Sachs Foundation Graduate Scholarship

The Sachs Foundation has adopted a paperless application process for all its scholarships. All of the information required will only be accepted electronically through our application site. You will not have to complete the entire application at one time, however, your application will not be considered accepted until all information is complete and you have clicked the SUBMIT APPLICATION button. After your initial log-in to the application site, you will be able to return to it if you are not able to submit all the required information at one time.

General Scholarship Eligibility:

1. Black/African American

We consider a person to be a Black/African-American if they are a member of the Black/African-American race. Applicants with mixed racial and ethnic backgrounds must demonstrate their racial identity to be predominantly Black/African-American. The Trustees will make a determination as to the qualification in those cases that are uncertain. Information as to philosophy, commitment to the Black/African-American race and self-identity may also be considered in such areas.

2. You must also attach the following in your application:

A) A copy of the first two pages of your parent's most current completed federal tax return (IRS form 1040). If you are considered to be independent, you will need to submit only your tax forms.

B) Pages 1 -5 of the SAR report.

C) Small picture of yourself.

D) Complete Grade transcript.

The above criteria are conditions that must be met in addition to the specific requirements of the scholarship you are applying for.

Please note: Completed applications, with all materials, must be received by the Sachs Foundation between January 1st and March 15th of each year. Those who are submitting a recommendation for you, have a deadline of April 15. Applications submitted outside this time frame will not be considered. Any incomplete or incorrect statement will directly impact any consideration of your grant application. See below for the specific requirements of each scholarship.

Instructions for the Sachs Foundation Graduate Scholarship

This scholarship is only available to Sachs Foundation scholarship recipients who will, or have, received their undergraduate degree within the last three years. In order to apply for a graduate scholarship you must submit the following information with your online application:

A) A copy of the first two pages of your parent's most current, completed federal tax returns (IRS form 1040). If you are considered independent, you will need to submit only your tax forms. No W-2's.

B) SAR (Student Aid Report).

C) You must provide one recommendation for your application to be considered. This can come from a teacher, counselor, dean, coach, etc. They will receive a link to make a recommendation for you.