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Scholarships360 exclusive $1,000 essay scholarship for currently enrolled Black high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in the U.S., including students in career training or certificate programs. Applicants write up to 250 words about a figure who inspired their educational or personal journey, drawn from African American history, personal life, or contemporary leaders. Selection weighs essay quality and Scholarships360 platform activity. Apply by Mar 1, 2027 on Scholarships360.
The "Scholar Dollars" Essay Scholarship for Black Students awards $1,000 (1 winner). It is sponsored by Scholarships360.
The deadline is March 2, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Black or African American; US citizen; US permanent resident. 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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Women who are U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents admitted to full-time graduate study in statistics by July 1 may apply for the American Statistical Association Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship. Two recipients are selected each year, one early-stage and one advanced graduate student, each receiving $1,000 and a certificate. Applications are due March 1 and require a personal essay of at least one double-spaced page covering program goals, career plans, and leadership or service experience. The scholarship was established in 1989 to encourage more women to enter statistically oriented professions.
Current or former wards of the court in Kent County, Michigan pursuing undergraduate college or vocational education may apply for the Donald J. DeYoung Scholarship through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation general application. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, hold at least a 2.5 GPA, and provide a letter of recommendation from a caseworker. Award amounts vary. Submit the GRCF general scholarship application by March 1.
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Essay written for youKent County, Michigan residents who have lived in the county at least five years and hold a 2.75 or higher GPA while pursuing undergraduate fine arts study, including painting, may apply for the Mathilda and Carolyn Gallmeyer Scholarship through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation general application. Award amounts go up to $1,000. Recipients are selected based on artistic talent, academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, a personal statement, and financial need. Apply through the GRCF scholarship portal. The Grand Rapids Community Foundation administers this fund as part of its scholarship program for West Michigan students.
Essay written for youFull-time students who are graduates of South Christian High School studying education, business, or healthcare with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply. Awards are up to $5,000. Apply through the GRCF unified scholarship application, which opens December 1 and closes March 1.
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