The Joseph Family Foundation Minority Scholarship Eligibility
General Information about the Scholarship:
The Joseph Family Foundation is dedicated to providing college scholarships to deserving students and strengthening our communities through education projects. The Joseph Family Foundation Minority Scholarship promotes diversity in post-secondary education through an annual scholarship program for Black/African American & LatinX students. Four (4) $1500 Scholarships will be awarded to four high school minority seniors attending a Kansas City Metropolitan School and Charter. In order to provide many students over the years, the scholarship is not renewable. The Joseph Family Foundation scholars are students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need in order to attend college. They must demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. Your application will be evaluated on your:
• • Academic achievement
• ACT Score
• Financial need
• Community involvement
• Personal qualities and strengths
• Compelling Essay Response
Eligibility/Criteria:
• High school senior
• A legal U.S. resident
• Younger than 21 years old
• Carry a minimum 2.8 GPA
• Minimum Composite ACT of 25
• Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full-time course of study
• Must enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools)
• You have at least one birth parent of LatinX or Black/African American heritage
• Must exhibit financial need
• 500 Word Essay detailing the challenges of learning during the pandemic. Tell a compelling story about overcoming the challenges of learning and maintaining course rigor during quarantine.
What the Scholarship Awards:
• Students seeking degrees through online or distance learning programs exclusively shall not be eligible for the Duane Anthony Joseph Foundation Scholarship.
• Online/distance learning courses are permitted when a part of the required curriculum taught in the campus environment and when such course is only available online or through distance learning.
How to Apply:
• Online Scholarship Application: February 1, 2021 to March 15, 2021 at 11:59pm
• Application must be accompanied by official transcripts, ACT scores, academic references, two letters of recommendations (Teacher and Personal), community service projects, completed FAFSA and Student Aid Report, 500 Word Essay detailing the challenges of learning during the pandemic. Tell a compelling story about overcoming the challenges of learning and maintaining course rigor during quarantine. Send these items to The Joseph Foundation, 111 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105. Postmarked before March 15, 2021.
Contact Information:
• Apply NOW @ josephfdn.org and mail supplementary documents to 111 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 or click on the following link: Duane Anthony Joseph Foundation Scholarship Application