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Black Community Scholarship Fund
This fund was established by the Black Community Fund Board of Directors to provide scholarship support to African-American students from the Greater Kansas City area seeking educational advancement through a college or university degree or accredited certificate program in areas and fields determined by the Black Community Fund Board of Directors.
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
The students eligible for assistance shall be of African-American heritage and, at the time of application, reside in the six (6) county Kansas City metropolitan area (Jackson, Platte, Clay and Cass counties in Missouri, Wyandotte and Johnson counties in Kansas).
The student must be a graduating high school senior seeking to continue education through a two or four year college and/or technical school,a current college student pursuing a degree or adult seeking educational or career advancement through an accredited certification program/process. The 2012/2013 scholarships will give priority to students pursuing education in the fields of Healthcare, Education or Youth Development.
By accepting the scholarship, the awardee agrees to perform eight (8) hours community service per quarter for one year with an organization mutually approved by the student and the Black Community Fund Board of Directors.
Consideration will be given to the student's academic and civic performance, community service record and essay quality.
Student must continue to attend classes regularly and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average (or equivalent).
Amount:
Amount Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and may be disbursed in two (2) payments: June and January. A minimum of $3,000 will be paid in one installment. A second installment of $2,000 may be awarded in the student’s second semester upon proof of good academic progress (transcript required as proof) and need for the additional resources as demonstrated by a current bill/invoice from the institution.
Deadline:
April 11, 2012
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