Application Deadline: October 31, 2016
The Margaret Wong Scholarship 2016-2017 The Margaret Wong Scholarship, in partnership with Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC), assists students who are not eligible for federal student aid as a result of their citizenship status. Applicants must be immigrant students and who reside in the United States who have achieved Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. This scholarship will be administered by College Now Greater Cleveland. Ten (10) northeast Ohio students will receive one-year scholarships in the amount of $2,000 for the 2016-2017 academic year. Selected winners who maintain a 2.0 GPA, full-time status and participate in the College Now mentoring program will be eligible for a scholarship renewal for up to two additional years through 2018-2019. Eligible Students:
Applicants must be in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and either be a high school senior or a current undergraduate student. Applicants must be pursuing or planning to pursue a two-year or four-year degree at either a public or private not-for-profit college or university and, upon enrollment, maintain full-time status. High school seniors must be attending a high school served by College Now and must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Current college undergraduates must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and provide copies of their most recent transcripts. They also must attend a counseling session with an advisor at the College Now Resource Center located in the Tower City Mall prior to selection.
How to Apply:
Complete and submit the on-line scholarship application found at:
Write a 300-500 word essay stating why you feel you should receive the Margaret Wong Scholarship. In addition to your application you will need to submit to College Now: o Official or unofficial academic transcripts or grade reports; high school seniors must also submit ACT and/or SAT test scores o Two (2) recommendation letters o Confirmation of your enrollment in the DACA program o Any other materials College Now may require Contact Scholarship and Financial Aid Specialist, Elton Lytle, with questions at 216.635.0166.
http://collegenowgc.org/find-scholarships/
Application Deadline: October 31, 2016 College Now Greater Cleveland • 50 Public Square • Cleveland, OH 44113 216. 635. 0166 • www.collegenowgc.org Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and visit in-person at the College Now Resource Center
Applicants must be in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and either be a high school senior or a current undergraduate student. Applicants must be pursuing or planning to pursue a two-year or four-year degree at either a public or private not-for-profit college or university and, upon enrollment, maintain full-time status. High school seniors must be attending a high school served by College Now and must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Current college undergraduates must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and provide copies of their most recent transcripts. They also must attend a counseling session with an advisor at the College Now Resource Center located in the Tower City Mall prior to selection.
How to Apply:
Complete and submit the on-line scholarship application found at:
Write a 300-500 word essay stating why you feel you should receive the Margaret Wong Scholarship. In addition to your application you will need to submit to College Now: o Official or unofficial academic transcripts or grade reports; high school seniors must also submit ACT and/or SAT test scores o Two (2) recommendation letters o Confirmation of your enrollment in the DACA program o Any other materials College Now may require Contact Scholarship and Financial Aid Specialist, Elton Lytle, with questions at 216.635.0166.
http://collegenowgc.org/find-scholarships/
Application Deadline: October 31, 2016 College Now Greater Cleveland • 50 Public Square • Cleveland, OH 44113 216. 635. 0166 • www.collegenowgc.org Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and visit in-person at the College Now Resource Center
