African-American Community Foundation - Gerry E. Griffith, Sr., Scholarship

Provided by Faykus Foundation; administered by The Dayton Foundation

No deadline
$5,000
30–60 min

About this scholarship

A four-year renewable scholarship to encourage students to pursue undergraduate studies in education. Open to graduating seniors of Stivers School for the Arts who plan to major in education and have been accepted to (or are seeking acceptance into) a four-year college or university. Awards are given based on academic aptitude, leadership, demonstrated passion for education; financial need is considered as a tie-breaker.

Quick facts

Award amount

$5,000

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

30–60 min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

8 listed

Must be a graduating senior from Stivers School for the Arts

Must plan to major in education

Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Accepted to or seeking acceptance into a four-year college or university

Demonstrate academic aptitude

Demonstrate leadership qualities

Demonstrate a genuine passion for the education career path

Financial need will be considered if all else is equal

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

Important

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