2012-2013
MnACC STUDENT OF COLOR SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED
Notification Date: April 26th, 2013
Minnesota Association of Counselors of Color (MnACC), established in 1991, is a noncompetitive post-secondary collaborative dedicated to improving access to higher education for Minnesota's students of color.
MnACC, along with contributions from the Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling (MACAC), is excited to provide scholarships for students of color who are in pursuit of higher education. Students who are awarded this scholarship will receive a one-time award of $500 or $1,000 to be used towards their education during the 2013-2014 academic year.
Application and Selection Process
Applicant must meet all of the following criteria:
* Be a student of color graduating from a Minnesota high school
* Enroll as a full-time, first year student for the 2013-2014 school year at a MnACC member institution
· For a full list of MnACC member institutions, please click here
* Complete the scholarship application (including the required essay - details below) and enrollment verification
· If applying for the President Award, candidates must submit an official high school transcript & letter of recommendation
APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED
Notification Date: April 26th, 2013
If you have questions about the scholarship, contact:
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Philana Tenhoff |
Vincent Ruiz-Ponce |
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Macalester College |
U of MN, Twin Cities |
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(651) 696-6710 |
(612) 624-2565 |
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In 500 words or less, create a clearly written essay about ONE of the topics listed below. Consideration will be given to both your interaction with the topic and the way in which you present it.
Leadership: In what ways have you been a leader? Please tell us about your leadership experiences in high school and your plans to carry on your leadership skills after high school.
Community Engagement: Tell us about a community (neighborhood, high school, cultural community, etc.) you are a part of and how you have given back to that community.
Diversity: In what ways are you committed to issues of equality and diversity? What will you do in the future to inspire equality and diversity in the world around you?
Overcoming Adversity: What hardships have you overcome in order to be successful in your life? Please share the ways that you have overcome adversity, and the ways that adversity has shaped your ambitions for the future.
Future Educators: Tell us about your interest in an educational field (teaching, counseling, educational administration, etc.) and how you would make an impact in that field.
The President’s Award is a $1,000 award that recognizes at least one student who has demonstrated strong academic achievement and a clear commitment to one or more of the areas outlined above. This award is presented on behalf of the current president and executive board members at their discretion. In addition to the application and essay, Presidential Award applicants must also include an official high school transcript and a letter of recommendation. Please indicate on your application if you wish to be considered for the President's Award.
