SCHOLARSHIPS

Deadline: January 31, 2026

3 students will each be awarded $5,000 towards their first year of college.  To review the 2026 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