Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association
Anthony H. Brown HBCU Arts Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving Cuyahoga County, Ohio students attending an accredited Historically Black College or University (HBCU) who are majoring in Performing Arts or Communications. Named after actor and musician Anthony H. Brown, it is intended as "last dollars" support for tuition, room and board, and fees.
Award
$2,000
Deadline
Rolling / varies
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Rolling
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript, portfolio or video, resume)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 2.5
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Who is eligible
- Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at an accredited public or private Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Must be a resident of Cuyahoga County, Ohio
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 minimum on a 4.0 scale
- Must major in Performance Arts or Communication (such as Acting/Theatre, Creative Writing, Dance, Television/Radio Production, Mass Communications, Film/Screenwriting, Vocal/Instrumental Theory/Performance)
What you'll need
- Proof of Residency (copy of state ID or driver’s license)
- Proof of Enrollment at an accredited HBCU showing a qualifying major
- Unofficial transcript (uploaded) and official transcript (mailed)
- Essay (300-500 words): "The importance of arts programming in schools." Must be typed, Times New Roman or Arial, size 12, single spaced
- Listing of current activities, accomplishments, and awards
- Resume summarizing experience in your field of study
- Samples of Work (dependent on major, e.g., 3-5 minute video performance or 8-10 page writing sample)
- Contact information for two recommenders (one academic professor/advisor and one arts instructor)
How to apply
- Complete the online application and upload the required PDF documents through the secured online process.
- Mail your official transcript to: Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association, ATTN: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 201552, Shaker Heights, OH 44120.
- Provide contact information for two recommenders, who will be emailed instructions to submit recommendation letters.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.destinationhbcu.org/bkup-hbcu-arts-scholarship.html
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association before submitting.
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