constituent services

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

• High school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time or current full-time students in good academic standing at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities.
• All applicants must reside or attend a college/university in a congressional district represented by a Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Member.

CBC Spouses Educational Scholarship – This scholarship was established in 1988 by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members to address the educational need in the congressional districts in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships, which disproportionately affect people of color.  This opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. 
Scholarship applications and requirements are available online at: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/.
ALL completed applications and materials must be submitted by April 28, 2023.

CBC Spouses Essay Contest – Each year, qualified African American and Black junior and senior high school students participate in the Essay Contest and Issue Forum. Students are presented with a topic that embodies some of our communities’ most pressing issues and are asked to write an essay to defend their research, analyses, and opinion. Submissions are judged by a special committee of CBC Spouses. Winners and their families are also invited to Washington, DC in September to accept their award and attend a panel discussion on the topic during the CBCF Annual Legislative Conference.
Scholarship applications and requirements are available online at: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/.
ALL completed applications and materials must be submitted by April 28, 2023.

CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship –  Established in the year 2000 in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield, this scholarship was developed to ensure that students pursuing performing arts careers receive financial assistance to achieve their goals. Performing art include theatre, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, marching bands, etc.
Scholarship applications and requirements are available online at: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/.
ALL completed applications and materials must be submitted by April 14, 2023.

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship – This scholarship was established in 2006 for students who are pursuing a career in the visual arts.  Visual arts include architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production, etc.
Scholarship applications and requirements are available online at: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/.
ALL completed applications and materials must be submitted by April 14, 2023.

Ally Financial Public Policy Scholarship – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Ally Financial Public Policy Program, sponsored by Ally Financial, awards scholarships to talented and highly motivated African American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate degree in public policy or a related discipline including but not limited to political science or public administration. Scholarship applications and requirements are available online at: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/.
ALL completed applications and materials must be submitted by April 28, 2023.

Ally Financial Law Scholarship – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Ally Financial Law Scholars Program, sponsored by Ally Financial, seeks to increase the number of qualified, competitive African American or Black students entering the profession of law. This program offers a scholarship award to offset scholar’s cost of attendance. The multi-year award supports students throughout their law school journey.
Scholarship applications and requirements are available online at: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/.
ALL completed applications and materials must be submitted by April 28, 2023.

HBCU NREI Scholarship – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) HBCU Social Justice Scholarships were created to encourage and recognize necessary student exposure, experience, and engagement in organizing, political mobilization, and civic participation aimed at advancing equity, freedom, and justice for all, especially the Black community and racial minorities. The funds will be disbursed on an annual basis to undergraduate students attending Historically Black Colleges or Universities with demonstrated experience in social justice, student activism, and/or community service.
Scholarship applications and requirements are available online at: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/.
ALL completed applications and materials must be submitted by April 28, 2023.

Stephen Feinberg Multi-Year Scholarship Program – The Stephen Feinberg Scholarship Program awards academically talented and highly motivated African American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate degree in all discipline areas. This scholarship is renewed on a yearly basis up to 4 years, upon meeting the renewal requirements.
Scholarship applications and requirements are available online at: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/.
ALL completed applications and materials must be submitted by April 14, 2023.

Stephen Feinberg Scholars Scholarship Program – The Stephen Feinberg Scholars Scholarship awards academically talented and highly motivated full-time African American or Black graduate or doctoral degree in all discipline areas.
Scholarship applications and requirements are available online at: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/.
ALL completed applications and materials must be submitted by April 14, 2023.

Other Education Scholarship Opportunities:

• Congressional Art Competition
• Military Service Academy Nominations