CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship awards academically talented and highly motivated full-time Black or African American students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields.

Candidate Requirements
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
• Reside or attend an academic institution in a CBC Member’s District
• Attend (or will attend) an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree program full-time at an accredited college or university (current high school seniors are eligible to apply)
• Minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Exhibit leadership and be active in community
• Applicant must identify as Black or African American

Application Materials
• Complete 2-part online application (must be submitted by April 13, 2024,11:59 pm ET)
• Video Response: Personal Statement – not to exceed 3 minutes
• 2 Letter of Recommendations
• Transcript(s) – direct upload required (unofficial transcripts accepted)
• Resume listing work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, community service and special skills
• A recent professional photograph suitable for publication (ie. A graduation or other professional quality photograph in which the dress is formal)