THE SEAN CARTER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

[Stephan Bobb]

THE SEAN CARTER FOUNDATION

MISSION STATEMENT

MISSION

The mission of the Shawn Carter Foundation is to help individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education at institutions of higher learning.

HISTORY

The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation was conceived of in 2002 and officially established as a 501(c)3 public charity in 2003 by Shawn & Gloria Carter.With an original vision and mission to help individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education at institutions of higher learning, Shawn and Gloria Carter kicked off the Foundation’s efforts by awarding one student with full college tuition in 2002. In 2003, the Foundation provided 50 scholarships to students in 50 different states. Since 2004 the Foundation has provided scholarships to a growing number of students from across the nation. In 2005, in addition to providing scholarship awards, the Foundation launched the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation College Tours. Since the Foundation’s inception, over 750 students have received awards totaling over $1.3 million dollars. The Foundation is currently on the precipice of growth and is reviewing its current grant-making priorities as it plans for expansion as the Shawn Carter Foundation.

Shawn Carter Scholars are studying at over 100 institutions of higher learning throughout the nation.

Shawn Carter Scholars receive financial support from the Shawn Carter Foundation from college admission to college graduation.

Oftentimes students’ educational progress is derailed by financial burdens unrelated to tuition.  That is why Shawn Carter Scholarships can be used to defray the costs of books and lab fees, food, travel and other self-care expenses.

APPLY

The application is now available.

 

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a US Citizen, 25 years or younger, with at least a 2.0 GPA, who also falls under one of the following categories:

1. High School Senior
2. Student who has received their GED diploma
3. Undergraduate college student pursuing his/her first undergraduate degree
4. Vocational school student

The application must be completed by the published deadline date- May 31, 2013 (11:59PM EST).

Once you start your application, you may pause and continue at a later time, but you will not be allowed to continue past the deadline date. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed for admission, so make sure all questions are answered, and all required documents are included in your final submission.

Due to the volume of incoming email, please direct your inquiries to the proper email account to ensure that your question will receive a response from staff at the Shawn Carter Foundation.

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First time scholarship applicant? Click here APPLY or send an email to [e-mail]

Presently Shawn Carter Scholar? Send your inquiry to [e-mail]

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