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Build the Future Scholarship

Funded by
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Barnes Enterprises
$1,000
2 winners, $500 each
Awarded
Application Deadline
Feb 1, 2023
Winners Announced
Mar 1, 2023
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior
GPA:
3.0 or higher
Education Goals:
Will attend an HBCU
Education Level:
GPA:
Education Goals:
High school senior
3.0 or higher
Will attend an HBCU

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) offer a unique environment for higher education that often comes with a personal touch. 

HBCUs allow many students to thrive who may have otherwise been underserved or overlooked in the world of academia. Currently, there are just over 100 HBCUs around the country, with these few schools alone accounting for nearly 20% of Black graduates.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to transition to college so they have the necessary resources to pursue their degrees at HBCUs.

Any high school senior who has at least a 3.0 GPA and plans to attend an HBCU may apply for this scholarship. One winner will be chosen from applicants majoring in communications or a media-related field, while the other award is open to all majors.

To apply, submit a short video telling us why you chose to go to an HBCU.

Selection Criteria:
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Published July 9, 2022
$1,000
2 winners, $500 each
Awarded
Application Deadline
Feb 1, 2023
Winners Announced
Mar 1, 2023
Education Level
High School
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Winners and Finalists

March 2023

Winners
Kiara Blake1st PLACE
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
Sydney Halsey2nd PLACE
Salem College
Apex, NC
Finalists
Lauryn T.
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
Inaya Gray
Dillard University
Bolingbrook, IL
Reed Smith
Spelman College
Desoto, TX
Aubria King
Lincoln Park High School
Newark, NJ

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Feb 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on Mar 1, 2023.

How will scholarship application information be used?

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Mar 1, 2023. 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.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

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.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

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.

How should I get in touch with questions?

If you have any questions about this scholarship or the Bold.org platform, just email contact@bold.org and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.

Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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