Black Girl Magic Scholarship
College-bound high school seniors in Clark County, Nevada, of Black/African American descent with a 2.5 or higher GPA planning to attend an accredited college or university full-time may apply for this scholarship.
The student may be a senior at a charter or CCSD high school. Preference will be given to students planning to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and those who identify as female or nonbinary. Financial need will be taken into consideration. At least four scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each will be awarded. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years, for a total of $20,000.
Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required during the summer before a check is mailed to the college. Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition, fees and other appropriate educational expenses. These funds will be disbursed in equal payments over two semesters.
- Award
- $5,000.00 - Renewable
- Deadline
- 02/05/2024
- Supplemental Questions
- Are you of Black/African American descent?
- Do you plan to attend an HBCU?
- If you plan to attend an HBCU, which HBCU will you be attending?
- Do you identify as female or nonbinary?
- Please explain why you financially need this scholarship.
- Please upload a letter of recommendation from an adult (non-family) who can speak to your determination, ability to overcome challenges and/or be successful at the college level.
- Please upload your resume, including any community volunteer activities.
- Please upload your most current transcript (unofficial).
- Essay - In at least 500 words, detail the importance of Black role models and the impact representation has on our youth to include how your identity as a Black woman shaped your mindset and life goals.
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