CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship was established in 1988 by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members to address educational needs in congressional districts in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships, which disproportionately affect people of color. This scholarship opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African-American or Black students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. For more than three decades, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) in partnership with CBC Spouses has awarded scholarships to talented and deserving students. Each year, they award more than 300 scholarships to students that demonstrate leadership ability through exemplary community service and academic talent. CBCF is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) equal opportunity organization that provides scholarships, internships, and fellowships to eligible applicants. Immediate relatives of CBC Members, CBC Spouses, staff persons, CBCF staff, Board of Directors members, Corporate Advisory Council members, or any CBCF-sponsoring entity are not eligible for the scholarship programs.