2025 PSCS Scholarship Application

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Please read the requirements and frequently asked questions carefully prior to submitting your application.

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I have read and understand the requirements.* This field is required.

Yes, I have

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Please read the terms and conditions below:

We are unable to award the scholarship to currently incarcerated women for the 2024-2025 scholarship cycle.
We will not be considering applicants in the final semester of their degree or vocational programs. (Meaning you will complete your collegiate or vocational program in May/June 2025.)
All chosen applicants will be notified of their scholarship award via email. Please provide an email that you monitor regularly.
If notified that you are a winner, you will have 5 business days to provide The Thurman Perry Foundation with the necessary information to send the funding directly to your institution's financial aid office.
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for and receive a scholarship from The Thurman Perry Foundation.
If you do not provide the information within that time, you will forfeit your award.
NOTE: The Thurman Perry Foundation does not store, publish, sell or disseminate your private information. All information is managed via the Jotform platform.

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I have read and understand the requirements and frequently asked questions.* This field is required.

Yes, I have

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If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

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Note: You are able to save your form at any time and continue your application later on both mobile and desktop.

If you are on a desktop, click the floppy disk on the bottom of the page as shown below to save.

If you are on a mobile device, click the "1 of 42" button on the bottom of the screen and then click the floppy disk at the top of the screen.

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Have you ever been charged with or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor as a juvenile or as an adult?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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Which were you charged with?

Felony as an adult

Misdemeanor as an adult

Felony as a juvenile

Misdemeanor as a juvenile

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Has your parent/guardian ever been charged with or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?

Yes

No

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Would you like to provide the full name of your currently or previously incarcerated parent/guardian OR upload evidence of their incarceration?Note: evidence includes digital or print articles, news broadcasts, or other relevant forms of documentation such as court records. If you are unable to provide the information, this does not exclude you from consideration for the scholarship.

Provide Parent Information

Upload Evidence

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Please provide the first, middle, last name of your currently or previously incarcerated parent/guardian, as well as the state and facility that they were incarcerated in.

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Please upload evidence of your parent/guardian's current or previous incarceration:NOTE: Evidence includes digital or print articles, news broadcasts, or other relevant forms of documentation such as court records.

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Unfortunately, since neither you nor your parent/guradian has been impacted by incarceration, you do not qualify for The Perry 'Second Chances' Scholarship. We wish you the best in your pursuit of higher education.

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Are you currently incarcerated?

Yes

No

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Please upload evidence of your expunged conviction if available:NOTE: This question is optional. Expungement of your criminal record is NOT mandatory for scholarship consideration. All finalists will have background checks to verify their criminal records. If you have ever had your criminal record expunged, we need this to verify the authenticity of your eligibility.

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Unfortunately, we are unable to award the scholarship to currently incarcerated applicants for the 2024-2025 scholarship cycle. We wish you the best in your pursuit of higher education.

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Full Name* This field is required.

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

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Birthdate:* This field is required.

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Mobile No. :* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

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E-mail :* This field is required.Please indicate correct E-mail as your confirmation for scholarship eligibility will be sent to this address.

Where the confirmation will be send to

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Location* This field is required.Applicants must be a US resident to receive the PSCS Award

City

State

Zip Code

Country

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Please upload a photo copy of your government ID:* This field is required.

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Background Information:

This information is requested for demographic tracking and post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for college scholarship awards.

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Age at time of application:* This field is required.

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Race (Choose One or More):* This field is required.

White

Black or African-American

Asian

Indigenous American or Native Alaskan

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Multiracial

Other Race or Ethnicity

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Gender:* This field is required.If you identify as anything other than a cisgender or transgender woman, you are ineligible for The Perry 'Second Chances' Scholarship

Cisgender Woman

Transgender Woman

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Ethnic Origin:* This field is required.

Hispanic

Non-Hispanic

Not Indicated

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Do you identify as a member of a group marginalized for their sexual orientation?* This field is required.For example: Lesbian, bisexual, asexual, queer, questioning etc.

Yes

No

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Are you a US citizen?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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Are you an immigrant or first generation American?* This field is required.

Yes, I am an immigrant

Yes, I am a 1st Gen American

No

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What is the name of the educational institution at which you are currently enrolled or have been recently accepted to?* This field is required.

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Are you currently enrolled?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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Are you or will you be a May/June 2025 graduate?* This field is required.All funds will be sent directly to the bursar's office of your institution, so we will confirm your projected graduation date.

Yes

No

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Have you been recently accepted to an accredited college, university, or vocational school?

Yes

No

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Date of Acceptance:

Date

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Please upload a copy of your acceptance letter:

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What is your field of study?* This field is required.

Major

Minor

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How do you plan to use your education to make a difference once you complete your studies?* This field is required.

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As a woman, tell us about your unique gifts (background, identity, talent, interests, etc.) and how they distinctly equip you to pursue your goals and dreams.* This field is required.

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What Month/Year Do You Anticipate Graduating?

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Please provide 2 letters of recommendation from a current or former teacher and/or community leader:

To the Recommending School Official or Community Leader (e.g. principal, assistant principal, counselor, pastor, teacher, advisor, organization lead or athletic coach): The student listed herein is applying for a scholarship from The Perry 'Second Chances' Scholarship. We would appreciate your candid assessment of the applicant’s academic performance, maturity, oral and written communication skills, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and interpersonal skills.

In your letter of recommendation, please also include the length of your acquaintance with the applicant, the subject or courses taught (if applicable), dates of instruction, and a telephone number where you may be reached.

Your letter of recommendation should be prepared on official stationery and include your signature. Please return your letter of recommendation to the applicant for inclusion in the applicant’s packet.

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Please upload all letters of recommendation as a PDF file:* This field is required.

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Please upload a copy of your transcript:* This field is required.Unofficial copies are permissible

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If selected, please be prepared to provide a sealed official transcript to The Perry 'Second Chances' Scholarship.

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Are You Affiliated With The Last Mile* This field is required.

Yes

No

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Are you a first generation college student ?* This field is required.

Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend college.

No, either my parents or grandparents have attended college.

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Are you now or were you ever a member of the United States Armed Forces?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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Are you a military dependent and/or currently receiving either the Post 9/11 or Montgomery GI educational benefits?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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Please film a 1-2 minute video answering the following:

What do you dream your life will be like in 10 years and how will this scholarship help you achieve that dream?”

Notes:

Film the video in a well-lit, quiet place in front of a neutral background.
Please avoid filming in cars or high traffic areas.
If you are using a mobile device such as a cell phone or tablet, please hold it horizontally while recording.
Upload the video to Google Drive, Dropbox, Youtube, or Vimeo and share the link below. The video must be set to public or link access. NOTE: If we are unable to access your video essay, your application will not be considered.
View an example here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCYdE4c7wTs
Failure to follow the instructions above will result in your disqualification from consideration. If you have any questions prior to submission, please contact scholarship@theperryscholarship.org.

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Video Link:* This field is required.

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Please upload a headshot photo of yourself* This field is required.Headshots will be used in The Thurman Perry Foundation media, social media, and website publications. If chosen as a winner please see photo release form below for further usage cases. Disqualifying photos include black & white pictures, inappropriate photos featuring alcohol or narcotics, blurry photos, or group photos. Example: How To Take Your Own Headshot

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Please upload a copy of the Photo Release Form* This field is required.If selected, your name, photo, and career goal will be published on thurmanperryfoundation.org, theperryscholarship.org, The Last Mile and PSCS, TPF, and TLM social media channels.

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By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

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E-Signature:* This field is required.

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The Perry 'Second Chances' Scholarship is committed to equal opportunity in education. The organization does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.