The Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology (DFBSST) is an endowment fund which provides scholarships to African-American undergraduate students who enroll in scientific or technical fields of study at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology

Selection Process

DFBSST identifies students through the assistance of Engineering and Science Department deans and professors at pre-selected, predominantly Black colleges and universities. DFBSST requests the deans and faculty members to identify a specified number of students that they would like to be considered for scholarships, and to pass on DFBSST scholarship application forms to these students.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for scholarships offered by DFBSST, all applicants must meet the following criteria:

• * African-American, undergraduate student majoring (or intending to major) in a technical field of study (i.e., engineering, math, science, etc.),
• * Be enrolled (or identify his or her intention to enroll) at one of the predominantly Black colleges or universities listed below, and
• * Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. 1. Academic achievement (grades and SAT scores, especially science/math),
2. 2. Personal essay describing career goals, current and past relevant extracurricular activities, etc.,
3. 3. Recommendations (teachers and guidance counselors), and
4. 4. Financial need.

Applicants are first ranked based on consideration of items 1, 2 and 3 above.
If two (2) applicants are considered to be equal, the candidate with the greatest financial need is ranked higher.
Further scholarship information: http://dfbsst.dlhjr.com/dfb_sch.html