The Push Forward Now Collegiate Scholarship is available for full-time or part-time students pursuing their undergraduate degree from an accredited program in the U.S. during the Fall - Spring academic years. Scholarships will be awarded to eligible applicants who exhibit a significant gap in financial resources needed to pay for their undergraduate college education. Scholarship awards of $2,500 will be provided to the winning student submissions.

The Fall 2024-Spring 2025 application is closed, but we will open applications in June 2025 for the next scholarship period.

Eligibility Criteria
When starting an application, please use an email address you will continue to operate beyond this year. This email account will communicate all necessary information, including the final applicants selected for scholarships and any requirements you may have to receive your award. 

Eligibility
1. Black/African-American students (US Citizens only).
2. Full-time or part-time students pursuing their Bachelor’s degree at an accredited undergraduate school in the U.S.
3. Applicants will be evaluated based on the areas outlined under Application Requirements.
4. Student has not received a previous scholarship from Push Forward Now.

Application Requirements - Submit via email to [email protected]
• An official acceptance letter from the university.
• Completed essay on how to empower African American communities. It should not exceed 350 words.
• Completed brief essay on how the scholarship will benefit your academic and career goals. It should not exceed 350 words.
• Current resume.
• Two non-relative references.
• A recent photograph for publicity purposes.
• 30-60 second short video stating how the scholarship will support your education and career.

Terms
• Winners will be notified no later than July 31, 2025, and will receive their award after officially verifying full-time enrollment during the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 academic school year.