High School Seniors

Scholarship Guidelines

Be sure you meet the following guidelines to receive this scholarship:

•Currently be a senior attending a public, private, parochial, or charter high school in the city of Detroit

Will be attending a four year college or university in the state of Michigan or an Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States of America.

•Have a minimum grade point average of 2.8 (based on a 4.0 scale)

•Be able to verify full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university for the 2018-2019 academic year

Scholarship Application Requirements

Use this checklist to make sure that you have submitted all the required materials to receive consideration for the scholarship. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Your application must include the following documents:

•A completed application

•An official transcript from your current high school

•Letter of acceptance to an accredited college of choice

•One letter of recommendation from a current teacher or counselor

•At least one letter of recommendation from a community service mentor

•A 250 word essay on the topic provided (typed, size 12 Times Roman font, double-spaced, one-inch margins)

Terms and Conditions

•Funds are limited to tuition, books, fees and other school related expenses.

•Michael Lloyd Pye Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships in its sole and absolute discretion and contingent upon the availability of funds and continuation of the scholarship program.

High School Seniors

Additional Information

Scholarship Award: $1000.00

Successful applicant will be notified by June 30, 2018

Submit Completed Application to:

Michael Lloyd Pye Scholarship Foundation

P.O. Box 442076

Detroit, MI 48244

Application must be postmarked by APRIL 30, 2018

This application is also available online at

Directions:Provide the information requested on the following pages. Application must be postmarked by April 30, 2018.

Applicant Information:

First / Middle / Last / Gender
Street Address
City / State / Zip
Home Phone / Cell Phone / Email Address
Name of Parent(s)/Guardian
Parent(s)/Guardian’s Address (If different from applicant)
City / State / Zip
High School Attending / Grade / GPA
Street Address
City / State / Zip

Activities

Leadership Activities

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Community Service Activities

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Hobbies/Interests

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Colleges and Universities

List the names of the colleges and universities to which you have been accepted

Essay

Typed, double spaced, and in 250 words or more answer the following question:

"If you had the authority to change society in a positive way, what specific changes would you make?"

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Please check the box and sign below:

I represent that all information I have provided in this application is correct and true to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that if I fail to meet the above criteria for the award, the award will be rescinded and given to an eligible student.

Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent/Guardian

Signature: ______Date: ______