Joshua A. Vaughn Memorial Scholarship
Joshua A. Vaughn demonstrated great commitment to education, youth, and community.
He worked for the State of Missouri Division of Youth Services for 10 years, holding various positions and was promoted to Assistant Regional Administrator for the St. Louis region. He was the only recipient in the St. Louis Region invited to the Missouri Leadership Academy, which he attended as part of the Class of 2020. Josh also spent time working for People’s Community Action Corporation, serving underrepresented communities in the St. Louis area. To honor his efforts as well as inspire the next generation, the Joshua A. Vaughn Memorial Scholarship will support a BIPOC student pursuing a career in the fields Josh was involved in.
BIPOC undergraduate students are eligible to apply if they are pursuing a career in criminal justice, social work, or community studies. Preference will be given to students who’ve spent time in juvenile justice programs or have been incarcerated. To apply, write about why you decided to pursue the career path you chose, and explain how you plan to improve your community after graduation.
Tell us why you have decided to pursue an education in criminal justice, social work, or community studies. How do you plan to improve and strengthen your community once you graduate?
Winners and Finalists
October 2023
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The application deadline is Sep 15, 2023. Winners will be announced on Oct 15, 2023.
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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 15, 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.
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.
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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