James Weldon Johnson Scholarship
Scholarship Details
The James Weldon Johnson Scholarship, powered by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., is one of many funding opportunities available to students through the NAACP's Inspire Initiatives. We offer scholarships to outstanding and qualified students pursuing undergraduate degrees. Through the generosity of our donors, we advance efforts to ensure equity in educational opportunity that prepares students for success in school, work, and life.
The James Weldon Johnson Scholarship is open to first- or second-year male students who will matriculate to full-time enrollment at an accredited academic institution in Fall 2025.
Scholarship amount: $1,500
Amount of Scholarships: 15
This is a non-renewable scholarship opportunity.
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Be a member of the NAACP. If you are not a member of the NAACP, join today.
- Be a male student.
- Be currently enrolled full-time or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Be a graduating high school senior or a first-year or second-year undergraduate student for applicable scholarships.
- Possess a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system.
- Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in any field/study.
- Be a U.S. resident or citizen.
Scholarship timeline
Scholarship applications will open on April 13, 2026, and conclude on May 22, 2026. Recipients will be announced in the Summer of 2026.
All completed applications are reviewed and scored. If selected, you will be notified by official notice to your email. All declinations are also sent to your email. Awards are final and cannot be appealed.