Scholarship funds can help to increase a student's likelihood of paying for college.
Black males in high school who need assistance with meeting the costs of a college education can apply for help through a scholarship. The scholarships provide help with covering tuition, books and other education-related expenses. Some scholarships are provided by funding through private organizations or the state and federal government.
100 Black Men of America Scholarship
Black males in high school in need of financial assistance to meet the cost of a college education can apply for the 100 Black Men of America Scholarship. Students must meet or exceed the minimum 2.5 grade point average (GPA) requirement to qualify. As of the 2009-2010 academic school year, the scholarship provided up to $3,000 to selected winners. Students must be willing to provide at least 50 hours of community service within the 12 months.
NAACP-Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) sponsors the Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students. The scholarship is open to male high school seniors and college students. High school seniors who apply for the award must plan to enroll in a four-year college and major in engineering, mathematics, chemistry or physics. As of the 2010-2011 school year, recipients received up to $2,000 in assistance. Applicants must meet a 2.5 grade point average requirement and demonstrate a financial need. Applications for the scholarship are available through the United Negro College Fund.
Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
The Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship is offered by Tomorrow's Black Men, Inc. As of the 2009-2010 academic school year, the scholarship awarded up to $2,500 to selected winners. The scholarship is open to both black males and females who are graduating from an accredited high school within the organization's targeted area. The area includes Prince George's County, Maryland and Alexandria, Virginia. The organization offers regional and state awards. Depending on the award, students must meet either a 2.0 or 3.5 GPA requirement.
Adair Scholarship for African American Males
The Adair Scholarship for African American Males provides assistance to black males in high school in Arizona. As of the 2009-2010 academic school year, the scholarship awarded up to $1,500 per academic year. Selected winners must be members of the Achieving a College Education (ACE) program to qualify. Winners must also attend one of Maricopa County Community Colleges. Applicants need to meet or exceed the 2.5 GPA requirement.
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