Kennard C. Brown Memorial Scholarship
Kennard Charles Brown was a beloved son, brother, and uncle who passed away in August 2022 from cardiovascular complications.
Kennard believed in the importance of education, hard work, giving back to one’s community, and building generational wealth for future generations to succeed. Kennard studied electrical engineering at Morgan State University, a Historically Black College/University located in Baltimore, Maryland.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Kennard C. Brown by supporting students who are attending HBCUs and are committed to uplifting their communities.
Any African American male undergraduate student at an HBCU who has at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship if they have overcome obstacles and are involved in their community, but applicants pursuing engineering are preferred.
To apply, tell us about a challenge you have had to overcome, your involvement in your community, and how your education will help improve your community.
Describe a challenge or obstacle you had to overcome in life in order to achieve your goals. Tell us about your involvement with the greater community and how your educational goals will drive change in your community.
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The application deadline is Oct 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Nov 1, 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 Nov 1, 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 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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