| PLEASE NOTE: This Scholarship Expired on May 31st, 2024... |
Jayda Dionne Parker Scholarship
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on 03/06/2024 | |||||||
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Applications are now open for the 2024-25 academic year. The Jayda Dionne Parker Scholarship Fund honors the life of Florida A&M University Alumnus Jayda Dionne Parker for her hard work, willingness to help others, and determination against tremendous odds. Our mission is to provide, specifically, students of the FAMU School of Journalism and Graphic Communication with financial assistance for higher education.
The application and an explanation of requirements can be found at the scholarship's web site. Note: Only open to current students of Florida A&M University. Requirements: To be considered for the scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year, the applicant must submit: 1) An application form; 2) Documentation of acceptance or enrollment in FAMU’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication; 3) One letter of recommendation; from a teacher, counselor, community leader or other adult who is not a family member; 4) An academic transcript -or- other proof of academic performance; and 5) A 500 word essay (750 words max) which describes how the applicant exemplifies Jayda Dionne Parker’s characteristics of hard work, caring and service to others and determination to succeed. The essay must include: • a statement of a major hurdle which was overcome, • a summary of how the applicant was changed by the experience, and • an assertion of how overcoming adversity influenced the applicant’s plans for the future When preparing applications, applicants are encouraged to visit www.jdpscholar.org/about-Jayda to learn about Jayda’s attributes and how their attributes exemplify Jayda’s character. | |
| Scholarship/Grant Site: https://www.jdpscholar.org/apply |
