This scholarship was established in 1988 by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members to address the educational need in the congressional districts in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships, which disproportionately affect people of color. This opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African-American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields.

Who is eligible to apply for CBC Spouses Education Scholarship?

African American and Black graduating high school seniors; scholars pursuing undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields.

What is the monetary award for selected recipients?

The selected recipients will receive awards ranging from $2,500-$20,000. Recipients for the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship are selected by their CBC Member’s district office scholarship committee.

How is the CBC Spouses Education award disbursed?

The full award is disbursed once for the academic year directly to the academic institution of attendance. The award will apply evenly between the fall and spring semesters.

Scholarship Amount: $20,000 (10 awards)

Application Deadline: March 27, 2026