The Tracking Foundation Scholars Scholarship Program

The Tracking Foundation Scholars Scholarship Program awards academically talented and highly motivated full-time African-American or Black scholars pursuing a graduate or doctoral degree in all discipline areas.

Candidate Requirements
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
• Preparing to pursue, or currently pursuing, a graduate or doctoral degree full-time at an accredited college or university.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Exhibit leadership and be active in community
• Selected applicants must identify as Black or African American

Application Materials
• Complete 2-part online application (must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET by deadline).
• Video Response: Personal Statement
• 2 Letter of Recommendation
• Transcript(s) – must be uploaded in Academic Works (application portal)
• Resume listing work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, community service and special skills
• A recent professional photography suitable for publication. Photograph must be high resolution, no less than 72 dpi

Award
$20,000
Scopes
Scholarships
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Upload a legible copy of your current transcript in a PDF file. We must be able to read clearly the name of academic institution, student name and information, courses, grades and other information detailed on the transcript (unofficial accepted).
  2. Upload resume (PDF Format) listing academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, honors, employment, community service, and special skills.
  3. Letter of Recommendation 1: uploaded *by applicant* (must be uploaded directly to the application portal BY APPLICANT); letter must be on a formal, professional letterhead and include contact information; pdf format; include recommender’s signature; emailed copies of letters will NOT be accepted. ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  4. Letter of Recommendation 2: uploaded *by applicant* (must be uploaded directly to the application portal BY APPLICANT); letter must be on a formal, professional letterhead and include contact information; pdf format; include recommender’s signature; emailed copies of letters will NOT be accepted. ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  5. Video Response: Discuss how you will use your education to bring change in your community.
  6. Name of your U.S. Representative based on your permanent address. To determine your Representative, enter your permanent address zip code here. If more than one representative is shown, please enter your full address.
  7. Name of your U.S. Representative based on your academic institution's address. To determine your Representative, enter your academic institution's address zip code here. If more than one representative is shown, please enter your academic institution's full address.
  8. Upload a recent professional headshot suitable for publication (does not have to be professionally taken). This photograph will be used in reports and biographies both internally and externally. Photographs should be high resolution.
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