The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF), a leading civil rights organization that focuses on racial justice and equality in the United States. The scholarship program is designed to support students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to advancing social justice and equality. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and college students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees at accredited colleges or universities in the United States.
The scholarship awards vary in amount, but are typically between $2,000 and $8,000 per year, renewable for up to four years. The number of scholarships awarded each year may also vary depending on available funds and the number of qualified applicants.