HBCU Week Foundation & Barclays
Treasurer’s Fellow Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship supports graduate or doctorate students at HBCUs pursuing disciplines that advance economic mobility, public-sector leadership, or community wealth-building. It provides financial assistance to students committed to public service and community development.
Award
$25,000
Deadline
February 16, 2027
Level
Graduate
Status
117 days left
Business FinanceEconomicsEconomic DevelopmentPublic Sector FinancePublic Administration
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript, portfolio or video, resume)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students, minimum GPA 3
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Who is eligible
- Graduate of any accredited U.S. college or university
- Actively applied or accepted into an HBCU graduate or doctorate program
- Study discipline must advance economic mobility, public-sector leadership, or community wealth-building (e.g., Business Finance, Economics, Economic Development, Public Sector Finance, Public Administration, or Business Administration with a finance/economics focus)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (undergraduate or most recent degree)
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must enroll full-time in the upcoming academic year
- Must not be an employee or immediate family member of the City of Wilmington or HBCU Week Foundation
- Priority given to residents of City of Wilmington, Delaware, and the Greater Philadelphia Area (in that order)
What you'll need
- Personal Statement (750–1,000 words) addressing: How their graduate/doctorate program will advance initiatives in fairness and equity in their chosen discipline or profession; Commitment to finance, economic development, or public-sector leadership; Why Wilmington’s Treasurer’s Fellow aligns with their goals; Any lived experience or community engagement that informs their path.
- Official Transcript & Conferred Degree (all undergraduate institutions attended; master's transcripts if applicable)
- Proof of application or acceptance to an HBCU graduate/doctorate program (Official acceptance letter preferred)
- Resume or CV
- Three Letters of Recommendation (Undergraduate seniors may submit 2 academic letters; post-graduates must submit one academic and one professional letter, with at least one personal recommendation)
- Must agree to participate in at least one public recognition moment (Treasury Talks, HBCU Week, or a Wilmington civic event)
How to apply
- Complete and submit the online application form
- Provide proof of application or official acceptance to an eligible HBCU program
- Upload a CV or resume and personal statement (750-1,000 words)
- Submit transcripts from all undergraduate (and graduate, if applicable) institutions
- Submit required letters of recommendation
- Submit optional materials such as portfolio of community projects, research papers, or professional achievements if desired
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.hbcuweek.org/barclays/
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