James Weldon Johnson Scholarship


Name: The James Weldon Johnson Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,500

Information And Eligibility: James Weldon Johnson Scholarship powered by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is one of many funding opportunities available to Black students through NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives. We offer scholarships to outstanding and qualified students pursuing undergraduate degrees. Through the generosity of our donors, we advance efforts to ensure equity in educational opportunity that prepares students for success in school, work, and life.

The James Weldon Johnson Scholarship is open to all students of color who will matriculate full-time enrollment at an accredited academic institution in the Fall.

Amount of Scholarships: 15

Scholarship Requirements:

Be a member of the NAACP. If you are not a member of the NAACP, join today.

Be Black or African American.

Be currently enrolled full-time or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.

Be a graduating high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student for applicable scholarships.

Possess a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system.

Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in any field/study.

Be a U.S. resident or citizen.

This is not a renewable scholarship opportunity.

Deadline: June

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