Scholarship Overview

This scholarship is for high school seniors and college students who are US citizens and 25 years of age or younger. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and fall under one of the following categories: high school senior; student who has received their GED diploma; undergraduate college student pursuing his/her first undergraduate degree; or vocational student. Scholarships can be used to cover tuition expenses and related supplemental educational expenses such as books, lab fees, travel and select costs of living. All Shawn Carter Scholars are required to “give back” by conducting community service and by serving as mentors to younger, aspiring Shawn Carter Scholars.