ABOUT THE AWARD
Purpose of the Awrd
Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 are awarded annually (half of the amount in the spring and fall semester as long as eligibility criteria are met) to college students who intend to pursue academic and/or career paths that would enable them to advance the causes as a future educator.
Students must demonstrate knowledge in this discipline
and must be able to show how their academic pursuits will bring them to this goal.
The student may not be a relative of the member of the 1906 Project, Inc. Board.
WHO CAN APPLY
Eligibility Requirements
Are Black or African American and current high school senior at the time of their application with demonstrated academic achievement.
Are accepted as a first term matriculated freshman at an accredited four-year college or university in pursuit of an undergraduate degree.
Have demonstrated leadership ability through participation in community service, and/or extra-curricular activities.
Are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
Have permanent resident status in Queens or Nassau County, New York (with proof of residency) at time of award.
Applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Incomplete applications or those missing any required documents may not be considered for the scholarship.
Student Personal Information Form
One (1) completed Student
Personal Information Form.
Scholarly Essay Submission
One (1) typed essay from the student of at least 500 words and a maximum of 2,000 words using Times Roman type face, 12 point font, double spaced and one inch margins on both sides. Essay questions are on the last page of this form.
Letters of Recommendation
Three (3) letters of recommendation from someone who knows the student’s academic accomplishments and/or community service achievements and accomplishments. Recommendations should not be from a member of the student’s family.
Official Academic Transcript
One (1) official academic transcript.
SAT/ACT Score Report
Official SAT/ACT scores.
Fall Registration Verification
One (1) copy of Fall registration prior to receiving the scholarship.
Personal Photograph
One head shot or personal photograph.
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PROCESS OF AWARD DISTRIBUTION
A letter of intent will be made to the awardees prior to the actual distribution of funds. Two (2) payments will be made during the academic year to the awardees. Awardees must submit proof of registration in the form of a bursar’s receipt or a letter from the registrar of his/her college or university.
Students may use the scholarship to cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, room and board, computers, health insurance, study abroad and other college-related expenses.
Important Deadline
The completed nomination packet
must be postmarked no later than
April 15, 2019.
Applications will not be considered after the deadline. Incomplete packets will be automatically disqualified.
THE 1906 PROJECT, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY APPLICATION WITHOUT
NOTICE
Send completed application to:
The 1906 Project, Inc.
P.O. Box 110543
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(Faxed or e-mailed information will not be accepted)
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Student Profile
Student Personal Information Form
All of the biographical information on the Student Personal Information Form must be completed.
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