Arts & Entertainment Scholarship

SUMMARY:
The HBCU Week Arts & Entertainment Scholarship is available to HBCU bound and current HBCU students whose major is in the arts and/or entertainment field, and aspires to work in the entertainment industry. This $40,000 scholarship is designed to build and uplift the ever-expanding arts community. Whether you study music, graphic design, dance, film, music performance, studio art, public relations, marketing, communications, acting etc., this opportunity is for you. This scholarship award will come with a mentor and access to year-round programming. HBCU Week foundation will select scholars and match them with their mentors.

AWARD:
$40,000

DEADLINES:
December 1, 2025
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Must commit to or attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
Must declare a major in the arts and/or entertainment field
GPA requirements – High school seniors: 3.0 (unweighted)| Current college students: 2.75
One letter of recommendation from an instructor
One 500-word essay on why the applicant deserves the scholarship
One, 2-minute video explaining your dream job in the arts & entertainment industry and how you plan to achieve the goal
Must be a resident of the United States
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Application form
Acceptance letter from historically black college or university (HBCU)
Letter of recommendation
One (1) 500-word essay
One (1) 2-minute video clip