Amount: $8,000
Deadline: April 30
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The CBCF General Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to African American students demonstrating academic achievement, leadership potential, and community engagement, helping them achieve their higher education goals.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: african-american
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Demonstrate leadership ability and community service
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essay
- Official transcript
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Proof of enrollment
Timeline
Applications typically open in January. Deadline April 30. Winners notified in Summer.
Tips
Emphasize your civic engagement and how your academic pursuits align with the CBCF's mission of public service. Clearly articulate your career aspirations and how the scholarship will help you achieve them.