Background:
This iUrban Teen scholarship is for the benefit of selected young people who have been accepted to, or who are enrolled in good standing in, an accredited two or four-year degree or technical/career program.
Awards in the amount of $2,500 per student will be made to selected students.
Award amounts, timing, and other fund administration rules and policies may be modified in the future on approval of the national board of iUrban Teen.
Applicant Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant is a resident of Clark (WA), Cowlitz (WA), Skamania (WA), Multnomah (OR), Washington (OR), or Clackamas (OR) county.
- Applicant is a current or past participant in an iUrban Teen program.
- Applicant has been accepted to or is enrolled in good standing in, an accredited two or four-year degree or technical/career program.
- Preference given to first-time applicants having graduated high school (or received GED) in the most recent school year. Applications will be considered from higher level students, including repeat applicants or previous recipients, who are otherwise eligible.
- Preference given to applicant who participated in free and reduced lunch program during high school.
Uses and Disbursement of Awards:
Awards will be restricted to funding of tuition and books.
Scholarship awards will be disbursed from iUrban teen directly to the college, university, or school the recipient(s) have been accepted to on behalf of the recipient(s).
None of the award will be issued directly to the recipient, and no portion of the award may be assigned to another by the recipient.
Application timing and process:
Please submit your completed application package via this form, no later than April 30, 2017.
Applicants will be selected and notified by June 1 of a given year. Applicants not selected will be notified at that time as well.
Questions regarding the scholarship may be sent to isucceed@iurbanteen.org