NAACP
Empowering a Better Tomorrow Scholarship Powered By Walmart
This scholarship is intended to assist in creating a pathway for those who desire to further their education as they enter back into society. It is available to the formerly incarcerated or recently convicted who have completed their sentence.
Award
Value not specified
Deadline
May 22 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due May 22 – next cycle expected
All majors
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- Application effort
- Medium (transcript, resume)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Be a member of the NAACP
- Be currently enrolled full-time or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Possess a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system
- Must be formerly incarcerated or recently convicted and have completed their sentence
- Must exhibit qualities of leadership, commitment to change, and desire to give back to their community
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- FAFSA Submission Summary
- ACT/SAT scores (if applicable)
- Professional headshot
- Resume
How to apply
- Gather materials: Personal and demographic information, name of college you plan to attend, intended major, FAFSA Submission Summary, GPA information, ACT/SAT scores (if applicable), list of honors, activities, and volunteer work, transcripts, professional headshot, and resume.
- Create an account and start your application.
- Select the scholarship(s) you're eligible for.
- Complete all required fields and upload documents.
- Review your application carefully.
- Submit before May 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships/empowering-better-tomorrow-scholarship-walmart
- How this listing was added:
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