Larry Joe Gardner Memorial Scholarship for Public Policy
There are many students who have the potential to become dedicated public servants who make the world a better place each and every day.
Many young people have a humanitarian and philanthropic vision but don’t have the funds they need to pursue the higher education they need to enter their dream career fields. Due to the racial wealth gap, African American students are often at a particular financial disadvantage when it comes to paying for college.
This scholarship aims to increase representation in public services by making higher education more accessible to minority students.
Any African American male undergraduate student who is a first-generation college student with non-profit volunteering experience may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re pursuing water science, environment and sustainability, engineering, technology, criminal justice, public policy, or justice and social issues programs.
To apply, tell us about yourself, how you hope to make a positive difference, and how you are currently working to address social issues.
Please tell us a bit about yourself, the three ways you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your degree of study and subsequent career, and how you are currently impacting important social issues.
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The application deadline is Aug 29, 2025. Winners will be announced on Sep 29, 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 Sep 29, 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 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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