How to Apply:
To apply for this scholarship, please click the link below and complete the online application form. Make sure to submit your application and the recommendation letter by the deadline – Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM Central Time. 


Email your Recommendation Letter to derrickjamesfamilyfoundation@gmail.com. Please include “HBCU Scholarship Applicant” in the email subject line.

DJFF HBCU SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

The Derrick James Family Foundation is excited to announce our new HBCU scholarship program for the

2024-2025 academic year. This scholarship will offer $5,000 in financial assistance to five (5) outstanding

graduating Dallas area high school seniors enrolling in an undergraduate degree program at one of the

HBCUs listed below:

• Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University

• Paul Quinn College

• Prairie View A & M University

• Southern University

• Wiley University

Scholarship awards are renewed annually (up to four years) as long as the recipient maintains a 2.8 GPA or higher and continues matriculating at the selected HBCU.

Note: Scholarship funds will be distributed to the college/university and can only be applied to verifiable

tuition costs or other fees such as on-campus housing, meal plans, etc.

Derrick James Family Foundation

The Family way

The Derrick James Family Foundation was founded in 2023 to give back to the South Dallas/Oak Cliff community that gave so much to him from childhood. He has a special place in his heart for the Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Club where he attended from  the age of four. The community haven for young people afforded Derrick an opportunity to develop his boxing skills. As a result of his training at the Boys & Girls Club, Derrick was able to showcase his skills throughout the state of Texas, the entire nation and eventually the world!

Derrick went on to become a professional boxer and he is currently one of the premier boxing trainers in the world. None of his success would have been possible without the coaching, support and resources provided by the Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Club.

He recognizes his platform can make an impact in the lives of youth in the same community where he grew up. Therefore, Derrick committed to giving back to support youth attending the Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Club and helping meet needs in the surrounding communities.

Donations

We are overwhelmed with the generosity of 2023 to reach our final goal
$1,200 Raised so far $5,000 Our Goal

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Donation Total: $100