SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Purpose

HACINTH S. PETERS

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDThe primary goal of the All Islands Association, Inc. The scholarship is to motivate and assist high school graduates of the Mount Vernon and surrounding communities to continue in the pursuit of higher education or other related education/career goals.

Criteria for Qualification:

The All Islands Association, Inc. will be awarding six scholarships in May 2020. Four to Mount Vernon and surrounding communities graduating students, (including all the Mount Vernon High Schools) and two to the tutor volunteers of the All Islands Association, Inc. – Saturday Morning Tutorial Program. The following information is required from the graduating senior: Indication of West Indian/Caribbean descent and must be a citizen or permanent resident of the USA. An essay of no more than 300 words, summarizing your primary accomplishments and explaining how this scholarship will help you with your educational plans. Letter of acceptance to an institution of higher education. A passport size photograph (no photograph will be accepted) with your Social Security Number written on the back. Two letters of recommendations/references demonstrating area of community service and extra curricular activities. At least one letter should be from a teacher, counselor, religious or community leader. Participate in community service. Also, special scholarships will be awarded to older candidates and graduating seniors outside of the Mount Vernon community provided their sponsors contribute or raise the necessary funds. These candidates must also submit the above-required information. Upon notification of the scholarship award, the recipient must present to the Board of Directors a copy of his/her college registration confirmation and class schedule of a recognized accredited college or university.

Submission of Application

Only application forms completed in its entirety and signed will be considered. Application form for the year 2020, with all supporting documentations, including essay and recommendations/references must be submitted by April 1, 2020 to: All Islands Association, Inc. P. O. Box 2099 Mount Vernon, NY 10551 Attention: Scholarship Committee