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Dunbar Heritage Scholarship Fund

Southwest Florida Community Foundation

Dunbar Heritage Scholarship Fund is a $1,000 scholarship award given to Dunbar High School graduates. The program aims to support two African-American descent students in pursuing a degree in college.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The applicant must be a High School Senior.
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.50
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • School:
    The scholarship is open to graduates of Dunbar High School.
  • College:
    The awardees must enter an accredited college within the year following high schoolgraduation.
  • Ethnicity:
    The applicant must be of African-American descent.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Write about your goals and plans for the future as well as achievements, setbacks, and skills. The essay explains to the reviewer who you are. The essay is a very important part of your application, and you should use the full space available, equivalent to two typed pages. Be sure to read the scholarship description and address items in the scholarship description.Include the following in your essay: Goals and plans for your future. College/University you plan to attend. Goals and plans for your future. Planned field of study and why you chose this field. Work experience. Volunteer experience. Extracurricular activities. Describe your character and skills that demonstrate your abilities. Financial situation if a need-based scholarship. Academic performance if this is a merit-based scholarship.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Obtain Letters of Recommendation on official letterhead with signatures.
  • Other Materials:
    The applicants must submit their SAR report from the completion of your FAFSA and ACT and/or SAT Score report.

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