2025 SCHOLARSHIP FUND CRITERIA
The African-American Celebration Committee (AACC) is an organization highlighting valuable contributions of Black/African-Americans through our culture and heritage by preserving our history and legacy, while educating and unifying our diverse society. Our vision is to inspire a world that builds a tradition of educating and celebrating Black’s/African-Americans through culturally enriched events in our community that will positively build a country worthy of boundless promise.
PURPOSE
The African-American Celebration Committee awards scholarships to college-bound high school seniors based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and an express interest in pursuing a higher level education. We hope to increase the retention and graduation rates by assisting in the success of academically promising student leaders. Through academic, personal/social experiences and involvement in the greater community, these students will positively impact their college campuses and be better prepared to compete in our global society.
CRITERIA
The students eligible for assistance must be graduating high school seniors who reside in Harrison County and intend to continue their education at a Historically Black College or University. Consideration will be given to academic accredited schools only. Consideration will be given based on academic achievement, financial need and the student’s community service record. Students should submit a scholarship application on the form provided by the AACC.
GUIDELINES
Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and disbursed directly to the HBCU of choice in August. Students must continue to attend classes and maintain no lower than a 3.0 GPA or equivalent. Because college is challenging, we will offer the incentive to renew our scholarship award on a one time basis if you maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the entire school year. Applicant must include 2 letters of recommendation from a faculty member acquainted with the student, high school transcript and a one page motivation letter/Statement of Purpose with the application.
AMOUNT
Each scholarship awarded will be a minimum of $500 annually to be paid directly to the scholarship recipient.
Deadline: April 11th
Please submit the application online or mail to:
AACC P. O. Box 369 Marshall, TX 75671
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