National Forum for Black Public Administrators Scholarship

Direct application

$10,000
13 winners

Eligibility

Major
Public Administration Social Work
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

African American and other minority full-time undergraduate and graduate students at accredited four-year colleges or universities, with at least one full-time semester remaining and a minimum 3.0 GPA, may apply for National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) scholarships supporting leadership in public service. HBCU enrollment is preferred.

About 13 awards are available, with awards of $10,000. Selectees are typically notified near the beginning of February.

NFBPA offers the program through partnerships with corporate supporters, public sector organizations, and individual contributors to recognize outstanding scholarship and leadership related to public service.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Application demonstrating leadership and academic achievement
  • Essay describing leadership experience and its relation to public-service interest
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Current full-time enrollment in a traditional four-year accredited university or college