TheBlack.Blog recognizes the grit, determination, and consistency it takes to create and maintain black businesses. Not only are black businesses key to the economy, but they also play an integral role in creating generational wealth for black families.
The Black Business Scholarship presented by TheBlack.Blog and HeavieTalk Media,Inc will be used to support black businesses across the U.S that are making a difference in their communities. Scholars are selected each quarter via a nomination system.
Being nominated does not guarantee a candidate the scholarship.
The Black Business Scholarship is funded via donations. Donations are accepted yearlong.
Scholarship Recipients
Previous Black Business Scholarship recipients
Fourth Quarter 2022 Scholar Recipient – Gigabee Graphics
Founded by Galaxy Okoro
We are pleased to announce the Black Business Scholarship recipient for Q4 2022. It is our honor and pleasure to present Gigabee Graphics with the Black Business Scholarship presented by TheBlack.Blog and HeavieTalk Media.
Gigabee Graphics looks to highlight artistic expression through design and clothing. Gigabee Graphics was created and founded by Galaxy Okoro, a Howard University grad. We had the opportunity to meet in-person with Galaxy to present her with a check.
Congratulations to Gigabee Graphics.
Third Quarter 2022 Scholar Recipient – Bene Beauty by Bri
Founded by Brianna Millions
We are pleased to announce the Black Business Scholarship recipient for Q3 2022. It is our honor and pleasure to present Bene Beauty by Bri with the Black Business Scholarship presented by TheBlack.Blog.
Bene Beauty by Bri provides handmade skin, body care, and beauty products to help people correct skin issues and maintain skin health naturally. Bene Beauty by Bri was created and founded by Brianna Millions, a North Carolina A&T grad.
We had the opportunity to meet in-person with Bri to present her with a check. The scholarship meeting took place at Sweets Addict Bakery And Cafe. Sweet Addicts is a black-woman owned bakery shop, located in Country Club Hills, Illinois.
Congratulations to Bene Beauty by Bri.
Scholarship Cycle
The Black Business Scholarship is offered on a quarterly basis.
The scholarship cycle for the first quarter of 2023 closed on March 31, 2023. A scholarship announcement will be made on April 28, 2023.
TheBlack.Blog is currently accepting nominations for the second quarter (Apr. – Jun.) 2023. The deadline to submit a nomination is June 30, 2023.
Join us in supporting black businesses!
All donations received will be used to fund the Black Business Scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the Black Business Scholarship?
A: The Black Business Scholarship, is a scholarship presented by TheBlack.Blog and HeavieTalk Media to acknowledge black owned business making positive impact in their communities.
Q: I nominated a business, why weren’t they selected?
A: Scholars are selected each quarter via a nominating system. All questions on the nomination form must be completed. Nomination does not guarantee selection.
Q. When are nominations accepted?
A. Nomination cycle opens every three months. Nominations are accepted in January, April, July, October. Visit for https://theblack.blog/black-business-scholarship/ for more information.
Q. When are nominees notified?
A. All nominees will be notified 72 hours after the nomination period ends.
Q. How are nominees notified?
A. Nominees will be notified using the contact information provided on the nomination form submitted. The notification will be sent to the nominator and the nominee. Make sure the contact information provided is accurate.
Q: After the nomination has been submitted what happens next?
A: After the nomination period ends, all nominees and nominators will receive notification their business has been selected for the quarterly nominee pool. All nominees will be listed on TheBlack.Blog.
Q: How is the scholarship winner selected?
A: Scholar is selected to receive the scholarship based on the nominations submitted.
Q: What type of business is eligible?
A: Black owned businesses operating in the United States are eligible. This scholarship is for profit and non-profit business that are making a positive impact in the communities in which they operate. Storefronts and non-profits are encouraged to apply.
Q: If I win, do I have to pay the scholarship back?
A: No!
Q; Can a business be nominated more than once?
A: Yes, however a business will only be awarded one scholarship per 12-month cycle.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Black Business Scholarship or the nomination process, please contact us at: mgmt@heavietalk.com.
TheBlack.Blog 