Who Can Apply: The Charleston Family Trust Scholarship was established in memory of Thomas and Lulu Charleston, as a tribute to their value of education, honesty, hard work, and self-reliance. Both born and raised in the segregated South, the couple struggled financially to pursue higher education and a better life for their family.
- Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4 point scale.
- Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) and must have a demonstrated unmet financial need as verified by their college or university.
- Students must be African-American and US citizens or legal residents of the United States.
- Students must be undergraduate enrolled full time at an accredited 4-year college or university during the 2024-2025.
- Students must demonstrate an interest in providing service to their community.
Submission:
- Current academic transcript.
- One letter of recommendation.
- A 500-word essay on community service.
Deadline: March 10, 2025
Amount: $3,000
Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000UtAprYAF