Jaqaun Webb Scholarship
Despite efforts to diversify college campuses, many systemic barriers still remain and continue to make college less accessible for Black students.
As a result, Black students at four-year institutions have the lowest completion rate of all races and ethnicities, with just 45.9% completing their degrees within six years. This gap in college completion fuels the racial wealth gap due to the limited job opportunities available to adults without college degrees.
This scholarship aims to support minority high school seniors who display exemplary character and plan to attend college.
Any Black or African American high school senior who has at least a 3.0 GPA and will pursue a four-year degree may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us how you plan to succeed in college and what you believe the benefits of a college degree are.
Describe how you plan to succeed in college and explain the benefits of a college degree.
Winners and Finalists
May 2023
Winning Application
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The application deadline is Apr 5, 2023. Winners will be announced on May 5, 2023.
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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 5, 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.
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.
