| PEOPLE OF SUBSTANCE' MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
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| PROGRAM OVERVIEW |
The People Of Substance' Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in the memory of Dr. Dorothy J. Aramburo and Mrs.
Thelma S. Daniels because of their dedication to the educational system and the never-ending learning process. Through
these scholarships, POS seeks to help increase the number of underrepresented minorities who are attending Historic
Black Colleges/Universities (HBCU). Helping our nation address a critical need as well as a challenge to our future
economic vitality in the world market.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates for a POS Memorial Scholarship must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Be a citizen of the United States and a member of one of the underrepresented minority groups;
• Be attending or planning to attend a HBCU for the advancement of his/her academics; (Note: If there are
no applicants from a HBCU the process becomes open.)
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree;
• Have a minimum high school cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and/or a minimum college
cumulative grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.00 scale;
• Be in good standing with his/her high school or college/university;
SELECTION
Through the work of POS’ Memorial Scholarship Committee, potential applicants/recipients are solicited through
nationwide advertisement. Scholarship candidates are determined on the basis of merit, academic achievement, and
community involvement by the POS Memorial Scholarship Selection Committee. Recipients receive notification of their
selection by mail at the start of the summer.
AWARDS
Each year POS awards scholarships through its Memorial Scholarship Fund to students across our nation. The $1,000
merit scholarships are given to the candidate(s) demonstrating superior achievement at the start of the fall and spring
semesters. The funds are disbursed upon presentation of proof of college enrollment. Each scholarships will be disbursed
through the university to the students at the beginning of each semester for a one year period.
APPLICATION PACKET CONTENTS AND DEADLINE
To be considered, candidates must submit the following documentation:
• A completed POS Memorial scholarship application (copies are acceptable);
• A high school transcript or college/university transcript;
• Official proof of ACT and SAT scores;
• Two references (one academic, one non-academic);
• Essay (500 words or less);
• POS Memorial Scholarship Application Checklist (completed and signed).
The complete application package must be submitted no later than June 3, 2010, to:
POS Scholarship Fund
1436 North Villere Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Thelma S. Daniels because of their dedication to the educational system and the never-ending learning process. Through
these scholarships, POS seeks to help increase the number of underrepresented minorities who are attending Historic
Black Colleges/Universities (HBCU). Helping our nation address a critical need as well as a challenge to our future
economic vitality in the world market.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates for a POS Memorial Scholarship must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Be a citizen of the United States and a member of one of the underrepresented minority groups;
• Be attending or planning to attend a HBCU for the advancement of his/her academics; (Note: If there are
no applicants from a HBCU the process becomes open.)
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree;
• Have a minimum high school cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and/or a minimum college
cumulative grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.00 scale;
• Be in good standing with his/her high school or college/university;
SELECTION
Through the work of POS’ Memorial Scholarship Committee, potential applicants/recipients are solicited through
nationwide advertisement. Scholarship candidates are determined on the basis of merit, academic achievement, and
community involvement by the POS Memorial Scholarship Selection Committee. Recipients receive notification of their
selection by mail at the start of the summer.
AWARDS
Each year POS awards scholarships through its Memorial Scholarship Fund to students across our nation. The $1,000
merit scholarships are given to the candidate(s) demonstrating superior achievement at the start of the fall and spring
semesters. The funds are disbursed upon presentation of proof of college enrollment. Each scholarships will be disbursed
through the university to the students at the beginning of each semester for a one year period.
APPLICATION PACKET CONTENTS AND DEADLINE
To be considered, candidates must submit the following documentation:
• A completed POS Memorial scholarship application (copies are acceptable);
• A high school transcript or college/university transcript;
• Official proof of ACT and SAT scores;
• Two references (one academic, one non-academic);
• Essay (500 words or less);
• POS Memorial Scholarship Application Checklist (completed and signed).
The complete application package must be submitted no later than June 3, 2010, to:
POS Scholarship Fund
1436 North Villere Street
New Orleans, LA 70116