Ashton Washington Women of Color Annual Scholarship

 

$1000

 

Requirements:

The recipient must be a woman of color currently enrolled as a senior in any high school in the state of Mississippi.

 

The recipient must plan to attend a HBCU in the state of Mississippi.

 

 

Scholarship Inclusion:

The recipient of this scholarship will receive a $1,000 scholarship paid directly to the junior college or university of his/her choice.

 

 

Application Requirements:

Applicants will be required to submit a 2-4 minute video presentation answering the following question.

 

“I long, just as every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.” - Maya Angelou

Do you think the sense of belongingness is important in the educational setting? Why or why not?

 

Please include the following in your response:

• Introduction. Tell us your name, where you are from, your current high school, and where you plan to attend college.
• Response. Do you think the sense of belongingness is important in the educational setting? Why or why not?
• Personal. How has the presence or absence of the sense of belongingness impacted your educational journey?
• Lessons. What changes(if any) would you have made?
• Closing. How would receiving this scholarship contribute to your career path?

 

Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA; must submit school transcript when applicable.

 

Some Advice:

• Try to restate the questions in your response.
• Remember posture is important.
• Record your video with appropriate lighting using a neutral background.
• Pick a quiet area.
• Dress appropriately.
• Your final submission should be free of grammatical errors.