Rudolph Stradford Scholarship: In honor of our patriarch, this inaugural scholarship is named after him. We want to increase access to high-quality education for all. When this happens, opportunity and a self-determined life are in reach for every person. Our rigorous and highly selective application seeks to identify exceptional students that demonstrate a significant financial need.
Scholarship Basic Requirements:
Basic Eligibility:
High School Senior
Pell eligible
A US citizen or permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.
- In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
- Must have the 2024-2025 FAFSA on file at your selected university/college by the time of selection.
- Able to demonstrate a financial need.
- Additionally, the student must plan to enroll full-time in a four-year degree HBCU or an accredited mortuary science, program at a US, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
An individual from any of the following marginalized groups:
- African American
- Caribbean American
- Indigenous - with a documented tribal certificate
- Latinx
An ideal candidate will have:
- An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 15% of his/her graduating class)
- Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
- Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
Application Process:
Application materials submitted by May 15th 2024 that will include short essay responses, three letters of recommendation, and an official sealed transcript
- The Stradford Foundation’s Scholarship Committee will:
- confirm receipt of your materials
- will review your materials and select semi-finalists.
- Semi-finalists are invited to interview.
- The finalists are selected June 15th 2024.
Scholarship Award
The Scholarship Committee will select two students to receive the below awards:
HBCU: $500
Mortuary Science Program: $500
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