A.S. Pursuit of Black Excellence Scholarship

Merit-Based scholarship for matriculated students in good standing who have completed a minimum of 15 semester units at SJSU with a minimum 2.5 GPA and who have demonstrated leadership and involvement in campus and community life including: student organizations, sports, campus committees, volunteerism, community and civic activism.

Awarded to students who are significantly involved in organizations, community action efforts and current initiatives addressing anti-Blackness and systemic racism within the campus and broader community. The recognized individual(s) actively engages in initiatives, programs, and/or actions to improve Black student life and cultivate Black academic success at San José State University.

The scholarship shall be void and will revert to a qualified student if a student becomes elected or appointed an A.S. Board Member during the term of the scholarship. Past elected officials are eligible to apply.

Award
$1,000.00
Scopes
Associated Students
Deadline
05/01/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please share about your involvement in organizations, community action efforts and/or current initiatives addressing anti-Blackness and systemic racism at SJSU. (250 word max)
  2. How have you contributed to improving Black student life and/or Black academic success at SJSU? (250 word max)