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The Ed Dwight Scholarship
This scholarship honors Ed Dwight, a trailblazer in the American space program, author, and sculptor who was the first Black astronaut candidate.
Award
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Deadline
May 22, 2026
Level
Both
Status
Closed for this cycle
All majors
Who is eligible
- 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
- Be a member of the NAACP
What you'll need
- Personal and demographic information
- Name of college you plan to attend and intended major
- FAFSA Submission Summary
- GPA information and transcripts
- ACT/SAT scores (if applicable)
- List of honors, activities, and volunteer work
- Professional headshot
- Resume
How to apply
- Gather all required materials (personal info, FAFSA summary, transcripts, resume, etc.).
- Create an account on the NAACP application portal.
- Select the scholarship(s) you are eligible for.
- Complete all required fields and upload documents.
- Review your application carefully.
- Submit online before May 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships/ed-dwight-scholarship
- How this listing was added:
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with NAACP before submitting.