The Tom Joyner Foundation scholarship 2018 has announced the Full Ride Scholarship Program to the high school senior. The scholarship is intended to help a graduating high school senior with a chance to attend a black college to pursue their dreams. Students will receive full tuition and stipends for up to 10 semesters to cover on-campus room and board and books to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the fall of 2017.
Tom Joyner, the Tom Joyner Foundation supports Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with scholarships, endowments, and capacity building enhancements.
Eligibility for Tom Joyner Foundation Scholarship 2018:
To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
- A United States Citizen
- Current high school seniors attending school in the United States (applicant must be anticipating completion of high school degree in the spring of 2017)
- Minimum high school grade point average of 3.50 (on a 4.00-grade scale, excluding home school studies) and Minimum SAT score of 1400 (combined math essay and verbal score) or ACT score of 30
- Applicants must apply and be accepted to an HBCU by July 1, 2017
- Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
How to Apply for Tom Joyner Foundation Scholarship 2018:
Applying for the scholarship, the candidates must complete on-line scholarship application form. The link is:
Supporting Documents:
Students must have their schools mail their transcripts and recommendations to the Foundation at P.O. Box 630495, Irving, TX 75063-0495.
Financial Aid and Award Money:
The scholarship program will cover all the expenses of one student planning to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the fall of 2017.
Application Deadline:
Application deadline is January 20, 2017.
Link for More Information:
Contact Information:
For more information, you can contact Neil Foote, media relations, Tom Joyner Foundation, neil.foote-at-tomjoynerfoundation.org, 214.448.3765.
