HOW IS THE #iSmileForAngele LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDED?

In 2023, They Love My Splash® LLC were awarded the Hennessy US x One Hundred Black Men Inc. UNFINISHED BUSINESS GRANT for $7,500. Hennessy US launched the Unfinished Business, a program that provides urgent funding and access to vital resources for the small business owners who bind our community together.

In 2023, we allocated funds to the 501(c)(3) non-profit G.R.A.C.E. (Granting Resources And Community Enrichment) Incorporated to supply 100 Backpacks and school supplies for the #HARLEMMEETSGEORGIA Back to School Block Party. We also utilized the funds for an American Sign Language interpreter for inclusion for our audience, the shipment of Student Athlete Scholar in-kind incentive packages for academic achievement, to cover event expenses, and to purchase educational resources for advancement. 

The grant allowed our efforts to be expanded into 2024 offer (2) $2,500 awards for #iSmileForAngele Legacy Scholarship to graduating High School seniors. The #iSmileForAngele Legacy Scholarship can only be used at an accredited HBCU, college, university, or institute of higher learning. 

The iSmileForAngele Legacy Scholarship honors the life and legacy of an individual who has devoted her life to mold the potential of the youth by focusing on the importance of education and the service to others. Monies will be used to provide monetary scholarships for the recipients upcoming first year of studies. The iSmileForAngele Legacy Scholarship of $2,500 will be awarded to two aspiring graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

Scholarship Guidelines 

1. CRITERIA

Candidates will be selected on the following qualifications: (a) he/she is a graduating (scheduled to graduate) Senior at high school for the current scholarship year; (b) he/she has been accepted to an accredited college, university, or technical training institute and plans to matriculate in the same calendar year of their high school graduation; (c) he/she has submitted an essay, school transcript, and letters of recommendation/reference from a school official (teacher, administrator, etc.)

2. APPLICATION FOR CANDIDACY PROCESS

The application opens on May 31, 2024. Interested candidates should submit no more than a three page essay that covers one of the following topic(s):

(a) A brief review of your achievements in school and in life (particularly community service projects, extra curricular activities, sports, clubs, awards, honors etc.), aspirations and goals? What qualifies you as a student worthy to receive this scholarship?

(b) What do you want your legacy to be? How do you impact your community?

(c) Why do you feel that education is imperative in advancing in today's society? How do you prioritize your mental health?

Submissions must be typed, double spaced, and no more than three pages in length.

Recommendations from school personnel should discuss the candidates abilities, characteristics, qualification, and why they merit consideration for a scholarship. Please include your full name, age, the High School you currently attend, the major you will continue in college, and your graduation date on your essay.

3. SELECTION PROCESS

All applicants transcripts or report cards should be submitted by email to: iSmileforAngele@gmail.com after submitting your application. Any applications submitted after June 14, 2024 will be considered late and will be deemed as ineligible. 

Completed applications include: (1) candidates three page essay; (2) a letter of recommendation from a school official; (3) and a copy of their transcript/report card and school of intent acceptance letter.

All applications will be reviewed by iSmileForAngele campaign leaders, educators, and judges. The awardees will be selected on the basis of their achievements, presentation of their essay, levels of leadership, recommendations, and community service involvement.

4. AWARD PRESENTATIONS

Awardees will be notified by June 28, 2024 and their award will be applied to their college account.

Upload your essay and your recommendation here.

Want to stand out off of the page. Upload a video introducing yourself and showing a bit of your personality.

Make sure your video is no longer than 3 minutes. Good luck and Congratulations on embarking on the next step of your educational journey!