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SCHOLARSHIPS

THE 2024 APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN

Deadline: January 31, 2024

3 students will each be awarded $5,000 towards their first year of college.  To review the 2024 criteria please see below. 

APPLICATION CRITERIA

Cleveland Achievers Award

Award: $5,000 (1 recipient)

Requirements:

  • Black or African-American

  • GPA ≥3.2

  • Residency in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

  • High School Senior

  • Must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university

  • (2) Letters of recommendation

  • Transcript

  • (1) Essay question

  • Virtual Interview

  • Applicants selected as Finalists must provide a copy of their FAFSA

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San Diego Rising Star Award

Award: $5,000 (1 recipient)

Requirements:

  • Black or African-American

  • GPA ≥3.2

  • Residency in San Diego County, California

  • High School Senior

  • Must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university

  • (2) Letters of recommendation

  • Transcript

  • (1) Essay question

  • Virtual Interview

  • Applicants selected as Finalists must provide a copy of their FAFSA

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National Leadership Award

Award: $5,000 (1 recipient)

Requirements:

  • Black or African-American

  • GPA ≥3.2

  • Residency in the United States

  • High School Senior

  • Must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university

  • Must be a first generation college student

  • (2) Letters of recommendation

  • Transcript

  • (1) Essay question

  • Virtual Interview

  • Applicants selected as Finalists must provide a copy of their FAFSA

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