Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
The Settles Financial Freedom Award
This scholarship is designed for rising college juniors or seniors enrolled at an HBCU who exhibit campus or community involvement and have financial need.
Award
Varies
Deadline
March 2 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due March 2 – next cycle expected
All majors
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Be a rising college junior or senior
- Be enrolled at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Have involvement on campus and/or within the community
- Have financial need as determined by the 2026-2027 FAFSA Submission Summary
- Have a 3.00 or higher cumulative grade point average
What you'll need
- 2026-2027 FAFSA Submission Summary
How to apply
- Access the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta application portal
- Complete the online application and submit all required documentation, including the FAFSA Submission Summary, by March 2, 2026
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfgascholar
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta before submitting.
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