Lucent Scholarship
BIPOC students often aren’t given the same opportunities to pursue higher education as their peers.
From financial struggles due to systemic barriers and the racial wealth gap to isolation caused by stigmas and stereotypes, to limited mentors with shared identities, there are many challenges that underrepresented students face that can make it difficult or even impossible to earn a degree.
This scholarship aims to support talented individuals from BIPOC communities to drive positive change and foster inclusive progress in the workforce.
This scholarship is open to underrepresented BIPOC high school or undergraduate students who are enrolled at or have been accepted into an accredited college or university, with a preference for students attending HBCUs. Eligible applicants must be pursuing a degree in business, technology, engineering, or medicine, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate involvement in community service, extracurricular activities, or work experience.
To apply, share what inspired you to pursue your field of choice and an experience that solidified your passion.
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The application deadline is Apr 30, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 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 May 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 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.