Scholarships

Scholarship submissions are being accepted now through January 20, 2023, at 11:59 pm.

Winners will be announced on February 4th virtually and in person on February 11, 2023. The scholarship checks will be awarded in 2023.

The three essay categories are:

5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair – Senior1 Scholarship - $2,000.00

● Must be a High School Senior

● Must be attending an HBCU in the Fall of 2023

● Must provide proof of enrollment later

● No GPA requirement

● Can reside in any city/state in the continental U.S.

● Must attend the 5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair either virtually or in person

*Should the student not enroll in an HBCU the award will be given to the next person in line to win the scholarship.*

5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair– Senior2 Scholarship - $1,000.00

● Must be a High School Senior

● Must be attending an HBCU in the Fall of 2023

● Must provide proof of enrollment later

● No GPA requirement

● Can reside in any city/state in the continental U.S.

● Must attend the 5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair either virtually or in person

*Should the student not enroll in an HBCU the award will be given to the next person in line to win the scholarship.*

5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair – Junior Scholarship - $500.00

● Must be a High School Junior

● No GPA requirement

● Can reside in any city/state in the continental U.S.

● The student does not need to have plans to attend an HBCU after graduation

● Must attend the 5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair either virtually or in person

Essay Question

The response to the essay question below is required for each scholarship submission. Carefully read and respond to the topic using no less than 350 words and no more than 750 words. Make sure you provide clarity and details in your writing. Also, check for spelling and grammatical accuracy. Your essay submission is due by Friday, January 20, 2023, by 11:59 p.m. Late submissions will not be accepted. Submissions that are plagiarized will be deemed ineligible for consideration in this competition.

Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells, Martin Luther King Jr, Langston Hughes, Toni Morrison, and Vice President Kamala Harris are a few graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). World-renowned authors, artists, inventors, and political leaders have furthered their education at these distinguished institutions. As you take these exciting next steps in planning for your future, explain why you think HBCUs are still important for today's society and describe how attending an HBCU can help you achieve your goals.

5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair Art Scholarship:

Scholarship submissions are being accepted now through January 20, 2023, at 11:59 pm

The winner will be announced on February 4th virtually and in person on February 11, 2023. The scholarship checks will be awarded in 2023.

5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair Art Scholarship - $500.00

● Must be a High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior

● No GPA requirement

● Can reside in any city/state in the continental U.S

● The student does not need to have plans to attend an HBCU after graduation

● Answer the following below for the Art Scholarship

● Must attend the 5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair either virtually or in person

Answer the following question for the Art Scholarship:

How Do the Visual Arts Influence the HBCU Experience for You?

Create your artwork as a drawing, painting, or mixed media. Your work will be judged on the following:

● How Well It Fits into the Competition Question (20 Points)

● Creativity (20 Points)

● Visual Features (20 Points)

● Message and Content (20 Points)

● Expression of Emotion (20 Points)

*Judging for the Art Competition will be done by an art professional and the 5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair Leadership Team. *