Evangelist Nellie Delores Blount Boyce Scholarship
Nellie Delores Blount Boyce was a beloved mother who passed away too soon after leading an impactful and passionate life.
She was an educator, a social worker, a minister, and a community angel who was respected and admired by all who knew her. Today’s students who show a similar propensity for greatness should be uplifted and encouraged so they can achieve all of their goals and become leaders in their communities.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Nellie Delores Blount Boyce by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.
Any Christian, African American high school senior who will attend a two-year community college or a four-year university may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about yourself, your goals, your inspiration for pursuing college, and what impact you hope to make after you graduate. Please also submit a headshot.
Please tell us about yourself and your goals. Why are you committed to pursuing higher education and what do you hope to do with your degree?
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The application deadline is Mar 16, 2026. Winners will be announced on Apr 16, 2026.
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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 Apr 16, 2026. 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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