Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation
The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation offers a $2,000, non-renewable
scholarship to graduating seniors. Winners are selected on the basis of
scholarship, leadership, financial need, and dedication to the civil rights principles
of Rosa L. Parks, whose historic stand against racial prejudice in 1955 brought her
national recognition. The Foundation was established in 1980 to provide equalopportunity scholarships to Michigan high school seniors.
Scholarships to be applied to first year of college only.
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Graduate by August 2015.
Have GPA of 2.5 or above.
Describe financial need.
Complete application form and essay.
Document community activities.
Confirm admission to university or college prior to August 2015.
Furnish official copies of high school transcript and ACT or SAT results
Furnish 3 letters of recommendation (at least one from a school representative; also suggest clergy,
community and/or civic representative).
ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET, OR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
DEADLINE - APPLICATIONS MUST BE POST MARKED BY: March 2, 2015
Applications also available on our web site:
rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org
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IMPORTANT TIPS
Applications are reviewed and evaluated in various categories/ areas - on a weighted average (points awarded
in each category). Failure to complete any portion of the application greatly reduces your chance of being
awarded a scholarship. For example, failure to list community service will lower overall points – possibly
enough to eliminate you from competition. Examples of categories are:
Application (complete/neat) - Scholastic Achievement, SAT/ACT - Financial Need
Community Service - Support Letters - Academic Goals - Future Plans - Essay
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Make sure your cumulative grade point average appears on your transcripts.
Be neat! APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED.
Have someone proofread your application and essay, so you make a good impression.
Send only material requested - do not include copies of awards, certificates, etc.
Please mail in flat envelope (don’t fold, don’t staple).
DO NOT send letters of recommendation or transcripts in a sealed envelope.
Meet deadlines! Take responsibility for mailing your own application - schools are sometimes late getting
the applications in the mail. Make sure everything is in one envelope - don't mail items separately.
Results will be e-mailed to applicants. Winners will be listed on web site (mid-May).
Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation
Personal:
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
E-Mail Address:
Date of Birth:
Employer - Position/Hours-Per-Week:
(MUST BE TYPED)
Cell Phone:
Home Phone:
Place of Birth (State):
Education:
High School:
Graduation Date:
Overall/Cumulative Grade Point Average (minimum 2.5):______ Based on a GPA system of: _______
Indicate "Academic" NOT "weighted" GPA
ACT and/or SAT score:
ACT:
SAT:
MEAP Test:
Yes
No
Major area(s) of study:
Extracurricular Activities (school, clubs, athletics). Indicate position(s), club(s) and/or athletics you participated
in. Be sure to distinguish year (9-12) and approximate hours you participated when you list the club/organization.
Activity
Years Participated
Hours/Week
Brief Description
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University/college(s) to which you have been accepted for admission:
University you plan to attend:
Verification:
Signature and E-mail of Counselor verifying accuracy of above information.
Signature: ____________
Name (print): ____________
E-Mail address: ____________
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_________________ Phone: _________________________
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Education Plans
Educational Goals:
College Major:
College Minor:
Career/Profession:
Application - Page 1 of 3
Name:____________________________________
Application - Page 2 of 3
(MUST BE TYPED)
Activities / Awards:
Community Service/Volunteer Activities (church, home, etc.). Indicate community organizations you actively
participated in during each grade year. Also, indicate hours of volunteer service for each activity. Note that these
can be school related, but should not duplicate any responses you made in any previous section of the application.
Organization
Years Participated
Hours/Week
Brief Description
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Honors and Awards. Tell us about the honors you received. Indicate whether they were on a local (school, county,
or district), state or national level. These awards may be outside of school activities, but should not be duplicated
in any other area of the application.
Family (failure to fully disclose will disqualify you):
Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Address:
Home Phone:
City/State/Zip:
E-Mail:
List each Parent/Guardian’s Place of Employment, Occupation, Job Title:
Name
Place of Employment
Number of Brothers/Sisters:
Occupation
Job Title
List Ages:
Financial (failure to fully disclose will disqualify you):
Provide Family/Household Income (verification of income may be required):
Below $20,000
$80,000 - $100,000
$20,000 - $40,000
$100,000 - $120,000
$40,000 - $60,000
$120,000 - $140,000
$60,000 - $80,000
Over $140,000
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Name:____________________________________
Application - Page 3 of 3
(MUST BE TYPED)
Financial (continued)
How much have you saved for college: $________________
How much have others (parents, grandparents, etc.) saved for your education: $__________________
Describe your financial need for a scholarship (important – be very specific):
Other scholarships you have applied for:
Other scholarships/grants you have already been awarded (name, amount and period of time covered):
If granted this award, how do you plan to pay for the rest of your educational costs?
Essay:
On a separate sheet of paper, please write an essay of 200-300 words on:
Segregation was the defining social issue when Rosa Parks took her historic stand. Select a social issue that you
think should be addressed today. How will YOU use the principles of Rosa Parks to address it?
Signatures:
Applicant:
Parent/Guardian:
Date:
Date:
In addition to a completed application form, the following items must be included before your application can be
considered (check boxes below to indicate items are included):
Three (3) Recommendation Letters (one must be from school staff member)
High School Transcript (official copy)
ACT or SAT Test Results (official copy, or as part of high school transcript)
ESSAY - a statement of 200-300 words
Mail COMPLETE package only, postmarked by March 2, to:
Rosa Parks Scholarships
P.O. Box 950
Detroit, MI 48231
Incomplete or late applications will NOT be considered! MUST BE TYPED
Results will be e-mailed to applicants. Winners will be listed on web site (mid-May).