Empowering a Better Tomorrow Scholarship Grant
National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People
Funding Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Empowering a Better Tomorrow Scholarship Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: April 04, 2026
Summary
Overview
Empowering a Better Tomorrow Scholarship The Empowering a Better Tomorrow Scholarship, powered by Walmart, is intended to assist in the creation of a pathway for those who desire to further their education as they enter back into society. This scholarship will be available to the formerly incarcerated or those who have recently been convicted and who have completed their sentence. This scholarship will be awarded to individuals who can exhibit qualities of leadership, commitment to change, and desire to give back to their community. Scholarship amount: $5,000 This is a non-renewable scholarship opportunity.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant must be a U.S. citizenApplicant must be released from incarceration and/or recently convicted but not sentenced for a crimeApplicant will be enrolled in a public 4-year, 2-year, community college, trade school, or other public educational institutionApplicant must have no serious disciplinary incidents within the past 12 monthsApplicant must have applied for and received all federal, state, and other grants and loans available to themFocus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
released-prisonerseducation
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