Aiden's Light
College Scholarship Application
SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MAY 1, 2024
www.aidenslight.org
Who is Aiden?
Aiden is an intelligent, loving, joy-filled, curious, and determined little two-year old boy. He loved playing drums, dancing, cooking, riding his cars, and playing in water. On August 6, 2015 his life was tragically cut short by a drowning accident due to a negligent caregiver. Unfortunately, his parents will never get to see Aiden do all the amazing things he was destined to do. But there are so many other children who are in need of that same love and support. Aiden’s Light seeks to provide that additional support to these children through scholarships and community progamming.
Description and Award Amount:
Aiden’s Light is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to counter the negative effects of poverty on children. In an effort to support and empower our future educators, we are offering a one (1) year scholarship in the amount of $1000 to a graduating high school senior.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Must be of African American or Latino descent
- Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale
- Plan to enroll full-time in a 4 year college/university; Preference given to students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Education - Fall of 2023
Supplemental Required Documentation:
- High School Transcript (does not have to be official)
- Two letters of recommendation (this can be from a teacher, school counselor or mentor)
- Extracurricular List: List all extracurricular activities in which you have actively participated during high school. (student government, sports, publications, school-sponsored community service programs, arts, music, church, etc.). List in descending order of significance.
- Resume or CV (suggested, but not required)
- Proof of Free/Reduced Lunch (suggested, but not required)