Terri Grier Memorial Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/1/2024

Closes: 5/1/2024

The Terri Grier Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to African American students interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to political advocacy.

Win up to

$5,000

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

This program is open to African Americans who are graduating high school seniors or current full-time undergraduate or graduate students.

Applicants must be interested in working on a degree in public policy, public administration, political science, community engagement, or other advocacy disciplines.

They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate leadership skills through participation in the community, advocacy, extracurricular, and/or other activities; courage of conviction and determination in pursuit of their goals; and commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit and advocacy sectors.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate 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, Graduate Student

Location

Country: US

Intended Area of Study

Political Science, Public Administration

Minimum GPA

Activities

Advocacy, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities

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