BENNETT EXCEL SCHOLARS are Bennett College women committed to academic excellence, public service, and civic advocacy. This scholarship opportunity was developed with the assistance of PUSH/EXCEL Founder Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. and is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop their leadership and advocacy skills, as well as to support their academic endeavor.QUALIFICATIONS:
BENNETT EXCEL scholars must have at least a 2.5 GPA and a need for scholarship assistance, as indicated by the Bennett College Office of Financial Aid. They must submit an essay of at least 500 words that discusses their commitment to advocacy. This scholarship is open to all student, regardless of classification or major.
BENNETT EXCEL scholars will be called upon, from time to time, to meet as a group with members of the PUSH EXCEL Board of Directors, or with other speakers. They may also be asked to serve as a focus group about issues of advocacy and activism.
BENNETT EXCEL scholarships are renewable for students who maintain the 2.5 GPA and who make sufficient academic progress toward graduation. Students will have to submit a 500-word essay each year outlining their academic progress and their civic involvement.
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