About the Scholarship
2026 HBCU For Life Scholarship
$1000 Scholarship Application Packet
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SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
This scholarship may be used at any four-year Historically Black College or University (Trade, Technical, and Cosmetology Schools are ineligible).Â
***SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WILL BE DISBURSED DIRECTLY TO THE AWARD WINNER UPON SECONDARY ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION***
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY:Â Â
A high school senior graduating from school in Tarrant County, Grand Prairie, TX, or the surrounding DFW Metroplex.
Must plan to attend a four-year Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Completed online scholarship application
Original Essay
Two letters of recommendation
An Official High School transcript emailed to academic@arlingtoneducation.org
Attend the YES Summit on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Before you begin the application, have the following items available to upload:
Two letters of recommendation from anyone (not related to you) who can speak to your college readiness, leadership ability within a club, organization, UIL group, or involvement with a community service project.
Original EssayÂ
Topic: "The Importance of HBCUs in the 21st century and why I chose to attend one."
500-word minimum
The essay must be written in your voice. The use of AI or ChatGPT is strictly forbidden. Essays utilizing this format/software will be disqualified.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Completed application and all supporting materials are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026.
For more information, contact academic@arlingtoneducation.org Â
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