Scholarship Information

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This scholarship is open to all females who meet the Eligibility Criteria. Scholarships will be awarded prior to the end of the school year. Two (2) scholarships will be awarded – one for Columbia, South Carolina and one for Baltimore, Maryland.

• Must be an African American female high school senior from Columbia, South Carolina or Baltimore, Maryland.
• Must be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time student.

• Meet all requirements of Eligibility Criteria.
• Complete attached Application.
• Write required Essay.
• Proof of acceptance into an accredited college or university.
• Most recent high school transcript.
• Letter of Recommendation.
• Copy of FAFSA.
• Additional information may be requested.

The essay must be a minimum of 250 words and answer the following question: 

“Why is diversity important in the United States of America?”

• One Female Graduating Senior from Columbia, South Carolina - $1,000
• One Female Graduating Senior from Baltimore City, Maryland - $1,000
• All applicants will be notified once application is received.
• The applicants selected for the scholarships will be notified by April 30, 2021. 
• Notification will be sent via email.

The scholarship committee (members of the Brittany K. Booker Foundation) will review the Application and Essay.  A total of up to 10 points will be given to each applicant:

• Essay – 3 points
• Extracurricular Activities – 3 points
• G.P.A. – 2 points
• Financial Need – 2 points