There is scholarship money for black freshmen.
Earning a degree has become increasingly difficult because of the skyrocketing costs associated with going to college. As a result, some choose instead to make a living rather than go to school. However, there is scholarship money to help college freshmen address their financial needs. The opportunities vary in the amount awarded, but for those selected, they are essential to getting their degrees.
ACS Scholarship Program
Offered by the American Chemical Society (ACS), the ACS Scholarship Program is available to students pursuing chemically-related science majors. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomore and juniors to qualify. They must also be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents with at least a 3.0 GPA. They are expected to demonstrate financial need by using both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report forms. Recipients will get awards up to $5,000.
AGI Minority Participation Program
Young black freshmen can apply for the AGI Minority Participation Program. Established by the American Geological Institute in 1972, the program aims to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in the geosciences field. The scholarship program is open to both undergraduates and graduates who are U.S. citizens. They must be full-time students, pursuing a geoscience-related major such as earth-science education, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, hydrology, physical oceanography or planetary geology. All applicants must complete an application form plus a transcript and submit two letters of recommendation.
NAACP/HBCU Scholarship Fund
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is a civil rights organization that was created in 1909. Through the NAACP/HBCU Scholarship, students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have access to financial assistance. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. At a minimum, they need to have a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled full-time. To complete their application form, applicants must demonstrate financial need and provide three letters of recommendation, an official transcript, proof of enrollment and an essay. Those selected will receive $2,000.
Roy Wilkins Scholarship
Also provided by the NAACP is the Roy Wilkins Scholarship. It is available to new college freshmen who will attend an accredited college. They must plan to be full-time students and must have graduated from high school with at least a 2.5 GPA. The application form must be accompanied by the following: an essay, two letters of recommendation, an official transcript, a letter of acceptance to college, proof of NAACP membership and proof of financial need. Those selected will receive $1,000 to apply toward their education-related costs
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