RESPONSIBILITY
AS THE APPLICANT
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:
To make sure that the application is com-
plete and meets the deadline. Failure to do
so will disallow consideration of your appli-
APPLICATION DEADLINE
cation.
Please review your application with your
MARCH 16, 2015—2:00 P.M.
high school counselor for accuracy.
Completed information is to be delivered
Eloise Gentry
Scholarship Application
or mailed to:
Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc.
3101 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409
The application is to be sealed in an envelope that clearly states on the front:
ELOISE GENTRY
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Administered by:
The Urban League of NWI Inc.
Dr. Vanessa Allen
President & CEO
3101 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 887-9621-P
(219) 887-0020-F
www.urbanleagueofnwi.org
info@urbanleagueofnwi.org
Eloise Gentry
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship
Ms. Eloise Gentry was a lifelong teacher
Applicants for the Eloise Gentry Scholar-
and advocate for education, economic parity
ship must have documented proof of the
and civil rights. She was an educator in the Gary
following:
Community School Corporation for many years
before assuming the position of President/CEO
To Apply
To apply for the Eloise Gentry Scholarship,
the applicant must complete and submit
the following documentation:
1. The Urban League General Scholarship

Must be a current-year graduate of a
of the Urban League of Northwest Indiana. She
high school in Lake, Porter or LaPorte
was the first female CEO of an Urban League
Counties
Affiliate and worked tirelessly to uplift all citi-
Application form.
2. An essay not to exceed 500 words detailing your character, leadership and
Must have a letter of acceptance for
community service and how you plan
Gentry Scholarship was established in January
the next school year from an accredit-
to utilize your education and experienc-
2011 for graduating Seniors in Lake, Porter and
ed college or university
es to help improve society.
zens in the community. To this end, The Eloise

LaPorte Counties. Extra consideration will be
given to those students planning to major in

education or social work.
grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0
grading scale for the applicants’ entire
Based on the content of the essay and
high school career
personal interview, three non-renewable scholarships will be awarded in the amount of

A committee comprised of representaers will select the recipients based on scoring of
set criteria as demonstrated by Eloise Gentry’s
legacy of civic involvement and education.
3. An official transcript of grades from
Lake County, Porter County and/or
LaPorte County high school(s).
4. A one-page resumé that details your
skills, experiences and interests. It
$500.00 each for the 3 counties.
tives of the Urban League and community lead-
Must have a minimum cumulative

Must have participated in extracurric-
should also highlight your affiliations,
ular, community and volunteer activi-
honors and awards and civic involve-
ties while in high school
ment.
Must be able to prove financial need
APPLICATION DEADLINE
MARCH 16, 2015—2:00 P.M.
5. Two brief letters of recommendation:
a) one from an adult who can attest to
your personal character, leadership and
volunteerism and b) one from a high
school faculty member.