African American Student Services Department awards a scholarship each year to a graduating African American senior who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment toward learning and a desire to further his/her education. Students may use the scholarship funds at a college, university or vocational school of their choice.
Application
Selection for the scholarship award will be based on the following:
- Current senior attending a TUSD school
- Graduation date 2013
- A completed application
- 3.0 GPA or above
- 350-word typed Personal Statement (essay) discussing: Possible barriers you may have to reaching your educational goals. (Essays will be evaluated using the six-trait writing rubric)
- A face-to-face interview with the scholarship committee
- Deadline April 9th, 2013
