Scholarship Description
The Venus Morris Griffin Scholarship Fund, Inc. a 501(c)(3) organization helps children who have an incarcerated parent with an opportunity to attend college with a $10,000 Scholarship.
To Qualify:
- You MUST be a High School Senior in the United States
- You MUST have a biological parent that is currently incarcerated
- Students that are adopted and in foster care that meet all terms and conditions are encouraged to apply
- You MUST prove acceptance into either an institution of higher learning or a trades program, by the time the scholarship is awarded – Payment shall be made directly to the institution
- You MUST show proof of acceptance to attend college in the next one year and also provide an invoice issued by the institution
Only one (1) entry letter is allowed per person/household explaining how having an incarcerated parent has impacted your life. All scholarship money MUST be used on tuition ONLY and within the first or second year of high school graduation. Winners will be notified by email.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must currently be in high school
- Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
- Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
- Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school
- Award is available to U.S. citizens
Application Requirements
- Application form required
- Essay required
- Photograph required
How To Apply
OnlineOnline at: https://vmgfoundation.org/
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