HBCU LegaSeed Scholarship

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HBCU LegaSeed Scholarship

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This $500 scholarship is for African American, first-generation undergraduate students attending an HBCU. Applicants must submit a 400-600 word essay about how their upbringing shaped them and how they will use those experiences to build a new legacy.

Jun 29, 2026

81 days left

$500

Award amount

37

Scholarship applicants

2

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • African American undergraduate students
  • First-generation college students
  • Students attending an HBCU

Key highlights

  • $500 award
  • One award listed
  • Deadline: 2026-06-29

Why apply

  • The scholarship is clearly targeted to a specific student group, which can make it more relevant if you fit the criteria
  • The essay centers on personal experience, which may help students whose strengths are not only academic
  • The provider mission says applicants of all GPAs and backgrounds should be considered

Who can apply

  • Must be an undergraduate student
  • Must attend an HBCU
  • Must be African American
  • Must be a first-generation college student
  • Essay prompt asks how your upbringing impacted you and how you will use your experiences to build a new legacy

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

_published

Number of awards

1

Payout method

Paid directly to the student

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Confirm on the official page whether you must already be enrolled at an HBCU or if incoming HBCU students can apply
  • Make sure your essay stays within the 400-600 word requirement
  • Review the scholarship page for any account, profile, or platform-specific submission steps
  • Check whether any supporting materials are requested beyond the essay, since the excerpt does not say

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • GPA requirement is not stated
  • State or residency requirements are not stated
  • Major or field-of-study restrictions are not stated
  • Whether high school seniors or transfer students are eligible is not stated
  • Application status is not stated
  • Winner payment details are not stated beyond payout method 'student'
  • Selection process details are limited

Red flags

  • Award amount is relatively small at $500
  • The excerpt does not state whether transcripts, recommendations, or other documents are required
  • The excerpt does not explain how or when funds are disbursed beyond listing payout method as student

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Answer both parts of the essay: how your upbringing affected you and how you plan to build a new legacy
  • Use specific examples from your background instead of general statements
  • Connect your experiences to your motivation for higher education and attending an HBCU

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayShort answers
  • Essay prompt: Please explain how your upbringing impacted you and how you will use what you have been through to build a new legacy.  Essay requirements: min length 400, max length 600.
  • Education Level: Undergraduate student School Type: HBCU Race: African American Background: First-generation college student.
  • Individuals growing up in underprivileged environments often do not think that college is an option because of financial constraints or other barriers. ….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Essay or written statement

Applying

To apply for the HBCU LegaSeed Scholarship, students must submit an essay responding to the prompt about how their upbringing impacted them and how they will use those experiences to build a new legacy. The essay must be between 400 and 600 words, and the listed deadline is 2026-06-29.

Award & payment

Amount: $500

Number of awards: 1

Payout: Paid directly to the student

About the provider

Selah Longchamp

Overview

The HBCU LegaSeed Scholarship, offered by Selah Longchamp, supports African American first-generation undergraduate students at HBCUs. The scholarship awards $500 to one recipient and asks applicants to write about how their upbringing shaped them and how they will build a new legacy.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

The listing says applicants must be African American, first-generation college students who are undergraduate students attending an HBCU.