Honoring the past, empowering the future.

Black Maternal Health Legacy Scholarship. Application opens August 25th, 2025.

"Changing the future of Black maternal health begins with investing in those bold enough to reimagine it. This scholarship fuels the vision, voices, and leadership we need to save lives and build equity from the inside out."

Black Maternal Health Legacy Scholarship Overview

The Black Maternal Health Legacy Scholarship is a merit-based college scholarship for students pursuing careers in public health, nursing, mental health, or social work—fields that are critical in addressing Black maternal health disparities. This scholarship seeks to empower the next generation of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving maternal outcomes and eliminating racial inequities in healthcare.

Award Amount:

  • Scholarships range from $2,500 per recipient, based on academic achievement, financial need, and commitment to Black maternal health.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student enrolled in or accepted into an accredited program.

  • Must be pursuing a degree in public health, nursing, mental health, social work, or a related field.

  • Must demonstrate a commitment to Black maternal health advocacy, research, or community service.

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.

  • Applicants must submit an essay on their passion for improving Black maternal health, their career aspirations, and how they plan to make an impact.

The Black Maternal Health Legacy Scholarship not only provides financial support but also invests in future healthcare leaders who will drive systemic change and improve the lives of Black mothers and families.

Apply For Our 2025-2026 Scholarship

A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to one student for the 2025–2026 academic year. The application period opens on Monday, August 25, 2025, and closes on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Applications will be reviewed from September 22 to October 1, with interview notifications sent out between October 2 and 3. Interviews will take place from October 14 through October 30, and the scholarship recipient will be announced on Monday, November 3. Funds will be disbursed to the recipient’s student account by December 1, 2025. Please mark your calendars and prepare your materials early to ensure timely submission. If you have any questions please reach out to scholarship@conleycaresnc.org.