2008 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS SPOUSES EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship was established in 1988 in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships. This is the foundation’s first educational program. The CBC Spouses Educational Scholarship is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees.

The CBC Spouses Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship was established in 1998 to provide financial assistance to undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students pursuing careers in a health related profession.

The CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship was established in 2000 as a partnership between the CBC Spouses and Heineken USA. This program was developed in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield to ensure students pursuing a career in the performing arts receive the financial assistance to achieve their goals. The CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship is highly competitive. Only ten $3,000 scholarships are awarded annually to students who exhibit exceptional skills in the performing arts.

2008 Application Deadline- Completed applications must be received in the Congressional district office by May 1, 2008

Guidelines
The CBC Spouses program seeks to identify students who will make significant contributions to their communities. Applicants must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for the CBC Spouses Scholarship Programs:

• high school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time or current full-time students in good academic standing at an accredited college or university.
• applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities.
• all applicants must reside or attend a college/university in a congressional district represented by a Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Member.

How to Apply
Applications for the 2008 Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses Education Scholarship are available in Congressman David Scott’s District offices and online at www.cbcfinc.org.

All completed applications must be received by Thursday, May 1, 2008 in Congressman David Scott’s Jonesboro Office located at 173 North Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236.

2008 Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Application



2008 CBCF/WAL-MART STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

The CBCF/Wal-Mart Strive for Excellence scholarship was established in 2006 with a generous gift from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to expand CBCF scholarship and internship programs. Wal-Mart believes in a philosophy of operating globally and giving back locally. Accordingly, scholarship recipients have demonstrated the potential to make the greatest impact on the local community. The CBCF/Wal-Mart Strive for Excellence scholarship requires that the CBC Member elect to participate in the program.

2008 Application Deadline- Completed applications must be received in the Congressional district office by April 1, 2008

Guidelines
To be eligible for the CBCF/Wal-Mart Strive for Excellence scholarship, applicants must:

• be preparing to pursue an undergraduate degree full-time or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university.
• have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, and participate in community service act ivies.
• reside or attend school in a congressional district represented by a CBC Member.

How to Apply 
Applications for the 2008 CBCF/Wal-Mart for Excellence scholarship are available in Congressman David Scott’s district offices.

All completed applications must be received by Tuesday, April 1, 2008 in Congressman David Scott’s Jonesboro Office located at 173 North Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236.

2008 Congressional Black Caucus/Wal-Mart Application


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