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To be considered for this scholarship, all applicants meet the following criteria:

• Have lived at a Section 42 tax credit property for at least one (1) year
  
• Be a Senior at an accredited high school or current college student
  
• Have maintained at least a 2.7 cumulative high school grade-point-average (GPA) on a 4.0 grade scale
  
• Plan to or be enrolled  in a two- or four-year accredited university pursuing their first bachelor's degree
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Demonstrate financial need

Student motivation and leadership potential play a critical role in the selection process. We take into account the following factors giving priority to students who demonstrate the greatest drive to succeed:

• Demonstration of motivation (career goals, previous/current work experience, etc)
  
• GPA
• Demonstration of leadership potential
• Community Involvement
• Extracurricular activities
• Financial need
  

Scholarship applications will be reviewed based on a blend of objective and selective criteria including:

• GPA
  
• Documented Evidence of Community Involvement
  
• Documented Evidence of Financial Need
  
• Evaluation of Letters of Recommendation
  
• Evaluation of Personal Statement
  

scholarship applicant requirements