Marie Jean Baptiste Memorial Scholarship
Marie Jean Baptiste was a powerhouse of a woman who tirelessly supported her family while serving her community.
Marie dedicated herself to providing a brighter future for her family while extending her nurturing spirit to other children in need. Despite not completing formal education, she instilled a deep appreciation for learning in her family. She lived 93 years and was blessed to witness her grandchildren obtain multiple undergraduate and graduate degrees.
This scholarship seeks to support students who embody Marie's commitment to education and community service.
Any African American high school senior or undergraduate who has contributed to their family and has non-profit, volunteering or community service experience may apply. Students of Haitian descent are encouraged to apply and will be given preference.
To apply, in a video(4-5min) tell us about your background and discuss how you actively contribute to your family and community. Articulate your plans for sustained community involvement post-college. If you are of Haitian descent, kindly highlight this in your response.
Tell us about your background and discuss how you actively contribute to your family and community. Articulate your plans for sustained community involvement post-college. If you are of Haitian descent, kindly highlight this in your response.
Winners and Finalists
August 2025
August 2024
Winning Application
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The application deadline is Jul 30, 2026. Winners will be announced on Aug 30, 2026.
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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 Aug 30, 2026. 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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