Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship

U.S. Citizenship;
Must be a graduating high school senior, a first-year student in an accredited four-year college, or a student transferring into an accredited four-year college, students beginning as a junior are not eligible;
Demonstrated financial need – must have a combined family income of $70,000 or less;
Record of academic achievement; and
Demonstrated commitment to public service.

Scholarship Application Checklist – Your application must include all items listed below:

Completed scholarship application form;
A copy of the acceptance letter to the college you will attend;
Two recommendation letters;
Resume;
A copy of your current school transcript (finalists will be required to submit an official transcript);
A personal statement;
An essay;
A copy of your SAT and/or ACT test scores; and
A copy of your Student Aid Report (FAFSA Form). The adjusted gross family income line of your FAFSA form must be completed showing a dollar amount. If not, a copy of your parents’ income tax return must be attached. If you are independent of your parents, provide your income tax return.

Finalists will be required to submit a recent professional photo. (As a guideline, your face should take up approximately 60% of the frame.

Deadline: 04/01/2023

Amount: $12000

Online Application Available

Contact information:

About NAACP Legal Defense Fund