India Terrell Memorial Scholarship
India Terrell was a cherished daughter, trusted friend, passionate public health advocate and dedicated community leader who passed away in 2021 at the young age of twenty-five.
India was ambitious, driven and motivated. She held a bachelor’s degree in public health from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina and worked at Wake County Public Health in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was a member of the Kappa Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity and the Lambda Mu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
India was a consummate volunteer who tirelessly dedicated her days to improving the lives of others. India focused on eliminating health disparities, and serving underserved communities. She planned on earning her master’s degree in nursing before her passing.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of India Terrell by investing in the future of Black leadership in the fields of health sciences.
Any Black or African high school senior or undergraduate student who is a North Carolina resident may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about a personal experience where you exhibited India’s qualities of kindness, compassion, and service and how these have affected your goals. How will you continue India’s legacy through your future endeavors?
India's life was defined by her compassion, kindness, and dedication to serving others. Share a personal experience where you demonstrated these qualities and explain how they have influenced your academic and personal goals. How do you envision carrying forward her legacy of compassion and service through your future endeavors?
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The application deadline is Jan 4, 2025. Winners will be announced on Feb 4, 2025.
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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 Feb 4, 2025. 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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