Congressman David Scott is delighted to share the enclosed information about scholarships available through the Congressional Black Caucus (CBCF) Foundation.

Each scholarship listed below has an application deadline of March 31, 2019.
 
CBC Spouses Educational Scholarship – awards for African-American or Black students pursuing an associates, undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees in Public Affairs, Mass Communications, African-American Studies, Legislative Affairs, Pre-Law, Criminal Justice, American History and/or Juris Doctor. 

CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship – established in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield to assist African-American or Black students pursuing performing arts careers. 

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship – awards for African-American or Black students who are pursuing a degree in the visual arts.

United Health Foundation Louis Stokes Scholarship – awards for African-American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a health-related field. 
 
To apply for these scholarships, students must go online to obtain an application and eligibility requirements at www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships.  




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Foundation 2000 for Children is pleased to provide The Betty Gray Scholarship in the amount of $2,000.00.  Betty Gray, a lifelong educator in Cobb County, has served as a teacher, counselor, principal, and board member.  She values education and is a tireless advocate for students in the South Cobb communities.  The Betty Gray Scholarship will be awarded to students who aspire to further their educational pursuits at either a two-year or four -year institution of higher learning. 

See application and details attached.
 

The Cobb County NPHC would like to present its 2019 Scholarships for Graduating African-American Seniors. Please see link below and attachment for qualifications and applications. 

​https://www.cobbpanhell.com/scholarship

The Metro-Atlanta Alcorn Alumni Chapter of Alcorn State University located in Lorman, Mississippi is currently accepting applications for scholarships to be awarded for the Fall 2019 semester.  The attached scholarship application package if for graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to Alcorn or are considering attending Alcorn to continue their education.  Have questions? Please contact scholarship@alcornatlantaalumni.org.

See application attached.

The Sullivan Scholarship will be offered to one incoming freshman each year and will award $10,000 per year for a total of $40,000.  This scholarship is ideally for students who already have a history of hands-on experience with community service or social innovation, and who would like to actively pursue service to others in the future.  Specifically, those students who have a demonstrated history of high personal character, integrity, ethics, compassion, and a commitment to service above self will be most competitive. 

If awarded the scholarship, students will be closely mentored by faculty and will develop service activities or programming related to their own areas of interest.  Due to the co-curricular aspect of this award, students should also demonstrate overall academic ability with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Applicants should submit the application form, personal resume, essay, and two letters of recommendation directly to Professor Deirdre Cassell, Sullivan Foundation Campus Liaison at Brenau by April 1st. 

See information attached.

Since 1932, the AAPA has provided scholarships to women from the Atlanta area as part of its goal of supporting academic achievement among women. This year, the AAPA will grant $16,000 in scholarships.  The AAPA anticipates granting scholarships to three high school seniors, as well as to five collegiate and one alumnae members of NPC sororities whose families reside in the Metro Atlanta area.  High school awards will be $1,000 each, Collegiate awards will range from $1,000- $3,000 in awards, and Alumnae award will be $1,500.  Winners will be selected based on academic achievement and demonstrated excellence in leadership, character, and community service.
 
High School Senior Honors Scholarship– for female students planning to attend a four-year college/university with NPC sororities on their campus.  
 
The application deadline for all scholarship submissions is March 1, 2019. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Award winners will be recognized at the AAPA Spring Scholarship Luncheon and Silent Auctionon May 4, 2019 at the Cherokee Town Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
More information on the AAPA scholarship competition, including criteria, requirements, and applications, can be found on the AAPA website (http://www.atlantapanhellenic.org/scholarships).  
 

The UNCF STEM Scholars Program is a 10-year initiative designed to identify and provide scholarship and academic support for a total of 500 talented African American high school students who aspire to earn STEM degrees and to pursue careers in STEM fields.
 
The program enables highly capable young people to pursue undergraduate STEM majors and prepares them for successful careers in a variety of STEM professions. The application is open for high school seniors who are entering college as first-time freshmen in Fall 2019.

See link below.

​https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/1e6735b6-3cb8-44ee-bca7-ee106e1fd6ff?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=WeAreTeachers&utm_content=UNCF_1811_SPost2

The McClure Middle School PTSA is once again offering a one-time $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who attended McClure Middle School (Cobb) for at least one year.
 
All items are due by March 18, 2019.
Return completed applications to the following:
 
McClure Middle School
Attn:  PTSA Scholarship Committee
3660 Old Stilesboro Road
Kennesaw, GA 30152

See the application items attached. Also, students can find a link to the application on the McClure Middle School PTSA home page enclosed.
 
http://mcclure.ptsamail.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2019-Scholarship-Packet.pdf