The Department of Africana Studies is now accepting applications for the Second Generation Scholarship which aims to provide support to outstanding UMBC undergrads who have demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of minorities. Two scholarships for $1,000 each will be given out and presented at the annual W.E.B. Dubois Lecture on November 14, 2012. The student selected to receive this award should:

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• Be a full-time, undergraduate, degree-seeking student in good standing at UMBC.
• Have a minimum 2.75 GPA.
• Submit two letters of recommendation, one of which should be from a UMBC faculty from whom the applicant has taken a course.
• Have completed or enrolled in an Africana Studies Course.
• Submit a transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted).
• Demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of minorities that is reflected by a pattern of service to the community, extracurricular activities, or other community involvement.

You can apply online (preferred) at http://alumni.umbc.edu/secondgen_application 

If you have any questions, please contact Carmel Todd at ctodd@umbc.edu or 410-455-1096.