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Posted By: Tarlton Wade on 06/07/2013 | |||||||
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The Walmart First Generation Summer Scholarship is open to all first generation freshman students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Selected scholars will receive a scholarship of $3,100 for summer session, which can be used to cover the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board and required textbooks purchased from member-schools.
Requirements. Currently enrolled at one of TMCF’s 47 member-schools Attend summer school Demonstrate financial need First-generation student (i.e. neither parent has graduated from college) Current grade point average of 2.5 or higher U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 Applicants must also submit the following documents for consideration: Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience) 2013 Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA) Most recent transcript (applicants may upload a copy of either an unofficial or official transcript) Current Recommendation from current school faculty member (only one letter) Essay: In a minimum of 500 words, please address one of the following questions What inspired you to pursue a degree in your current field of study and what impact will it have on our society? What does it mean to be the first person in your family to receive a college degree? | |
| Scholarship/Grant Site: http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/scholarships/ |
