Upcoming Deadline: LB NAACP Scholarship
Applicants must submit a one and half page, single-spaced essay on how Long Beach Branch NAACP has promoted civil rights and helped to eliminate discriminatory practices and barriers in Long Beach. Also, tell how you will utilize the funds for your education and promote social justice. The essay may be emailed to mnaacp@gmail.com / Deadline: Friday, April 9, 2021
Long Beach Branch NAACP Scholarship Application
The Long Beach Branch NAACP provides scholarships to postsecondary school bound high school students and LB Branch NAACP scholars/interns. Download the PDF application here.
Tentative Application Deadlines
Deadlines subject to change. Please check this page or email mnaacp@gmail.com to learn more about upcoming opportunities.
- April 15
- October 1
- December 15
Unless otherwise specified, scholarship applicants must submit the following information:
- Completed Application
- Parents’ and Applicant’s Signatures
- Official Transcripts
- 3 Essays
- 2 Letters of Recommendation from Teacher or Counselor
- Letters of Verification (Community Service)
- Copy of SAT/PSAT scores
Featured Long Beach Branch NAACP Scholars
In 2020, the Long Beach Branch NAACP awarded over $90,000 in scholarships and internship stipends.
Meet more of our past scholarship recipients, interns, and youth leaders here.
Ann Marie Correa
Graduated with a degree in nursing from San Diego State University
Jermaine William Paul Jr.
Studying Performing Arts at California State University, Northridge.
Lauren Temple
Graduated with a degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Long Beach
Nathaniel Jones
Student and athlete at St. John Bosco High School
Your Support Makes A Difference!
Local NAACP branches funds are primarily from donations, memberships and in kind services. There are no paid staff at the local level. The majority of the work is done by volunteers.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
California Legislative Black Caucus Policy Institute (CLBCPI) Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021
Who can apply?
- High school seniors enrolled and graduating from a school in the State of California for the 2020-2021 academic year
- Provide written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning for fall 2021
- In good academic standing
OR
- Full-time students currently enrolled at an accredited College or University
- Provide proof of high school diploma in the State of California
- In good academic standing
To be eligible for selection, candidates must:
- Complete the online CLBCPI Scholarship application form below
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Submit a personal statement essay
- What is the value of education to you?
- 750 words or less
- Two signed letters of recommendation (no exceptions)
- Dated within the last 90 days
- One from a community member not related to you
- One from a school representative
- Copy of most recent transcript
- Dated within the last 90 days
- Must show classes currently enrolled in (2nd Semester or Spring 2021)
- Proof of high school diploma from a school in the State of California (college students only)
- Recent photo of the applicant
Learn more at: https://cablackcaucus.org/scholarship/
Edison Linemen Scholarships
The National High School Oratorical Contest
The National High School Oratorical Contest is open to junior high and high school students who are under the age of 20 and citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. You must prepare an oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. A complete list of topics are available on the Legion’s Web site. Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives an additional $1,500 scholarship