Thank you for your interest in applying for a SLS scholarship! There are no special criteria determining eligibility other than not having the means to pay and you must have a real interest social justice work. As long as you meet those two criteria, you are eligible to apply. Also, don't sweat it; take a deep breath, grab a snack, and tell us why you should be considered.

Submitting an application does not guarantee a scholarship. We have a limited number of scholarships available. You will be contacted regardless to inform you the status of your application. If you have questions before filling out this form, shoot us a message at RJM@scarrittbennett.org. 

Good luck, future leader of America!

Warmly,

The Racial Justice Ministries Team at Scarritt Bennett Center

About SLS:

The Sawubona Leadership Summit (SLS) is an immersive 72-hour experience curated by Scarritt Bennett Center’s Racial Justice Ministries. SLS invites young leaders aged 14 to 24 to align their lives with their hope for a progressively equitable society and become co-creators of justice. SLS will train student leaders to lead by exploring how young people, women, queer folk, and other traditionally marginalized people led social justice movements. SLS will teach the utilization of storytelling to cultivate compelling narratives, the execution of community organizing initiatives, and nurture self-care and sustainability.

Sawubona is a Zulu greeting, meaning “I see you”. Sawubona acknowledges the worth and dignity of the other person. “I see all of you and your circumstances”. The typical response is “Shiboka,” meaning “I exist for you”. SLS will equip student leaders to amplify their voices and teach them to see, listen, and assist in addressing the needs of those whose justice concerns differ from theirs.