
The Burroughs Foundation is pleased to announce the Emerging Leaders Award for graduating high school seniors who will attend a public or private Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Three students will be selected based on the criteria below to receive a one-time award of $5,000 to use towards college expenses.
**Applications will be open in Spring 2024.**
Eligibility Requirements
- Graduating high school senior
- Minimum 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Minimum 25 hours of community service
- Two letters of recommendation (teacher/professor/guidance counselor/academic advisor/pastor/community organization, etc.); *Must have at least one academic reference
- Official high school transcript
- Personal essay of 500-600 words addressing: “Why is leadership and community involvement important to you?”
- Signed and completed application submitted by required deadline.
Application Submission
Your application is considered complete when the following information is received:
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official high school transcript
- Personal essay
Applications that are missing any of the required items will not be reviewed.
Applications may be submitted electronically or mailed to:
The Burroughs Foundation
3380 Pearson Rd.
Memphis, TN 38118