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$10,000

Time to complete

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30-60 min

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10-20min

Requirements

Regular:

Essay

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Pre-written

Ralph and Fanny Ellison Scholarship

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Essay required

Need-based

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Overview

The Ralph and Fanny Ellison Scholarship offers five need-based scholarships up to $10,000 to college students from New York and Oklahoma studying Literature or Music. To qualify, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Preference is given, first, to students enrolled at Fisk University and Tuskegee University and then, to students enrolled at other historically black colleges or universities (HBCUs). To apply, you must write an essay.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

đź—“ January 15, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

FAQ

To increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply early, follow all application instructions, and write a great scholarship essay (if applicable)! For more help, ask a Mos advisor!


Yes! But make sure to read each scholarship application's essay guidelines and requirements, and personalize your essay to each scholarship you apply to. Using the same essay for multiple applications can be a time-saver, but changing just a sentence or two can make a difference!


Each state has its own rules about who counts as a resident. Most states require you to live and work in a state for at least one year. Your college may also request some documentation that shows that you plan to live in the state long-term––like a driver's license or a lease.

The best way to find out what is required in your state is to contact your college directly. We prepared an email for you to make it easy! Make sure to fill in the blanks with your own info and situation.

DRAFT MESSAGE TO YOUR COLLEGE To: Registrar's Office

Dear College Administrator, My name is [Your Name] and my student ID number is [###]. I'm a [current / prospective student] at [college name], and I'm writing to see if I have met the requirements for residency. I have lived in [state name] for [number of years / months] and during that time I have [rented an apartment / worked / sent my children to school / paid taxes]. If there is any documentation that I need to provide to show my residency, I would be more than happy to send it your way. Even the in-state rate will be challenging for me to cover, so I would really appreciate any help you can give me! Thanks in advance. Regards, [Your Name]


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