To help transform the promise of racial equality into a social, economic, and political reality by supporting talented undergraduate students with financial need to stay in school and successfully complete their bachelor’s degree.
Applicants must be African American students entering a four-year college as full-time students for the first time; must be U.S. citizens; be of excellent character with recommendations from teachers, community representatives or employers; and have an exceptional leadership potential with an ability to work well in diverse settings.
Selection will be based on candidate with an outstanding potential as evidenced by high school academic records, test scores and personal essays.
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NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund