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The Write Her Future Scholarship powered by Lancôme is one of many funding opportunities available to Black students and students of color through the NAACP Inspire Initiatives. This scholarship is intended for Black students and students of color, who identify as female, pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Through the generosity of our donors, we advance efforts to ensure equity in educational opportunity that prepares students for success in school, work, and life.

Scholarship amount: $10,000

Number of Scholarships: 40

This is not a renewable scholarship opportunity.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must be a Black student or student of color

Applicant must identify as female

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior

Applicant must be enrolling in an accredited 4-year, tax-exempt academic institution

Applicant must be an NAACP member

Applicant must be a current participant in an active ACT-SO program

Applicant must complete the Write Her Future scholarship application and video prompt submissions through the Inspire Initiatives scholarship portal

Applicant must be available to travel July 14-17, 2022 if awarded the scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE

Scholarship recipients will be announced at the end of June/beginning of July.

Applications are reviewed and scored by the Inspire Initiatives Committee, NAACP leaders who volunteer their time to read applications, review transcripts, and select recipients for approval. If selected, you will be notified through the Inspire Initiatives scholarship portal. Decisions of the selection committee are final and cannot be appealed.

For more info visit - http://www.naacp.org