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Presented by: Jamar Taylor's First Chance U Foundation

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The First Chance U Foundation is excited to announce that they will be offering a $1000 scholarship opportunities to high school students in San Diego County, CA, King or Pierce County, WA, and Maricopa County, AZ. This scholarship is open to high school students who are graduating in 2024.

 

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be residents of the designated locations where the scholarship is being offered and complete the listed requirements.

 

The deadline for the scholarship application is April 30th 2023!

Submissions

2024
scholarships

grading rubric

  • Clear explanation of

    • a)  how it has shaped your character and aspirations for the future

    • b) how would you go about implementing it

    • c) how this experience aligns with the mission of First Chance U

    • d) how their guidance has helped shape your path to success

  • Clear action plan of "how"…

  • Organization/Flow – how focused/structured is the response?

  • Language

  • Conventions

FAQ

1. Where should applicants submit their documents?

  • All documents should be submitted to info@fcufoundation.org in a Google Doc format. Please make the Subject of your email "FCU Scholarship Submission 2024"

2. When and how will scholarship winners be notified?

  • The scholarship committee will review all applications and announce the winner by email May 15th 2024.

3. Who is eligible for these scholarships?

  • San Diego County, CA

  • King or Pierce County, WA

  • Maricopa County, AZ

How to Apply

Topics

Accepted Responses

Essay

Amount of Scholarship

$1,000

Accepting Cities

Two cities

Application Deadlines

Application Submission

a) Reflect on a personal challenge you have overcome and discuss how it has shaped your character and aspirations for the future.

b) Imagine you have been granted the opportunity to implement a positive change in your school or local community. What change would you make, and how would you go about implementing it?

c) First Chance U is dedicated to providing opportunities for youth to pursue education, career aspirations and athletics. Reflect on a time when you have demonstrated resilience and determination in the face of adversity, and discuss how this experience aligns with the mission of First Chance U.
 

d) At First Chance U, we believe in the power of mentorship and support networks. Describe a mentor or role model who has had a significant influence on your life and aspirations, and explain how their guidance has helped shape your path to success. 

Essay (1000 word max)

$1,000 per scholarship winner. (3) Winners

San Diego County, CA

King or Pierce County, WA

Maricopa County, AZ

April 30th, 2023 11:59pm (Pacific Standard Time)

All documents should be submitted to info@fcufoundation.org in a Google Doc format.

Please make the Subject of your email "FCU Scholarship Submission 2024"

Get in Touch

305-509-3005

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