William E. McKnight Scholarship Fund
Open to all scholars regardless of field of study
The law firm of Nixon Hargrave, Devans & Doyle (now Nixon Peabody LLP); established the William E. McKnight
Scholarship fund at the Rochester Area Foundation in 1986 as a memorial to Mr. McKnight, the law firm’s first
African American partner, who died at the age of 36.
A recipient may be considered for further scholarship assistance for each of his/her college years not to exceed four
years.
Applicants must fill out the attached application form and return it with the required documentation. Transcripts and
reference letters should be sent directly from the high school or reference. All relevant materials should be sent to:
Ms. Annette Rouse, Coordinator
Urban League of Rochester Black Scholars Program/McKnight
265 North Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-6530
PROCESS: Applications will be screened by the Urban League’s representative before presentation to the review
committee. The award will be presented at the annual SALUTE TO BLACK SCHOLARS Awards ceremony in June.
AMOUNT: Varies according to income earned by the endowment fund. (Average $2,000 per year)
*Checklist:
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Application completed
Copy of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) federal income tax return attached
Transcript requested from high school
Reference requested
Copy of college’s letter of acceptance
You should include expenses for your top three college choices using the form attached. If acceptance letters are not
available, so note and submit application by the deadline. Submit acceptance letters as they becomes available No
extension will be granted for applications.
Check List:
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Submit completed application, signed and dated by April 15th
Submit letters of recommendation (pastor, teacher/counselor)
Submit proof of acceptance into a higher learning institute
WILLIAM MCKNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: April 15
Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
City ____________________________________
High School _________________________________
Address _____________________________________
____________________________________________
City
State
Zip
School Telephone # (_____) _____________________
Parent (s) / Guardian (s) / Name (s) & Occupation (s)
Counselor ___________________________________
____________________________________________
Grade Point Average ___________________________
____________________________________________
Class Standing # ____________________
*PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF ACCEPT LETTER
FROM THE COLLEGE YOU WILL ATTEND.
S A T Scores:
Verbal _________________
Math _________________
____________________________________________
Name of College
*PLEASE ATTACH TRANSCRIPT OR HAVE HIGH
SCHOOL SEND TRANSCRIPT TO:
____________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________
City
State
Zip
Black Scholars Program/McKnight Scholarship
Urban League of Rochester
265 North Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14605
Budget: for the period __________________________
September 200 ____
To _________________________________________
May 200 ____
Estimated Expenses
Estimated Resources
Tuition $ __________ Fee $ ________ $ __________
From family, friends
$ _____________
Board $ __________ Room $ _________ __________
TAP & Regents
$ _____________
Books & Supplies $ ____________ $ _____________
Scholarships/Other sources
$ _____________
Other (explain)
Loans
$ _____________
Student employment earnings
$ _____________
$ _____________
____________________________________________
TOTAL $ _____________
TOTAL
$ _____________
WILLIAM MCKNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP
On a separate sheet:
1.
Describe employment, school and community related extra-curricular activities in which you have been
involved. Also, list any awards you have won for these activities or for academic achievement.
2.
Write a short essay describing your background including you career goals and objectives and other
qualifications for being awarded this scholarship.
RETURN TO: URBAN LEAGUE OF ROCHESTER, N.Y., INC
BLACK SCHOLARS PROGRAM/MCKNIGHT
265 NORTH CLINTON AVENUE
ROCHESTER, NY 14605
ATTN: MS. ANNETTE ROUSE
M
MU
USSTT BBEE RREECCEEIIVVEED
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William McKnight Scholarship Fund
Applicant’s name
DEADLINE: April 15th
LIST THREE REFERENCES: For example: a teacher, employer, high school advisor, or an adult you’ve
worked with in a community activity. (Exclude relatives)
1.
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY/STATE/ZIP
HOW THIS PERSON KNOWS YOU
2.
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY/STATE/ZIP
HOW THIS PERSON KNOWS YOU
3.
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY/STATE/ZIP
HOW THIS PERSON KNOWS YOU
* Return this list with application. Give one of the attached Recommendation Forms to each of your
references to be returned by them under separate cover.
Certification:
All information on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Date
MCKNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Applicant’s Signature
William E. McKnight Urban League of Rochester
Recommendation Form
Applicant’s Name______________________________________________________________________________
The applicant named above is applying for a scholarship from The William E. McKnight Scholarship which will be
awarded annually to:
“A graduating high school senior from Monroe ,Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans or Wayne County who has
been accepted to an accredited four year college who has demonstrated those qualities which were so characteristic of
Bill E. McKnight – the capacity for high quality intellectual work and achievement and a dept of understanding and
personal insight into people of all background Please take a few minutes to respond. You may attach a separate sheet
if necessary. Candidate must be honored as an Urban League of Rochester Black Scholar
This form should be returned by April 15th in order for the student to be considered.
