We fund equal access.
Each year the Lawrence Branch NAACP offers a scholarship to one African American senior student at each of Lawrence’s public high schools, Lawrence High School and Free State High School.
Our 2023 Scholarship Supporters
Support equal access in your community
The Lawrence Chapter of the NAACP offers a scholarship to one African American senior student at each of Lawrence’s public high schools, Lawrence High School and Free State High School. None of this is possible without direct support from businesses and members of the Lawrence community. As a thank you for your donations, we are able to offer the following benefits
All donations at or above…
$1000 Our Ambassador Level. You or your business will receive one dedicated Facebook appreciation post including 3 sentences provided by you*, as well as all other level benefits.
$500 Our Champion Level. You will be recognized on the congratulations letter sent to recipients, and will receive one dedicated Facebook appreciation post, as well as our $250 and $100 benefits.
$250 will receive a certificate of appreciation suitable for display in your business, as well as our $100 benefits
$100 level will be listed on our website as supporters, will be recognized in a collective post to Facebook, and will be recognized in slides prior to all community programs offered by NAACP
As we are a 501(c)(4) organization, contributions or gifts to this NAACP Unit are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. They are, however, deductible as ordinary business expenses.
Local Opportunities
The Lawrence Branch of the NAACP offers a $1,000 post-graduation scholarship to one African American student at each of Lawrence’s public high schools. Applicants must plan to attend any accredited vocational, technical or post-secondary institution.
The application opens on January 10, 2022, and closes on February 15, 2022.
To apply for the scholarship, check your high school’s website and find the application form. The form can be filled out online. You can obtain additional information by contacting your school’s student services department.
National Opportunities
The NAACP leverages national resources to provide scholarships, awards, and internships.
