Dr. Earl Cunningham Scholarships 2017

This year, Dr. Earl Cunningham has generously set up THREE $1,000 scholarships for TRIO Upward Bound students.  Select ONE scholarship and complete the essay and required information.  All final documents should be attached in WORD documents in an email on or before March 10 to buffmj@montevallo.edu ATTN: Earl Cunningham Scholarships.

Dr. Earl Cunningham Scholarship—Honoring Leadership and Service

Essay must depict the importance of community involvement, leadership and service, as well as details of how you will use your education to give back to the community.

Homer Richardson Memorial Scholarship—Honoring Academic Excellence

Essay must emphasize the importance your academic excellence, explaining what area of education you plan to pursue in college and your career.

Coretta T. Williams Memorial Scholarship—Honoring College Attendance and Completion Goals

Essay must emphasize the importance of pursuing a college education, completing your college degree, and pursuing a career in a chosen field.

Guidelines

• 1.    Must have an acceptance letter to either a 2 year or 4 year college or university.
  2.     Must provide a cover letter with the following:
  a.     Name of specific scholarship for which you are applying (listed above).
  b.     Full Name
  c.      Address
  d.     Phone Number
  e.     Email
  f.       GPA and ACT score
  g.     High School
  h.     Brief biography about yourself and why you would be a good candidate for this particular scholarship
  3.     Must submit a 500 word typed essay that addresses one of the topics (listed above)