Janice Howard-Robinson Scholarship
Education is a gift that lasts a lifetime and can completely change the trajectory of one’s life.
Education is particularly important for inner-city youth in order to open new doors and create more opportunities for the future. In addition to improving personal outcomes, education is a powerful tool for communities as well, allowing people to raise up those around them and create positive change.
This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to use their education for the betterment of the community around them.
Any African American high school senior in Massachusetts who is majoring in business, healthcare, or political science may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants with community service experience and 3.5+ GPAs are preferred.
To apply, tell us what adversity you have overcome, how those situations have impacted your goals, how your career will make a difference in the world, and how you will use your education to help your community. Additionally, please upload a headshot in business-professional attire.
What adversities have you had to overcome during your scholastic career and how did you overcome them? How have those situations shaped your vision and your future goals? Please explain how your career path will make a positive impact on the world and how you plan on utilizing your education to serve your local community.
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The application deadline is Sep 2, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 2, 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 2, 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.