The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) was founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to further his or her education. By removing some of the financial burdens associated with going to, surviving in, and graduating from college, the SCSF plays a vital role in increasing college access and success for many motivated yet underserved youth and young adults. The SCSF provides individual grants that can be used to cover tuition expenses and related supplemental educational expenses such as books, lab fees, and travel. All Shawn Carter Scholars are required to “give back” by conducting community service and by serving as mentors to younger, aspiring Shawn Carter Scholars.
ELIGIBILITY
High school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2 year or 4 year) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools
US citizen or Permanent Resident
25 years old or younger
Minimum 2.0 GPA
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
Your application consists of 9 sections:
Personal Information
Educational Information
Honors & Awards
Extracurricular
Family Information
Financial Information
Personal Statement & Special Circumstances
Personal Essay Prompt: Please explain Why you should be selected to receive a Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship? (250 words max)
Essay & Photo
Essay Prompt: "To whom much is given, much is expected”. As a result of this core philosophy, all selected scholars must agree to meet certain expectations. One of these expectations is to complete at least 25 hours of community service hours. Please describe what specific actions you would take in order to meet this expectation and explain why giving back to the community is important. (Must be between 500 & 650 words)
APPLICATION TIPS
Start your application early and complete it on time. The earlier you start the application, the better chance you have to submit the application before the deadline. You also have more time to ask us questions in case any part of the process needs clarification.
Tell us about yourself and use specific details when sharing your extracurricular activities. We do not know anything about you until you share it with us. Specific details can help us understand how great you are. The same can be said about your essay. We don’t expect the essay to run too long but make sure your essay helps us learn more about you and your perspectives.
Review your application for grammar and spelling errors.
The photo is optional. If you decide to provide a photo, please send us a head shot from the shoulders up similar to an ID card.
If your question has not been answered above, please direct your inquiry to: scsfapplicant@shawncartersf.com.
The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) and F3 Student AwardsTM are partnering to Celebrate Success by sponsoring a statewide art contest for all K-12 public education students.
Students should create a work of art that visually captures the essence of success—unique to their own perspectives—in a celebratory fashion. Entrants will be critiqued on theme, execution, and creativity.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
Include with each entry on a separate piece of paper the student's full name, age, grade, name of school/school district, principal/ teacher’s name, and contact number for the principal/teacher. Any submission that is not made in accordance with these instructions shall be immediately disqualified without any opportunity for resubmission.
ELIGIBILITY
All California public education students, grades K-12.
SUBMITTING ENTRIES
All “Celebrate Success” art contest entries must be submitted to the following address:
Educational Services Dept.
Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)
1029 J Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95814
Entries may be mailed or hand delivered. ACSA and F3 do not assume responsibility for lost, late, misdirected, and illegible entries, all of which shall be disqualified.
The purpose of the RMEL Foundation is to award scholarships to deserving and qualified students in engineering, business, information systems, plant, line or distribution technology, line worker or other curriculum related to the electric energy industry.
AWARDS
Awards will be made in two categories:
RMEL Foundation Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000-$3,000. See the eligibility requirements below for these scholarships.
RMEL Foundation Named Scholarships. These scholarships are provided by the Foundation in the name of the individual or corporate donor.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must be a current high school senior, high school graduate or current university/college undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior or senior) student. In addition, you must fulfill ONE of the following:
1. Be pursuing or plan to pursue an electric industry position certificate or associate degree at a college (Certificate/Associate Degree) and be able to provide information about the specific program you are or will attend and the accreditation status of the institution.
2. Be pursuing or plan to pursue an undergraduate degree with intent to pursue a career in the electric energy industry.
And, the applicant must:
1. Be a permanent U.S. resident.
2. Complete the online application in its entirety.
Note: If awarded a scholarship the recipient will be asked throughout the remaining years of college to periodically provide RMEL with information including expected graduation date, expected degree, internships, and post-graduate employment.
HOW RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN
A Selection Committee of the RMEL Foundation reviews all applications and selects the recipients. The selection criteria are:
Goals and aspirations in the electric energy industry
Motivation to succeed
Service to community and school
Academic performance
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., San Diego Alumnae Chapter recognizes and honors African American female students who are committed to academic excellence, positive leadership, and community service.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must African American
Must be a high school senior or college/ university undergraduate student
Must have minimum 2.75 G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale OR 3.5 G.P.A. on a 5.0 scale in all classes
Must demonstrate leadership ability as demonstrated by participation in extracurricular activities, community service, and/or holding positions in various organizations.
Plan to attend a 4-year university or junior college
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
ALL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
A sealed and unopened official High School or College/University transcript.
Two (2) typed letters of recommendation
One (1) typed essay about the difference you plan to in your chosen profession, within your community, and within your family upon receiving your college degree(s)
A complete scholarship application form (can be found below)