Application Requirements:
- Personal Essay (400-600 Words)
- Proof of Enrollment or Recent Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, mentor, counselor, or community leader.
Awarding one $500.00 Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- Have grown up without a father figure due to circumstances such as loss, abandonment, or estrangement.
- Minimum of 2.5 GPA must be a high school senior in Kalamazoo Public School District
- Proof of acceptence in a full-time undergraduate program, community college, or vocational school.
Deadline: Sunday April 26th 2026, 11:59pm.
Essay Prompt:
Growing up without a father figure can present unique challenges, but it can also shape resilience, character, and determination.
Please describe your personal journey growing up without a father figure and how that experience has influenced who you are today. Share the obstacles you have faced, the lessons you have learned, and the strengths you have developed as a result. Additionally, explain your educational and career goals, and how receiving the Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship will help you pursue those goals and positively impact your future and your community.