HBCU Scholarships Open: Apply by April 10, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rdevia announces the following HBCU Scholarships:

Dr. E. Renee Posey Award of Excellence ($1,000 Total)

For a high school senior with a demonstrable commitment to excellence interested in attending an HBCU next academic year.

Benefactor: E. Renee Posey, Ed.D., HBCU Graduate of Florida A&M University

Epic HBCU Journey Distance Learning Scholarship ($1,000 Total)

For a student pursuing an online degree from Claflin University or Florida A&M University.

Benefactor: Deon Rhode, M.P.H., HBCU Graduate of Claflin University and Florida A&M University

Parallel Inception Grant for Leadership ($1,000 Total)

For a high school senior with a demonstrable commitment to service interested in attending an HBCU next academic year.

Benefactor: Jeffrey E. Pierce II, M.S., HBCU Graduate of Paine College

Students can apply for scholarships by visiting: bit.ly/m/rdevia. Applications will close on April 10, 2026. Finalists will be notified on May 5. Winners will be notified on June 1. Winners will be announced on August 1 at the Rdevia HBCU Scholarship Brunch and Advocacy Awards: Dew in the Morning (details forthcoming).

NOTE: Students may experience difficulty accessing the application from mobile devices. Please plan to access and complete the application from a PC (desktop or laptop).

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ABOUT RDEVIA

Rdevia (arr-deh-vee-uh) is a Public Charitable 501(C)(3) Nonprofit Organization that connects HBCU Students, Graduates, and Professionals to opportunities and resources. Rdevia was founded on March 5, 2015 by Marquise M. McGriff, M.A., CCSP, during his first year as a student at Florida Memorial University. Rdevia is fueled by the generosity of its Members, Leaders, Friends. Connect with Rdevia on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and LinkedIn.