how to apply
Download application from section below.
Mail the completed application to:
Preparations Now
P O Box 19005
Los Angeles, CA 90019
The application process
Completed applications should be returned by July 1. Interviews will be held in July and August.
how to qualify?
To qualify, you must be a senior in high school (Hawaii only) or enrolled in college. You must submit a complete application packet, including an essay on a topic decided upon by the Board. Essay topics may vary from year to year.
what else should i know?
Scholarships $1,000 per recipient. Essay awards $100-$500 per recipient.
PREPARATIONS NOW will award scholarships annually to qualified students. Award announcements will be made in August to allow recipients time to financially plan.
PREPARATIONS NOW is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to build a brighter future for Students of African ancestry, mixed-race students, and all other students who promote interracial understanding.