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African American women age 21 or older whose education was interrupted by family responsibilities or other personal demands, and who are returning to complete college or entering college for the first time for those reasons, may apply for the Dr. Wynetta A. Frazier "Sister to Sister" Scholarship from National Hook-up of Black Women, Inc.
Two $1,000 awards provide financial assistance for post-secondary education.
Applicants submit two letters of recommendation (not from family), a recent photo, a personal statement of goals, proof of acceptance to an accredited institution, an official transcript if continuing or returning, and a 275 to 300 word essay explaining eligibility circumstances and how the scholarship would help.
The award honors Dr. Wynetta A. Frazier and supports mature African American women pursuing higher education.
The Dr. Wynetta A. Frazier "Sister to Sister" Scholarship awards $1,000 (2 winners).
The deadline is February 14, 2027. The scholarship is not currently accepting applications; create a free Award Scholar profile to get notified when the next window opens.
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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Key requirements include: Woman; Black or African American; Age 21+; Continuing or nontraditional. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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