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MEMORIAL Scholarship

Social Justice, Performing Arts, and Trades

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Program Description

PURPOSE: 

The Michael O. D. Brown Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice, Performing Arts, and Trades awards scholarships to college-bound high school seniors based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and an expressed interest in enrolling into a post-secondary program in pursuit of a certification, associates, or bachelor’s degree in the performing arts or social justice/activism.

This scholarship is a tribute to Mike’s desire, determination, discipline and dedication. It is a celebration of his life and legacy.

Lezley McSpadden,
Mother of Michael O.D. Brown

CRITERIA: 

The students eligible for assistance must be graduating high school seniors attending Central Visual & Performing Arts, Jennings, McCluer, Normandy, River View Gardens, and University City High Schools who intend to continue their education at a community college, a four- year college or university or trade school. Consideration will be given to academic achievement, financial need and the student’s community service record.

GUIDELINES: 

Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis.

AMOUNT: 

Each scholarship awarded will be in the amount of $3,000.

RENEWAL PROCESS: 

This Scholarship is not renewable. Previous scholarship recipients cannot re-apply.

Application:

Before proceeding with this application, please ensure you have the following documents:

  • Proof that you have applied and/or been accepted to a higher education program
  • Proof of at least a 2.5 GPA, as shown on your most recent report card
  • Proof of community or volunteer service within the last year

All incoming 2024 seniors of the above-mentioned High Schools are encouraged to apply next year.

Once you have gathered this information please click below to apply.

Questions? Please email [email protected].

The scholarships have been awarded for the 2024. Come back next year!

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