BFSA Student Awards

BFSA Scholarships

• This year's application deadline for BFSA scholarships is Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
• Please click on the name of each scholarship listed below for details about how to apply.
• To submit your application through the Academic Works portal, click the yellow "Apply" button for each scholarship.

• BFSA Student Scholarship

  The BFSA Network Student Scholarship is open to De Anza College students who have displayed leadership in the Black community.

  • Award: $1,000 to one student
  • Funded by: De Anza Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators (BFSA) Network

  Eligible students must have:

  • Completed a minimum of 15 units at De Anza College
  • Declared a major
  • Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
  • Been enrolled at De Anza College as of the 2025 winter quarter

  The recipient must agree to participate in the Black Graduation and Achievement Ceremony on June 18, 2025.

  Essay Prompt:

  Please submit a 400–600-word essay (12 pt. font), speaking to the following: "Tell us how you've embodied leadership in the Black community – whether through advocacy, mentorship, creativity or community building." Please provide specific examples.  

  Apply for this scholarship

• BFSA Student Achievement Scholarship  

  The BFSA Network Student Achievement Scholarship is open to De Anza College students who are eligible to graduate, transfer or complete a certificate by spring 2025.

  Award: $1,000 to one student

  Funded by: De Anza Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators (BFSA) Network

  Eligible students must have:

  • Completed a minimum of 18 units at De Anza College
  • Declared a major 
  • Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
  • Been enrolled at De Anza College as of the 2025 winter quarter
  • Been enrolled for a minimum of one full academic term during the 2024-25 year

  The recipient must agree to participate in the Black Graduation and Achievement Ceremony on June 18, 2025.

  Essay Prompt:

  Please submit a 400–600-word essay (12 pt. font), speaking to the following: "How will this scholarship help you navigate financial or personal challenges as you work toward your future ambitions?" Please be specific.

  Apply for This Scholarship

• BFSA Student Academic Excellence Scholarship  

  The BFSA Network Academic Excellence Scholarship is open to De Anza College students who will transfer to university level studies by fall 2025.

  Award: $1,000 to one student

  Funded by: De Anza Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators (BFSA) Network

  Eligible students must have:

  • Completed a minimum of 30 units at De Anza College
  • Declared a major
  • Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3
  • Been enrolled at De Anza College for a minimum of one full academic term during the 2024-2025 year

  The recipient must agree to participate in the Black Graduation and Achievement Ceremony on June 18, 2025.      

  Essay Prompt:

  Please submit a 400–600-word essay (12 pt. font), speaking to the following: "How has your connection to the Black community or culture influenced your personal growth, values or future goals?" Please be specific.

  Apply for This Scholarship

Previous Award Recipients

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

• 2020 BFSA Student Awards