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Scholarship Announcement

In keeping with its mission to support the scholastic endeavors of young people,
especially students of color, the Little Rock Nine® Foundation will award scholarships to
high school seniors who plan on pursuing a college or university education.

Listed below are the eligibility requirements and the timeline for application:

Scholarship/Mentorship Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Little Rock Nine® Foundation Scholarship and Mentorship Awards
Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be enrolled as a senior in high school for current academic year;

2. Have a grade point average of 3.0 or its equivalent;

3. Plan to attend an accredited college or university through graduation;

4. Be willing to mentor another high school student;

5. Have a financial need as verified by the financial aid department;

6. Be a citizen of the U.S.

Eligibility Documents

1. Complete the accompanying scholarship application;

2. Provide an official transcript;

3. Submit letters of recommendation by a teacher of your choice and a community


leader who can speak to your overall ability and likelihood of your success in an
undergraduate program of study.

4. Mail completed application and letters of recommendation to: Little Rock


Nine® Foundation, P.O. Box 370208, Denver, CO 80237-0208, by January
31.
Little Rock Nine® Foundation
Scholarship Application

Date:___________________

Name:__________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle/Initial

Age:____________ Date of Birth:__________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________

Phone Where You Can Be Reached:__________________________________________

High School:_____________________________________________________________

Location of High School:___________________________________________________

Current Grade Point Average:_______________________________________________

Extracurricular Activities:__________________________________________________

Colleges or Universities To Which You Have Applied or Intend to Apply:____________

On a separate page (or pages), write a 500 word essay describing why you think you
deserve this Little Rock Nine® Foundation Scholarship and Mentorship Award. Special
emphasis should be placed on:

• Why you want to go to college?

• What the Little Rock Nine means to you?

• Why you want the Little Rock Nine® Foundation scholarship?

• What impact will the program have for you and how you plan to use the
scholarship and mentorship program in the future.
Letter of Recommendation for
Little Rock Nine® Foundation Scholarship Applicant

The Little Rock Nine® Foundation’s Philosophy.

Many children still do not have access to adequate educational opportunities in the 21st
Century. Because of their struggles for a quality education, the Little Rock Nine
members, through their Little Rock Nine® Foundation, are committed to assuring that
our youth, especially children of color, are equipped with the knowledge and skills they
need to become future leaders.

The mission of the Little Rock Nine® Foundation is to provide direct financial support
and a mentorship program for students to help them reach their educational goals.

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In your own words, please explain why you think this student is deserving of a
scholarship from the Little Rock Nine® Foundation.

Please give a sealed copy of your letter to the student with your signature across the
closing envelope flap so it can be mailed along with the student’s completed application.
Two letters of recommendation are required.

The deadline for receipt of all materials is January 31.

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