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CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Offered by Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship is varies (amount not published by the sponsor), scholarship from Congressional Black Caucus Foundation for undergraduate students, graduate students and doctoral students across the United States. The sponsor does not publish a minimum GPA. The deadline is Annually, late March (applications open early January). It is a one-time award.

Award amountVaries (amount not published by the sponsor)
DeadlineAnnually, late March (applications open early January)
SponsorCongressional Black Caucus Foundation
Minimum GPANone published by the sponsor
Who can applyUndergraduate, Graduate, Doctoral
LocationNational
Race requirementBlack students only
RenewableNo
Essay requiredYes
Official pagecbcfinc.org
Last verified

About the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship supports African American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree. It is administered by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation through its scholarship portal, and the application window runs from early January to late March each year. Immediate relatives of a CBC Member are not eligible. The foundation does not publish a fixed award amount for this scholarship.

Black students only. The sponsor's own eligibility criteria specifically name Black or African American students.

Who is eligible

To apply for the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation requires that you meet all of the following:

  • Be an African American or Black student
  • Be pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree
  • Not be an immediate relative of a Congressional Black Caucus Member

These are the requirements as published by the sponsor. Always confirm on the official page before applying, since sponsors update criteria between cycles.

Cycle status. The 2026 cycle ran January 5 to March 27, 2026 and has closed. The foundation has historically reopened applications in early January.

How to apply

  1. Open the official Congressional Black Caucus Foundation page and read the current criteria in full.
  2. Confirm you meet every requirement listed above before starting.
  3. Draft the required essay early and have someone read it.
  4. Gather supporting documents, which typically include transcripts and recommendations.
  5. Submit before Annually, late March (applications open early January). Sponsors rarely accept late applications.

Go to the official application at cbcfinc.academicworks.com →

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship: common questions

What is the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship?

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship is a scholarship worth Varies (amount not published by the sponsor) from Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship supports African American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree. It is administered by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation through its scholarship portal, and the application window runs from early January to late March each year. Immediate relatives of a CBC Member are not eligible. The foundation does not publish a fixed award amount for this scholarship.

Who is eligible for the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship?

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation requires that applicants be an African American or Black student, along with 2 further requirements: be pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree; not be an immediate relative of a Congressional Black Caucus Member. The sponsor's own eligibility criteria specifically name Black or African American students.

What is the deadline for the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship?

This award does not have a fixed published deadline. Its usual cycle is: Annually, late March (applications open early January). The 2026 cycle ran January 5 to March 27, 2026 and has closed. The foundation has historically reopened applications in early January.

Is there a GPA requirement for the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship?

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation does not publish a minimum GPA for this award. That usually means applications are assessed holistically, with essays, financial need, recommendations, and community involvement weighed alongside grades.

Is the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship only for Black students?

Yes. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's own eligibility criteria specifically name Black or African American students.

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