Michael Pride, Jr/ProjectEX Memorial Scholarship
Michael Pride, Jr. was a beloved husband, son, father, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend who passed away far too soon on March 13, 2024.
Mike was a passionate, intelligent, energetic, funny, kind, charismatic man, whose smile and laugh lit up any room he was in, in an unforgettable way. His true passion was giving his time to others. He spent countless hours talking with friends and family members, either in person or via phone, who were experiencing tough times or hardships. Mike was a compassionate ear, someone to lean on, even during the times he himself was going through hard times. He never turned anyone away who needed him. Giving back to his community, supporting mental health initiatives, and uplifting youth who were going through troubled times were what fueled Mike to keep pressing forward with his goals.
Community-oriented leaders like Mike play a crucial role in uplifting those around them, especially the next generation of students who often need encouragement as they grow and develop their life plans. This scholarship aims to keep inline with Mike’s efforts in encouraging and supporting underserved black male students, to assist in overcoming financial obstacles they may face in an effort to achieve their educational goals.
Any black male high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is pursuing social work, behavioral science, human services, or substance abuse counseling may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, write a short essay in response to the prompt below.
To apply, please discuss any humanitarian acts of service that you currently engage in. Also discuss how your educational goals will assist you in continuing to give back to your community in the future.
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The application deadline is Jun 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 30, 2025.
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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 Jun 30, 2025. 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 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.
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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