Black Scholars

As a student in BSP, you’ll have access to:

• An intentional community committed to helping you succeed
• Educational Planner located in the DEIC
• Financial Aid Advisor
• Peer Mentor
• Loaner laptop (if needed and available as they are limited)
• Quarterly textbook support
• $500 scholarship once you complete 45 college-level credits within the program
• Hardship grants
• Early registration for classes
• Access to the Student of Color Conference

Are you eligible?

1. To join the program, you must be a current or newly admitted student seeking a two-year degree or certificate.
2. Identify as an African American/Black student or be dedicated to learning more about the unique academic, cultural, and social experiences of the Black/African American community. This program is open to all.

*At this time, international students are not eligible for the Black Scholars Program.

How do you stay eligible for BSP?

1. Students must attend 2 quarterly community forums.
2. Students within their first 45 college-level credits must be enrolled in the peer mentor program.
   In this program, you will communicate with your peer mentor bi-weekly by phone, email, text, or in person.
3. Complete a Financial Aid application every academic year.*

*Does not apply to running start students

How do you apply for BSP?

• If you are a new student, apply to SPSCC and apply for Financial Aid then fill out the Black Scholars application.
• If you are a current student, fill out the Black Scholars application.
• If you are a returning student to the program, fill out the Black Scholars application and select Returning Student.

*This applies to students that have not been enrolled at SPSCC for two or more quarters.

Deadlines

We accept applications on an ongoing basis.