Deadline: December 31, 2023
The 5 strong scholarship foundation Inc. is offering full-tuition scholarships to brilliant students from underrepresented backgrounds. To achieve this, 5 Strong Foundation partners with Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs) to award promising student leaders from matriculation to graduation.
The foundation provides bimonthly College Ready Prep Sessions and work with participating HBCUs to arrange scholarships and admission as a 5-scholar cohort. Selected applicants are organized into teams of 5 scholars, with the objective of helping each cohort graduate together.
The 5 strong foundation also provides monthly cohort meetings and ongoing support from a team of experienced educators with over 30 years of combined experience helping minority students graduate from high school and get into college.
The primary objective of the 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation is to improve the retention and graduation rates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities by providing assistance to academically talented student leaders throughout their enrollment and until they successfully obtain their degrees. Winning the 5 strong scholarship award will help advance your academic and career goals.
Eligibility Criteria for 5 Strong Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must ensure they meet all the requirements as spelt out by the foundation. Applications which do not meet the requirements will be deleted. Generally, applicants must apply using either the Atlanta scholarship form or the Houston Scholarship form.
Application Requirements for Atlanta Students
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must reside in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area (Fulton County and all surrounding counties)
- Must be a current graduating high school senior
- Must demonstrate the potential to be a leader in the classroom and on campus
- Must have obtained a GPA of 3.0 (or higher; depending on the HBCU partners).
- Applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 19 or a combined SAT score of 990 for both Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math sections (Some HBCU Partners have higher test score requirements)
- Applicants must commit to 5 Strong and the selected HBCU.
- Applicants must be available to attend all mandatory bimonthly College Ready Prep Sessions in person in Atlanta.
Application Requirements for Houston Students
- Must reside in the Houston metropolitan area
- Must be a current-year graduating high school senior
- Must demonstrate the potential to be a leader in the classroom and on campus
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 (or higher, depending on the HBCU).
- Applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 19 or a combined SAT score of 990 for both Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math sections (Some HBCU Partners have higher test score requirements)
- Must commit to 5 strong and attend the selected HBCU.
- All selected applicants must be available to attend all mandatory bimonthly College Ready Prep Sessions in person in Houston.
Application Process for 5 Strong Scholarship
The application process for this scholarship will begin by August 1, 2023 and close by December 31, 2023. To apply, visit the 5 Strong application website.
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