Scholarship Application

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Attention graduating high school seniors! Submit your application below for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. Winners will be recognized during the 2026 Los Angeles Black High School Graduation event.

Submission Deadline

All application materials must be submitted electronically by May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Selection and Notification

Scholarship recipients will be notified via email, and awards will be formally presented at an upcoming LA Black Graduation Event.

IMPORTANT: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Los Angeles Urban League is committed to advancing educational equity by providing scholarship opportunities to students who demonstrate academic potential, community involvement, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. To be considered for a scholarship award, applicants must meet the following criteria and submission requirements:

Eligibility Requirements

Residency: Must reside in Los Angeles County.
Academic Standing: Must be a current high school senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
Enrollment: Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college, university, trade school, or vocational training program for the upcoming academic year.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following documents by the stated deadline:

Completed Online Application Forms (Scholarship Application & Project Ready Application)
Personal Statement (300-500 words) addressing academic goals, community involvement, financial need, and career aspirations.
Official or Unofficial Transcript from most recent academic institution.
One Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, counselor, employer, or community leader.
Proof of College Acceptance or Enrollment (if available).
Resume highlighting academic achievements, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, volunteer service, and work experience.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the following:

Academic performance and potential
Community service and leadership
Clarity and quality of personal statement
Demonstrated financial need
Strength of recommendation letter

Submission Deadline

All application materials must be submitted electronically by May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Selection and Notification

Scholarship recipients will be notified via email, and awards will be formally presented at an upcoming LA Black Graduation Event.

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Name*

First Last

Phone*

Email*

Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Gender*

Male

Female

Are you a US Citizen?*

Yes

No

Are you a first-generation college student?*

Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend college.

No, either my parents or grandparent have attended college.

Major area of study?*

What is your career objective?*

Have you submitted an application for admissions?*

Yes

No

Please tell us the name of the High School you attended.*

School Name

Year of High School Graduation*

Cumulative GPA*

Which college or university do you plan to attend?

School Name City State

Please describe any High School activities, community service activities, volunteer work, honors, and offices held.*

Brief Essay (see description for writing prompt)*

Your essay should be 300-500 words. You should address in your essay: your college goals and choice of major, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.

What is your greatest achievement to date, and the biggest obstacle(s) that you've had to overcome to graduate from high school?*

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