Scholarship Information

This scholarship is open to all girls who meet the Eligibility Criteria. Scholarships will be awarded by June 30, 2023. 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.
• Must be a resident of Columbia, South Carolina or Baltimore, Maryland.
• MUST LIVE WITHIN THE CITY BOUNDARIES (NOT SURROUNDING COUNTIES).
• 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.  MINIMUM 250 word count.
• Proof of acceptance into an accredited college or university.  MUST be on official letterhead.
• Most recent high school transcript.
• One (1) Letter of Recommendation.  MUST be on letterhead or include contact information.
• Copy of FAFSA.
• Additional information may be requested.

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

“Describe an academic or extracurricular achievement of which you are most proud, or a challenge you have faced. If you select an achievement, what did it take to accomplish this achievement? If you select a challenge, what did you learn from it and how did you overcome it?”

• One Female High School Senior - City of Columbia, South Carolina - $1,000
• One Female High School Senior - Baltimore City, Maryland - $1,000
• Application must be received by April 30, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
• All applicants will be notified once application is received.
• The applicants selected for the scholarships will be notified via email by May 31, 2023. 
• Scholarships will be awarded by June 30, 2023.

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