YMCA BLACK ACHIEVERS PROGRAM
Each year scholarships are given to help high-achieving students attend a high school, college or university. The scholarships give our students the confidence and courage they need to continue to do well in school and the assurance that their community cares about and supports them. Additionally, a portion of the scholarship fund is set aside to help teens participate in enriching Y programs.
Chuck Rhodes Memorial Scholarship Program
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The Chuck Rhodes Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Charles “Chuck” Rhodes, a dedicated Y volunteer and committee member, and his long-time commitment to the Y. Chuck served in many capacities over the years, most recently on the YMCA’s Urban Campus board, our YMCA Young Leaders Academy board, and as chair of our Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast committee.
Four Y youth will be awarded a scholarship on an annual basis in the following categories:
*One Young Leaders Academy student aspiring to attend a private, tuition based high school.
*One Black Achiever who will attend a post-secondary institution.
*Two Y youth who aspire to attend a private, tuition-based high school or who will attend a post-secondary institution but may not be a Young Leaders Academy or Black Achiever student.
Scholarship applications enrollment is open annually March 1 through April 1. Award recipients are announced by May 16 of every year.
If you are interested in making a gift to the Chuck Rhodes Memorial Scholarship Fund and helping Milwaukee youth on their journey to academic success please contact us.
2012 YMCA Black Achievers Scholarship
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Eligibility Requirements
*Currently a graduating high school senior or a post-secondary student
*High school 2.75 or post-secondary grade point average of 2.75 or above
*Current or past Teen Achiever
*Pending acceptance to a post-secondary institution (required for receipt of scholarship) or current enrollment
*If registering as a part-time student, proof of 20 or more hours of work per week
*Recipients must be willing to provide updates to the Black Achievers Program
*Recipients must use the funds awarded within one calendar year from the official award date or forfeit their award
Application Deadline: May 7th (Graduating High School Seniors) / May 31st (College Students)
2012 Lou McGlothian Memorial Scholarship
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The Lou McGlothian Memorial Scholarship has been made possible by The Business Council and other corporations. The scholarships will be awarded each year to one (1) college junior or senior OR a graduate student provided they meet program criteria. Each student will receive $2,500 a year ($1,250 each semester). The recipient will be chosen by a panel of individuals from the Business Community and Education Personnel.
Application Deadline: Completed applications must be postmarked by June 5
2012 NAACP Education Scholarship
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Eligibility Requirements
*Applicant must be an entering College Freshman, College Sophomore or College Junior
*Applicant must be a resident of the City of Milwaukee
*Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and seeking enrollment in an Accredited College in the United States
*NAACP membership and participation is highly desirable, but not required. If Membership application and dues are sent in, they must be submitted separately
*Applicant must be a Full Time Student
*Applicant must possess a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 Scale System
Application Deadline: Application forms and required documents must be received by the NAACP Scholarship Committee on or before June 30, 2012
