Applying to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) offers various compelling reasons. HBCUs hold cultural and historical significance, providing a connection to a legacy of African-American education during times of segregation. They are known for academic excellence, foster supportive communities with smaller class sizes, offer unique cultural enrichment, provide scholarship opportunities, emphasize leadership development and community engagement, offer extensive networking opportunities through alumni networks, promote diversity within their own communities, uphold traditions, and have a track record of producing successful graduates across various fields. Ultimately, choosing an HBCU should align with the students academic and personal goals, necessitating research and consideration of individual preferences.
This scholarship seeks to help students who need financial assistance in order to pursue their dreams of higher education.
Any high school senior or undergraduate student attending or planning to attend an HBCU with at least a 2.8 GPA may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us about yourself and your journey to get to this point. How do you plan to make a difference for your family and community through your actions and choice of study?
The application deadline is Apr 23, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 23, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 23, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.