The Tracking Foundation Scholars Scholarship Program awards academically talented and highly motivated full-time African-American or Black scholars pursuing a graduate or doctoral degree in all discipline areas.
Candidate Requirements
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
• Preparing to pursue, or currently pursuing, a graduate or doctoral degree full-time at an accredited college or university.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Exhibit leadership and be active in community
• Selected applicants must identify as Black or African American
Application Materials
• Complete 2-part online application must be submitted by March 31, 2024, 11:59 pm EST.
• Video Response: Personal Statement
• 2 Letter of Recommendation
• Transcript(s) – must be uploaded in Academic Works (application portal)
• Resume listing work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, community service and special skills
• A recent professional photography suitable for publication. Photograph must be high resolution, no less than 72 dpi
Award: $20,000
Scopes: Scholarships
Deadline: 03/31/2024
Supplemental Questions:
- Video Response: Please discuss your academic interests and/or professional goals and how you will make change in your community with your education.
- Upload a legible copy of your current transcript in a PDF file. We must be able to read clearly the name of academic institution, student name and information, courses, grades and other information detailed on the transcript (unofficial accepted).
- Upload resume in a PDF file listing your employment, community service, academic information, extracurricular activities, honors and special skills.
- Upload a recent professional headshot suitable for publication. This photograph will be used in reports and biographies both internally and externally. Photographs should be high resolution, (5000×4000 pixels) and no less than 72 dpi.