Program Highlights:
● Ten $1,000 Educational Scholarships: In its inaugural year, we are proud to offer ten scholarships to college-bound or trade school-bound high school seniors.
● Eligibility: Any college-bound or trade school-bound high school senior from a Title 1 School nationwide can apply.
● Winners Announcement: Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Blacks In in Government National Training Institute in August 2024.
● Winner’s Expectations: All winners will be requested to provide a photo and short Bio for advertisement.
Application Process:
To apply, students must:
1. Write a concise up to 500-word essay on one of the following topics:
● Financial Education and Economic Equality: Explore how financial education can contribute to reducing economic inequality.
● The Impact of Financial Education on Youth: Explain the importance of introducing financial education at a young age and its long-term effects.
● Leadership Lessons from Financial Leaders: Share insights from a financial leader (e.g., parents, teachers, banker and/or public financial figure) you admire and the lessons you’ve learned from them.
2. Submit application and essay online at www.fedchoicegives.org/GF-
Student Scholarship Selection Criteria:
Applicants must:
● Be a graduating high school senior.
● Plan to attend a post-secondary institution (university, college, or trade school) in the fall of 2024 and provide an acceptance letter.
● Include a recommendation letter from their school counselor and/or teacher.
For further information contact Deena Sheppard, National 1st Vice President, BIG at deena.sheppard@bigrv.org