Application for the 2026/2027 Luther Vandross Scholarship is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident students who are in their 3rd, 4th or 5th year of undergraduate program in the United States. The scholarship is sponsored by Luther Vandross Foundation to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award given to qualified applicants of the 2026/2027 Luther Vandross Scholarship.
Scholarship Overview
Sponsor: Luther Vandross Foundation
Host: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
Type: Financial aid
Award: Varies
Value: $500
Level: Undergraduate
Target: U.S. students
Location: United States
2026/2027 Luther Vandross Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2026/2027 Luther Vandross Scholarship:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident students.
- The scholarship is for applicants who are in their 3rd (48+ qualified passing credits). 4th or 5th year of your undergraduate program.
- Applicants must be a resident of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia counties, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Bucks or New Jersey, Burlington or Camden counties.
- It is essential for applicants to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to be eligible for the scholarship award.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades, with at least a cumulative GPA of 2.5 score or higher.
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate their financial need, leadership skills, and community service.
2026/2027 Luther Vandross Scholarship Application Process
To apply for the 2026/2027 Luther Vandross Scholarship, 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 form.
- Applicants must provide all the required documents that are needed for the scholarship including transcript, grade, FAFSA Submission Summary, letter of recommendation, essay, student aid report for the current academic year, financial need, submission of the Luther Vandross Foundation’s, Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), contest & submission agreement, and completed application form before the deadline date.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact this email info@luthervandrossfoundation.org.
Application Deadline: 22 May 2026
