This flexible scholarship includes up to $10,000 per year ($5,000 per semester) of funding. Scholarship recipients are invited to re-apply for funding for up to four years. The goal is to provide a pathway to achievement for Black Americans pursuing careers in civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering.
Scholarship Details
- Up to $10,000 per year ($5,000 per semester) and allows recipients to re-apply for up to four years.
- Aims to bridge the financial gap left after the Pell Grant is used for tuition, covering expenses such as tuition, books, fees, and room and board.
- Scholarship recipients have the opportunity to participate in a mentorship program designed to support their professional development.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be Black Americans
- Must be incoming college freshmen, current high school seniors, or students transferring from a two-year program to a four-year program.
- Should be eligible for Federal Pell Grant funding and demonstrate proven financial need.
- Must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
- Must be in good academic standing and enrolled in an accredited, not-for-profit four-year institution.
- Pursuing a degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, including any subfield within those disciplines.
Application Process
- Ensure you meet the scholarship's eligibility criteria, including financial need, academic standing, and field of study.
- Gather all necessary documents, such as proof of Black American heritage, proof of Federal Pell Grant eligibility, and academic transcripts.
- Complete and submit your scholarship application, including all supporting materials, by the specified deadline.
Selected candidates receive substantial assistance that is designed to close the financial gap left after the Pell Grant is used for tuition. Scholarship funding can be applied to school expenses like tuition, books, fees, and room and board. Scholarship recipients also participate in a mentorship program designed to support their professional success.