CBCF NREI Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for students attending/will attend an Historically Black College or University pursuing studies related to social justice
Application Available: November 25, 2024
Deadline Date: March 15, 2025
Scholarship Details:
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) HBCU Social Justice Scholarships were created to encourage and recognize necessary student exposure, experience, and engagement in organizing, political mobilization, and civic participation aimed at advancing equity, freedom, and justice for all, especially the Black community and racial minorities. The funds will be disbursed on an annual basis to undergraduate students attending Historically Black Colleges or Universities with demonstrated experience in social justice, student activism, and/or community service.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Selected applicants must identify as Black or African American
- Be a U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident
- Attend an accredited HBCU during the academic year of scholarship award
- Pursuing studies related to social justice to include, but not limited to, criminal justice, education, civil rights or community/economic development
- Have a GPA minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrate a commitment to social justice
- Exhibit leadership and be active in community- must demonstrate their interests and experience in social justice, student activism, and/or community service.
Application Requirements:
- Complete 2-part online application (must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET by deadline)
- Personal Statement Response
- 2 Recommendations
- Transcript(s)
- Resume listing work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, community service and special skills
- A recent 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: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript, Video
Essay Details:
Video Response: Discuss your academic interests, professional experience and/or commitment towards racial equity, social justice, student activism or community service.
Award Amount: $10,000
Website/URL: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2397
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, Minimum GPA/Class Rank, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement, Economics, Education & School Supports, Law & Legal Studies
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student
Location Specific: National
Institution Type: Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs)