General Scholarship Application
ROCHESTER BRANCH NAACP
2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: July 14, 2025
The Rochester Branch of the NAACP is proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship to support a high school graduate pursuing higher education or to a current undergraduate or graduate student. This scholarship aims to recognize academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to advancing equity and justice.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
Be a high school senior graduating in the Class of 2025 or a current undergraduate or graduate student
Reside in or attend school in the Greater Rochester area.
Have a GPA of 3.0 or above (in either high school or college)
Be a member of NAACP. If you are not a member, join the Rochester Branch of the NAACP
Currently attend or have been accepted to attend a 2-year or 4-year accredited college, university, or vocational/trade program
Demonstrate a commitment to education, leadership, and social justice.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Please submit the following:
Completed Application Form (see below)
Official High School or College Transcript
Letter of Acceptance to a post-secondary institution (if not currently enrolled)
Personal Essay (300- 500 words):
"How have you demonstrated leadership in your community, and how will you continue to support equity and justice in your future endeavors?"
