Please read this section carefully before starting your application. The estimated time to complete it is 15 minutes. If you have any questions or concerns, please email debbie.mixon@bpacf.org
New Applicants
We have launched our e-Application portal, for the 2025-2026 year. Please review the instructions below prior to your submission.
- You must be a U.S. citizen
- African American resident of Northeast Ohio
- Currently attending or graduate of a high school in Northeast Ohio
- A high school senior or undergraduate student at an accredited college up to age 25
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher at your college or university, or high school
- Are you, or is an immediate family member who resides in your household, employed by BPACF or serving as a Trustee?
- Immediate family members are those who reside in your household or your legal parents or guardians.
You will complete the full application online, the uploads below are requirements in addition to, your essay question; please prepare all items in advance of your submission:
- Headshot picture
- A current transcript
- Letter of recommendation
- Essay question (250 words or 2000 character maximum including spaces)
- We recommend you prepare your essay question in advance, and copy/paste content in the essay box.
New Applicants Essay Question: "What qualities do you possess that will prepare you to become an Emerging Leader? In your response, please share experiences, including both victories and challenges, that have contributed to your personal growth."
Please remember to save your application, so you can return to complete it if necessary!
Returning Applicants
- Requesting upload of your resume - a mandatory requirement, if you did not create one, please contact me immediately: debbie.mixon@bpacf.org
- Essay question (250 words or 2000 character maximum including spaces)
- We recommend you prepare your essay question in advance, and copy/paste content in the essay box.
Returning Scholar Essay Question: “How has BPACF helped you build meaningful connections and professional skills that contribute to your growth as an emerging leader? Share specific examples of how these experiences have impacted your academic or career journey."
Please remember to save your application, so you can return to complete it as needed!