The Rhode Island Black Business Association awards scholarships of $500 to $1,000 to Rhode Island residents who are current high school seniors planning to enroll as college freshmen the following fall, with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. Recipients also gain access to RIBBA's LEAP mentorship and training program, which includes coaching and financial-literacy support. The association has awarded $55,000 in scholarships to date.
DemographicsMust be a Rhode Island resident and current high school senior enrolling as a college freshman the following fall, with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.