100 Black Men of Stamford
Achievement College Scholarship
THE 100 Black Men of Stamford Scholarship Application Instructions
- As part of your application, please submit a video—no longer than three minutes—sharing why you believe you are a strong candidate for this scholarship. In your video, we encourage you to reflect on your proudest high school achievement and describe a significant challenge you’ve overcome that has prepared you for success in college this Fall.
- Provide an official transcript
- E-mail the two items above to Scholarship@100BMOS.com no later than May 1st, 2027.
The 100 Black Men of Stamford launched its college scholarship program in 2002. We have awarded over 60 scholarships totaling over $150,000. Scholarships typically range from $2500-$5000 per student for a school year.
Our Goal
Our main program goals:
- Recognize and motivate academic achievement by high school students located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with a focus on Black and African American males
- Provide recipients with the greatest need with financial assistance to attend two and four year colleges
Our scholarships have allowed our awardees to matriculate to prominent colleges such as Cornell, University of Maryland, Amherst, Gordon College, Hampton University, MIT, Sacred Heart, Spelman College, Tulane, Fordham, and Temple University.
Our awardees continue to excel beyond the classroom. They take on campus leadership positions, earn competitive internships and serve the community through programs sponsored by 100BMOS and other community groups.
Eligibility Criteria for High School Applicants
- High school seniors matriculating to a two or four year college who live in Fairfield County
- Certified weighted minimum high school GPA of 3.0 or equivalent over the duration of the prior 7 semesters ending with a fall semester of the applicants senior year
- Confirmed performance of 50 or more hours of community service with one or more organizations in the 12 months prior to the date of this application is submitted. Service in a 100 Black Men of Stamford program is preferred. Applicants showing longevity of commitment to service at an institution is desired.
- Must enroll in two or four year College in the USA beginning the fall semester after the award is granted.
Eligibility for continuation of college scholarship applicants
- Fairfield County must be their primary family residence
- Continued enrollment in a two or four year college
- Must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or equivalent
- Must submit an application to 100 Black Men of Stamford before the application deadline
- Must have participated in a service activity in the past year with 100 Black Men of Stamford or another community organization
Typical Award
- $1000-$4000 for an academic year.
- Students are eligible to reapply each year they are matriculated to a two or four year college