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Millard Mitchell Scholarship

The AAMBC seeks to recognize student achievements by celebrating and awarding high school seniors who are dedicated to serving their school and their community. We have established the Millard Mitchell Scholarship as a way to support deserving graduating high school students who intend to further their education by attending a post-secondary school. The Millard Mitchell Scholarship is a one-time award presented to students who intend to further their education and who have been accepted by an accredited post-secondary institution. Millard Mitchell was a founder of the African American Museum of Bucks County who valued education and believed that students should be recognized based on talents, leadership, academic achievements and community service as well as but not necessarily need. The scholarship will be awarded in June, 2025 and will be applied to the students’ educational expenses for the 2025-2026 school year. Scholarship funds will be released directly to the college.​​​​​​​​​

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

  • Must reside in Bucks County or attend a Bucks County high school

  • Will graduate from high school by August 31, 2025

  • Acceptance to a two or four college or vocational institution

  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or better​​

  • Submit a high school transcript

  • Submit essay on the following theme (500 words or less): 
    African Americans have changed history. What impact will you make? 

  • Two letters of recommendation from:

    • a high school teacher or counselor, and​

    • an adult who knows the student and is familiar with the student’s contribution to the school or community.

    • Letters of recommendation should describe the student’s academic achievement, community service and potential for success;

  • The deadline for submission is May 16, 2025.

 

Finalists will be contacted by phone and invited for an interview by the Scholarship Committee. 

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For more information, please email us at info@aamuseumbucks.org. 

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