United Way of Greenville County African American Leadership Scholarship

United Way of Greenville County's African American Leadership initiative awards the Judge Merl F. Code Scholarship and the Marvin Monroe Ward Legacy Scholarship, each worth $5,000, to graduating seniors who live in Greenville County. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA, a plan to pursue a degree, certification, or trade after graduation, and a track record of leadership and community involvement. The application calls for two 500-word essays, two letters of recommendation, and an unofficial transcript, and recipients can be paired with a mentor.

Eligibility

DemographicsOpen to Black/African American graduating high school seniors who reside in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Applying