APPLY NOW: David Covin Scholarship Fund and Scholarship
The David Covin Scholarship Fund and Scholarship was established in 2023. The mission of the scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to Black students who are graduates of a Sacramento area high school by the end of the spring term of 2025. Dr. Covin was a founding member of the Black Parallel School Board,
Dr. David Covin, professor emeritus of government and ethnic studies at Sacramento State, is being remembered for his many contributions to the university and the wider community. He passed away on June 3, 2023, at 82. Through his outstanding leadership and vision, Sacramento witnessed and benefited from the Sacramento Black Book Fair, Blue Nile Press, Congress of African Peoples’ convenings, the Black Parallel School Board, and Sacramento’s first and only Black think tank, The Black Group.
Honoring Dr. David Covin as a scholar and community activist: Dr. David Covin, a professor emeritus of government and ethnic studies at Sacramento State, is remembered for his significant contributions to the university and the wider community. Dr. Covin was a visionary leader who played a key role in establishing several organizations in Sacramento, including the Sacramento Area Black Caucus, Sacramento Black Book Fair, Blue Nile Press, Congress of African Peoples’ convenings, the Black Parallel School Board, and The Black Group, which was Sacramento’s first and only Black think tank. His leadership and vision had a profound impact on the community, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.
The Black Parallel School Board awards scholarships based on the following: academic accomplishments, community service, references, personal essays, and financial needs. Applicants are notified in May 2025
To obtain a copy of the application, please go to the BPSB website at: https://blackparallelschoolboard.com/resources/scholarships
DEADLINE for scholarship applications is Friday, April 11, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (NO EXCEPTIONS).
For more information regarding the scholarship and applications email: info@blackparallelschoolboard.com
