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2023 Ypsilanti Community Schools Foundation Scholarship Application

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The 2023 YCSF Scholarship Application is due by Friday, April 7th, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST. Please be sure to read each scholarship description below in its entirety to determine eligibility and submit all required information.

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 with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The student must complete one 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. Minimum GPA: 3.0

Community for All Award | $1,500: Tuition assistance to any YCS student attending a accredited college or university demonstrating high academic achievement with financial need. No essay required. Minimum GPA: 3.0 | Recipient must attend The Juneteenth Banquet on Saturday, June 24, 2023

Community for All Business Award | $1,000: Tuition assistance to any YCS student who plans to major in business. No essay required. Must demonstrate financial need. Minimum GPA: 2.5 | Recipient must attend The Juneteenth Banquet on Saturday, June 24, 2023

Community for All Communication Award | $1,000: Tuition assistance to any YCS student who plans to major in communication. No essay required. Must demonstrate financial need. Minimum GPA: 2.5 | Recipient must attend The Juneteenth Banquet on Saturday, June 24, 2023

Community for All Education Award | $1,000: Tuition assistance to any YCS student who plans to major in education. No essay required. Must demonstrate financial need. Minimum GPA: 2.5 | Recipient must attend The Juneteenth Banquet on Saturday, June 24, 2023

Dr. James and Vivian Hawkins Scholarship | $1,000: Tuition 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 250 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 250 word essay detailing how they have overcome academic, personal, or social-economic obstacles. Minimum GPA: 3.0

McDonald Family Scholarship | $2,500: Tuition assistance to a YCS student of color attending a 4-year college university with the plan to major in STEM and must submit a 250-300 word essay detailing specific college major and career in STEM. Include how you plan to utilize your career in STEM to give back to Ypsilanti community. Minimum GPA: 3.4

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

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. Write a 300-word essay sharing how you plan to use your college education to give back to your community. No GPA requirement.

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 GPA requirement.

Trudy Adam's Inspirational Student Scholarship | $1,000: Tuition assistance towards a 2 or 4-year college/university. No essay required. No GPA requirement.

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 | $ 2,000: 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

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Scholarship Chair, DJ Cherif | djeneba.cherif@gmail.com

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Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship

This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested students can visit this link: Link to scholarship information and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page and click on it.