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YCS Foundation Scholarship Application
The 2022 Ypsilanti Community Schools Foundation Scholarship application is LIVE! The application has been sent to all YCS Counselors and College Advisors, including ECA and WIHI. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Scholarship Chair, DJ Cherif at djeneba.cherif@gmail.com.
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Senior Last day is Friday, May 13, 2022
Prom is Friday, May 20, 2022, 8pm to 11:30 pm
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2022 Ypsilanti Community Schools Foundation Scholarship Application
2022 Ypsilanti Community Schools Foundation Scholarship Application
Brave Women Alumni Scholarship | $1,000: Tuition assistance for any Ypsilanti Community School High School (YCHS) women of color attending a community college or 4-year institution. Must have participated in at least 2 extracurricular activities, be a varsity athlete, or choir/band (3 years) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The student must complete one of the 250-word essays: Option 1) Describe a time in your life where you demonstrated leadership and overcame obstacles either through your social, school, or family life. Option 2) What does it mean to have an impact? To be an advocate? How do you plan to have an impact on the community in which you come from? Minimum GPA: 3.0
Dr. James and Vivian Hawkins Scholarship | $1,000: Assistance to a student attending a 4-year college/university or community college. Must have participated in at least one extra-curricular activity, have sound moral character, and complete a one-page word essay describing a personal challenge you faced and how you addressed it. Minimum GPA: 2.5
Forever Brave Scholarship | $1,000: Tuition assistance to a program at a community college, technical school, or university. Must have participated in at least 1 extra-curricular activity and be an athlete (at least 2 years’ varsity). Must have high moral character (no suspensions) and complete a 1-page essay (250 words) detailing how they have overcome academic, personal, or social-economic obstacles. Minimum GPA: 3.0
Pastor Victoria Swanson-James Memorial Scholarship | $1,000: Tuition assistance to any YCHS woman attending a 2-year or 4-year institution. The student should have an outstanding record of community involvement and moral character. To apply, write a 300-word essay sharing how you plan to use your college education to give back to your community. No GPA requirement.
Ofili Family Scholarship | $1,000: Tuition assistance to a 4-year college for an outstanding minority student-athlete (at least 2 years’ varsity). Must have high moral character (no suspensions) and complete a 250-word essay detailing why they should receive the scholarship. Minimum GPA: 3.0
The Resilience Award | $1,000: Tuition assistance towards a post-secondary opportunity (2 or 4-year college/university, trade program, etc.) and must complete a 250-word essay detailing your high school academic journey and post-secondary plans. No minimum GPA
William R. Shadford Memorial Scholarship | $1,000: Tuition assistance towards a college degree. Must be a student-athlete and complete a 250-word essay on how high school sports have impacted your high school experience. Minimum GPA.: 2.5
Ypsilanti Community Impact Award | $ 2,500: Tuition assistance to any YCS student that demonstrated courage and strength as shown by community impact through volunteer service. Must plan to attend a 2 or 4-year college/university and complete a 300-word essay on how you have positively impacted the Ypsilanti community and its members through their service. Minimum GPA: 3.0
Ypsilanti Community Schools Foundation Award | $1,000: Tuition assistance towards a 2 or 4-year college/university and must complete a 250-word essay detailing an academic challenge or obstacle that you had to overcome as a high school student. Minimum GPA: 2.0
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. International High School Essay Contest.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. International High School Essay Contest.
NITRO Scholarships and Resources
African-American Grants - Open Education Database
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Various Scholarship & Funding Opportunities
Various Scholarship & Funding Opportunities:
- FinAid The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships
- Microsoft Scholarship Program
- Guaranteed Scholarships
- International Students Scholarships &Aid Help
- 4BlackYouth.com
- African American Scholarships
- Hispanic Scholarships
- Gates Millennium Scholars Program
- College Financial Aid Advice
- Scholarships for Latino Students
- Yes College Scholarship
- Scholarships for African American Students
- Xerox Minority Scholarships
- Black Excel Scholarship Information
- College Board Scholarship Search
- FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info
- Student Loans.gov
- Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students
- INROADS internships
- The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
- Free Education Guide
- National Assoc.of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
- Ed.gov Funding
- Guaranteed Scholarships
- Scholarship America