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Lillian Pierce Benbow Scholarship

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority-Oakland East Bay Alumnae Chapter
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 2/17/2026
Closes: 3/15/2026

The Lillian Pierce Benbow Scholarship provides financial assistance to African American high school seniors. Students who reside in or attend school in Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Emeryville, Oakland, San Leandro, or San Lorenzo, California are eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA if pursuing a bachelor's degree; 2.00 GPA is pursuing an associate degree
  • Resident of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Emeryville, Oakland, San Leandro, or San Lorenzo, California
  • High school senior
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree
  • African American or Black
  • Participation in community service or leadership

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CA
    • City: Oakland, Berkeley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Albany, Alameda, Emeryville
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Activities
    Community Service, Leadership

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