Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Program
We are glad you have decided to apply for this year’s scholarship award. Our organization seeks to encourage young African-Americans to continue their education by offering financial assistance in their first year of college. We are looking for poised individuals who display academic excellence, leadership quality, and community involvement.
How Do I Apply?
Step 1:Do you qualify?
Are you African-American currently in the 12th grade seeking to obtain a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?
Do you have an accumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher?
Are you active in both school and community?
Step 2:Scholarship requirements
The Overall Scholarship Award is determined and evaluated by an independent panel based on the following factors. Every effort is made to keep participants identity and scores anonymous.
Application packet
Appearance
Directions followed
Completeness
Application content
LOR
Grade point average
Class level difficulty
Class Involvement
Ad & Ticket Sales
Number Sold
Essay
Grammar
Content
Structure
Relevance
Breakfast presentation(5 mins)
Appearance
Clarity
Content
Relevance
Dynamics
Community service project
Involvement
Participation
Attendance
Step 3: Information Packet
Immediate submission
Complete the scholarship application form by clicking the button below
Remaining items by January 16, 2025
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Official Copy of Current High School Transcripts
2. Color Photo (passport style, minimum 3"x5")
3. Two Letters of Recommendation (LOR):
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One from a School Official
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One from a Community Leader
4. Any Additional Information That Helps Us Get to Know You
Please submit these remaining items via mail, or email to: BOFA, Inc., P.O. Box 606, Saint Louis, MO 63032
info@BOFAinc.org
Step 4: Contact and Follow-up
If Selected: BOFA will reach out to you for a social gathering and informational meeting in January 2025.
Meeting details: You are encouraged to bring your parent(s)/guardian(s) for this opportunity to get to know each other better.
Meeting details: You are encouraged to bring your parent(s)/guardian(s) for this opportunity to get to know each other better.
Additional information: At the meeting, you will receive details about the Annual Scholarship Breakfast, tickets, and the Souvenir Ad Book.
Additional information: At the meeting, you will receive details about the Annual Scholarship Breakfast, tickets, and the Souvenir Ad Book.
Souvenir Ad Sales: Each participant is expected to sell $500.00 worth of ads..
Scholarship Reward: The final scholarship award amounts for each participant will range from $250.00 to $1,000.00 dollars.
Overall Scholarship winner: One participant will be selected as the Overall Scholarship Winner based on the scholarship requirements.