Congressional Black Caucus offers scholarships

U.S. Rep. David Scott (D-District 13) recently announced the availability of scholarships to students living in his district, which includes a portion of Fayette County.

The 2015 scholarships are available through the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and include the following;

CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship – program for students pursuing degrees in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition and other health-related professions. Deadline: Feb. 28.

CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship – program was developed in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield to ensure that students pursuing a career in the performing arts receive financial assistance to achieve their goals. Deadline: May 1.

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship – established for students pursuing a career in the visual arts. Deadline: May 1.

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship – national program that awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees. Deadline: May 22.

High school seniors or full-time undergraduate, graduate or professional school students from District 13 may apply for the scholarships online at: www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-scholarships.html.

The CBC Scholarships were established in 1988 in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships. These programs provide tuition assistance to enable students to fulfill their higher education goals.

For more information, contact Sheila Davis in Scott’s Office at 770-432-5405.