Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the availability of applications for the 2015 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) General Mills Health and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses scholarships.
The CBC Scholarships were established in 1988 in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships. These programs provide tuition assistance to enable students to fulfill their higher education goals.
The 2015 scholarships include:
CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship - program for students pursuing degrees in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition and other health-related professions. Deadline: February 28, 2015.
CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship - program was developed in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield to ensure that students pursuing a career in the performing arts receive financial assistance to achieve their goals. Deadline: May 1, 2015.
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship - established for students pursuing a career in the visual arts. Deadline: May 1, 2015.
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship - national program that awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees. Deadline: May 22, 2015.
