Scholarship Award Amount – The total distribution for the 2022 academic year will be $5,000 awarded to two students attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
Use of Scholarships – Scholarship awards may be applied toward tuition, fees, field camp, or other costs directly related to undergraduate study. Fields of Interest - sophomore and junior undergraduate students majoring in criminal justice, political science or history at an accredited HBCU throughout the United States are eligible to apply for a scholarship.
Basis of Award – The Scholarship Committee, composed of officers and members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc Sigma Sigma Sigma chapter, and the Taylor Morse Brown Foundation, Inc. will make the final selection of students to receive a scholarship based on their review of the application form and two reference letters. The first letter will be from the department chair or a faculty supervisor; the second letter will come from the student. The scholarships will be awarded primarily on the basis of financial need and academic qualifications to include the following: career goals, projects/accomplishments/educational plans, a 750-word essay and a faculty recommendation letter.
How To Apply – The Scholarship Committee requests a summary of the academic qualifications of each student by submitting a reference letter from their department chair or a faculty supervisor. The summary should include information on the student’s academic qualifications and accomplishments, career goals, official transcript, financial needs, and reasons for selecting the candidate. We ask that the summary be no longer than two (2) printed pages and include at least one paragraph on each of the above listed criteria. The Committee may request additional information to complete its evaluation.
In addition to a completed Application Form, the Scholarship Committee also requests a letter from the applicant specifically discussing three evaluation criteria: financial need, academic qualifications, and career goals (one paragraph for each criterion). The applicant will also be required to submit a two page essay on the following topic: The Impact of Congressman Lewis on My Life.
Please submit electronically the application form (link to access form is below), and email all other documents to[email protected]. The deadline to submit all required documents is February 7, 2023.
Taylor Morse and Brown Foundation, Inc. launched the “Good Trouble” Scholarship ® in 2021, to assist HBCU students studying criminal justice, political science or history with emphasis on Civil Rights.
Applicants will be evaluated for their theoretical and extracurricular achievements, their circumstantial and financial need, and most significantly, their demonstrated commitment to advancing the African-American Civil Rights agenda in their careers. The recipient of this scholarship must be passionate about protecting the civil rights of all Americans.
This scholarship serves two primary purposes: to honor the legacy of the late Brother Congressman John R. Lewis and to enhance the commitment of future generations to the preservation of civil rights, a cause which Congressman Lewis fought so fervently to protect during his lifetime.
Start the application process by clicking here: Good Trouble Scholarship