Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 30 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
This CBCF scholarship supports African American students pursuing degrees in education, encouraging them to become leaders and innovators in the field.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: african-american
- Must be pursuing a degree in education.
- Demonstrate leadership potential and community service.
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essay
- Official transcript
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Resume
Timeline
Applications open typically in February. Deadline is April 30. Winners notified in July.
Tips
Articulate your passion for teaching or education leadership and how you plan to impact students and communities. Highlight any tutoring or mentoring experience.