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Kayla Nicole Monk Memorial Scholarship

Funded by
$1,000
2 winners, $500 each
In Review
Application Deadline
Nov 3, 2024
Winners Announced
Dec 3, 2024
Education Level
Any
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
GPA:
2.5 or higher
Background:
Community service experience
Gender:
Female-identifying
Identity:
Minority
Field of Study:
Culinary arts or STEAM

Kayla Nicole Monk sadly passed away on November 22, 2023, due to Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, where the left ventricle in her heart didn’t fully develop, requiring three open heart surgeries before the age of four. 

The procedures Kayla underwent helped to reconstruct her heart and extend her life for twenty-three years. Kayla was a fun and easygoing girl who had a passion for helping people. She wanted many businesses to flourish in her name so that she could be the next Steve Jobs. Kayla had a vision that she wanted to achieve and set her mind to accomplishing each goal. 

This scholarship seeks to carry on Kayla Nicole Monk’s name and legacy by helping students achieve their dreams.

Any minority female high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who has at least a 2.5 GPA and community service experience may apply for this scholarship if she is pursuing culinary arts or a STEAM field. 

To apply, tell us why you chose your area of study and how this scholarship will help you make a difference.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Passion
Published April 4, 2024
Essay Topic

Why did you choose to further your education in culinary arts or STEAM? What impact can this scholarship help you achieve?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Nov 3, 2024. Winners will be announced on Dec 3, 2024.