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PCCS : Rosa Parks Scholarship -- Due 3-1-22
The following information was provided by the scholarship grantor:
01/24/2022 7:22 PM
The following information was provided by the scholarship grantor:
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Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation
The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation was established in 1980 to exemplify the legacy of Rosa L. Parks. Ms. Parks historic stand against racial prejudice in 1955 brought her national recognition. Decades later the civil rights principles she stood for continue with an annual scholarship awarded to Michigan high school graduating seniors. Winners are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, financial need and dedication to the civil rights principles. The Rosa Parks Scholarship is an equal-opportunity scholarship that is non-renewable in the amount of $2,000 (paid in two installments).
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Scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and/or fees for the first year of college only. The funds cannot be applied to room/board or other expenses.
APPLICANTS MUST:
1. Graduate by spring 2022 with plans to enroll full-time in a higher education program in the fall of 2022.*
2. Have a GPA of 2.5 or above.
3. Complete the application form, including a short, 200-300 word essay. The essay topic is: “Segregation was the defining social issue when Rosa Parks took her historic stand. Describe a social issue that you think should be addressed today. How will YOU use the principles of Rosa Parks to address it?”
4. Describe financial need.
5. Document honors and community service.
6. Provide official copies of high school transcript.
7. Provide two letters of recommendation. (At least one should come from a school representative. Also suggested is a member of the clergy or a community or civic representative.
*Participants in an Early College Program (with a 13th year of high school) are not eligible (in 12th year) for consideration. Student can only apply during the actual year of graduation.
NOTE: Students may begin and save the essay at any time within the application period.
ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
DEADLINE - TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022 (11:59 p.m.)
The following information was provided by the scholarship grantor:
Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation
The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation was established in 1980 to exemplify the legacy of Rosa L. Parks. Ms. Parks historic stand against racial prejudice in 1955 brought her national recognition. Decades later the civil rights principles she stood for continue with an annual scholarship awarded to Michigan high school graduating seniors. Winners are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, financial need and dedication to the civil rights principles. The Rosa Parks Scholarship is an equal-opportunity scholarship that is non-renewable in the amount of $2,000 (paid in two installments).
Scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and/or fees for the first year of college only. The funds cannot be applied to room/board or other expenses.
APPLICANTS MUST:
1. Graduate by spring 2022 with plans to enroll full-time in a higher education program in the fall of 2022.*
2. Have a GPA of 2.5 or above.
3. Complete the application form, including a short, 200-300 word essay. The essay topic is: “Segregation was the defining social issue when Rosa Parks took her historic stand. Describe a social issue that you think should be addressed today. How will YOU use the principles of Rosa Parks to address it?”
4. Describe financial need.
5. Document honors and community service.
6. Provide official copies of high school transcript.
7. Provide two letters of recommendation. (At least one should come from a school representative. Also suggested is a member of the clergy or a community or civic representative.
*Participants in an Early College Program (with a 13th year of high school) are not eligible (in 12th year) for consideration. Student can only apply during the actual year of graduation.
NOTE: Students may begin and save the essay at any time within the application period.
ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
DEADLINE - TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022 (11:59 p.m.)
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