Carrington-Philbert Scholarship Program

This scholarship was established by Malcolm Carrington and Sherwin Bridgewater in memory of our grandparents, who instilled indomitable values of education, pursuing knowledge and achieving excellence in spite of circumstances. The road was not always easy nor were resources readily available, but the will and desire to achieve were resolute.

Helping others was routine in our households. Our grandparents always insisted that if you have one plate of food and someone visited while you are eating, take another plate and share with them. These values have been passed on from generation to generation and we are ready, willing and able to take the torch.

The Carrington-Philbert Scholarship program will award a $2500 one-time scholarship to an entering U.S College/University Freshman

• Applicants should be Black / African American
• Applicants must plan to attend a U.S. two (2)-year community college or four (4)-year college
• Scholarship awards will be paid during the month of September directly to the recipient’s school
• Applications must be received no later than May 1st of the current year. Late applications will not be accepted
• Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation with their application
• Winners will have to provide proof of enrollment
• Winners will be notified and posted on our website
• Please upload transcript, photo, recommendation, and essay (What has been your driving force in your pursuit with education?) here
• If transcript and/or recommendation letter need to be sent separately, please email it to usaapplications@cpscholarship.com and include the name in the email subject.