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William E. McKnight Memorial Scholarship (Urban League Black Scholar)

Rochester Area Community Foundation

This scholarship is for African American high school seniors from one of the following counties in New York: Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, or Genesee. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be Urban League Black Scholars who demonstrate the capacity for high-quality intellectual work and achievement and a depth of understanding and personal insight into people of all backgrounds. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and be accepted at an accredited four-year college.

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Acceptance StartNovember 1, 2023
Deadline February 1, 2024
Renewable
Yes
FrequencyYearly
Number of Awards Granted1

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Eligibility Requirements

Demographic
Ethnicity
Enrollment Levels
Academic
Accredited University Required
Yes
Financial
Financial Need Required
Yes