2025 Black Family Weekend - Scholarship Program Application

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About the Scholarship and General Rules

Three Black Family Weekend (BFW) scholarships are available for award in 2025.

DEADLINE 10/31/25!

One for an incoming freshman who has recently graduated from high school and is enrolled at San Jose State University (SJSU), taking at least 6 units.
One for all other enrolled SJSU students in good standing, taking at least 6 units.
One for enrolled students who are parents with custody of their child/children, (taking at least 6 units.)

BFW scholarship winners must have achieved high levels of academia and volunteerism.

BFW scholarship winners must be enrolled at SJSU for the 2025-2026 school year.

Scholarship amounts:

$1,000 for incoming enrolled SJSU freshman winner;
$1,000 for the SJSU-enrolled winner who is not an incoming freshman and is in good standing at SJSU;
$1,000 for a custodial parent who is in good standing at SJSU.

Eligibility Criteria:

500-word essay based on achievement through Black family values
Good standing at SJSU
Proof of enrollment at SJSU (6 units)
Proof of community volunteerism (minimum 12 hours within the last year)
Minimum SJSU cumulative GPA: 2.5 or a High School cumulative GPA of 2.5 for incoming freshmen having no college credits completed,

Application Process:

Submit an essay and other documentation in the form.
The BFW committee will review documentation.
Finalists will be invited to the BFW Homecoming Step Show.
Winners will be announced at the BFW Step Show.

Contact Us: scholarship@bfwca.org

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Please provide a 500 word essay addressing how Black Family Values helped with your academic achievements and community volunteerism*

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Are you in good standing at SJSU?*

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What is your cumulative GPA?*

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Minor (if applicable)?

SJSU Enrollment Class:

Are you a parent?

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Please upload a family picture if applying as a student with a child/children.

Please upload proof of enrollment/course load (6 units minimum)*

Have you completed at least 12 hours of community service in the past year?*

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In 2-3 sentences, explain your community service you completed in the past year (number of hours, organization name(s), your role).*

Name of a recent community service coordinator to confirm your service hours.*

Email of a recent community service coordinator to confirm your service hours.*

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Phone number of a recent community service coordinator to confirm your service hours.*

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Uploade document of your most recent volunteer activities (totaling at least 12 hours) with associated coordinator contact information for each on (first and last name, phone number, and email).*

If I am a BFW scholarship finalist:*

I WILL be attending the BFW step show event on October 7, 2025 to receive my award if selected. Note: Your admission to only this BFW event, along with one (1) guest, is free of charge.I WILL NOT be attending the BFW step show event on October 7, 2025. Please accept my award on my behalf and forward any follow-up information.I am unsure of my attendance at this time.

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2025 Black Family Weekend - Scholarship Program Application

APPLICATION SCORES ARE DETERMINED USING THE BFW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION RUBRIC!