Essay Contest (CBCF and CBC Spouses Scholarship)
Scholarship Overview: Essay contest for African American or Black juniors and seniors
Deadline Date: March 27, 2026
Scholarship Details:
CBC Spouses Essay Contest
The essay contest provides academically talented and highly-motivated high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to address a topic that embodies some of our communities’ most pressing issues and are asked to write an essay to defend their research, analyses and opinion. Submissions are evaluated by a special committee of CBC Spouses.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Reside or attend an academic institution in a CBC Member’s District
- Are a high school junior or senior
Application Requirements:
- Submit essay online by the deadline
- Letter of recommendaion
Visit the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation website for FAQs: https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Video
Essay Details:
Essay Topic: Two Truths about Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often described as a double-edged sword. Its benefits include expanding access to healthcare and education, reducing systemic biases in institutions, and creating new economic opportunities. Yet its risks are equally significant: biased algorithms that can entrench discrimination in hiring and lending, increased surveillance, and environmental costs that disproportionately impact vulnerable communities. Given this tension, what do you think the impact of AI will be in and for the Black community?
Award Amount: $2,000
Award Details:
Awards range from $1,250-$2,000
Website/URL: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: info@cbcfinc.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Completed application must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET by deadline
Winners will participate in a panel discussion on the topic during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference (CBCF-ALC) in September.
Filters:
Eligibility: Ethnicity/Race, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: National