Applications Open
The Hunter Family Foundation is proud to launch our first year of Compass Scholarships through bold.org.
As college has grown increasingly expensive and complicated, many students are met with little to no assistance, which can place college out of reach. These awards seek to help current African-American college students navigate the journey of continuing their education in the face of high costs and declining support.
In this inaugural year, we are awarding at least two deserving undergraduate students with a $2,000 scholarship towards their education. Applications close on May 13, 2026 and the recipients will be announced on June 14, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Background
GPA
Education Level
Location
Black/African-American
2.0 GPA or higher
Undergraduate student who has completed at least 1 semester
From the Chicago Metro-Area
defined as Illinois counties: Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake (IL), Kane, Kendall or Indiana counties, Lake (IN) and Porter
Awardees will be selected based on their demonstrated:
Ambition
Communication Skills
Financial
Need
How to Apply
Award Amount:
$2,000
(for each recipient)
Submission Deadline:
May 13, 2026
2 / Submit Your Application for the Compass Scholarship
Your bold.org profile serves as the standard portion of your application. Visit the Compass Scholarships page to apply using your profile. You must also submit an answer to one of the following questions via essay or video:
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How do you anticipate using your college education to help your community?
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How will your educational journey help you achieve your personal goals?
3 / Explore Other Scholarship Opportunities
Bold.org offers thousands of exclusive college scholarships across hundreds of categories for you to filter through and easily apply for using your profile. You will also receive recommendations for scholarships that align with your profile. Update your notification settings accordingly.
Support the Compass Scholarships
Promote the Scholarship Within Your Networks
Download the Compass Scholarship Social Toolkit to share on your social media channels or print out our Compass Scholarship Flyer pdf to distribute wherever you may interact with students who could benefit from this scholarship.
Help a Student in Your
Life Apply
While the standard portion of the application draws from students' profiles, an essay or video submission is also required to apply. Help a student by proofreading their essay or giving feedback on their video response to maximize their chance of being awarded.
Donate Towards More Awards
We are committed to awarding two Compass Scholarships in this inaugural year, thanks in part to the generous donations of our supporters. Help us maximize our impact in these critical times and award more students by donating to the Scholarship Fund.