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Western James Jenkins President's Entrance Scholarship for Black Students

National

Who can apply: School-nominated Black Grade 12 students with 90% entering full-time study at Western's main campus

Amount and deadline

Award
$50,000
Deadline Around February 14, 2027

Checked against the provider's page in Oct 2026.

Needs 90% average

Last year's date. The provider hasn't posted this year's yet, so check their page before you plan around it.

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Apply for admission to Western's main campus, obtain a school nomination and complete the online National Scholarship application with the required supporting documents and essay. Full-time study is required. Applications are expected by mid-November 2026, and the estimated deadline is February 14, 2027. Both domestic and international Black students may apply. The 2027 date is not published yet; this is last year's date moved forward one year.

About this scholarship

This scholarship pays $20,000 in the first year and $10,000 in each of the next three years for Black students entering Western's main campus. Selection considers academics, creative thinking, extracurricular activities and school or community service.

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