The 2023 5 Strong Scholarship application opens on August 1, 2023. The application period will go through December 1st. If you’re interested in applying to 5 Strong, please review and research all of our HBCU Partners and see which are good fits for you! The minimum requirements are 3.0 GPA and 19 ACT/990 SAT (some schools requirements are higher). For our state HBCUs (Fort Valley State, Albany State, and Savannah State Universities), applicants must meet the HOPE 3.0 Minimum GPA requirements. These scholars will receive full tuition via the HOPE Scholarship and will receive College Prep (including a campus visit) and ongoing mentorship and support throughout their college matriculation. The 5 Strong staff will be appearing at most of the local College Fairs, hosting Zoom sessions, and doing high school presentations. We will post the dates and times when 5 Strong will be giving information sessions. Stay tuned!