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Criteria
All applications must be accompanied by the following documentation:
• Grade report/transcript (most recent high school transcript for seniors, college transcript for post-secondary students)
• Two letters of recommendation (non-family)
• Proof of current enrollment or acceptance in a college/university (course schedule/admission letter, if applicable)
• Must provide a minimum 500 word essay
Identify five prerequisites for success and explain in detail your personal philosophy for the pursuit of excellence. Explain how you will use your college education to achieve this pursuit of excellence. (see application)
Requirements for all scholarship recipients:
All scholarship recipients are required to cooperate with the Scholarship committee to promote the PUSH-Excel’s scholarship program, specifically by writing a thank-you note to a donor. Recipients also may be asked to participate in other public relations activities for PUSH-Excel.
Recipients of these awards are required to participate in the Annual National Conference scholarship luncheon and Education Leadership Conference for each year of their financial award. Unless specified by funder, scholarships are not necessarily renewable and are only applicable to one school year.
Requirements for the renewal of the Ora Lee Sanders Scholarship:
In order to qualify for renewal of the Ora Lee Sanders scholarship, students must earn a grade point average of at least 2.5; renewal of the Cirilo McSween New York Life scholarship requires at least a 3.0. Upon such earning, students may become eligible for a one-year scholarship of $1,000 (Ora Lee Sanders) or $2,500 (Cirilo McSween New York Life). All scholarship recipients are required to cooperate with the Scholarship committee to promote the PUSH-Excel’s scholarship program by participating in various public relations activities for PUSH-Excel. Additionally, recipients of these rewards are required to participate in the Annual National Conference scholarship gala and Education Leadership Conference.
