Luther Vandross Foundation (2024-2025) Scholarship

PROGRAM DEADLINE: July 01, 2024 at 11:59 PM EDT (Midnight)

Description

Welcome to The Luther Vandross Foundation, Scholarship Application page for 2024-2025!

(Open DATE: 4/20/24)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7/1/24)

To apply for The Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarship, you must apply using our 2024-2025 application link and have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.5, be a Full-Time Student, attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and be in your 3rd (60+ qualified Credits), 4th or 5th year of your Undergraduate program.

Our scholarship requires that the scholarship candidate apply for Federal Student Aid, so it is recommended that applicants complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Get in-depth information on federal student aid programs and applying for financial aid at:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Applications for The Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarship are considered based on their completed application, along with a Last Dollar, need basis review. Once a student completes the application, and if you are deemed a Finalist, you will be notified and if you are deemed a WINNER, you and your current HBCU will be notified and the combined information will be used to match you to a available scholarship. All Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarships are administered by The Luther Vandross Foundation, with a range amount of $500.00 to $5,000.

Disbursement: Scholarships are awarded to recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year, and will cover amounts towards the student's tuition, or tuition based fees, as posted by the financial aid office. The Luther Vandross Foundation scholarship is made through the designated school and are not transferable to other academic institutions (we do not cover winter, or summer semesters). The funds are to be used for tuition, or tuition based fees only and may not be used for other costs on the recipient's bursar bill, or be used for refunds.

The Luther Vandross Foundation will review all online applications and select final candidates on the basis of:  

  • Eligibility
  • Quality of submission
  • Student Aid Report (SAR) for the current Academic Year
  • Essay
  • Recommendation Letter 
  • Transcript 
  • Financial Need
  • Submission of the Luther Vandross Foundation's, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Consent & Submission Agreement
  • Available funds

Please Note: All correspondence during the application process will be via phone and or email.  Be sure to check all information in your application for accuracy.  Enrollment status and transcripts will be verified before disbursement of any awards.

You can hit the preview link button at the end of this page, to see the entire application before hitting the APPLY button, or Signing in. This application lets you save your application, as you complete it. Should you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarship Manager at info@luthervandrossfoundation.org

 
 

Requirements

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*1. Be enrolled full-time at a Historically Black College, or University from this list:

http://www.thehundred-seven.org/hbculist.html

*2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR), for the 2024-2025 academic year.
*3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.00 scale and upload your current Transcript, that shows your Spring 2024 Grades and Fall 2025 pending class list (In some cases Summer 2024 completed grades, will need to be reviewed by the Luther Vandross Foundation application process as well).
*4. Complete all required fields in the below application, or have them turned in by, or before the deadline of 7-1-2024. 
*5. Turn in a Completed Letter of Recommendation, with their full contact details from a non-family member and it should include a date on the Letter of Recommendation by, or before 6-23-2024. 
*6. Be an Undergraduate Student entering, or in their 3rd (48-60 passing credits earned, or more), 4th or 5th year, who needs money towards their Tuition and or Tuition based fees at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
7. Upload Resume. (Optional)
*8. Upload Essay
*9. Communicate with the Luther Vandross Foundation Scholarship Manager if you are a Finalist and or a Winner! Winners will be notified between 7/31/24 to 8/6/24. 
*10. Complete The Luther Vandross Foundation, 2024-2025 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Consent & Submission Agreement.

***(Selected FINALIST PAPERWORK DEADLINE: 7/14/24)***

Number of Awards

50

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