Black Friday College Fund is partnering with Thrive Collective to award its two annual scholarships to Thrive program participants in 2025!

Although we have previously held open applications for our scholarship opportunities, this year we are limiting applications to participants in Thrive Collective programming. Thrive Collective is a New York City based nonprofit that creates hope and opportunity through arts and mentoring in public schools. Thrive’s mission aligns with ours and partnering with Thrive reduces the work of applicant recruitment that has become challenging for our board.

Our first scholarship is to four year university students, and it provides an initial award of $2000 and will hold another $1000 in reserve for support services. Our second scholarship is for students that have completed at least one semester at a community college or vocational school. This scholarship provides $1000 in support services. Support services are defined in our guidance for applicants.

The application portal opens on November 29, 2024 (Black Friday) and closes on March 31, 2025. There is one award available in each category.

FOUR YEAR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must plan to attend or currently attending a 4-year college or university;

  • Be between the ages of 18-24

  • Underrepresented identities

  • Demonstrate financial need

COMMUNITY COLLEGE/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must plan to attend or currently attending a community college or vocational school

  • Be between the ages of 18 and 24

  • Underrepresented identity

  • Demonstrate financial need

Application portal opens on Black Friday 2024!