NAACP
James Weldon Johnson Scholarship
Powered by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., this non-renewable scholarship is open to students who will matriculate full-time at an accredited academic institution in the Fall of 2026.
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
- Must matriculate full-time enrollment at an accredited academic institution in the Fall of 2026
- Possess a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system
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/james-weldon-johnson-scholarship
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