The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) is an organization based in Washington, D.C. that provides support to academically talented and highly motivated African American and Black students in pursuing their educational goals. One of the ways they offer assistance is through scholarships.

Here are the details of the CBCF scholarship program:

• Level of Study: Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
• Award Type: Scholarship
• Purpose: To provide support to academically talented and highly motivated African American and Black students in pursuing their educational goals.
• Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.
• Qualifications: Applicants must be African American and Black graduating high school seniors. They must be pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. Additionally, they must be a constituent of a Congressional Black Caucus Member by residing in or attending a high school, college, or university within their district.
• Criteria: Selection is based on the submitted application and materials.
• Funds: The scholarship provides funds of $2,500 or $20,000.
• Duration: The scholarship is awarded annually.
• To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed CBC Spouses scholarship application, a sealed official high school or college transcript, a personal statement essay from the student (500-1,000 words) that addresses all four topics listed on the application in one essay, two letters of recommendation (one should come from a community or public service leader such as a church leader or community leader), an acceptance letter from the college/university for first-year students, and a recent photograph suitable for publication.
• Contact: Email scholarships@cbcfinc.org or visit the URL www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships/faq-cbc-spouses-education-scholarship/ for more information.

For additional information, you can visit their website at http://www.cbcfinc.org.

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