Justice Tribe College Fund
$500-$1000 Scholarships that Empower and Support Students
* Open to students within the African diaspora, Indigenous students, LatinX students, and Pacific Islander students dedicated to social justice and uplifting their communities.
Justice Tribe is excited to launch a college endowment fund to support students from underserved communities
Award Amount Range: $500-$1000 (multiple recipients will receive awards)
Eligibility Criteria:
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Open to students within the African diaspora, Indigenous students, LatinX students, and Pacific Islander students dedicated to advancing social justice and uplifting their communities in the future
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Must be accepted and enrolled in any 4-year public/private institution of higher education for Fall 2020
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2.75 minimum gpa
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Video introduction (1-2 minutes in length)
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Essay submission (2 pages)
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Must submit an official sealed transcript. If you are unable to order one as a result of the pandemic, then please send an unofficial transcript to info@justicetribe.org
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Only open to students graduating from high school in 2020
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Application deadline: August 31, 2020
Essay Prompt:
If given the opportunity to work on a social justice issue in your community or a global social justice issue, what issue would you choose to work on and why? What are the potential challenges you may encounter and how would you go about overcoming those potential obstacles?
Essay Guidelines:
2 pages double-spaced
1-inch margins
12 point font
Video Introduction Guidelines:
Create and provide the URL link to a 1-2minute video introducing yourself to the Justice Tribe College Fund Review Committee telling them your personal story and aspirations. Be as authentic as possible.
Send Official Sealed Transcripts to:
Justice Tribe
80 SW 8th St, Suite 2000
Miami, FL 33130