Amount: $Varies (full tuition)
Deadline: Closed for new applications
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
A highly prestigious scholarship that provided full funding for undergraduate and graduate education to high-achieving minority students with significant financial need. While closed for new applicants, it remains a landmark 'real' scholarship.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.3+
- Demographic: african-american, hispanic, asian, native-american
- Must be a student of color demonstrating academic excellence and leadership, with significant financial need. (Note: Program closed for new applications, but past recipients continue to receive funding - a 'real' scholarship nonetheless).
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essays
- Official transcript
- Recommendation letters
Timeline
Program closed for new applications in 2016. Past recipients continue to be funded.
Tips
While new applications are closed, this highlights the importance of highly competitive, comprehensive scholarships for specific demographics. For similar opportunities, focus on stellar academics, leadership, and a compelling personal narrative.