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NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship
Established in 1964, this scholarship aims to help outstanding Black students achieve their higher education dreams and advance racial equality. Originally designed to support students attending formerly segregated schools in the South, it is open to graduating high school seniors, first-years, and transfer students.
Award
$8,000
Deadline
April 1, 2021
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Closed for this cycle
All majors
Who is eligible
- African American
- U.S. citizen
- Graduating high school senior, first-year student at an accredited four-year college, or transfer student to an accredited four-year college
- Demonstrated financial need (combined family income of $65,000 or less)
What you'll need
- Transcript
- Resume
- SAT or ACT scores
- Acceptance letter from the college you plan to attend
- Two recommendation letters
- Essay
- Personal statement
- FAFSA
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/scholarships/herbert-lehman-education-fund-scholarship/
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