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BLM² Scholarship Foundation College Scholarship

Direct application

$1,000

Eligibility

Location
United States
Education level
High schoolFour-year institution
Status
United States
Enrollment
Full-time
Grades
GPA 3+

About this scholarship

Minority graduating high school seniors who are permanent U.S. residents and plan to earn a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year U.S. college or university may apply. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA and must enroll full-time for the upcoming fall semester.

The BLM² Scholarship Foundation awards a one-time scholarship of $1,000, paid directly to the recipient's college or university.

Complete the official application with a designated-topic essay, an activity sheet, one sealed letter of recommendation, an official sealed high school transcript, ACT or SAT scores, and a college acceptance letter. Winners are announced July 10. Recipients are expected to give back through community service, mentoring, or donations.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Two required essays
  • Activity sheet
  • Official sealed high school transcript
  • Official ACT or SAT score sheet
  • Three sealed recommendation letters
  • College or university acceptance letter
  • Two essays required (one on Racism and Love, one on Leadership); each essay response must be not less than 1,000 words and no more than 2,500 words
  • Activity Sheet (typed, separate attachment): academic honors/awards/memberships; hobbies/interests/extracurriculars/school volunteer activities; non-school community volunteer activities; educational
  • Official school transcript (in sealed school envelope) as proof of GPA (3.0+ required)
  • Copy of official ACT or SAT score sheet
  • 3 sealed recommendation letters (from year of application)
  • Copy of College/University acceptance letter
  • Office of Admissions contact information
  • School payment information for sending the check
  • Eligibility: graduating high school senior in 2026, US, minority applicant, enrolled full-time Fall 2026 at accredited four-year college/university
  • Paper application mailed (postmarked) by July 3, 2026 to Shiloh, IL address; NOT accepted via email
  • Submit a paper application by mail; email applications are not accepted.
  • Recipients are expected to give back through community service, mentoring, or donations.
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