The West Indian Foundation Inc.

Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow

32 Wintonbury Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002

P.O. BOX 320394, Hartford, CT 06132-0394

Telephone (860) 243-8812

Website:

The Marcus Garvey Scholarship

The Marcus Garvey Scholarship Committee will award one scholarship annually to a deserving high school graduate.

The scholarship recipient will be a student of West Indian heritage who best exemplifies the characteristics of Marcus Garvey and has demonstrated dedicated service to school and community has been accepted to an institution of higher learning. Applicants must be in good academic standing with a documented need for financial assistance.

The completed, legible application form MUST be accompanied by the following documents:

Letter(s) of acceptance from college(s) to which you have been accepted;

Letter of recommendation from a member of faculty or administrative body of the high school attended;

A recent copy of high school transcript;

Financial Aid Summary from Guidance Counselor

SAT final scores

MLA FormatEssay (Up to 300 words)

“ The Significance of the Life of Marcus Garvey”

The Scholarship Committee will accept applications by the deadline date of August 1st of each year to be considered.

Application forms may be obtained from participating organizations, by downloading from the website at or by emailing

Applicants must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States of America

The West Indian Foundation Inc.

Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow

32 Wintonbury Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002

P.O. BOX 320394, Hartford, CT 06132-0394

Telephone (860) 243-8812

Website:

The Marcus Garvey Scholarship Application Form

Name of Applicant:______

Address of Applicant:______

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Telephone:______E-Mail:______

Birthdate:______Place of Birth:______

Name/Address of High School:______

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GPA:______Class Rank:______

List college acceptance(s) to date (submit copy of each acceptance letter)

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Anticipated Major/Area of Study:______

Anticipated Degree/Certification:______

WEST INDIAN HERITAGE (list nearest relative of West Indian Heritage)

Name Relationship Country of Birth

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EXTRA CURRICULAR PARTICIPATION

(Include Varsity, Junior Varsity, Clubs, Student Government, etc.)

ACTIVITY YEAR(S) OF SERVICE

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COMMUNITY SERVICE/ INVOLVEMENT

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EMPLOYMENT: ( part-time/summer)

Name of Employer Address Supervisor

  1. ______
  1. ______
  1. ______
  1. ______

I attest that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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Signature of Applicant Date

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Signature of Parent/GuardianDate

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Signature of Guidance CounselorDate

The Marcus Garvey Scholarship Fund Committee reserves the right to reject an application due to false information, incomplete documentation and/or the availability of funds.

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