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January 28, 2020 0 Comment Program

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 several scholarships to students pursuing higher education. Students must be either graduating seniors or matriculating undergraduates. 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 or university or a two-year/community college or trade/technical school.

 

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

The 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities of up to $2,000 each to students in pursuit of higher education. Applicants must be:

  • Graduating seniors or matriculating undergraduates must have resided in Prince George’s County within the last 36 Months. OR
  • Mentees of the 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County. OR
  • Prince George’s County residents are eligible to apply.
  • Bound/Enrolled for a four-year college/university, a two-year community college, or a trade/technical school.

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 current or most recently attended institution.
  4. A minimum of a 500-word essay centered on one of the following topics:
    • Analyzing Election Outcomes: Discuss the key factors that influenced the outcome of the recent presidential election. How have these factors shaped your perspective on leadership and governance?
    • Leadership in a Changing Political Landscape: Considering the recent presidential election, identify the nation’s most pressing challenges. As a future leader, how would you address these challenges to foster unity and progress?
    • Impact of Political Decisions on Education: Considering the policies proposed during the recent presidential campaign, analyze their potential impact on the education system. How would you advocate for educational reforms to benefit future generations?
    • Vision for America’s Future: Based on the themes and issues highlighted in the recent presidential election, articulate your vision for America’s future. What steps would you take to lead the country toward that vision?
    • Addressing National Divides: The recent presidential election has underscored various divisions within the country. What strategies would you implement as a leader to bridge these divides and promote national cohesion?
      This essay should demonstrate critical thinking, a deep understanding of the selected topic, and a clear vision for future leadership.  
  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 March 29, 2025 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 at MGM National Harbor on April 12, 2025.

Application Deadline: March 22, 2025 11:59 PM/EST

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