HBCU Week Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Graduating HS Senior or current college student who is attending an historically black college or university.
Application Available: September 28, 2024
Deadline Date: February 17, 2025
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States
- Complete or have completed high school with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) and be entering their freshman year of college
- Attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) for the entirety of their college education.
- Demonstrate financial need
- Current College Student
Application Requirements
- Complete and submit application by February 17th
- Provide most recent, verifiable high school transcript (Subject to authentication)
- Provide proof of acceptance at an Historically Black College or University (HBCU)*
- 1 Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, community member or employer.
- Acceptance letters can be submitted through 4/11/25. All other application materials must be submitted by 2/17/25.
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $40,000
Award Details:
The scholarship can be used for tuition, room and board. A student may accept additional scholarships but they cannot exceed the total cost of their education.
Website/URL: https://www.hbcuweek.org/4435-1/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: scholarship@HBCUWeek.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
If you have questions about eligibility, please contact scholarship@HBCUWeek.org. Students applying for the scholarship will be responsible for disclosing any potential conflict of interest prior to the selection process.
Filters:
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student
Location Specific: National
Institution Type: Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs)