Innovation Leader Scholarship

The Innovation Leader Scholarship was created to encourage and support the next generation of engineers and computer scientists. The scholarship will award 5 rising sophomore, junior, and senior students pursuing a degree in engineering or computer science with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be enrolled at an ABET accredited College of Engineering (AMIE Institution): Alabama A&M University, Central State University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Jackson State University, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T University, Prairie View A&M University, Southern University A&M College, Tennessee State University, Texas Southern University, Tuskegee University, University of the District of Columbia, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Virginia State University.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Current classification must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior
• Must attend one of the listed Historically Black Colleges and Universities
• Must be pursuing a degree in engineering or computer science

Application Materials:
• Complete 2-part online application (must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on March 29, 2025)
• Submit response to essay prompt: How can innovation and technology – including AI – be utilized to help address education disparities?
• Submit Transcript (unofficial accepted)
• Submit two (2) letters of recommendation
• Submit resume demonstrating work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, community service and other special skills
• Submit recent headshot suitable for publication. Photography must be high resolution, no less than 72 dpi

For assistance or questions contact: scholarships@cbcfinc.org or 202.263.2800.