Award: Up to $2,000
Application Opens: August 31
Application Closes: September 30
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year HBCU program
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (High School & Undergraduate College Students)
Apply for the Heroes Often Leave a Legacy (HOLA) HBCU Scholarship. Please complete all required sections and provide the requested documentation to be considered.
The Foundation honors the legacy of Derrick A. King by supporting students pursuing higher education and carrying forward values of service, perseverance, respect, family, community, and compassion.
The document must clearly display the applicant's name, school, and student number.
Essay Prompt:
"Derrick A. King believed in showing up for others and that serving others should never come at the expense of your self-respect or personal boundaries. Service and self-respect are both essential qualities of strong leaders, yet they can sometimes seem to conflict with one another.
How can a person dedicate themselves to helping others while also maintaining healthy boundaries and self-respect? Discuss how you would apply these values in your own education, career, relationships, and/or community."
Requirements:
• Maximum 500 words
• 12-point font
• Double-spaced
• Accept PDF and Google/Word documents
Please review your document carefully before uploading.,type:
-The information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
-The submitted materials are my own work. AI-Assisted Content is allowed, but not AI-Generated.
- I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee receiving a scholarship.
- I authorize the Foundation to verify information necessary to determine eligibility.
