2023 Scholarship Program

Scholarship Criteria

Yate Chisolm Legacy Scholarship ($6,000)

• Must be a resident of South Carolina
• Must be Black or African American
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be in good academic standing with 2.0 GPA (unweighted)
• Must be accepted to a HBCU or Clemson University
• Community service and/or Extra-curricular activity involvement
• Must submit a letter of recommednation from school counselor
• Must submit a 300-500 word essay

Albert Burks, Jr. Presidential Scholarship ($5,000); Robert Faulk Basley Memorial Scholarship ($2,500); and the Give Back Book Scholarship ($1,500)

• Must be a resident of Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, Alabama, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia or the District of Columbia
• Must be Black or African American
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be in good academic standing with 2.0 GPA (unweighted)
• Community service and/or Extra-curricular activity involvement
• Must be a senior in high school and accepted to a two year or four year college or university 
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from school counselor
• Must submit a 300-500 word essay

Charles Thomas Thompson Legacy Scholarship ($2,000)

• Must be a resident of West Virginia, Virginia, New York, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Ohio
• Must be Black or African American
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be in good academic standing with 2.0 GPA (unweighted)
• Must be accepted to a two year or four year college or university
• Must submit a letter of recommednation from school counselor
• Must submit a 300-500 word essay

Ronald Scott Morris Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)

• Must be a resident of West Virginia, Texas, Georgia, Michigan, District of Columbia, Ohio and Maryland
• Must be Black or African American
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be in good academic standing with 2.0 GPA (unweighted)
• Must be accepted to a two year or four year college or university
• Must submit a letter of recommednation from school counselor
• Must submit a 300-500 word essay

Willie & Robertha Bloodworth Legacy Scholarship ($1,000)

• Must be a resident of New York or Georgia
• Must be Black or African American
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be in good academic standing with 2.0 GPA (unweighted)
• Must be a senior in high school and accepted to a two year or four year college or university
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from school counselor
• Must submit a 300-500 word essay

Butch & Stella Jackson Legacy Scholarship ($1,000)

• Must be a resident of New York
• Must be Black or African American
• Must be a First Generation College Student
• Must major in Art, Chemistry, Engineering, Business or Accounting
• Must deomostate financial need
• Must be in good academic standing with 2.0 GPA (unweighted)
• Must be a senior in high school and accepted to a two year or four year college or university
• Must submit a letter of recommednation from school counselor
• Must submit a 300-500 word essay

Scholarship Terms and Conditions/ Certification and Release Authorization:

I/We certify that this information is complete and accurate.  I/We authorize the release of this information to confirm and/or verify this application.  I/We further grant unto Look Back Give Back Foundation, Inc., the right to use my name and likeness in connection with the promotion of the Look Back Give Back Foundation's Scholarship Program on, but not limited to, our website, email distribution, and social media platforms.  I also consent, that if chosen as a scholarship finalist, I will participate in the virtual scholarship committee interview.  I pledge to "pay it forward: by mentoring another young student once I graduate college.

I certify that I meet the eligibility criteria for the Look Back Give Back Scholarship Program, and have attached my college/university letter of acceptance, essay submission, and 1 letter of recommendation.  I understand that applications that are incomplete, late or not submitted in accordance with directions will be ineligible for consideration.  

I hereby apply for the Look Back Give Back Scholarship Program.  I understand if I am selected to receive one of the scholarships, Look Back Give Back Foundation has no legal liabiity or oblligation to me other than the payment of the Scholarship Award on my behlaf to the accredited school listed above.  I further understand that if I choose not to enroll after payment of the Scholarship, I am responsible to notify my school and notify Look Back Give Back Foundation of my decision.