HBCU Council is now presenting amazing scholarship awards for students. They are currently offering two scholarship awards totaling $4000, Dr. Wallace Charles, and the HBCU Heritage Scholarship Award. The first award will be granted to students based on their academic success while another one is offered to learners based on academic performance and financial need. Over the years, HBCU has expanded its offerings in additional scholarships and awards. Also, the plan includes students receiving tuition-free access to four years, public historically black colleges and universities(HBCU’s), and minority-serving institutions if their families earn below $125,000.
The average tuition & fees of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) is $7,195 for state residents and $14,966 for out-state students, and the average acceptance rate is 68.94%. HBCU Council helps eligible learners achieve their educational dreams by delivering amazing scholarships, workshops for parents and guardians, free practice college entrance tests for students, school supplies for elementary schools, and sharing the significance of HBCUs in America.
The HBCU was established in 2003 and has been serving the Greater DMV for 15 years. The HBCU Council of Shiloh Baptist Church was established to raise awareness concerning Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and provide HBCU access to generations of new students. The HBCU Council of Shiloh Baptist Church is located in Washington D.C. with members and sister entities nationwide. They offer community education and access to college, scholarships, SAT and college board test preparation, as well as a host of celebratory HBCU services. The HBCU Council also organizes concerts and social events for the purposes of raising money to support our HBCUs.
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Brief Description
Organization | HBCU Council |
Education Level | College and university students |
Subjects | Any |
Amount | $1,000 |
Access Mode | Online |
Number of Awards | 1 |
State | Washington DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia |
Nationality | Domestic |
Country | USA |
Contest Deadline | January 19, 2022 |
Application Fees | Not required |
Requirements | Varies |
Who is Eligible?
Eligibility is limited to applicants who meet all the following criteria:
- Qualified Applicant must be a resident of Washington DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia
- Qualified applicants must be a member of a church or community-based organization
- Qualified applicants must complete a Community Service Project (Minimum: 40hrs)
- Qualified applicants must obtain two Letters of Recommendation (Teacher/Counselor, Pastor/Church Official, Community Organization)
- Qualified applicant must obtain official high school/college transcripts.

How to Apply?
The candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria of the HBCU council must fill out the application form. The beneficiary should provide detailed answers to the application questions and submit all required attachments. All the information given by the applicant will be confident. Qualified applicants may apply for more than one scholarship award. Each application must indicate which scholarship award you have applied for. Applicants should note that applications are considered complete only when the Scholarship committee receives the following via the following email.
Email:scholarships@hbcucouncil.com
Benefits
Students will get tuition fees, books, and other facilities that will help them to reach their goals without more obstacles. They can choose their university and college within America, which comes under HBCU.
Application Deadline
The participants who are attentive in entering the program should submit their applications before January 19, 2022. Delayed applications will not be accepted.