Please comment briefly on the following points relating to the applicant’s qualifications. (If additional space is needed,
please use the back of sheet)
Character: (Overall assessment of personality, poise, and moral values)
Scholastic Performance: (Assessment of individual’s academic performance, such as grades, attendance, etc.)
Leadership: (Assessment of individual’s capability to take on responsibility and command situations when needed)
Name of Reference __________________________________ Title______________________________________
Address___________________________________________________ Phone#____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
City
Zip
I have known the applicant for ( ___ ) years as a _______________________ in my capacity as _______________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature____________________________________ Please print name ___________________________________
RETURN TO: URBAN LEAGUE OF ROCHESTER, N.Y., INC
BLACK SCHOLARS PROGRAM/MCKNIGHT
265 NORTH CLINTON AVENUE
ROCHESTER, NY 14605
ATTN: MS. ANNETTE ROUSE
M
MU
USSTT BBEE RREECCEEIIVVEED
D BBYY;; AAPPRRIILL 1155
William E. McKnight Urban League of Rochester
Recommendation Form
Applicant’s Name______________________________________________________________________________
The applicant named above is applying for a scholarship from The William E. McKnight Scholarship which will be
awarded annually to:
“A graduating high school senior from Monroe ,Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans or Wayne County who has
been accepted to an accredited four year college who has demonstrated those qualities which were so characteristic of
Bill E. McKnight – the capacity for high quality intellectual work and achievement and a dept of understanding and
personal insight into people of all background Please take a few minutes to respond. You may attach a separate sheet
if necessary. Candidate must be honored as an Urban League of Rochester Black Scholar
This form should be returned by April 15th in order for the student to be considered.
Please comment briefly on the following points relating to the applicant’s qualifications. (If additional space is needed,
please use the back of sheet)
Character: (Overall assessment of personality, poise, and moral values)
Scholastic Performance: (Assessment of individual’s academic performance, such as grades, attendance, etc.)
Leadership: (Assessment of individual’s capability to take on responsibility and command situations when needed)
Name of Reference __________________________________ Title______________________________________
Address___________________________________________________ Phone#____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
City
Zip
I have known the applicant for ( ___ ) years as a _______________________ in my capacity as _______________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature____________________________________ Please print name ___________________________________
RETURN TO: URBAN LEAGUE OF ROCHESTER, N.Y., INC
BLACK SCHOLARS PROGRAM/MCKNIGHT
265 NORTH CLINTON AVENUE
ROCHESTER, NY 14605
ATTN: MS. ANNETTE ROUSE
M
MU
USSTT BBEE RREECCEEIIVVEED
D BBYY;; AAPPRRIILL 1155
WILLIAM MCKNIGHT SCHOLARSH
William E. McKnight Urban League of Rochester
Recommendation Form
Applicant’s Name______________________________________________________________________________
The applicant named above is applying for a scholarship from The William E. McKnight Scholarship which will be
awarded annually to:
“A graduating high school senior from Monroe ,Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans or Wayne County who has
been accepted to an accredited four year college who has demonstrated those qualities which were so characteristic of
Bill E. McKnight – the capacity for high quality intellectual work and achievement and a dept of understanding and
personal insight into people of all background Please take a few minutes to respond. You may attach a separate sheet
if necessary. Candidate must be honored as an Urban League of Rochester Black Scholar
This form should be returned by April 15th in order for the student to be considered.
Please comment briefly on the following points relating to the applicant’s qualifications. (If additional space is needed,
please use the back of sheet)
Character: (Overall assessment of personality, poise, and moral values)
Scholastic Performance: (Assessment of individual’s academic performance, such as grades, attendance, etc.)
Leadership: (Assessment of individual’s capability to take on responsibility and command situations when needed)
Name of Reference __________________________________ Title______________________________________
Address___________________________________________________ Phone#____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
City
Zip
I have known the applicant for ( ___ ) years as a _______________________ in my capacity as _______________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature____________________________________ Please print name ___________________________________
RETURN TO: URBAN LEAGUE OF ROCHESTER, N.Y., INC
BLACK SCHOLARS PROGRAM/MCKNIGHT
265 NORTH CLINTON AVENUE
ROCHESTER, NY 14605
ATTN: MS. ANNETTE ROUSE
M
MU
USSTT BBEE RREECCEEIIVVEED
D BBYY;; AAPPRRIILL 1155