- Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in Spring 2014 or enrolled in a 4 year accredited college
- Intend to enroll or re-enroll full-time in an accredited 4-year college beginning in Fall 2014
- Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or above
The organization will select 3 college scholarship recipients in 2014. The scholarship will reward 3 full-time undergraduate students with $1,000; paid directly to the university. Selection criteria will focus on exceptional academic ability and achievements, persistence, a desire to help others, diversity and inclusion as well as leadership. A rigorous application review includes:
- Student essay in a minimum of 1,000 words double spaced highlighting ways in which the candidates idea of diversity has influenced their leadership within the community/school
- 3 letters of recommendation (1 Community Leader, 1 Manager of a First Coast Diversity Council Member Company and 1 Professor or Teacher)
- School transcripts
- Completed application form
Application and scholarship information are attached below.
robert_austin_scholarship_info.pdf |
robert_austin_scholarship_application_form.docx |