2026 Black Family Weekend Scholarship Application

Name*

First NameLast Name

About the Scholarship and General Rules

Three Black Family Weekend (BFW) scholarships are available for award in 2026.

DEADLINE: 9/25/26!

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 continuing SJSU students in good standing, taking at least 6 units.
One for enrolled undergrad 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 2026-2027 school year.

Scholarship amounts:

$1,000 for incoming enrolled SJSU freshman
$1,000 for continuing SJSU student
$1,000 for an undergrad SJSU student parent

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

Application Category (select only one):*

Email*

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Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

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

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Are you in good standing at SJSU?*

YesNo

What is your cumulative GPA?*

Major?*

Minor (if applicable)

SJSU Enrollment Class*

If applying for the Undergrad Parent/Guardian Student Scholarship, please upload a family picture.

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

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

YesNo

In 2-3 sentences, tell us about your community service in the past year (number of hours, organization name, 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.*

example@example.com

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

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

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

If I am a BFW scholarship finalist:*

I WILL be attending the BFW Stepshow Event (with up to 1 guest) to receive my award if selected. Note: Your free admission includes you and your guest to the BFW Stepshow only.I WILL NOT be attending the BFW Stroll Off / Step Show Event. Please accept my award on my behalf and forward any follow-up information.I am not sure at this time.

Questions/Comments

2026 Black Family Weekend - Scholarship Program Application

APPLICATION SCORES ARE DETERMINED USING THE BFW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION RUBRIC!