CJM Rampelt Family Legacy Scholarship
African American and Native American people in the United States have historically been treated inequitably, which has produced a racial wealth gap.
Due to the limited financial resources of many Native American and African American families, it can be difficult to send their kids to college. The inaccessibility of college closes off many career opportunities for underrepresented students, which perpetuates the wealth gap.
This scholarship seeks to support underserved students with financial limitations who want to attend an accredited college, university or trade school.
Any African American or Native American high school senior or undergraduate student in Pennsylvania with at least a 2.75 GPA, financial need and community service experience may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but those in Allegheny County or Beaver County are preferred.
To apply, answer one of the four prompts below in a short essay.
Choose one of the following to write about:
- Are you working to address an important social issue? If so, please elaborate on that.
- What is your favorite book? Why was it memorable and/or how did it affect your life?
- Describe a person or experience that impacted your life and the impactful result.
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The application deadline is Sep 3, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 3, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Oct 3, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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