KSA Opens Yearly From December 1st – March 1st Winners Announced every April

Application and Scholarship Information

Each year, a Proverb is selected from the book of Proverbs for applicants to craft an essay about a person who embodies the essence and sagacity of the chosen text. Our aspiration is to motivate you, regardless of the results, to incorporate reading or listening to a Proverb to your daily routine. This forms the core of the King Solomon Award Scholarship, acting as a universal "how-to guide" for decision making, irrespective of one's faith, political perspectives, or gender.

Applicants are asked to compose a narrative essay centered around an individual in their lives who truly embodies the character and wisdom of the selected proverb. This person could be a parent, a role model, or even someone who disregarded the advice of the proverb, leading to a valuable lesson learned. Unfold the story and share the insights gained from this experience. Given that the proverb contains multiple passages with distinct emphases, we ask applicants to select a specific topic within it and focus your essay on that particular aspect, making it the foundation of your narrative.

Eligible Applicants Are:
  • High school seniors or an HBCU freshman
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (weighted or unweighted)

This Year’s Required Documents Include:

  • Scholarship application
  • Essay cover page which should be limited to one page
  • Essay in PDF format responding to the prompt on the application with a minimum word count of 1,000
  • Current Unofficial Transcript

Only the first 100 essays in each category received will be eligible for the Scholarship Award. No essays will be accepted after the Deadline

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