Black Excellence Scholarship
The 8 attributes of Black Excellence are traits that have been consistently found in accomplished people.
Students will do well to cultivate these qualities in themselves as they work towards a fulfilling future. The Black Excellence Scholarship seeks to educate, inspire, and inform the next generation of professionals, creators, entrepreneurs, and more.
The scholarship will honor an African American student who embodies some or all of the 8 attributes of Black Excellence listed below:
1. Be a continual learner
2. Strive for servant leadership
3. Thrive with an indomitable will
4. Prosper with a purpose
5. Prioritize and manage time
6. Get it done! (Take action)
7. Develop and possess grit
8. Dare to take calculated risks
This scholarship is specifically for African American students majoring in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), law, business, or entrepreneurship. High school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply if they embody some or all of these attributes in their everyday lives.
To apply:
1) Select one of the attributes listed that you think you embody the most and describe how you embody that attribute.
2) Select one of the attributes listed that you think is your greatest area for improvement and detail a plan to improve in that attribute.
Examine the 8 attributes of Black Excellence below:
1. Be a continual learner
2. Strive for servant leadership
3. Thrive with an indomitable will
4. Prosper with a purpose
5. Prioritize and manage time
6. Get it done! (Take action)
7. Develop and possess grit
8. Dare to take calculated risks
To apply:
1) Select one of the attributes listed that you think you embody the most and describe how you embody that attribute. (400 words)
2) Select one of the attributes listed that you think is your greatest area for improvement and detail a plan to improve in that attribute. (400 words)
Winners and Finalists
January 2023
Winning Application
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FAQ
The application deadline is Dec 31, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jan 31, 2025.
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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 Jan 31, 2025. 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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