CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship (CBCF Scholarship)

Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for full-time Black scholars pursuing a degree in performing arts .
Application Available: November 25, 2024
Deadline Date: March 15, 2025

Scholarship Details:

This scholarship was established in 2000, in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield to ensure that African American or Black students pursuing a degree in the performing arts receive financial assistance. Performing arts include theater, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, marching bands, etc.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
2. Be preparing to pursue, or currently pursuing, an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree full-time at an accredited college or university. Current high school seniors are also eligible to apply.
3. Be pursuing a career in the performing arts with an eligible major
4. Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale
5. Exhibit leadership and be active in community
6. Selected applicants must identify as Black or African American

Application Requirements:

1.  Complete 2-part online application (must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET by deadline)
2. Video Response: Personal Statement (not to exceed 3 minutes)
3. Provide a video of sample work not to exceed 2 minutes (must upload on YouTube platform)
4. 2 Letter of recommendations
5. Transcript(s) – must be uploaded directly into Academic Works (application portal)
6. Resume listing work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, community service and special skills
7. A recent professional photograph suitable for publication (ie. A graduation or other professional quality photograph in which the dress is formal)

Visit the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation website for FAQs: https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/

Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript, Video

Essay Details:

Video Response: Please discuss your academic interests and/or professional goals and how you will make change in your community with your education.
Sample Performance Video: Please include the URL address for your sample video.

Award Amount: $5,000

Website/URL: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2394

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: info@cbcfinc.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Completed application must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET by deadline

Filters:

Eligibility: Community Service, Ethnicity/Race, Minimum GPA/Class Rank, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Arts (Visual & Performing)
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student
Location Specific: National