As part of its Building Beautiful Futures initiative and in partnership with The College Gurl Foundation, Dark & Lovely has just announced that applications are now available for the Building Beautiful Futures book scholarship program.

Actress and Dark & Lovely brand ambassador, Storm Reid, helped spread the word about the scholarship to young women who may be eligible.

“College is difficult enough, and worrying about how to pay for it doesn’t make it any better,” Reid said in a statement. “This scholarship is an opportunity to alleviate a part of that financial burden and help young, Black women work towards achieving their dreams.”

Building Beautiful Futures is a multi-year commitment that will help bring educational and career equity to Black, female college students and young professionals via scholarships, mentorship, and career coaching opportunities. Applications are open now through November 30.

The scholarships are open to Black women with the following qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
  • Must be a U.S. resident or citizen.
  • Students who are academically ambitious, leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community volunteers.

“The Dark & Lovely partnership is truly a dream come true! I am forever grateful for my journey of hard work and sacrifices as this opportunity is the definition of building a beautiful future,” stated Jessica L. Brown, President of The College Gurl Foundation. “Together, we are championing for education and sprinkling our Black girl magic to close the opportunity gap for generations to come!”

To apply for the scholarship, click HERE.