Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
353
Days
April 15 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
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Margaret Pemberton Scholarship

Description

The Margaret A. Pemberton Scholarship is for African-American students with permanent residency in the District of Columbia or one of the adjacent counties of the State of Maryland. Applicants must be a graduating senior, currently enrolled in a high school in the District of Columbia or one of the adjacent counties of the State of Maryland. They must be in good academic standing. Applicants must provide documented evidence to add support to their desirability including awards, certificates, and/or letters of commendation. Two letters of recommendation are required. One recommendation must be from a High School Counselor or Designee and one recommendation must be from a Community or church Member, who must be a non-related adult who has knowledge of the applicant's potential for success. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black students
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of District of Columbia, Maryland
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Nursing
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: African

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Proof of citizenship; Documented evidence of accomplishments; Copy of Letter of Acceptance to a Baccalaureate Nursing Program
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
Contact bnaofgwdca@gmail.com
Tel: 202-291-8866 Address Post Office Box 55285
Washington, DC 20040