Groove Fund Scholarships

The Board of Directors of The Groove Fund Inc. is pleased to announce the deadline for accepting applications for student scholarships for 2022 is Saturday, April 30, 2022.

The primary focus of The Groove Fund is to provide academic scholarship awards to college students who plan to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Groove Fund places particular emphasis on young black men but does not discriminate against other applicants based on race, gender, religion, or ethnic background. Scholarship awards are based on the availability of funding, academic performance, and unmet financial need.

To qualify for a Groove Fund Scholarship an applicant must be a high school senior and meet the following requirements:

A) Will graduate by June 30th of calendar year 2022

B) Has a minimum B grade point average; and

C) Has committed to attend a 4-year College or University during the Fall semester of the current calendar year, or

D) A current undergraduate student planning to attend or currently enrolled at a 4-year college or university, or graduate student, with a 2.50 grade average on a 4.00

The following support documents must be included with your application:

A) A copy of your most recent high school or college transcript;

B) A copy of your acceptance letter to attend a 4-year college/university;

C) A letter of recommendation from your high school principal or guidance counselor;

D) A one-page typed essay that identifies the person you most admire, and why; and

E) A recent hi-resolution headshot photo and Photograph Release Form.

To obtain an application, please download the application form found below. Complete the application form and submit it via mail or email with supporting documentation.