Made For Success Scholarship Application

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Qualifications

Is your cumulative GPA a 2.7 or above?

Yes

No

Are you a high school senior or an undergraduate level student?

Yes

No

Is your permanent residence in Kansas City Missouri, Kansas City Kansas or within 60 miles?

Yes

No

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If you answered NO to any of the questions, please terminate the application. Thank you for your interest in the Gathering of Pearls Foundation Scholarship. Unfortunately, you do not meet the qualifications. Best wishes in your future endeavors.

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Personal Information

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Address

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian Phone

Please select all that apply:

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

How did you hear about the Gathering of Pearls Foundation Scholarship?

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Educational Information

Current School Level:

High School Senior

College Freshman

College Sophomore

College Junior

College Senior

Vocational/Technical School

College Type:

HBCU

4-year College/University, that is NOT Historically Black College or University

Community College

Vocational/Technical School

College Planning to Attend or Currently Attending:

Planned Major Field of Study:

Cumulative GPA:

Are you a first-generation college student?

Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend college.

No, either my parents or grandparents have attended college.

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Essay Questions

Tell us why you feel you should be awarded this scholarship.

Describe your Career Goals.

In a brief statement, describe how you plan to give back to your community after graduation.

List the organizations you volunteer for, whether in the community or your local church.

List any leadership roles you may have created or helped to create in your school, community, or church.

Describe briefly any entrepreneurial endeavors you are interested in or an established business you have already created.

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Uploads

Please do not provide links, such as Google doc links, which can expire or require access. For transcripts:

• Ensure your name, the institution name and other identifying marks are not missed during the scanning process and that your scanned copy is clearly legible and can print on letter size paper (8 ½” x 11”).

• Ensure that you also include the transcript legend (back page in most cases).

• Redact (mark out) the Social Security Number (SSN) anywhere it appears on your transcript before uploading it. Do not mark or alter your transcript other than redacting the SSN.

Provide one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or administrator at your current school:

Upload Recommendation

Provide a current copy of your transcript(s)

Upload Transcript

Provide a current professional-looking headshot

Upload File

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Consent & Signatures

This section must be completed by your parent or guardian if you are under 18:

Release of Information

I consent to the release of the information provided for the purpose of evaluation by the Gathering of Pearls Foundation Scholarship Committee or their appointed representatives.

Photo Release Statement

I hereby grant permission to the Gathering of Pearls Foundation to use my likeness in photographs and/or video in any and all of its publications, including but not limited to printed and digital publications, without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written or electronic copy, wherein my likeness appears. I also understand that this material may be used in diverse settings within an unrestricted geographic area. This release is binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.

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