Onward and Upward Scholarship
The traditional pursuit of a college education after high school is only the best path for some students.
There are other methods of post-graduate education that can be valuable and impactful for students pursuing certain fields. Even if a student doesn’t excel in high school, it is not the end of their story. All students deserve financial help to shoot their shot at life, especially after high school.
This scholarship seeks to support students who need financial assistance in order to pursue their career goals.
Any high school senior who is a Black American may apply for this scholarship opportunity. An A-average winner will receive $502, a B-average winner will be given $501, and a C-average winner will receive $500.
To apply, upload your college application essay or write a new essay about why you’re pursuing your chosen field.
Why do you want to pursue your interested endeavor after high school?
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The application deadline is May 19, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jun 19, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 19, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.