Scholarship submissions are being accepted now through January 27th, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
Winners will be announced on February 2nd virtually and in person on February 3, 2024. The scholarship checks will be awarded in 2024.

The three essay categories are:
    6th 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 2024
          ● Must provide proof of enrollment later
          ● No GPA requirement
          ● Can reside in any city/state in the continental U.S.
          ● Must attend the 6th 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.*

 

    6th 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 2024
          ● Must provide proof of enrollment later
          ● No GPA requirement
          ● Can reside in any city/state in the continental U.S.
          ● Must attend the 6th 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.*

 

6th 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 6th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair either virtually or in person

 

Essay Question

Respond using no less than 350 words and no more than 750 words. Make sure you provide clarity and details in your writing and check for spelling and grammatical accuracy. Your essay MUST be submitted virtually through the Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair site by Friday, January 27, 2024, 11:59 pm to be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted. Submissions that are plagiarized will be deemed ineligible for consideration in this competition. Carefully read and respond to the essay topic below:

One of the many factors that affects the long-term viability of universities, and specifically Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), is adequate funding. In September 2023, the US Department of Education announced that HBCUs have been underfunded by $12 billion over the last 30 years. Likewise, while HBCU attendance has grown overall during that period, a US News and World Report survey noted that only approximately 11 percent of HBCU alumni give back financially to their respective institution. Given the importance of funding to the success and sustainability of HBCUs, what action items would you propose to your State leadership and HBCU alumni, respectively, to foster the necessary investment in your HBCU of choice.

 

6th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair Art Scholarship:
Scholarship submissions are being accepted now through January 27th, 2024, at 11:59 pm

The winner will be announced on February 2nd virtually and in person on February 3, 2024. The scholarship checks will be awarded in 2024.

 

6th 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 6th 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 6th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair Leadership Team. *