anything about scholarships, FAFSA, financial aid, or HBCU culture. Available 24/7, free, no account required.

For Institutions

Campus-wide financial aid resource. Your students find money. Your office saves time.

License HBCU AID for your institution. Every student gets access to the full scholarship and grants platform β€” branded for your school, supported by your financial aid office.

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School-specific scholarship curation Scholarships filtered and ranked for your HBCU's students specifically.
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Branded school portal Your institution's name, logo, and custom welcome message on every page.
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Self-service for students Students access funding independently β€” less burden on your financial aid staff.
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Mobile-first platform Designed for how students actually browse β€” phone-first, fast, and accessible.
Live Opportunities

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Real funding. Verified sources. Updated continuously.

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105 HBCUs

Find opportunities for your school

Search any HBCU to find school-specific scholarships, grants, and financial aid programs.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is HBCU AID free?+
Yes β€” completely free for students. Search scholarships, browse grants, and use Miss Legacy AI without creating an account or paying anything. There are no hidden fees.
How does scholarship matching work?+
Enter your GPA, major, state, and school in the Scholarship Finder. The platform applies hard filters (GPA minimums, major requirements, state residency) and soft filters (HBCU-only, STEM-tagged, renewable awards) to surface scholarships you're most likely to qualify for.
Are the scholarships and grants legit?+
Yes. Every scholarship and grant in the directory comes from verified sources β€” UNCF, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, federal agencies, state programs, and accredited organizations. We don't list unverified or suspicious opportunities.
Who built HBCU AID?+
HBCU AID was built by the team at HBCU AID β€” a platform dedicated to making financial aid accessible to every student at all 105 historically Black colleges and universities.
How do institutions get involved?+
Institutions can license HBCU AID as a campus-wide financial aid platform. Plans start at $5,000/year. Visit the For Institutions page or fill out the inquiry form to get started.
What is NARTest?+
NARTest is TheAIExam.org's official HBCU college readiness assessment. It evaluates your academic profile and matches you to your ideal HBCU. Take the assessment β†’

Don't leave money on the table.

Thousands of HBCU students miss out on scholarships simply because they didn't know they existed. Find yours now β€” it takes 60 seconds.

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Free to use Β· No account required Β· 325+ scholarships Β· 150+ grants

πŸ“ Official Assessment

Take the NARIndex Assessment

NARTest (TheAIExam.org) is the official college readiness assessment for HBCU-bound students. Evaluate your academic profile, discover your strengths, and find your perfect HBCU match before you apply.

Take the Assessment at TheAIExam.org β†’