JACKSONVILLE URBAN LEAGUE
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION
IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH PEPSI AND CIRCLE K
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND REVIEW
AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to High School Seniors and college students (hereinafter referred to as “student”) who have met the eligibility requirements and criteria listed below, and who are enrolled in an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution during the 2017-2018 school year. The number of scholarships and the dollar amount of each scholarship will be determined by the amount of funds that will be raised at the Jacksonville Urban League Golf Tournament scheduled to be held on April 17, 2017. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee appointed by the Jacksonville Urban League.
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to High School Seniors and college students (hereinafter referred to as “student”) who have met the eligibility requirements and criteria listed below, and who are enrolled in an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution during the 2017-2018 school year. The number of scholarships and the dollar amount of each scholarship will be determined by the amount of funds that will be raised at the Jacksonville Urban League Golf Tournament scheduled to be held on April 17, 2017. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee appointed by the Jacksonville Urban League.
ELIGIBILITY:
·
Student
must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
during the 2016-2017 school year.
·
Student
must be a legal U.S. citizen and currently enrolled and attending an eligible
high school within the counties of Duval, St. Johns, Nassau or Clay within the
state of Florida or the counties of Camden or Glynn within the state of
Georgia.
·
Student
must be planning to enroll and will need to be accepted into an accredited U.S.
post-secondary institution for the 2017-2018 school year to be eligible to
receive the scholarship.
·
Student
must be planning to pursue a degree (or an equivalent) at an accredited U.S.
post-secondary institution during the 2017-2018 school year.
·
Student
must have a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. GPA cumulative
from Grade 9 and committee must be provided with the student’s transcript from
an authorized faculty member.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION MUST
INCLUDE:
·
Complete
Application Form – (Applications may be copied.)
·
Copy
of college transcript.
·
Copy
of high school transcript (if you are a graduating senior)
·
Essay
of NO MORE THAN 250 WORDS describing student’s career goals and what impact on
their education the scholarship would have if they’re selected.
·
Student
must submit two (2) letter of recommendation, one letter from an authorized
high school faculty member, and one letter from a community leader or employer
familiar with the student’s career interests.
DEADLINE AND SELECTION:
·
Student’s application, essay, and all
required documentation must be received by April 28, 2017.
·
The
scholarship recipients will be chosen by a committee as stated above, the
selection process will be based on the sole discretion of the committee and the
committee’s interpretation of the eligibility requirements and application
documents’ requirements.
·
The
committee reserves the right to request an interview with a student being
considered as a scholarship recipient.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARDS:
·
Scholarship
recipients will be notified in writing by the Jacksonville Urban League on or
before June 30, 2017.
·
All
scholarship checks will be payable to the accredited U.S. post-secondary
institution to be held on account for the student only to be used to pay for
tuition. Scholarship recipient will be responsible for all taxes and fees
associated with the recipient of scholarship funds if applicable.
·
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Application form available at www.enterpromo.com/empowered.com
Application form available at www.enterpromo.com/empowered.com
Mail your completed application, essay, high school transcripts and
letters of recommendation (to be received by April 28, 2017) to:
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
c/o/ PSG
PO Box 941459
Maitland, FL 32794-1459
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
c/o/ PSG
PO Box 941459
Maitland, FL 32794-1459