By Megan Sayles
AFRO Staff Writer
msayles@afro.com
The Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) and its young professionals’ auxiliary, the Thursday Network, are now accepting applications for Fall 2025 scholarships. The awards range from $1,000 to $8,000, and are open to high school and college students.
The deadline to apply is Feb. 20, and selected candidates will be notified by Feb. 28.
With support from corporate sponsors, like the Charlotte Elizabeth Yancey Eights Trust, the GWUL has distributed more than $2 million in scholarships to over 300 young adults over the years.
In order to be eligible for a scholarship, students must live or attend school in Washington, D.C., Prince George’s County, Md. or Montgomery County, Md. The program is open to current high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomore and juniors.
As part of the application process, students must submit proof of financial need. This can be fulfilled with a full copy of their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) Submission Summary or the first two pages of their federal tax return. They must also provide one written essay and one video essay, two letters of recommendation and their official transcript.
The money awarded will go exclusively to tuition costs and will be sent straight to bursar’s or student accounts office at the school they attend.
To apply and find more information, visit gwul.org/gwulscholarships or email scholarships@thursdaynetwork.org.
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