GET UP TO
$10,000
Time to complete
Regular:
30-60 min
With Mos:
10-20min
Requirements
Regular:
Essay
With Mos:
Pre-written
CBCF Reducing the Financial Barrier Scholarship
Congressional Black Caucus FoundationOverview
The CBCF Reducing the Financial Barrier Scholarship provides $10,000 for low-income students who identify as African American or Black. To qualify, you must have a minimum 2.5Â GPA and be enrolled full-time at a 2-year or 4-year college or university or a vocational-technical school.
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Status
Open for applications
Deadline
đź—“ March 15, 2025
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🏫 Your school
Website
cbcfinc.academicworks.com
What you'll need
Essay
Write an essay to apply.
Short Responses
Answer some open-ended questions to apply.
Transcripts
You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.
Resume
You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments.
Photo / headshot
You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.
College acceptance letter / proof of enrollment
Recommendation letter
You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great
FAQ
Financial need is determined by the information you enter into your FAFSA. It's the difference between how much it's going to cost you to go to college, your 'cost of attendance (COA)', minus how much of this cost can you / your family cover, your 'Expected Family Contribution (EFC)'. If your EFC is lower than your COA, you have financial need! If you're not sure about your EFC or COA, reach out to a Mos advisor for help!
Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!
Yes! But make sure to read each scholarship application's essay guidelines and requirements, and personalize your essay to each scholarship you apply to. Using the same essay for multiple applications can be a time-saver, but changing just a sentence or two can make a difference!
To increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply early, follow all application instructions, and write a great scholarship essay (if applicable)! For more help, ask a Mos advisor!
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