Bank of America’s online application window for the Small & Diverse Business Education Fund scholarship is open and accepting applications. The scholarship award, sponsored by Bank of America and funded through the generosity of Bank of America vendors, is managed and administered by Communities Foundation of Texas. For the 2018 cycle, 50 scholarships of up to $10,000 each will be awarded by the Small & Diverse Business Education Fund Scholarship Selection Committee to qualified business owners of certified small and diverse businesses for targeted training and development to enhance their businesses.

Scholarship application key dates:

  • Monday, August 6, 2018: Online applications became available
  • Friday, October 26, 2018: Application submission deadline; no applications for the 2018 cycle will be accepted after midnight (CST) on this date
  • By Friday, November 30, 2018: This date will notify applicants as to whether or not they are a recipient of a scholarship


For more information on eligibility, awards and applying for the Small & Diverse Business Education Fund scholarship, click here! For questions about the application process or requirements, please send an email to [email protected]