African American Scholarships

Out of its more than 60 scholarship funds, The Seattle Foundation offers numerous scholarships for African American students across a wide spectrum of professions.  Each scholarship is described below. 

By completing a single application, you may apply for all of scholarships listed below that are of interest to you.

Scholarships for African American Students


Alpha Omicron Boulé Scholarship
Renewable scholarships and mentoring to African American male high school seniors from the Puget Sound region.

BAM! (Blacks at Microsoft)
Financial assistance and mentoring to outstanding high school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in technology

Patricia Fisher Endowed Scholarship
To assist African American high school seniors and undergraduate students living in Washington state with a serious career interest in print, photo or broadcast journalism

Dorothy E. General Scholarship
To a deserving African American student in the field of healthcare

Yes You Can (YYC) Scholarship
Renewable scholarships to African American students of business, law, technology, science or education

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