Amount: $5,000
Deadline: September 15
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
A highly selective scholarship program for outstanding minority high school seniors from low-income backgrounds. Provides a full ride to any accredited four-year institution, covering tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.3+
- Demographic: minority, first-gen
- High school senior from a low-income background
- Pell-eligible
- Demonstrates leadership potential
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree
Required Materials
- Online application
- Academic transcripts
- Essays
- 2 recommendation letters
- FAFSA/SAR
Timeline
Applications open in July and close in September. Finalists notified in February. Winners notified in April.
Tips
Emphasize your leadership, community service, and resilience in overcoming challenges. Your essays should be compelling and reflect your unique background and aspirations, particularly in STEM fields like computer science.