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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Racial and Social Justice Scholarship is offered to any student.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a $1,000 amount, to help you with your studies.
Eligibility
- This scholarship is open to any student who is currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program in the United States. This includes accredited community college students as well as high school seniors and students who possess a GED who have been accepted to or are enrolled in an accredited program.
- The scholarship applicant must show their dedication to fighting for racial and social justice. This should be explained in their essay by telling the reader what their past achievements and goals have been, as well as their current and future goals.
- All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
31 May 2026
Updated resume
Essay, 1,000 word maximum. The essay questions are:
- What experience or experiences have you had that made you want to fight for racial and social justice?
- How have you fought for racial and social justice so far and how do you plan to fight for it in the future?
- Explain your ultimate educational goals and how they will enable you to continue the good fight, of fighting for racial and social justice.
Current unofficial transcript
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