JMBD Foundation — HBCU Legacy Scholarship

The JMBD HBCU Legacy Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors heading to Historically Black Colleges and Universities who have experienced the loss or absence of a father.

Key facts

Funder: JMBD Foundation
Status: Upcoming
Next deadline: March 15, 2027
Amount: $1,000
Who can apply: Students
Where: local
Topics: Academic achievement, College / university, General education
Official page: https://thejmbdfoundation.org/scholarship
Apply: https://thejmbdfoundation.org/scholarship
Last verified: October 13, 2026

About this funding

LOCAL ONLY — Nationwide — USA (high schools). This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors planning to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in fall 2027, particularly those who have experienced the loss or absence of a father. Three awards of $1,000 each are granted, one for students in Washington, DC, one for Maryland, and one for Virginia. Funds are paid directly to the student's school's financial aid office upon confirmed enrollment. There is no minimum GPA requirement, and the program focuses on resilience, character, and leadership.

Eligibility:

Graduating high school seniors in spring 2027

Plan to start at an HBCU in fall 2027

Live in Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia

Experienced the loss or absence of a father

How to apply

Applications open on January 5, 2027. Students will need an acceptance letter from an HBCU for the application. They should also complete the FAFSA when it opens and think about who will write them a recommendation.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for JMBD Foundation — HBCU Legacy Scholarship?

Students

How much funding does JMBD Foundation — HBCU Legacy Scholarship offer?

$1,000

When is the JMBD Foundation — HBCU Legacy Scholarship deadline?

March 15, 2027