Scholarship Disbursement Form

Alumni

College Bound seeks opportunities to support students not only during high school but in college as well. If you are a College Bound alumnus and would like to hear from the College Bound office, please send us your name, email address, current telephone number, and your high school graduating class year to info@collegebound.org.

Alumni Letters

Dear College Bound,

It is with humble gratitude that I write this letter of appreciation for your generous scholarship to my daughter Markia Jackson for four years. As I prepare for travel to witness her graduate from North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, North Carolina with magna cum laude honors, I am so grateful for all the help and support we received along the way from others. It truly took a village and I am so grateful.

I have also included a copy of her Philosophy of Education as well as project that was sent with her graduation announcement to encourage others to encourage youth. The last paragraph in her Philosophy of Education reads:

“Being a teacher means that you not only have a commitment to the student, but also to their family and even the community. Sometime children from low income neighborhoods feel neglected by everyone, by their family, the community, their school, and so on. By working in areas with children that come from poverty, I can hopefully make a difference in some of their lives. I can encourage children to stay in school and strive for higher education, even if they never find that kind of encouragement in their homes. If I can work to save at least one child’s life, then my job will be fulfilled as a teacher. “

I cried as I read this and knew that she understood what President Obama meant when he said:

“Focusing you life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it’s only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential.”

I thank you for investing in my child and giving her the opportunity to become a caring, responsible adult. I have enclosed a brand new $2.00 bill to pass on. In addition to encouraging the child about hard work, it will also give an opportunity to have a short discussion on the value of money.

Sincerely,

Laura A. Jackson

Scholarships

The College Bound Scholarship

College Bound students are eligible to apply for the College Bound scholarship if:

They are currently in the 11th or 12th grade
They have actively and consistently participated in the Academic Mentoring Program for at least one academic school year

Applicants should demonstrate:

Consistent commitment to the program
Commitment to his or her academic improvement
That he or she is preparing for college intellectually, socially and emotionally

Completed scholarship applications are due by March 19, 2010

Scholarship application available in mid January.

Scholarship Recipients

If you received a College Bound scholarship, here is some information that may be helpful for you:

Students may request scholarship funds on the following schedule:
- Fall: August 1st - September 15th
- Spring: December 1st - February 15th
Students must use all scholarship funds within 6 years of high school graduation.
Students must enroll in college within one year of high school graduation.
You must maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA to maintain your scholarship.
- Students who fall below a 2.00 GPA will have one semester to show academic improvement.

For full scholarship guidelines,Scholarship Guidelines.

To request your scholarship disbursement, submit the following:

Scholarship Payment Request Form
Your most recent transcript or report card. Your current cumulative GPA and most recently completed semester's GPA must be shown.

The Justin Carl Holman Memorial Award

This $1,000 scholarship honors the memory of College Bound student and environmental activist Justin Carl Holman. It preserves his legacy of conservation and environmental justice by recognizing a current College Bound senior who shares his passion for the environment.

College Bound students are eligible for this scholarship if:

They are a graduating high school senior
They have participated in the Academic Mentoring Program for at least one year

Applicants must demonstrate:

A commitment to the environment through academic studies and/or community service OR
An intention to study environmental science, environmental politics or a related field in college

Completed scholarship applications are due by March 19, 2010.

For full scholarship guidelines and application, Scholarship Application.

Juliette Tyler Lewis Civic Award

This $1000 scholarship is available for current college students who participated as seniors in the College Bound Academic Mentoring Program. To qualify for the JTL Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

• Graduated high school while participating in the College Bound Academic Mentoring Program.
• Currently enrolled in college or graduate/professional school.
• Have a current cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Have a commitment to community service/volunteerism.

The application is due March 19.

JTL Award application available in mid-January.

UNCF 1890's Scholarship Program

The Monsanto Fund/UNCF 1890s Program is an innovative program that creates scholarship opportunities for African-Americans at one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions. The Monsanto Fund/UNCF Program provides scholarships to 10 African-American juniors or seniors majoring in targeted agriculutre related, science, engineering and technology majors. For more information visit: http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=20865

Application Deadline : Friday, October 15, 2010

Horatio Alger Scholarship

The Horatio Alger Association awards 25 $2500 scholarships to Greater Metro DC area graduating seniors who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, and a good academic record. For more information please visit https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_metro.cfm

Application deadline is October 30, 2010.

Ron Brown Scholarship Program

The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The Ron Brown Scholar Program currently has two deadlines for applications (students must be current high school seniors at the time of their application):

November 1st - application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers.

January 9th - final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY.

For application information please download one via the website at http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/EligibilityRequirements.aspx

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program

The National Security Agency (NSA) has a tremendous opportunity for students planning to major in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Languages or Mathematics. This full tuition scholarship at the college of your choice includes a year round salary and an offer of employment at NSA during your summer breaks and upon graduation. For eligibility and application information, please visit the website at http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.shtml.

Applications are accepted September 7th – November 30th each year.