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Janie Mae "Loving You to Wholeness" Scholarship

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Wholeness Empowerment Center
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jul 26, 2024
Winners Announced
Aug 26, 2024
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior
Background:
Community service experience
Education Level:
Background:
High school senior
Community service experience

Janie Mae was an incredible mother who faced many obstacles in her life but she never made excuses and always remained optimistic and kind.

Janie Mae lost her mom at the age of nine and had her first child at just thirteen. As a result, she was never able to finish high school, and by the time she was 21, she was the mother of six small children but she didn't allow that to stop her. Despite the hardships she faced, Janie Mae never felt sorry for herself.

As a single mom, Janie Mae worked several jobs to make ends meet and at the age of thirty-five, she was able to purchase her first home and opened the doors of Mama Jay's Daycare which was geared to show love and support single mothers, low-income families, and anyone in need. Janie Mae made it her life's mission to instill the importance of a good education and to ensure that every child who walked through her doors received their high school diploma.

Because of her efforts, she witnessed 100 percent of those kids receive their high school diploma and over 40 percent go off to college. She was able to witness the career success of her six children which include a teacher, a nurse, and an HBCU University President.

This scholarship seeks to honor the remarkable life of Janie Mae by supporting students who share her commitment to living with love and service.

Any high school senior who demonstrates kindness and love and has community service experience may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us about yourself and how you’ve been able to make a difference in your community through your acts of service and compassion.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
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Published April 19, 2024
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jul 26, 2024
Winners Announced
Aug 26, 2024
Education Level
High School
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Essay Topic

Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you've been able to make a positive impact on others in your community through love and acts of kindness.

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

August 2024

Winners
Sean Bailey II
Virginia State University
Elkins Park, PA
Finalists
Chau Hoang
Pasadena City College
El Monte, CA
Jewel Molina
Brentwood High School
Brentwood, TN
William Owusu
Purcell Marian High School
null, OH

Winning Application

Sean Bailey II
Virginia State UniversityElkins Park, PA
My name is Sean Bailey II, I'm a 16-year-old who is a senior at Roman Catholic High School. I grew up in North Philadelphia, which is a low-income community. Growing up in my community I noticed that the majority of the people do not know how to properly invest, save money, build their credit, have life insurance, or wisely spend their money. The vast majority of people in my community are not educated in the financial field nor have anyone to educate them in the field of finances. I grew up in a single parent working-class family where we lived paycheck to paycheck with very little resources to save. My mother worked up to two jobs to provide for me and my sister. This is why I'm so enthusiastic about learning finances and I will major in Finance/Accounting when I attend college. My grandfather, who is my mentor, was the main person to point out the importance of finances to me. He told me about the importance of paying your bills on time, saving money, having a will, having life insurance, building your credit, and investing in stocks and bonds. Then when I started looking into it I realized he was correct. I then fell in love with the thought of finance and helping others in my community with finances and financial education. I also prayed and asked the Lord if this is His will for me, and he showed multiple signs that it is. I'm not only going into a field that I know I would love but something that I know I'll be amazing at and help educate people about finances. I love math, helping others and most importantly I love God, who is the joy of my life. "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me," Philippians 4:13 KJV. I am looking forward to attending college and will be the first male in my family to go to college and I plan to graduate from college. I am willing to do my best to succeed. I will utilize 100 percent of my time and effort at all times to complete all schoolwork, assignments, and projects. I promise you I'm one of the most hard-working, respectful, ambitious, unique, and most dedicated young man you'll ever meet. So, please consider me for this opportunity and to assist me to go to college. Please consider me for any available scholarships so that I will have the opportunity to attend the college of my choice.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jul 26, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 26, 2024.

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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 26, 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.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

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.

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.

How should I get in touch with questions?

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Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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