Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Scholarship

Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Educational Foundation

Opening Soon

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2026

Closes: 3/31/2026

The Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Scholarship provides financial assistance to African American high school seniors and current college freshmen and sophomores who attend or plan to attend one of the 9 designated Catholic colleges. Students who demonstrate merit trhough academic strength and good character are welcome to apply.

Win up to

$7,500

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
Website

Requirements

Minimum 2.50 GPA

Resident of the U.S.

High school senior, college freshman, or sophomore

Seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime

Attending or planning to attend Assumption University, Boston College, Catholic University of America, Carlow University, College of the Holy Cross, DePaul University, Duquesne University, Loyola University of Chicago, or Saint Vincent College

African American or Black

Participation in community service or extracurricular activities

Exhibit good character