BFSA Student Awards

2024 Scholarship Opportunities

The application deadline for BFSA scholarships is Sunday, May 5, 2024. Check below for information about this year's scholarship opportunities.

• Student Academic Excellence Scholarship

  The BFSA Network Academic Excellence Scholarship is open to Black students and students of African descent at De Anza College who will transfer to university level studies by spring 2024.

  Award: $1,000

  Eligible students must have:

  • Proof of application and acceptance to a four-year university
  • Declared a major
  • A minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
  • Submitted a one-page essay describing “As a student who has achieved academic success, what advice would you offer a fellow student who is beginning his or her college career”?
  • Been enrolled at De Anza College as of winter 2024 quarter

   

  Apply for the BFSA Academic Excellence Scholarship 

• Student Achievement Scholarship  

  The BFSA Network Student Achievement Scholarship is open to Black students and students of African descent at De Anza College who are eligible to graduate, transfer or complete a certificate by spring 2024.

  Award: $1,000

  Eligible students must have:

  • A minimum of 18 units completed by spring 2024
  • Declared a major or established certification eligibility
  • A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Submitted a one-page essay discussing how this scholarship will support them in their future endeavors.
  • Been enrolled at De Anza College as of winter 2024 quarter

   

  Apply for the BFSA Achievement Scholarship 

• Student Scholarship  

  This scholarship is intended for De Anza College students who have displayed outstanding leadership in the African Ancestry community.

  Award: $1,000

  Eligible students must have:

  • A minimum of 15 units
  • Declared a major
  • A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Submitted a one-page essay discussing how they have demonstrated involvement and leadership in their community
  • Been enrolled at De Anza College as of winter 2024 quarter 

   

  Apply for the BFSA Student Scholarship 

Previous Award Recipients

For stories and photos of previous recipients, please visit these webpages:

• 2020 BFSA Student Awards