11)Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Scholarship Opportunities Visithttp://cbcfinc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142&Itemid=126for details and applications 12) CBC Spouses Flexible Education Scholarship The CBC Spouses partnered with the University of Phoenix in 2008 to create the CBC Spouses Flexible Education Scholarship. Administered through CBCF, 25 full-tuition scholarships will be awarded to students to seek an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree online and or on campus at the University of Phoenix. The mission of the program is to advance educational opportunities for underrepresented and nontraditional groups in higher education. Preference will be given to applicants who are economically disadvantaged and who have experienced hardships, such as homelessness or inability to complete a previously started degree program. Application deadline: February 27, 2009
13)The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship Fund This scholarship fund was established in response to federal=2 0cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships. This is the foundation’s first educational program. The CBC Spouses Educational Scholarship is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees. The Educational Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 and has experienced substantial growth. The fund is operated through the district offices of the members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). CBC Members work through local scholarship committees to award money to academically talented and highly motivated students. Application deadline: June 1, 2009 14) The CBC Spouses Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship This scholarship program focusing on health was established in 1998 as the CBC Spouses partnered with the naming sponsor, General Mills, to increase the number of minority students pursuing degrees in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition and other health-related professions. Since the inception of the program, General Mills has invested more than $1,000,000 to underwrite this initiative. The CBC Spouses Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship has served hundreds of students over the years, and has helped to create leaders in the medical and health related fields. Application deadline: June 1, 2009
15)The CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship Program Established in the year 2000, the CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship program was developed in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield to ensure that students pursuing a career in the performing arts receive the financial assistance to achieve their goals. Application deadline: May 1, 2009
16) The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship was established in 2006 for students who are pursuing a career in the visual arts. Application deadline: May 1, 2009
17) CBCF/ Wal-Mart Strive for Excellence Scholarship The CBCF/Wal-Mart Strive for Excellence scholarship was established in 2006 with a generous gift from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to expand CBCF scholarship and internship programs. Wal-Mart believes in a philosophy of operating globally and giving back locally. Accordingly, scholarship recipients have demonstrated the potential to make the greatest impact on the local community. The CBCF/Wal-Mart Strive for Excellence scholarship requires that the CBC member elect to participate in the program. Interested applicants should contact their CBC member directly to obtain an application. Application deadline: May 1, 2009
18)Louis Stokes CBCF Scholarship at Case Western University Every year, Case Western Reserve University awards the Louis Stokes CBCF scholarship at Case Western Reserve University to two outstanding nominees who are nominated by CBC members. Intended to help economically and educationally disadvantaged students attain an education at Case Western Reserve University, the scholarship offers a full-tuition award, renewable for up to five years; a grant of up to $2,500 to cover the purchase of a computer and books; and assistance securing a paid summer internship.
