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Ulysses G. Ford III Scholarship

National Forum for Black Public Administrators
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2026
Closes: 2/12/2026

The Ulysses G. Ford III Scholarship provides financial assistance for college students from historically underserved populations studying public administration, public policy and social services, political science, urban affairs and studies, or a related field. Special consideration is given to students attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).

Win up to
$5,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Graduate student
  • Seeking a graduate degree
  • Studying for a degree in public administration, public policy and social services, political science, urban affairs and studies, or a related field
  • Fulltime student
  • Historically underserved population Previous National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) recipients are not eligible to apply. Preference is given to students attending 4year HBCUs.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    Graduate Student
    Location
    • Country: US
    Intended Area of Study
    Public Administration, Public Policy and Social Services, Political Science, Urban Studies and Affairs
    Minimum GPA
    3

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