About the Scholarship

The NAACP James Weldon Johnson scholarship was set up by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. to honor its namesake with up to seven awards ranging from $1,500 or $3,000 per student. Application requirements for the NAACP James Weldon Johnson Scholarship are:No application requirements for this scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a U.S citizen. Must be an NAACP member. Must not have reached the age of 25 by the application deadline. Must be currently enrolled in or accepted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Must be graduating High School Seniors or Undergraduate Students. Must possess a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (C+) on a 4.0 system.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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