The Scholarship Initiative for Black Students

Roosevelt’s Scholarship Initiative for Black Students is a collective of donor-funded scholarships — all which uniquely recognize the University’s commitment to equity and attainment, and help ensure the success of Roosevelt’s Black student community.

 

The Scholarship Funds

The Initiative consists of six individual funds, all which award scholarships each year through a competitive application process overseen by the Office of Engagement, Equity and Inclusion.

  • African Students Scholarship
  • Black Student Equity Fund
  • Charles & Patty Donegan Social Justice Scholarship for African American Students
  • LeArthur Dunlap Scholarship for African American & Veteran Students
  • Robert L. Wieseneck Black Student Equity Scholarship
  • Robert L. Wieseneck Endowed Scholarship

Application Process and Eligibility Requirements

While each scholarship has its own selection criteria, students must meet the following requirements in order to apply for consideration. 

  • Student(s) must identify as Black or African American.
  • Student(s) must actively be enrolled in one of Roosevelt’s undergraduate degree programs.
  • Student(s) must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
  • Student(s) must display financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid Services through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 
  • Student(s) must complete an interview upon invitation.
  • Students(s) must confirm their willingness and intent to participate in supplemental programming required for scholarship recipients.

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