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CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship is a $3,000 award given to African-American or black students. The scholarship was established in 2000 to honor Curtis Mayfield. The scholarship aims to supports students who are pursuing a performing arts degree.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The applicant must be an undergraduate student or high school graduate.
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.50
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Applicants must be planning or currently enrolled full-time.
  • Residence:
    The applicant must be a permanent U.S. resident (or U.S. citizen).
  • Citizenship:
    The applicant must be a U.S. citizen (or permanent U.S. resident).
  • Major/Career:
    The applicant must be pursuing a major and career in a performing art.
  • Ethnicity:
    Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Personal statement (500-1,000 words) addressing four topics in one cohesive essay. (Students should use the same personal statement when applying for multiple scholarships).Future goals: What field of study (major) do you plan to pursue? Why have you chosen that field? How will this field of study help you to achieve your future career goals? Involvement in school activities/community and public service/hobbies/sports: What are your special talents and other areas of interest? Deserving of scholarship: How will receiving this award affect your current and future plans? Other experiences, skills or qualifications: What else do you feel should be considered in reviewing your application?
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two electronically submitted letters of recommendation. We suggest one come from a community or public service leader (i.e. church leader, community leader, volunteer organization). The application provides instructions for your references to upload their letters.
  • Other Materials:
    The application must include: - Electronic copy of detailed Federal Student Aid Report (SAR); this report comes from the US Department of Education and is typically 5 pages in length. This should be uploaded to the online application as a PDF document.- Recent photograph suitable for publication (i.e., a cap and gown picture, or other professional quality and professionally dressed photograph). - The applicant must also submit a 2 minute visual recording sample. Applicant must be easily identified and the file must be saved in a format playable on Windows Media Player. It is suggested you create your video sample on a PC to ensure it is playable on Windows Media Player.- Proof of college acceptance (e.g. college acceptance letter). This is only for high school seniors or those returning to school.

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