Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship

Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship The Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to high school students as well as undergraduate students entering college for the first time. The purpose of the scholarship is to help under-served students who may not be eligible for other scholarships. Students who have either graduated from high school or earned their G.E.D. may apply. Minimum grade point average is 2.0. Students must have a strong desire to go to college and earn their degree. Students must also have a desire to give back to their communities. The scholarship fund was established by Gloria Carter and and her son Shawn Carter (Shawn Carter is better known as hip-hop rapper Jay-Z) to offer a unique opportunity to students who have been incarcerated or faced particular life challenges but still want to pursue higher education. The program gives them a chance that most other programs do not offer. The Carter Foundation is a firm believer in helping young people not only reach their career goals but also establish a secure future. Students up to age 25 may apply. The scholarship can be used for tuition, room and board, books, fees and other college-related expenses. All high school seniors, undergraduate students at two-year or four-year institutions and vocational or trade school students are eligible. The deadline for this scholarship is usually in APRIL of each year, and the award amount is usually $1,500 - $2,500. For more details, visit www.shawncartersf.com When is the deadline for the 2014 application? The deadline for the 2014 application is April 30, 2014 (11:59PM EST). Please note that if you do not submit your application before the deadline, all your information is lost. Who is eligible to apply for the Shawn Carter scholarship? All high school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2yr or 4yr) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools who meet the requirements below are eligible. Requirements: US citizen or Permanent Resident 25 years old or younger Minimum 2.0 GPA Do I have to be currently enrolled in school to apply for this scholarship? You do not have to be currently enrolled in school to apply. If you graduated from high school, received your GED diploma, or took time off from college, you are still eligible. How can I maximize my chances of receiving this scholarship? Here are some steps you can take: 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.