Africology & African American Studies
Scholarship
Presented by the GABA Foundation in partnership with the Department of Africology and African American Studies at Eastern Michigan University, this scholarship honors academic excellence and community leadership within the African and Caribbean diaspora.
EMU Africology and African American Studies Track
- Currently enrolled in Eastern Michigan University's Department of Africology and African American Studies
- Demonstrated academic excellence
- Active engagement with the African and Caribbean diaspora community
- Vision for using their education to drive community impact
Honored at EMU's Annual Awards Ceremony
The scholarship recipient will be formally recognized at the Department of Africology and African American Studies' annual end-of-year celebration and awards ceremony each April. GABA Foundation leadership attends the ceremony to personally present the award to the recipient, before an audience of students, faculty, alumni, and community stakeholders. Applications close March 26, 2027 to allow sufficient time for review and selection before the April ceremony.
GABA Foundation and Eastern Michigan University
This scholarship is one expression of a broader and growing partnership between the GABA Foundation and the Department of Africology and African American Studies at EMU. Areas of active collaboration include community-based data collection and research on African and Caribbean nationals in Michigan, immigration policy engagement, and student programming designed to connect academic study with real-world community impact.
Research and Policy for the African Diaspora
A national research and policy institution rooted in Michigan's African and Caribbean diaspora community, committed to making African diaspora data visible and actionable.
Department of Africology and African American Studies
An academic department dedicated to the scholarly study of African and African American experiences, history, culture, and contributions across the diaspora.
How to Apply
All scholarship applications must be submitted through The GABA Network Portal. Create your free account to apply securely and track your application status.
Questions?
This scholarship represents an investment in the next generation of leaders within the African and Caribbean diaspora. If you need assistance at any point during the application process, our scholarship team is here to help.
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