Current and Continuing LU Students
Open Scholarships
Langston University is pleased to provide the latest open scholarships available to current and continuing students.
The list of scholarship opportunities will change based on the open application dates.
The open scholarships listed may be offered from outside sources as well as the Langston University Foundation. Each listing will include the title of the open scholarship, details, application deadlines, requirements, and links to apply.
Scholarship Applications Currently Open
Wave 2 of scholarships for Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) 2026–2027 scholarship application cycle is now open.
TMCF scholarships are an opportunity for Langston University students to apply for life-changing financial support for their college journey. The Wave 2 application closes Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) or 10:59 PM CST (Central Standard Time). No late submissions will be accepted.
Students Can Get Started Now:
- Explore all open TMCF scholarships at tmcf.org/scholarships/open-scholarships.
- When you’re ready, log in and apply directly at scholarships.tmcf.org.
Students who applied in Wave 1 should log in to the Scholarship Portal to explore additional scholarship opportunities.
TMCF Virtual Office Hours
The TMCF Scholarships Team will be available during virtual office hours on Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST and 5:30 to 6:15 PM EST to answer students’ questions about scholarship opportunities and the application process. Students are encouraged to drop in to have a member of TMCF’s Scholarships Team answer their questions. No registration is required.
Please start early, plan ahead, and take full advantage of these resources to submit the strongest application possible.
If LU students have any questions, feel free to reach out to TMCF’s team at scholarships@tmcf.org.
The Luther Vandross Foundation, a nationwide scholarship granting organization, is pleased to announce the 2026 application is now open! This scholarship is designated to support undergraduate students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) including Langston University, who are in their third, fourth or fifth year of college.
The deadline for the Luther Vandross Foundation scholarship application is June 15, 2026.
Student applicants are required to prepare and upload a letter of recommendation to complete their Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarship application.
Fifty scholarships will be awarded. Many of the selected winners of the Luther Vandross Scholarship will be eligible for $500 to $5,000 scholarships for the 2026-2027 school term. Students can access the Luther Vandross Foundation’s Scholarship application here.
The Luther Vandross Foundation’s dedication to the legendary singer’s legacy, focuses on providing financial assistance to HBCU students, a cause close to Luther’s heart. Throughout his illustrious career, Vandross was a fervent advocate for education, understanding firsthand the challenges students face in funding their college education. His commitment was evidenced through his support for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and his generous bequests aimed at fostering educational opportunities for underprivileged students.