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Lee Brand Scholarship Program (FMBCC Foundation)

Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce

Funding Amount

Approximately $1,000 per scholarship

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Lee Brand Scholarship Program

Funder: Former Fresno Mayor Lee Brand

Award Amount: Approximately five $1,000 scholarships per year

Total Fund: $50,000 allocated to Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation (part of larger $400,000 fund distributed to eight organizations)

Program Overview: Scholarship program designed to reach under-achievers and support disadvantaged students. Program targets students with 2.0-2.5 GPA range rather than traditional high achievers. The goal is to incentivize students to pursue college education or vocational apprenticeship programs.

Geographic Scope: Fresno, California; primarily serves Roosevelt High School area and broader community

Focus Areas:

  • Disadvantaged students

  • Under-achieving high school students

  • Students with 2.0-2.5 GPA

  • Students pursuing college or vocational apprenticeship programs
  • Eligibility Requirements:

  • High school seniors

  • Preference for students with 2.0-2.5 GPA range (not traditional honor students)

  • Disadvantaged background
  • Funding Duration: Ten-year commitment (from time of article)

    Contact Information:

  • Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation

  • Foundation President: James Archie

  • 1600 Fulton St., Fresno, CA 93721

  • Phone: (559) 441-7929

  • Email: info@fmbcc.com
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Specific application procedures are not detailed in available documentation.

    Recommended Next Steps:
    1. Contact Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation directly
    2. Inquire about application procedures and deadlines for current year
    3. Request application materials from Foundation President James Archie

    Contact: (559) 441-7929 or info@fmbcc.com

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationminorities

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