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$1,000 Craig Butler Scholarship for Black PA Students, Due: 4/10

February 2, 2026

Background: The Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation Award helps African-American high school seniors pay for college or career school. This scholarship was created to honor Craig D. Butler and to support students who want to continue their education after high school. The organization especially wants to help students who have been affected by gun violence and who are working hard to build a better future.


Eligibility:
👤 African-American student
📍 Lives in Pennsylvania OR attends a PA high school
🏫 Lives in or attends school in Camden County, NJ (also eligible)
📊 Minimum 3.0 GPA
🎓 Entering a 2-year, 4-year, or accredited vocational/technical school
🧑‍🎓 Full-time freshman status

Requirements
🖥️ Complete the online application at the “APPLY HERE” link below

Scholarship Amount:
💰 (2) $1,000

Deadline:
📅 April 10, 2026


APPLY HERE


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