Deadline to Apply: Friday, April 3, 2026
Dear Applicant,
We are pleased that you are interested in applying for the 2026 Morehouse Triangle Alumni Association (MTAA) Scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to supporting graduating male and female seniors from the Class of 2026 who will be matriculating as incoming freshmen at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) for the Fall 2026 semester.
HBCUs have been instrumental in shaping generations of Black leaders, scholars, and professionals, fostering academic excellence, cultural pride, and community empowerment. This scholarship reflects MTAA’s commitment to investing in the next generation by providing financial support to students who embody the values of leadership, service, and perseverance.
Through this initiative, we aim to uplift and inspire future HBCU graduates, ensuring they have the resources and encouragement to excel and continue the legacy of excellence that defines our institutions.
Please read the eligibility criteria and directions in its entirety.
All sections of the application must be completed, or your application will not be considered or accepted.
Applicants should check their emails regularly for notifications from the Scholarship Commmittee. Decisions will be rendered no later than Friday, May 22, 2026.
If you have any additional questions, email the Morehouse Triangle Scholarship Committee at scholarships.morehousetriangle@gmail.com.
The deadline to submit the application is Friday, April 3, 2026.
Additional Crieteria:
1. Male or Female Senior Student (Class of 2026)
2. Reside in one of the following eight (35) counties: Alamance, Anson, Bladen, Caswell, Chatham, Craven, Cumberland, Davidson, Durham, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Franklin, Granville, Greene, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Lenoir, Moore, Montgomery, Nash, Orange, Person, Pitt, Randolph, Robeson, Rockingham, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Wake, Wayne, Wilson
3. GPA- minumum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.
4. Unofficial Transcript- should be uploaded to the application with official school sealed.
5. Essay- Typed essay with a miniumum of 250 words and a maximum of 500 words, double spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman (See details on application)
Essay Prompts:
1. What Does an HBCU Education Mean to Me in a Time of National Uncertainty?
This topic encourages reflection on the role HBCUs play in fostering stability, identity, and opportunity amid shifting political, social, and educational landscapes
2. 2. How Has a Father or Father Figure Shaped My Values as I Prepare for Higher Education?
This prompt aims to highlight mentorship, guidance, and life lessons that influence your academic drive, decision-making, and sense of responsibility.
3. What Moment Made Me Reevaluate the Purpose of Higher Education and Choose an HBCU? This prompt invites discussion of a pivotal experience that reshaped your understanding of access, representation, and equity in education.
4. How Can an HBCU Education Equip Me to Lead and Advocate for Change Under the Current Presidential Administration?
This topic is designed to assess your awareness of how national leadership and policy impact education while emphasizing thoughtful leadership, civic engagement, and service rather than partisanship.
4. How Can an HBCU Prepare Me to Lead in a World Facing Social, Economic, and Political Uncertainty?
This question aims to highlight leadership development, adaptability, and the role of HBCUs in preparing students to respond thoughtfully to complex challenges.
6. Two (2) letters of recommendation- one from a school official of the school you attend and one from a community and/or public service organization or a church outreach program in which you have been actively involved in.
Recommendation letters must be on official letterhead of the school, community orgranization, or program, and must be signed (digital signatures) are acceptable along with having a date. Recommendation letters should be uploaded as a pdf with your application.
Recommendation letters must be addressed to Morehouse Triangle Alumni Association Scholarship Committee; not 'To Whom It May Concern.' Failure to do so will be a reduction in scoring. Please be sure that you follow the detailed instructions and convey to your recommenders.
Note: ACT and SAT scores are optional, but welcomed as part of your application if you believe it will help strengthen your application.
If you have any questions regarding this scholarship application, please send inquries to scholarships.morehousetriangle@gmail.com.