Educating Children of Color Scholarships
This scholarship offers multiple awards based on the 2027 Summit theme, encouraging creative responses to how the theme impacts the applicant's worldview and equity/justice perspectives.
Key facts
- Funder
- Educating Children of Color
- Status
- Upcoming
- Next deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Amount
- $3,000 or $5,000
- Who can apply
- Students
- Where
- United States (national)
- Topics
- College / university, General education
- Official page
- https://www.educatingchildrenofcolor.org/scholarships
- Apply
- https://form.jotform.com/253346618020148
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
Deadline note: at midnight
About this funding
Five theme scholarships will be awarded: one grand prize of $5,000 and four runners-up of $3,000 each. Submissions can be poetry, an essay, performance art, a piece of art, a video, or an experiment, addressing the 2027 Summit theme, "We will forever be known by the tracks we leave." Essays must be at least one page double spaced, use proper spelling and grammar, and a legible 12 pt font. Applicants must attend the 2027 Summit Conference to be eligible.
Eligibility:
Juniors
Seniors
High school students concurrently enrolled in college
Undergraduate college students
Must attend the 2027 Summit Conference on February 20, 2027 at Fountain Fort Carson High School
How to apply
Applicants must submit their application online, addressing the prompt with a submission that can be poetry, an essay, performance art, art, a video, or an experiment. Essays must adhere to specific formatting guidelines. All applications are due by midnight on February 1, 2027. Attendance at the 2027 Summit Conference is required for eligibility.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Educating Children of Color Scholarships?
Students
How much funding does Educating Children of Color Scholarships offer?
$3,000 or $5,000
When is the Educating Children of Color Scholarships deadline?
February 1, 2027. at midnight
How do I apply for Educating Children of Color Scholarships?
Applicants must submit their application online, addressing the prompt with a submission that can be poetry, an essay, performance art, art, a video, or an experiment. Essays must adhere to specific formatting guidelines. All applications are due by midnight on February 1, 2027. Attendance at the 2027 Summit Conference is required for eligibility.