Celebrating and Embracing Our Beautiful Black Skin
An organization founded to uplift Black representation through visual statements and community connection
BlackisBeautifulNE
Our goal is to create projects that celebrate Black representation and culture while giving back to the community. We want to continue encouraging youth within the Black Nebraska community to celebrate themselves and focus on the impact they can have on others through community connection. Representation matters and our goal is to continue to create opportunities in our community where diverse perspectives are celebrated and valued.
Scholarship Opportunities
BIBNE continues to work on closing the gap between minority students receiving scholarships and we have been increasing the annual scholarships we award to Black/African American students in Nebraska since 2021. Per the US. Scholarship Statistics Minority students chances of getting a scholarship is 11.2% compared to that of white students at 14.2%.
Through continued generous donations, and collaboration with local businesses we are excited to announce annual scholarships for Black/African American Nebraska based high school seniors as listed below:
BlackisBeautifulNE High School Scholarship - Up to $1000 in cash scholarships for 4 (or more) Seniors from the class of 2024.
Application will open by Feb 3, 2024.
Due by April 1st @11:59pm
BlackisBeautifulNE College Undergraduate Scholarship - Up to $1000 in cash scholarships for 1 (or more) CURRENT undergraduate student(s) attending a Nebraska college/univeristy.
Application will open by Feb 3, 2024.
Due by April 1st @11:59pm
Scholarship applications are reviewed and scored by board members.
Applicant Criteria:
- Black/African American
- Resident of Nebraska (High School Scholarships ONLY)
-Attending a Nebraska University or College (Undergraduate Scholarship ONLY)
- 3.0+ GPA (BlackisBeautifulNE Scholarship)
- 2.75+ GPA (Undergraduate Scholarship)
- 2 or 3 Essay Prompts
Click below for more information- EMAIL blackisbeautifulne@gmail.com for any questions/concerns
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Donations help support ongoing projects and annual scholarships.