Tag: African-American
American Chemical Society Georgia Local Section, Percy Julian High School Award, Deadline April 16, 2014
March 16, 2014The Percy Julian Award is open to African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and members of other groups who are traditionally underrepresented in science. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and plan to major in a STEM discipline, plan to attend a college or university in the Fall 2014 semester, and show evidence of leadership skills which promote racial, ethnic & cultural understanding.
A copy of the qualifications and application can be found here: https://cobbk12.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-782441-dt-content-rid-4738672_2/courses/HIL.Counseling.Hurst/2014%20Percy%20Julian%20High%20School%20Award%20Application.pdf
NAACP ACT-SO 2014 for High School Students, Deadline April 12, 2014
February 21, 2014Students are invited to participate in the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO). ACT-SO promotes a climate of academic and artistic development. Students of African-American descent enrolled in grades 9-12 and are amateurs in the categories of competition are eligible to participate. For more information contact Deane Bonner at 770-425-5757. Additional information can also be found at this link: http://www.cobbnaacp.org/ACTSO%20Presentation2.pdf
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship
February 21, 2014Regions Riding Forward® Scholarship Contest
Their Story. Your Voice.
Your voice is your own. But it’s also been impacted by others. Who, we wonder, has inspired you? Let us know by entering the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest.
You could win an $8,000 college scholarship
For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.
The details
The 2025 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest consists of four (4) separate Quarterly Contests – one for each calendar quarter of 2025. Regions is awarding four $8,000 scholarships through each Quarterly Contest.
Visit website: https://www.regions.com/about-regions/diversity-equity-inclusion/supporting-communities/essay-contest-scholarship