BENNETT COLLEGE (SHAWN CARTER FOUNDATION, BEYGOOD AND TIFFANY & CO.)
About Love Scholarship at Bennett College
full · bachelors
- Full tuition and feesCore benefit
- ~€18,000-37,000/year (est.)Estimated value
- $2 million programme (2021)Initiative funding
- 5 partner HBCUsProgramme reach
- Mentorship and networkingAdded support
- U.S. citizen Bennett studentsEligibility
At a glance
full
Funding
€37k
Max amount
Sep 30, 2026
Deadline
United States (U.S. citizens enrolled at Bennett College)
Country
Bennett College (Shawn Carter Foundation, BeyGOOD and Tiffany & Co.)
Provider
The About Love Scholarship at Bennett College is a fully funded award for students in creative fields, part of a philanthropic initiative launched in 2021 by the Shawn Carter Foundation, BeyGOOD, and Tiffany & Co., which committed $2 million to support students across 5 select Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Bennett College, Lincoln University, Norfolk State University, Central State University, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. For the 2026/2027 cycle the award supports Bennett students in creative majors such as visual arts, media, performance, design, history, and communications. It is need-based and tailored to each recipient, typically covering full tuition and mandatory fees and, in some cases, housing or living expenses, alongside creative mentorship and networking with arts professionals; Bennett's annual cost of attendance places the value at roughly €18,000 to €37,000 per year (est.). To qualify, applicants must be full-time Bennett College students and U.S. citizens enrolled in a creative or arts-related field, demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA, and show artistic excellence and leadership potential; both incoming freshmen and continuing students may apply. The application window is expected to open in early September 2026 and close in late September 2026, with results notified by October or November 2026. Because the covered amounts, number of awards, and exact dates are set each cycle, confirm the current 2026/2027 details and deadline on the official Bennett College page before you apply.
What's covered
- Full tuition and fees — Full tuition and mandatory fees at Bennett College, worth roughly €18,000 to €37,000 per year (est.) depending on the cost of attendance.
- Living support — Housing and/or living expenses in some cases, depending on each recipient's assessed financial need.
- Creative mentorship — Creative mentorship and guidance from arts professionals and major global artists and institutions.
- Networking opportunities — Networking opportunities and access to resources that support academic and artistic growth.
- Need-based tailoring — Support amounts tailored to each recipient's individual financial need rather than a fixed sum.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Bennett College scholarship office once the window opens, with a portfolio and supporting documents.
- Watch for announcements — Follow Bennett College's website and official channels for the application opening, expected in early September 2026.
- Complete the FAFSA — Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to document your financial need.
- Prepare your materials — Assemble your academic transcripts, creative portfolio, personal statement, and any letters of recommendation.
- Submit your application online — Submit your application through the Bennett College scholarship office before the deadline around 30 September 2026 (est.).
- Await notification — Finalists and recipients are notified by October or November 2026.
Eligibility
EnrolmentMust be a full-time student at Bennett College, with both incoming freshmen and continuing students eligible.
CitizenshipMust be a U.S. citizen.
Field of studyMust be enrolled in a creative or arts-related field such as visual arts, media, performance, design, history, or communications.
Financial need and meritMust demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA and show artistic excellence and leadership potential.
The scholarship is specific to Bennett College, a Historically Black College for women. Award terms, including whether the scholarship is renewable, vary by recipient and are confirmed on selection.
Eligible countries
United States (U.S. citizens enrolled at Bennett College)
Deadlines
2026/2027 academic year~30 September 2026 (est.)
Selection
Recipients are selected from full-time Bennett College students in creative majors who are U.S. citizens and demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA. Assessment considers artistic excellence shown through the creative portfolio, leadership potential, and the personal statement describing the applicant's vision and need. Finalists and recipients are notified by October or November, and award amounts are tailored to each recipient's assessed need.
Verified sources
- Bennett Collegebennett.eduofficial
- Bennett College - Financial Aidbennett.eduofficial
About the provider
Bennett College is a private Historically Black liberal arts college for women, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, in the United States. It champions leadership, creativity, and cultural awareness, and hosts the About Love Scholarship funded by the Shawn Carter Foundation, BeyGOOD, and Tiffany & Co. to support students in creative fields.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for the About Love Scholarship?
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Full-time Bennett College students in creative majors who are U.S. citizens and demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA.
What fields are supported?
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Visual arts, media, performance, design, history, and communications.
What does the scholarship cover?
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Typically full tuition and mandatory fees, and in some cases housing or living expenses, worth roughly €18,000 to €37,000 per year (est.).
Who funds the scholarship?
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The Shawn Carter Foundation, BeyGOOD, and Tiffany & Co., which committed $2 million across five HBCUs in 2021.
Which colleges are part of the programme?
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Bennett College, Lincoln University, Norfolk State University, Central State University, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Can current students apply?
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Yes; both incoming freshmen and continuing Bennett College students can apply.
Is the scholarship renewable?
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Award terms vary by recipient; renewability is confirmed when you are selected.
Is the FAFSA required?
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Yes; the FAFSA is required to document your financial need as part of the application.
Do I need a portfolio?
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Yes; a creative portfolio is part of the required application materials, alongside transcripts and a personal statement.
Can international students apply?
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No; the scholarship requires applicants to be U.S. citizens enrolled at Bennett College.
When is the application deadline?
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The window is expected to open in early September 2026 and close around 30 September 2026 (est.); confirm exact dates officially.
Where can I verify the latest details?
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On the official Bennett College pages linked in the sources section.