Elevate Black Students in Public Policy Scholarship
Talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not.
Amidst COVID-19 and protests of police violence and racial inequality going on in every state, state politics is more important than ever. Despite this, not a single one of the US’s 50 state governors is Black.
Thoughtful, innovative, and cross-discipline public policy can be one of the most impactful ways to move communities and the country forward, but our pipeline of politicians and public policy experts does not reflect the diversity of our country.
We need more widespread reform and better representation, an issue that will require dedication across education and politics.
As one small part of this, the Elevate Black Students in Public Policy Scholarship will be awarded to a Black undergraduate or graduate school student who is striving for a career in public policy.
This scholarship is part of the Mechanism Ventures Impact Grants Series.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and what you hope to achieve through a career in public policy.
Winners and Finalists
May 2021
Winning Application
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The application deadline is Apr 30, 2021. Winners will be announced on May 31, 2021.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 31, 2021. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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