The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis offers the scholarship through funds raised by the Ebony Fashion Fair. Students can apply for the scholarship by submitting a 500-word personal essay, official high school transcripts and other supporting materials. Scholarship requirements include: a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA); acceptance in an accredited four-year college or university, St. Louis Community College or Southwestern Illinois College; and completion of at least 12 credit hours per semester. Applicants must be residents of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area and be under the age of 24. They also must complete the application before the deadline each calendar year to be eligible. The federation will not consider incomplete or late applications. Send completed application and other materials to:
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
Attn: Scholarship Committee
3701 Grandel Square
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-615-3600
Ulstl.org
The Portland Chapter of Links, Inc. offers college scholarships to graduating African-American high school seniors who plan on attending a four-year, accredited college or university. The Portland Links chapter funds its scholarship with proceeds raised by the traveling Ebony Fashion Fair. Applicants have to demonstrate academic excellence and leadership ability. Scholarship requirements include proof of residency in the metropolitan Portland, Oregon, area, including Vancouver, Washington. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and be African American. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted with the completed application. Send application and other supporting documents to:
Mrs. Rochelle McElroy, Chairperson
Scholarship Committee
Portland Chapter, The Links, Inc
11317 SE Highland Loop
Clackamas, OR 97015
walinks.org
503-698-1550
Ebony Fashion Fair has been a strong supporter of, and fundraiser for, the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF's) many scholarships. The UNCF is the largest minority education organization, providing more scholarships than any other. Scholarship recipients attend more than 900 higher-education institutions throughout the nation. The UNCF's scholarships are geared towards impoverished minority students. The organization lists all available scholarships on its website. Eligibility requirements vary. Students must submit applications and other supporting materials by the scholarships' due dates. For more information, contact:
United Negro College Fund
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031
800-331-2244
uncf.org