The Atlantic City branch of the NAACP is seeking applications for its annual scholarship program.
Six high school seniors will each receive $1,250 toward their college education.
Eligible students must live in the city and show acceptance to or full-time enrollment in any college or university for the fall 2019 semester.
They must submit an essay answer up to two of three questions on the application.
The answer must be 500 to 600 words total, whether answering two of the questions or just one.
Two letters of recommendation and a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 are also required.