Myra L A Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
Students attending or planning to attend an HBCU who are majoring in education or elementary education, or who are current members of their institution's band, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and proof of 90 or more hours of community service, may apply for the Myra L. Austin Taylor Memorial Scholarship. High school seniors must provide a high school transcript and proof of enrollment before the fall semester.
Four $1,500 awards are available.
Complete the online application with enrollment or transcript proof and community service documentation, plus a minimum 500-word essay describing a teacher who profoundly affected your academic journey and personal development.
The scholarship honors Myra L. Austin Taylor, an educator and community advocate.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Enrollment or transcript proof
- Community service documentation
- Minimum 500-word essay about a teacher who profoundly affected the applicant's academic journey and personal development
- High school transcript and proof of HBCU enrollment before the fall semester for high school seniors
- Currently attending or planning to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Majoring in education/elementary education OR a current member of the institution's band
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Proof of 90+ hours of community service
- Current enrollment proof and/or transcript (high school students must provide HS transcript and proof of HBCU enrollment before fall semester)
- Application window: February 23, 2026 – May 23, 2026
- Award: four (4) scholarships of $1,500 each