First in the Family Humanist Scholarship 2012-2013
Black Skeptics announces the creation of a scholarship fund for the 2012-2013 school year. $200-$500 scholarships will be awarded in June 2013 to up to ten South Los Angeles high school students of color in the Los Angeles Unified School District who will be the first in their immediate family to go to college. BS will seek matching funds from community based and partner organizations in the humanist, social justice and LGBTQ community.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Preference will be given to students who are in foster care, homeless, undocumented or LGBTQ.
- Students must have a strong record of service to and participation in school and/or community-based organizations.
- Students must have admission letter to a 2 or 4 year college
- Students must be recommended by an advisor/teacher and write two-paragraph reflection on some aspect of social justice and leadership from a humanist perspective
- CONTACT INFO: [email protected]
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Donald Wright
July 17, 2012 at 7:13 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Now that’s what I call making a difference in humanism. Count on me for a donation. Let me know when and where to send the check.
blackskeptics
July 17, 2012 at 8:34 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Thanks Donald, much appreciated! We will be soliciting matching funds in December.
mynameischeese
July 19, 2012 at 4:22 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Now that is a good idea for a scholarship.
Bridget Gaudette
January 8, 2013 at 11:00 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
How do I give? Is it too late?
blackskeptics
January 9, 2013 at 8:11 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
No we begin advertizing and recruiting students in February. You can contribute via Paypal at [email protected]. Thanks for your interest!
A Different Type of Scholarship Fund
July 19, 2012 at 1:00 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
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