Church-Related Scholarship Opportunities
2025 Claudia Whitmore/Beatrice Borders Memorial Scholarship
Applications are now available for Holman high school graduating seniors, and continuing college or university students. Please contact Claudia Spears at (cjspears1aol.com) or Barbara Hartell (bhartell14yahoo.com) to request applications for criteria and detailed information. The deadline for applications is June 14, 2025.
2025 Lois Balsey Scholarship
The Cal-Pac United Methodist Foundation is happy to award scholarships made possible by the benevolence of Lois Balsley. Determination of the number of scholarships and the amount awarded will be made by the Foundation Grant Committee, with scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 depending on the number of applications received.
The Lois Balsley Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors preparing to enroll in a two- or four-year college, or vocational school in the Fall of 2025. Applicants must be active members of a United Methodist Church within the boundaries of the Annual Conference. Deadline to apply is May 16, 2025. CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Email Nia Bailey with any questions or concerns at: nbailey@cpumf.org.
Scholarship Opportunities from Community Organizations
2025 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter Scholarship
For 118 years, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, the first collegiate fraternity for African American men, has been dedicated to developing leaders, promoting academic excellence, public service, and social responsibility in our local and global communities. In an effort to facilitate these goals, the Mu Sigma Lambda Chapter of the fraternity is offering one-thousand-dollar ($1,000) scholarships to graduating high school men who are pursuing higher education. Click here for application. Applications must be received no later than April 15, 2025
Alpha Phi Alpha Western Region Military Scholarship and Academic Incentive Awards
NAACP Scholarships, Awards & Internships
Previous Scholarship Opportunities
2023 Elgin Foundation for Wellness Scholarships
The 2023 scholarship applications are available! We encourage high school seniors attending a 4-year college or university to apply. Click here for more information.
2023 Permanent Endowment Scholarship
The Holman UMC Permanent Endowment Committee (PEC) has established the Holman UMC Permanent Endowment Scholarship to assist deserving students currently in college as well as graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue education in college or in a vocational school program. A scholarship committee, appointed by the PEC, administers the Scholarship Program. Awards vary in size. NEITHER INCOMPLETE NOR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 18, 2023
Scholarships Available for UM Students (UMHEF)
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC., LOS ANGELES ALUMNAE CHAPTER 2023 SCHOLARSHIP
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NAACP SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS & INTERNSHIPS
Each year we provide scholarships to outstanding students who display academic excellence and early signs of leadership and a commitment to social justice. Through the NAACP Scholars and Professionals: Internships, Ready Youth and Employment (N-SPIRE) program, we partner with organizations to offer a range of opportunities across the country.
Alen Henry Memorial Scholarships
HOW TO GET SOMETHING FOR ALMOST NOTHING. College-bound high school seniors and active college/university students can get a $1000 grant in your name via the Alen Henry Memorial Scholarships and Beta Chapter Double Ring Club. For a type-on application, please click on the Alen Henry Memorial Scholarship line above. If you have any problems, please call (310) 892-6436. Write a one-page narrative, tell about your church/school activities, include applicable transcripts, and submit the paperwork by May 15th. A high GPA is not required. See? You’re almost there.
Jester Hairston Scholarship
Calling all Senior High singers and instrumentalists! More than $2,500 will be awarded to high school seniors planning to continue the study of music. Applicant must prepare a solo selection from any musical genre (accompaniment suggested but can be optional). Click here for more information.