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Alkenyatta Al Wilson Scholarship

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JACOPRI INC
$750
1 winner$750
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jul 23, 2023
Winners Announced
Aug 23, 2023
Education Level
Undergraduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate student
Education Level:
Undergraduate student

Alkenyatta Al Wilson was a hardworking and honest student while he was in school.

This scholarship aims to recognize the traits that Mr. Wilson embodied. A man who always strived to do the right thing, he was motivated to achieve his goals and was constantly working towards them in his everyday life.

Any undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship. 

To apply, tell us how you live up to the standard Mr. Wilson set forth by giving us an example of how you have done the right thing, and the positive affect it had on others around you.

Selection Criteria:
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Published December 24, 2022
$750
1 winner$750
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jul 23, 2023
Winners Announced
Aug 23, 2023
Education Level
Undergraduate
1
Contribution
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Essay Topic

What obstacles have you had to overcome and how have they motivated you to continue your education?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

August 2023

Winners
Marsha Agenor
Bethune-Cookman University
Coral Springs, FL

Winning Application

Marsha Agenor
Bethune-Cookman UniversityCoral Springs, FL
As a young adult, you think you are invincible but life comes with many obstacles, as well as many lessons to be learned. The main three obstacles that I had to overcome were grief, mental health, and finances. During Covid, I lost many people, but the loss of my 17-year-old cousin is what truly changed my way of seeing the world. Hearing the news, it felt like the world went mute and my heart skipped a beat. 2 weeks before her passing I was able to tell her that I loved her and see her smile for the last time. Since my eighth grade year in middle school to now I have struggled with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Though I have had therapy throughout the years going to college and being away from family and friends in the life I know scared me. Being in a new environment in which I have no prior knowledge of how things worked, as well as taking courses at a different level and intensity, gave me the fear of failing. The biggest obstacle, which I feel like many students face is financial. But don’t Cookman is the current college in which I am attending and tuition is well over $30,000. Don’t get many scholarships. There is still some money that I have in which I have to pay every semester. Knowing, this made me fall back on which school I was going to attend because of the fear of having to put that financial strain on my family. After I lost her I made it my mission to graduate high school with the highest GPA I can get and get into an excellent college and get my degree. She wasn’t able to graduate high school and go to college like she wanted to, but her legacy and memories are what push and drive me to be the best I can be. When it comes to financial and mental health issues pushed me to attend an HBCU as well as be an advocate for black women and people of color everywhere who struggle through the situation. I was blessed enough to have an amazing family who can help me pay for my semester in college as well as help me with my mental health. This will forever motivate me to continue my education and not only make them proud but make myself proud.

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When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jul 23, 2023. Winners will be announced on Aug 23, 2023.

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 23, 2023. 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.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's 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.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

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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