Black Scholars
Black Scholars is designed to promote Black excellence through history, scholarship and community. By participating, our community of faculty, staff and administrators will empower students to thrive academically and be prepared to transfer, enter the workforce and build a community of support and friendship.
Learn about the principles that shape Black Scholars and the program's role in fostering student growth and collective uplift, and discover how those principles are reflected in the everyday experiences, relationships and opportunities that define Black Scholars.
CONTACT BLACK SCHOLARS for counseling services and other helpful resources.
WINTER SESSION
Tuesday–Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
blackscholars@citruscollege.edu
(626) 852-8052, ext. 5956
OFFICE LOCATION
Student Services Building, SS 279
Please see the Counseling and Advisement Center front desk for assistance.
APPOINTMENT SCHEDULER
Schedule a 30-minute appointment | Schedule a 45-minute appointment
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Hoffman Agency HBCU Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Apply online through the Hoffman Agency website.
Black Scholars Sankofa Scholarships
Deadline: Applications open spring semester
View the Sankofa Scholarship Collective website.
FOUNDED ON PURPOSE, BUILT WITH INTENTION
Black Scholars is a program that embodies academic excellence, cultural affirmation and leadership development. The program is rooted in the belief that Black students thrive when their identities, histories and lived experiences are honored as strengths within higher education spaces.
The program emphasizes career readiness, graduate and professional school preparation, financial literacy and networking, equipping students with the tools needed to transition successfully into their chosen fields. Grounded in collective uplift and Black excellence, Black Scholars develops students who are prepared not only to succeed academically, but to lead, innovate and create change in their communities and professions.
THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE: CONNECTION AND BELONGING
Through thoughtfully designed, relationship-centered experiences, Black Scholars draws students in by fostering connection, cultural affirmation and collective growth, creating spaces where Black students can gather, reflect and move forward together.
By encouraging critical dialogue, cultural engagement and leadership involvement, Black Scholars empowers students to advocate for themselves, excel in their disciplines and contribute meaningfully to their campus communities.
Ongoing engagement is maintained through monthly program meetings and community-building events, including study halls, cultural celebrations such as Black History Month and Juneteenth programming and wellness workshops.
Lastly, students are encouraged to take on leadership roles within the program, contributing to event planning, leading discussions and representing Black Scholars across campus. By centering student voice and leadership, the program reinforces agency, ownership and a deep sense of belonging within both the Black Scholars community and the broader institution.