We Rise Scholarship
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In 2014, President Obama launched the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) initiative, which called on communities across the country to take action to address persistent opportunity gaps facing boys and young men of color and ensure all youth reach their full potential. The City of Columbus answered the call to action by creating My Brother’s Keeper Village in 2016 to address disparity gaps in education, safety, health and economics facing boys and young men of color in central Ohio.
A pillar of My Brother’s Keeper Village is a commitment to boosting postsecondary education for boys and young men of color to help close and eliminate the opportunity gaps that exist. The My Brother’s Keeper Columbus scholarship seeks to advance this goal by selecting and supporting the postsecondary education of four young men every year.
The We Rise scholarship is designed to help close any remaining financial gap after all Federal and State educational grants and scholarships have been utilized. The maximum scholarship amount will be $1,500 per recipient. Scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the scholarship recipient’s educational institution.
We Rise Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be graduating during the 2023-2024 school year.
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Must enroll and attend a 4-year college or university, 2-year community college or trade school in the Fall of 2024 and provide verification of enrollment and matriculation prior to receiving the scholarship.
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Must complete the entry form and a 500-word personal statement on the following topic (word document – typed and double spaced)
♦How has your ‘Village’ helped you prepare for Higher Education?
♦What does My Brother’s Keeper mean to you?
♦How can you give back and help create a ‘Village’ for BYMOC in your community?
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Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
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A letter of recommendation from teacher, adult advisor or youth organization leader. Provide contact information including name, email and phone number for recommendation.
