Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF) accepting applications for “Powerful Women…Next Generation” Scholarship
SOUTH FLORIDA – Applications are now being accepted for the Jamaican Women of Florida “Powerful Women…Next Generation” scholarship.
The scholarship, renewable annually, is awarded to a first or second generation, Jamaican-American female high school student attending college in fall 2015. Valued at $1,000 yearly, the scholarship will encourage the recipient to achieve her four-year educational goal at a tertiary institution
In order to meet the criteria for the scholarship opportunity, the applicant must be a resident of South Florida, and have a high school graduating 3.5 GPA, which must be maintained throughout the tenure of the scholarship. Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 24, 2015.
As part of the qualifying criteria, the candidate is required to demonstrate commitment as a volunteer in community projects by performing a minimum of forty hours per semester. In addition, the candidate must compose an essay (not more than two (2) pages, about women who are trailblazers in their field of study illustrating how their success could influence the candidate’s course of study in the pursuit of scholastic achievement. The applicant’s study program should also include credits in International Studies and/or Women’s studies, if available.
Application material must be accompanied by candidate’s contact information (name/address/telephone/email address) and emailed to Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF) at [email protected] or mailed to 3325 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 206, Hollywood, FL 33021.
The Scholarship will be awarded at the second anniversary celebration of JWOF – Women Empowerment Conference to take place on Saturday, May 23rd at the Jungle Island, Miami Beach.
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