2019 Scholarship Application

“Educating Our Youth for Today and

Tomorrow”
 January 7, 2019

Dear Principal:

The Pearls of Promise Foundation, Incorporated in Detroit, Michigan is

awarding $1000 scholarships to deserving graduating seniors from the Class of
2019. Please share this information with your Counseling staff.

The selection is based on full evaluation of the academic stature of the

Board of Directors applicant. Each applicant must submit:

Renee Ward, Ph.D 1. The completed attached application

President 2. Two (2) letters of recommendation
3. Official sealed high school transcript
Denise Davis 4. Proof of ACT and/or SAT results
Vice President 5. Minimum overall 2.5 GPA
6. A 250 to 350 word one page essay to the following question.
Dorrine Griffin Choose ONLY one:
Secretary
A. If you could develop and implement a program that
Lois McIntrye services and/or benefits your community, what would it be
Financial Secretary and why?
B. State your career and life goals, and how do they relate to
Faira Glenn your major/chosen field of study?
Treasurer
Crystal Sewell
Member-At-Large
Included with this cover letter is a packet containing all the pertinent
Dionne Davis information. The packet contains:
Member-At-Large 1. General Application Instructions
2. Application Form
Denise Davis
Ivylette Chairman Only selected Finalist will be notified

Felicia Foster Gibson The completed application packet should be forwarded by the postmarked
Minor Hall Chairman deadline of March 8, 2019 to:

Sylvia A. Thomas Pearls of Promise Foundation, Incorporated

Scholarship Chairman Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 28156
Maria Beth Stanfield Detroit, MI 48228
Fund Development Chairman

Trennese Jones
Governance & Nominating
Warm Regards,
Lanie Dixon
Ex Officio Renee Ward, President
Sylvia A. Thomas, Scholarship Committee Chairman
Krysty Sagnia Pearls of Promise Foundation, Incorporated
Ex Officio

Raquel Dirden
Ex Officio
 Application General
Information and Requirements
General Instructions:
The information provided below will instruct
applicants on the current procedure and
guidelines relating to the completion of the
application process.
4. Applicant must submit proof of ACT and/or SAT
score(s).
5. Applicant must complete and submit a 250 to 350
word one page essay to the essay question (select
only one):

Eligibility Requirements: (A) If you could develop and implement a program

1. Applicant must be a graduating high school that services and or benefits your community,
senior what would it be and why?
2. Applicant must have a minimum overall 2.5 (B) State your career and life goals, and how do they
GPA relate to your major/chosen field of study?
3. Applicant must be applying to and/or
accepted to an Accredited Institution. 6. Applicant must be available for an interview.
(Please see examples below) 7. Submit application and sealed official transcript by
a. Four Year March 8, 2019 to:
b. Two Year
c. Trade/Vocational Scholarship Committee
d. Art Pearls of Promise Foundation,
e. Design Incorporated
f. Culinary Arts P.O. Box 28156
4. Applicant must currently reside in Detroit, MI 48228
Southeastern Michigan.
General Information:
Application Procedures:
1. Please complete and sign the provided Please submit application with complete information,
application in its entirety. official sealed transcript, letters of recommendation,
2. Submit two (2) letters of recommendation. and ACT and/or SAT scores. Please do not submit
Each letter MUST be submitted on application until all required information is obtained.
appropriate letterhead.
a. One (1) recommendation may Please Note:
come from any of the persons listed To receive award, recipient must be enrolled full time
below: at an accredited institution. Recipient is required to
1) High School Teacher provide proof of enrollment (i.e. class schedule),from
2) Principal accredited institution prior to award dissemination.
3) High School Counselor
4) Extra-curricular Organization
5) Employer
6) Minister
7) Community Leader (affiliated
with an organization
attended by applicant)
Please note that it is mandatory that one (1)
letter of recommendation is an academic
referral. Recommendation may come from high
school principal, teacher or counselor.
3. Applicant must submit a copy of their
sealed official transcript.
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2019 Scholarship Application

Please complete application in it’s entirety prior to submission

Section I- Student Profile

___________________________________________________________________________________
First Name Last Name Middle Name

____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address City State Zip Code

_(___)____________________________________(___)_____________________________________
Phone Number(s) Alternate Number

___________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address

________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name Phone Number

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Parent/Guardian Name Email Address

________________________________________________________________________________________________
Current High School Graduating Month and Year

________________________________________________________________________________________________
Current Overall GPA: ACT Score SAT Score

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1st choice College/University: Major/Field of Study

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Number in Family Attending College during 2018-2019 academic year (Including Yourself):
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2019 Scholarship Application

Section II- Financial:

How many dependent children are in your family: ___________________________________________________

Indicate financial need for this scholarship:
________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
List financial aid/scholarships for which you have received:
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Student Profile:
Honors and Awards Received During High School **If applicable**
List any academic, athletic, community, and/or service awards received

Awards Received Reason(s) for Award

Extracurricular Activities **If applicable**

Please list any affiliate extra-curricular activities (school, community, social organizations, etc.)
Name of Group Activities
Name of Group Activities Gr ade Office Held (if applicable)

I, hereby, certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my
knowledge and belief, and understand that any falsified information is sufficient cause for rejection of this
application from further evaluation. I further approve that the above application be evaluated by the Pearls of
Promise Foundation, Incorporated, Scholarship Committee. I understand that the application information will be
kept confidential and all materials submitted will become the final property of this organization.

___________________________________________ _______________________________
Applicant’s Signature Date Signed

___________________________________________ _______________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date Signed
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2019 Scholarship Application

Please be reminded that incomplete or partial applications are not accepted. Submitting a
partial application is sufficient cause for rejection of application from evaluation process.

These items MUST be submitted WITH this application (not sent separately) in the following order:
1. Completed Application.
2. Two letters of recommendation (please see application process for applicable
recommendation persons).
3. Official Sealed High School Transcript.
4. Proof of ACT and/or SAT results.
5. Completed 250 to 350 word one page essay on topic A or B already stated in the
application.
6. Only selected Finalists will be notified.

Mail To:
Scholarship Committee
Pearls of Promise Foundation, Incorporated
P.O. Box 28156
Detroit, MI 48228

MUST BE POSTMARKED AND/OR RECEIVED BY March 8, 2019