Up to $5k Scholarship for Graduating H.S. Seniors in Philly, Due: 5/13
Background: The Southwest Belmont Community Association, Inc. is offering three scholarships: one worth $5,000, another worth $2,500, and a book scholarship worth $1,000. Eligible applicants for the Anne M. Garrott Scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year must be Philadelphia high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or above, planning to attend college or vocational school, demonstrating leadership potential, past community service, and belonging to an underrepresented group, with financial need.
Eligibility:
🎓 College or vocational school-bound
📚 Senior in a Philadelphia public, charter, or parochial school with GPA 2.5+
🌟 Demonstrated leadership potential and past community service
🌍 Student from an underrepresented group
💰 Demonstrated financial need
Scholarship Amount:
💸 (1) $5,000
💸 (1) $2,000
💸 (1) $1,000 for books
Required Materials:
📝 500 words or less essay answering the question listed in the prompt using the “APPLY HERE” link below
✉️ Two unopened letters of recommendation from teachers, community, or religious leaders
📜 Unopened official high school transcript
🎓 Proof of student’s application to a school of higher education (e.g., application copy or counselor letter)
💰 Proof of family income (e.g., 2023 W-2 statement or tax return)
📑 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
Deadline:
5/13/24
