Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate

CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
326
Days
March 15 2026
Application Deadline
No
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Video: Personal Statement
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
  • Checkmark Portfolio
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Description

The CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship was established in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield to ensure that African American or Black students pursuing a degree in the performing arts receive financial assistance. Performing arts include theater, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, marching bands, and other musical ensembles. Applicants must be preparing to pursue, or currently pursuing, an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree. Current high school seniors are also eligible to apply. They must also exhibit leadership and be active in the community. Applicants must submit a video personal statement and video of their sample performance. In the personal statement, please discuss your academic interests and/or professional goals and how you will make change in your community with your education. Two letters of recommendation must also be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. for more information.

Amount Details

$5,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black students
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Music, Performing Arts
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: African

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Video: Personal Statement
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
  • Checkmark Portfolio
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact scholarships@cbcfinc.org
Tel: 202-263-2800 Address 1720 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036