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Scholarships
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James Weldon Johnson Scholarship
Amount: $1,500. About: Named in honor of the late James Weldon Johnson, who was a long-time NAACP member and served as the Executive Director of the NAACP from 1920-1930, the James Weldon Johnson Scholarship is one of many awards available to Black students through NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives. Each year, $1,500 is awarded to 15 outstanding…
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Empowering a Better Tomorrow Scholarship
Amount: $5,000. About: Offered by Walmart, the Empowering a Better Tomorrow Scholarship is meant for the formerly incarcerated or those who have recently been convicted and who have completed their sentence. Each year, $5,000 is awarded to 20 students who can exhibit qualities of leadership, commitment to change, and desire to give back to their…
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NAACP x Society Awards Scholarship
Amount: $2,000 and $1,000 award amounts.. About: The NAACP x Society Awards Scholarship is one of many awards available to Black students and students of color through NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives. Each year, three awards in the amount of $5,000, $2,000, and $1,000 each are awarded to outstanding students pursuing undergraduate degrees. Applicants must be a…
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Hubertus W. V. Willems Scholarship
Amount: $3,000. About: The Hubertus W. V. Willems Scholarship is one of many awards available to Black male students through NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives. Each year, $3,000 is awarded to 25 outstanding students pursuing undergraduate degrees. Applicants must be a member of the NAACP; be a Black or African American male; be currently enrolled full-time or…
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NADONA Memorial Scholarships
Amount: Varies. About: Offered by the National Society of Directors of Nursing Administration, the NADONA Memorial Scholarships honor the memory of the organization’s past employees and board members. The scholarships are awarded to nursing students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program who are committed to pursuing a career in long-term care or assisted living…
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Anne Ford Scholarship
Amount: $10,000 (over 4 years). About: Administered by the National Center for Learning Disabilities, the Anne Ford Scholarship is annually awarded to college-bound seniors with a learning disability. Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall and be diagnosed with a documented learning disability and/or ADHD. Eligible Grade Levels: High…