The Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to
high school students as well as undergraduate students entering college
for the first time. The purpose of the scholarship is to help
under-served students who may not be eligible for other scholarships.
Students who have either graduated from high school or earned their
G.E.D. may apply. Minimum grade point average is 2.0. Students must have
a strong desire to go to college and earn their degree. Students must
also have a desire to give back to their communities.
The scholarship fund was established by Gloria Carter and and her son
Shawn Carter (better known as rapper/ business mogul Jay-Z) to offer a
unique opportunity to students who have been incarcerated or faced
particular life challenges but still want to pursue higher education.
The program gives them a chance that most other programs do not offer.
The Carter Foundation is a firm believer in helping young people not
only reach their career goals but also establish a secure future.
Students up to age 25 may apply. The scholarship can be used for
tuition, room and board, books, fees and other college-related expenses.
All high school seniors, undergraduate students at two-year or
four-year institutions and vocational or trade school students are
eligible.
The deadline for this scholarship is on April 30th, and the award amount ranges from $1,500 – $2,500.
For more details and/or to apply, visit:
www.scholarshipsonline.org/2013/05/shawn-carter-foundation-scholarship.html
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