“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” — Maya Angelou

The Black Art Today Foundation is profoundly honored to present the Harmony Maria Kilby-Neal Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 award celebrates the beautiful life of an extraordinary young woman who transformed blank spaces into color and showed that the truest way to rise is by lifting others.

As a neurodivergent young woman, Harmony flourished in spaces where creativity met community. She was a storyteller, a traveler, a fierce advocate, and a light to those around her. This scholarship carries that light forward, supporting students who share her passion for the arts and her vision of a world where everyone belongs.

WHO CAN APPLY?
Graduating high school seniors (U.S. residents) who:

• Are neurodivergent (diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Tourette’s Syndrome, or Down Syndrome)
• Are accepted in a U.S. college/university to pursue an undergraduate degree in the visual, performing, or literary arts
• Have a minimum of 2.5 GPA

HOW TO APPLY:
We invite applicants to express themselves in the medium that allows their unique voice to shine. Respond to one of our creative prompts through your choice of format:

• Written: A traditional essay
• Oral/Verbal: A 3–5-minute audio or video recording
• Visual/Creative: A digital slide deck, storyboard, or graphic essay

(Note: Parents, guardians, teachers, and guidance counselors are permitted to assist the applicant in completing the application.)

DUE DATE:
Friday, June 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET

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