Wanda I. McLaurin HBCU Scholarship

$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 21, 2022
Winners Announced
Dec 21, 2022
Education Level
Graduate, Undergraduate
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Eligibility Requirements
Current Enrollment:
Attends an HBCU
Residency:
Currently lives in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, or surrounding areas in New York
Current Enrollment:
Residency:
Attends an HBCU
Currently lives in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, or surrounding areas in New York

Since their founding, Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the United States have battled the issue of systemic racism head-on. By providing black and other disadvantaged students with a safe, relatable, and culturally harmonized environment to continue their education, HBCUs are the spearhead of social justice in education for the future.

We, the McLaurin Family, are heavy supporters of the contributions made by HBCUs across the nation and would like to help provide opportunities for students attending one of these institutions. 

In honor of our mother Wanda, the Wanda I. McLaurin HBCU Scholarship will support ambitious students from Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, or surrounding areas in New York who currently attend an HBCU. This annual scholarship will support one student who fits the criteria and who wants to dedicate their studies to advance their own career as well as the livelihoods of disadvantaged people across the country. 

To apply, please tell us why you decided to attend an HBCU, what your career aspirations are, and why you are interested in the things you are.

Selection Criteria:
Essay, HBCU attendee, Ambition, Purpose, Impact
Published July 12, 2022
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Nov 21, 2022
Winners Announced
Dec 21, 2022
Education Level
Graduate, Undergraduate
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Essay Topic

Why did you decide to attend an HBCU? What are your career aspirations after obtaining your degree? How do you believe this career will positively impact the lives of people in the US and or across the globe?

400–700 words

Winning Application

Taylor Bennett
Howard UniversityMount Vernon, NY
Jeniah Emmanuel
SUNY Buffalo StateLiverpool, NY

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Nov 21, 2022. Winners will be announced on Dec 21, 2022.

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