Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program

TYPE: National

AMOUNT: Up to $20,000

DEADLINE: Monday, February 15, 2021, at 11:59 PM EST

WEBSITE: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/corp-scholar-programs/visa-black-scholars-jobs-program/?utm_source=VisaLinkedIn&utm_medium=OrganicSocial&utm_campaign=BSP_100120

ONLINE APPLICATION: Click here for more information.

DESCRIPTION: In partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), is a new program designed for college-bound Black and African American students in the United States. Eligible high school seniors applying or intending to enroll as a full-time undergraduate in any four-year accredited college or university in the U.S. can receive a needs-based scholarship grant of up to $20,000/year. Scholars who continue to meet the criteria, remain in good standing and maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA will be eligible for annual renewals. Upon graduation, all scholarship recipients who have met their commitments will be guaranteed a full-time job with Visa. The establishment of this program is aligned with Visa’s commitment to cultivate an inclusive and diverse workplace that supports the development and advancement of all.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Intend to pursue an education in Technology (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Science, Networking, Cybersecurity, or related majors) or Business (e.g., HR, Finance, Marketing, Sales, International Business, or related majors)

• Current high school seniors enrolled or intending to enroll in a full-time undergraduate degree in any accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.

• Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident

• Minimum high school GPA of 3.0

• Graduating between December 2024 and May 2025

• Demonstrate a financial need

• Identify as Black/African American

Scholar Expectations: (including, but not limited to the following):

• Must be able to participate in all program-related activities

• Remain in good academic standing

• Maintain no disciplinary infractions on academic record

• Students selected to participate in the program must provide TMCF with supporting documentation requested during the financial need verification process