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2023 THE GAME RETURNS
Labor Day Weekend - Saturday, September 2, 2023

Two opposing football players

WE GOT ACTION!
2023 CFC EVENT LINEUP

Monday, April 17, 2023 - Scholarship Application Opens

Friday, June 2, 2023 - Scholarship Application Closes

Thursday, August 31, 2023 - Golf Outing

Friday, September 1, 2023 - Presidents' Reception

Labor Day Weekend - Saturday, September 2, 2023

HBCU College and Career Fair & Teen Fest

High School Battle of the Bands

25th Annual Chicago Football Classic Game

Central State University vs Mississippi Valley State University

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Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

Deadline for Submission Friday, June 2, 2023 11:59 PM 
Requirements for Consideration
 
  • Must be of Black/African American decent

  • Must be attending an HBCU as a Freshman Fall 2023

  • Must be a graduating 2023 senior from high school going to an HBCU

  • Must have at least a 2.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale

  • Must be able to provide proof of need - Award Letter (Financial statement; EFC - Estimated Family Contribution)

  • (2) Letters of recommendation - ie. teacher, counselor, mentor, coach, minister, supervisor, boss, community leader, organizer...

  • (2) Personal Letters

    • Why did you choose to attend an HBCU?

    • Looking into the future, how would you like to change your community?

CONGRATULATIONS
2022 CFC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS