Requirements:

 

-Must be a Class of 2023, high school graduate of a Greater Memphis area high school.

-Must submit proof of acceptance into a 4 year college or university.

-Must submit a minimum 1 page (500 words) essay, single spaced & written in Times New Roman 12pt font. Essay topic choice is posted below.

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Option 1: "If you could change one thing for youth in the city, what would it be?"

 

Option 2: "Tell us about a time you failed; what kept you motivated and what did you learn?"

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Requirements:

 

-Must be a current Sophomore or Junior at a local university enrolled at least 12 credit hours.

-Must submit signed documentation of the completion of 6 service hours that occurred between Fall 2022 & Spring 2023.

-Must submit a minimum 1 page (500 words) essay, single spaced & written in Times New Roman 12pt font. Essay topic is posted below.

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"What is your professional plan after college and how do you plan to give back to the African American community?"

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