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The Rushie Floyd "GENIUS" Fund
The Rushie Floyd "Genius" Scholarship Fund is designed to recognize, support, and empower individuals who have a strong passion for entrepreneurship and are pursuing their dreams of starting or expanding their own businesses.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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Applicants must show a passion for learning.
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Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
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Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through involvement in community service, or leadership roles within their school or community
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Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or community leaders who can speak to their leadership abilities.
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Applicants must provide an essay (500-750 words) describing their leadership experiences and how they plan to utilize their education to make a positive impact on society.
Scholarship Amount: The scholarship will provide a one-time award of $1,000 to the selected recipient. The funds can be used to cover tuition fees, textbooks, or other educational expenses.
Application Process:
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Interested students must complete the online application form on the scholarship's website, providing their personal and academic information.
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Applicants must submit an essay addressing the provided prompts.
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Applicants may be required to submit letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or community leaders who can speak to their leadership abilities.
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A selection committee will review the applications and essays to determine the most deserving candidate.
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The scholarship recipient will be notified by email or phone call, and the award will be disbursed directly to their college or university.
Deadline: The deadline for applications will be set for October 1st of each year. The scholarship recipient will be announced on December 1st, 2023.