NAACP 2023 Scholarships - NAACP Monterey County Branch

NAACP MONTEREY COUNTY BRANCH 2021 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

FRANCIS W. MONROE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

(4 Year College/University)

VERNA WOOLFOLK-SLOAN MEMORIAL SCHOALRSHIP

(Monterey Peninsula College)

MARTHA & JORDANA HENRY FUTURE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY

This application is to be used for graduating high school seniors who reside in Monterey County and who will be attending a two-year or four-year accredited college or university OR a graduate student enrolled in a Teacher Credential Program*. ALL applicants MUST:

Have a grade point average of 3.0 or above.
Be enrolled full-time and maintain 12 or more units in the Fall semester.
Be involved in community service projects or activities.
Disclose financial need.
Receive priority when a member of the NAACP Youth Council.

*Priority will be given to NAACP Youth Council members and/or youth whose parents or legal guardians are members of the NAACP.

REQUIREMENTS

Submit a completed scholarship application no later than May 5, 2023. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. This application can be submitted online at MontereyNAACP.org or printed and mailed to the address below.
Provide an official transcript of your high school or college work.
Submit two letters of recommendation. Recommendations may be from a current or former teacher/counselor, your pastor, or a community leader.
Provide proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university.
LATE and/or INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

NAACP MONTEREY COUNTY BRANCH 2023 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION *

Please select the scholarship for which you are applying.

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Mailing Address: Street Address, City, State and Zip Code. *

Telephone Numbers: Parent(s) or Guardian(s) and Student’s Cell Number. *

Date of Birth *

DD/MM/YYYY

Email *

Provide the full names and occupations of parent(s) and/or guardian(s). *

Provide the number of household members & children (including yourself). *

Are you the first member of your family to attend a college or university? If not, please state the name of the family member(s) and the college/university attended. *

Do you have a family member who is a member of the NAACP? *

Present school, current grade point average (GPA). *

Name of college or university you plan to attend; include your intended major. *

List of awards/memberships/offices/leader positions held or honors received. *

List any activities or community service-related projects in which you have been involved. *

Describe briefly your educational and career goals. *

Please select one of the following two questions to compose a 500-word essay.

This nation witnessed the death of a defenseless black man, George Floyd, at the hand of a police officer. Please express how this event has personally influenced your beliefs, intentions or actions and your expectations regarding race relations in our country’s future.
For over a year the world has suffered the pain, constraints, and unforeseen challenges due to the Corona Virus. Please describe how COVID-19 has affected your life and any insights or new understandings you have gained from this life experience.

Compose 500-word essay on the topic chosen above. *

Personal Biography *

Write a 200-word biography including your philosophy on the importance of education and giving back to one’s community.

Financial Need Statement *

Provide any financial circumstances that exist in your family which will explain your financial need. Include ANY financial sources you may obtain to assist you in completing your college goals.

Special Circumstance

In a brief statement, add any additional information that you would like the committee to know in considering your scholarship application (i.e., disabilities, special needs, foster care, etc.)

Transcript *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 4 files.

Provide an official transcript of your high school or college work. (.doc, .pdf, .png, .jpg)

Letters of recommendation *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 2 files.

Submit two letters of recommendation. Recommendations may be from a current or former teacher/counselor, your pastor, or a community leader. (.doc, .pdf, .png, .jpg)

Proof of acceptance *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Provide proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university. (.doc, .pdf, .png, .jpg)

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