Michael S. Purzycki Changemaker Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Delaware high school senior planning to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
Application Available: September 22, 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 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) and be entering their freshman year of college next fall
- Attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) for the entirety of their college education.
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be a Delaware resident
Application Requirements:
- Completed online application
- Provide most recent, verifiable high school transcript (Subject to authentication)
- Provide proof of acceptance at an HBCU (Acceptance letters can be submitted through 4/11/24)
Areas reviewed by the Selection Committee include, but are not limited to the following:
- Academic accomplishments
- Financial Need
- Community involvement
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $10,000
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.
Scholarship decisions will be made by May 1st.
Scholarship Awards funding will be given no later than August 31st.
Website/URL: https://www.hbcuweek.org/changemaker-scholarship/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: scholarship@HBCUWeek.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Acceptance letters can be submitted through 4/11/24. All other application materials must be submitted by 2/16/24.
Completed applications should be submitted electronically. If absolutely necessary, please mail completed applications to P.O BOX 1546 Wilmington, DE 19899.
Additional Scholarship 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:
Eligibility: Community Service, Financial Need, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Institution Type: Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs)