The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship

Scholarship Description

The Herbert Lehman Scholarship is a national, highly competitive scholarship that makes annual awards to qualified, outstanding undergraduate students. Awards are $2,000 per year, over four years, for a total of $8,000 – provided funds are available. Scholars must remain in good academic standing and continue to meet the scholarship criteria in order to maintain eligibility.

Applicants should: (1) demonstrate financial need – must have a combined family income of $65,000 or less; (2) record of academic achievement; and (3) demonstrate commitment to public service.

For more info, see: https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/scholarships/herbert-lehman-education-fund-scholarship/

Eligibility Requirements

• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Test scores required
• Financial need analysis required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Resume Required
• A copy of the acceptance letter

How To Apply