Application for the 2026/2027 Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship for Undergraduate Black Student is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident high school senior, community college student, college freshman, or sophomore that want to continue their education in the United States. The scholarship is sponsored by NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education at an accredited college or university. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award and a value of $5,000 given to qualified applicants of the 2026/2027 Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship for Undergraduate Black Student.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Varies
- Value: $5,000
- Level: Undergraduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2026/2027 Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship for Undergraduate Black Student Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2026/2027 Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship for Undergraduate Black Student:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident student.
- The scholarship application is for high school senior, community college student, college freshman, or sophomore that want to continue their education in the United States.
- It is essential for applicants to be a resident in the United States when applying for the scholarship award.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades.
- Applicants must be enrolled or plan to attend an accredited college or university to pursue their career as a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate their financial need, commitment to public service, and have a maximum adjusted gross income (AGI) of less than $70,000.
2026/2027 Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship for Undergraduate Black Student Application Process
To apply for the 2026/2027 Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship for Undergraduate Black Student, applicants must follow these steps:
- It is essential for applicants to go through the scholarship application before applying for the award.
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship through the online application link provided below.
- Applicants must write an essay on the topic provided on the scholarship application before the deadline date.
- Applicants must provide all the required documents that are needed for the scholarship including record of strong academic performance, financial need, commitment to racial justice and civil rights, copy of law school acceptance letter, two letters of recommendation, resume, transcript, personal statement, essay, copy of LSAT score or GRE score, copy of student aid report (FAFSA), and completed application form before the deadline date.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact the scholarship committee using the Contact Us link.
Application Deadline: 1 April 2026
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