Are You Eligible for Support?
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be pursuing their first undergraduate degree at an HBCU
- Be one of the following:
- A high school senior
- A GED diploma recipient
- A student enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate program
- A student enrolled in a vocational or trade school
- A high school senior
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When can I begin the Scholarship Application?
A: Applications open April 1st each year.
Q: What’s the application deadline?
A: April 30th at 11:59 PM EST. Incomplete or late submissions will not eligible.
Q: Do I have to be enrolled in school to apply?
A: You do not have to be currently enrolled in school to apply, but you must show evidence from an accredited institution that you will be enrolling, and that the scholarship support you seek will be applied there.
Q: Are graduate students eligible?
A: No. The fund supports undergraduate education only.
Scholar spotlight
Chermya Pope - Tuskegee University
Major: Animal Poultry & Veterinary Science
Chermya is a freshman thriving in her transition to college life at Tuskegee. With a 3.5 GPA, she’s already taking advanced courses and participating in veterinary science clubs. She’s also earned certification through the NLTP training program as she explores career paths in animal care and veterinary medicine.
Kyle Marques Washington - Howard University / Rutgers
Major: Finance
Kyle began his journey at Howard University and returned home to Newark, where he found his stride. Now a junior at Rutgers with a 3.0 GPA, Kyle is focused on his goals, fueled by hard work and ambition. His growth and determination continue to make us proud.
Candidates are required to attend a series of preparatory workshops to strengthen their prospects for college admission including:
- ACT/SAT Preparation
- Financial Aid, Financial Literacy & Scholarships Resources
- College Essay and the Academic Resume
- Interview Skills, Dress for Success
- College Orientation/HBCU Tour(s)
Real students. Real schools. Real opportunity.
Eligibility Requirements
Students interested in participating in the HBCU Tour and college readiness workshops must meet the eligibility criteria below:
- A school referral from a teacher, administrator, or principal
- A student in his/her junior or senior year in high school.
- A minimum GPA of 2.0
- Must have taken the ACT or SAT at least once by end of December
- A strong interest, motivation and desire to go to college, particularly an HBCU.
- Hard-working, resilient, responsible and committed students who love learning, growing, and who exhibit self-control and self-discipline.
- A student who has conducted community service or cares to give back to his or her community in a positive manner.
- A student who expresses his or her talents in sports, arts and culture, music, dance, civic or political involvement, etc.
Required Documentation
Fundraiser Letter – Power of 100