Emmett Till Endowed Scholarship

Consideration for this award shall be given to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring or minoring in African and Black Diaspora Studies (ABD) or Applied Diplomacy (DPL) who are in good academic standing and have financial need. Majors will receive $8,000 and minors will receive $4000. There are multiple awards available for disbursement.

Award
Majors will receive $8,000 and minors will receive $4000
Scopes
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Deadline
11/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. You must be an Applied Diplomacy OR African and Black Diaspora Studies major or minor in order to apply and be selected for this award. Select "yes" if you are a major or minor in one of those units.
  2. Please upload your latest Unofficial DePaul University Transcript for coursework verification. You can find your unofficial transcript through: Campus Connect ---> Academic Records --->View Unofficial Transcript.
  3. Scholarship Connect Student Consent
    • A) Consent Statement

      By clicking the checkbox below, I certify that all the information provided as part of the scholarship application process is accurate. I understand that as part of the scholarship application and selection process, my academic information, financial aid information, and other demographic information may be shared with individuals who are involved in the scholarship selection process and recipient reporting. This may include information from my Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), my annual award information, my Cost of Attendance components (living expenses, personal expenses, travel, books, tuition, and fees), and items related to my current academic standing and career program. By agreeing to this electronically, I am authorizing DePaul University, and providing my consent, to release my information and allowing me to be considered for scholarship opportunities. I understand that if I do not agree to this release, I will be unable to proceed with my scholarship application. I further understand that by completing the signature below and selecting the “Finish and Submit” button in this electronic application, I am signing and acknowledging my consent. My submitted signature in this electronic application has the same legal effect, validity, and enforceability as affixing my signature to a paper document. I also acknowledge that my financial aid information is being released with my explicit written authorization as allowed by the Higher Education Act (HEA), HEA 483(a)(3)(E), affirmed by Congress in the final fiscal year 2018 omnibus spending bill, HEA 485B, 494, the IRC 26 USC 6103(I)(13) and HEA 20 USC 1098h(c)(2) .
    • B) Consent Statement Electronic Signature
    • C) Signature Date
  4. This award is named in the memory of Emmett Till. In a narrative of 500-1000 words, please describe how the legacies of struggle against racial violence—and towards racial justice—have impacted your intellectual development, academic/scholarly direction, and/or future goals. Please note that well-written, robust answers are required.