African American Volkswagen Employees' Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/17/2024

Closes: 3/29/2024

The African American Volkswagen Employees' Scholarship was established to provide scholarships for historically underrepresented students who are former employees of Volkswagen of America in New Stanton, Pennsylvania. African American individuals receive special consideration.

Win up to

$2,000

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Former employee or relative of an employee of Volkswagen of America, New Stanton, Pennsylvania, and designated as class members by the determination of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania in Civil Action Nos. 83-5 and 83-271 Charles E. Penn et. al. v. Volkswagen of America

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Graduating high school senior or high school graduate

Underrepresented student

Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree as a full or part-time student

Demonstrate financial need Employee relatives mentioned above include spouse, brother, sister, parent, and lineal descendant. Preference is given to African American individuals.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate

Location

Country: US

Minimum GPA

2.5

Affiliations

Volkswagen of America

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