Era l and frances walker-scholarship

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$3,500

Application Deadline:

01/02/2024

About This Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois offers a named scholarship called the Era L. and Francis L. Walker Scholarship with the intention of assisting African American boys who are graduating high school seniors from a Rockford Public School to pursue higher education.

Eligibility Criteria For Era l and frances walker-scholarship

Here are some common eligibility criteria that may apply:

Academic Performance: Many higher education scholarships have minimum GPA requirements or academic performance criteria that applicants must meet. Academic transcripts or records may be requested as part of the application.
Field of Study: Some scholarships are specific to certain fields of study or disciplines. The eligibility criteria may require applicants to be pursuing a degree or career in a particular field, such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), humanities, business, or other specified areas.
Financial Need: Some scholarships prioritize applicants with demonstrated financial need or limited resources to support their education. Financial information, such as income statements or FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) data, may be required.
Leadership and Extracurricular Involvement: Many scholarships value applicants who have demonstrated leadership abilities, active involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, or other notable accomplishments outside of academics.
Recommendations: The scholarship program may require letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, mentors, or individuals who can speak to the applicant’s academic abilities, character, and potential.
Essay or Personal Statement: Applicants may be required to submit an essay or personal statement highlighting their academic and career goals, aspirations, and how the scholarship will contribute to their educational journey.
Citizenship or Residency: Some scholarships may have specific requirements regarding the applicant’s citizenship or residency status.
Enrollment or Acceptance: Applicants may need to be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited higher education institution, such as a college, university, or vocational school.
Demographic or Specialized Criteria: Some scholarships may have specific eligibility criteria based on factors such as ethnicity, gender, underrepresented populations, first-generation college students, or military affiliation.