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Graduating high school seniors in the metropolitan Atlanta or Houston areas who plan to attend a partner Historically Black College or University may apply through the 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation. You need at least a 3.0 GPA, a minimum ACT score of 19 or combined SAT score of 990, and demonstrated leadership in school and on campus.
Selected scholars receive full-tuition scholarships at participating HBCUs, are placed in cohorts of five, and receive mentorship from enrollment through graduation. Up to 20 scholarships are available.
Submit the 5 Strong application and, if accepted, commit to mandatory bimonthly College Ready Prep Sessions through graduation. The program seeks engaged students committed to the community, not funding alone.
The 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation awards Full-Tuition (20 winners).
The deadline is December 31, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: High school; GPA 3+; Act 19+; Leadership. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
Unigo awards one $1,500 scholarship to a U.S. legal resident age 14 or older who is enrolled or will enroll in an accredited postsecondary program. Applicants submit a short original essay online through Unigo; no GPA or financial-need review. The winner is selected on writing quality and creativity. Prize is paid by check to the winner's accredited college, university, or trade school after proof of enrollment.
Essay written for youProfessional visual, literary, performing, and traditional artists who are Alaska residents at least 18 may apply for short-term career opportunity funding. Full-time students during the grant period are ineligible, and you cannot receive a grant in consecutive state fiscal years. Awards typically range from $300 to $1,000 and cover up to half of cash expenses for time-sensitive professional development such as travel to exhibitions, advanced study with a mentor, freight, materials tied to a confirmed opportunity, or related costs. Tuition, workshop fees, meals, and lodging are not funded. Apply online through ASCA SmartSimple by quarterly deadlines on June 1, September 1, December 1, and March 1. Funded activity must occur between the first of the month after the award and June 30 of the state fiscal year. The Alaska State Council on the Arts administers this standing quarterly grant for individual artists and arts administrators.
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