FOCUS Scholarship Application 2023

FOCUS Organization, Inc.

Scholarship Application
“Caring Women Working Together with FOCUS on the Community”
FOCUS Organization, Incorporated
Award of Community Service and Excellence
PO Box 52553
Durham, North Carolina 27717
Phone: (919) 259-2017
https://www.focusincnc.com/
Revised February 2023

Award Amount: $1,000 (4 year College); $500 (Community College)

Targeted Schools: High Schools located in Durham and Orange County

Targeted Churches: FOCUS Members’ Churches

Applicant Eligibility:

1.      Applicant is a graduating high school senior who attends a high school within Durham or Orange counties and has been either a) accepted into a college/university or b) plans to enroll in a community college.

– or –

The applicant is enrolled in the Adult Basic Education (GED) program at Durham Technical community college and has been either a) accepted into a college/university or b) plans to enroll in a community college.

2.      Applicant currently maintains an “unweighted” 2.5 GPA or higher.

3.      Applicant provides evidence of community service involvement or experience.

4.      Selected recipients must attend or send a representative to the Award Ceremony on the 4th Saturday in June.

5.      Applicant must be an African American female.

6.      Proof of enrollment is required in order for funds to be released.

7.      A scholarship award is not renewable and the recipient can only apply once.

Memorial Scholarships:

Two of our scholarships will be awarded in memory of our FOCUS members.
- In Memory of Dwanna Wiggins: Health Care Professional – We would like to honor our dear sister by supporting a student who will pursue a career in health care.
- In Memory of Patrice Carrington: Human Services – We would like to honor our dear sister by supporting a student who will pursue a career in human services.
Directions: Please complete ALL sections of the application below. Use additional paper if necessary.

Personal Information

How to Apply:

The complete application packet must include the following:
1. A completed application
2. Official high school transcript (can be obtained from your Guidance Office)
3. A current colored photograph of just yourself (for example a senior picture)
  ***Please note that if awarded a scholarship that your photo will be featured in the scholarship program***.
4. A copy of the applicant’s Letter of Acceptance to a University or College (or evidence of enrollment for Community College students only).
5. One Letter of Recommendation/Reference from:
  - a high school counselor or administrator OR
  - a community member (must be a non-related adult who has knowledge of the applicant’s potential for success)
6. Two-page, typed essay (12-point font and double spaced) to include the following:
  - Major or undergraduate program and reason(s) for choosing that major or program
  - Future plans (what applicant would like to accomplish following the completion of their college studies
  - Community/outreach projects in which the applicant has participated within the last 4 years
  - • Perceived benefits of the receipt of this scholarship
7. Upload all of the above application materials. Applications must be uploaded by the deadline April 30, 2023 in order to be considered.

Full Name:*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone: Area Code* Phone Number*
Date of Birth: *

MonthDayYear
Date
Email*
example@example.com
Race/Ethnicity*
Future Career: Future Career*

High School Information
High School:*
High School Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Entrance Date:*
Graduation Date:*
GPA (unweighted):*
College Information
Prospective University, College or Current Community College:*
Financial Aid Office Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
University/College Telephone:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Date of Acceptance:*

MonthDayYear
Date

Required Uploads
Official High School Transcript*

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Current Colored Photograph of You Only:*

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Letter of Acceptance to a University or College (or evidence of enrollment for Community College students only).*

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Letter of Recommendation/Reference: *

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Two-page, typed essay:*

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FOCUS Organization, Inc.