Who Can Apply: The Compass Scholarship seeks to help current African-American college students navigate the journey of continuing their education in the face of high costs and declining support.
Current undergraduate students may apply for this scholarship provided they meet the following criteria:
- African-American students attending an accredited college or university in the U.S.;
- have graduated from a high school located in the Chicago metropolitan area [defined as Illinois counties: Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake (IL), Kane, Kendall or Indiana counties, Lake (IN) and Porter];
- have completed at least one semester of college;
- have at least a 2.0 GPA in their college coursework.
Submission: Applicants may submit a written essay (400–600 words) or a video of themselves (up to 10 minutes) answering one of the following questions:
- How do you anticipate using your college education to help your community?
- How will your educational journey help you achieve your personal goals?
Deadline: May 14, 2026
Amount: $2,050
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/compass-scholarship/
