Who Can Apply:
- Black American and Native/Indigenous American people in the United States have historically been treated inequitably, which produced a racial wealth gap for these populations.
- Due to the resulting limited financial resources of many Native American and Black families, it can be difficult to pay for their student’s higher education. The inaccessibility of post-secondary education closes off many career opportunities for underrepresented students, which perpetuates the wealth gap.
- This scholarship seeks to support underserved students with financial limitation, who want to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school, who particularly have an interest in social justice and raising up their communities.
- Any Black American or Native/Indigenous American high school senior or undergraduate student with legal residence in Pennsylvania, who has at least a 3.0 GPA; financial need and social justice advocacy or community service experience may apply for this scholarship. Applicants who are residents of Allegheny or Beaver County will be given preference.
Submission: TO APPLY, please provide a short essay in response to one of the following questions and provide an explanation of your specific financial need for the upcoming school year. Your explanation should include projected tuition costs, any scholarships you’ve received, projected loan needs, and what costs you’re planning to cover yourself (or through family). In your essay, please highlight your personal strengths of compassion, integrity and ability to maximize minimal resources.
Deadline: June 13, 2026
Amount: $5,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/CJM-rampelt-family-legacy-scholarship/