Scholarship

Scholarship

Program Description

Since 2018, the 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. has supported the youth of Prince George’s County with academic scholarships, helping them pursue academic growth and giving them the tools to become the best versions of themselves.

We are pleased to offer ten $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing higher education. Students must be either graduating seniors or matriculating undergraduates. Only mentees of the 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County or Prince George’s County residents are eligible to apply. Successful candidates for the scholarship must be committed to attending a four-year college/university, two-year/community college, or trade/vocational school. 

 

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

The 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities of up to $1,000 each to students in pursuit of higher education. Applicants must be:

  • Graduating seniors or matriculating undergraduates
  • Only mentees of the 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County or Prince George’s County residents are eligible to apply.
  • Bound for a four-year college/university, two-Year community college, or a technical/vocational institution.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school students must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Current college students must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 during their college tenure.

Applicants must provide the following:

  1. A completed typed application.
  2. Two letters of recommendation.
    1. The first shall be from someone who can credibly speak to the applicant’s academic achievement and commitment to post-secondary educational pursuits.
    2. The second should be from someone who can speak to the overall character of the applicant.
  3. A copy of an official transcript from the institution currently or most recently attended.
  4. A 500-word essay centered on one of the following topics:
    1. Describe the traits of strong leadership, how you have seen them effectively deployed and or the impact of a failure to do so.
    2. Define character and describe the importance of leveraging your personal character in goal achievement.
  5. A high-quality Photo of passport size or larger suitable for use in future 100 Black Men of America local and national publications.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Successful candidates will be notified by April 1, 2024. Graduating seniors should be prepared to provide letters of acceptance from their institutions of choice upon notification. Awardees are expected to participate in the 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County Daytime Gala. 

Application Deadline: March 23, 2024 11:59 PM/EST

**If you have any questions please email scholarships@100princegeorges.org**