CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1988 by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members to address the educational need in the congressional districts in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships, which disproportionately affect people of color. This opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African-American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields.

Candidate Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
• Reside or attend an academic institution in a CBC Member’s District
• Attend (or will attend) an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree program full-time at an accredited college or university (current high school seniors are eligible to apply)
• Minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Exhibit leadership and be active in community
• Applicant must identify as Black or African American

Application Materials

• Complete a 2-part online application (must be submitted by April 13, 2024,11:59 pm ET)
• Video Response: Personal Statement  not to exceed 3 minutes
• 2 Letter of Recommendations
• Transcript(s)  direct upload required (unofficial transcripts accepted)
• Resume listing work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, community service and special skills
• A recent professional photograph suitable for publication (ie. A graduation or other professional quality photograph in which the dress is formal)

Award: Varies

Supplemental Questions

1. Upload a legible copy of your current transcript in a PDF file. We must be able to read clearly the name of academic institution, student name and information, courses, grades and other information detailed on the transcript (unofficial accepted).
2. Upload CV/Resume (PDF Format) listing academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, honors, employment, community service, and special skills.
3. Letter of Recommendation 1: Upload letter of recommendation in PDF format. The letter must contain the recommender's full name, professional title, contact email, and telephone number.
4. Letter of Recommendation 2: Upload letter of recommendation in PDF format. The letter must contain the recommender's full name, professional title, contact email, and telephone number.
5. Video Response: Please discuss your academic interests and/or professional goals and how you will make change in your community with your education.
6. Name of your U.S. Representative based on your permanent address. To determine your Representative, enter your permanent address zip code here. If more than one representative is shown, please enter your full address.
7. Name of your U.S. Representative based on your academic institution's address. To determine your Representative, enter your academic institution's address zip code here. If more than one representative is shown, please enter your academic institution's full address.
8. Upload a recent professional headshot suitable for publication (does not have to be professionally taken). This photograph will be used in reports and biographies both internally and externally. Photographs should be high resolution