Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Magic Johnson Foundation / Taylor Michaels Scholarship Fund

HERE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY AND CLEVELAND IS ONE OF THE SELECT CITIES ON THE LIST. PASS ALONG THIS INFORMATION TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PLEASE APPLY IF ELIGIBLE!!!

Click on the link: http://www.magicjohnson.org/tm_program_criteria.php

Program Criteria

Taylor Michaels Scholarship Fund
Guidelines and Criteria:

Currently a senior in high school with plans to attend a four-year college or university in the fall

Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA

A current resident of Atlanta, GA, Cleveland, OH, Detroit, MI, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY

Complete all the required components on the scholarship application including essay, transcripts and letters of recommendation

Incoming recipients must present valid proof of enrollment as a full-time student before distribution of funds

Must be involved in extra curricular activities or community service activities
General Program Information:

Involvement in extra curricular activities or community service activities is mandatory

Students accepted in the program must adhere to the guidelines and policies established by the committee
Amount of scholarship rangers from $1,000 - $5,000 per year

Funds are dispersed to the educational institution in the Fall and Spring of the calendar year

Scholarships are for four years

Students must re-apply annually and must meet the criteria in the renewal application
It is mandatory that Scholars attend the annual week-long Leadership Conference

Recipients are expected to volunteer and support Magic Johnson Foundation events

Mentors will be assigned to Juniors amd Seniors upon request.

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