Students

Announcing the Umoja Community Scholarship!

UMOJA SCHOLARSHIP

Applications for the Umoja Community Cloteal C. Thomas Memorial scholarship are now available.  Cloteal C. Thomas, a Mississippi native was the mother of E. Elaine Moore, an Umoja Steering Committee member.  Mrs. Thomas was a stronger supporter and advocate for higher education until her passing in January 2008.

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

To qualify for this scholarship, you must be a student now participating in a recognized Umoja-affiliated program at a California Community College with the intention of transferring to a Historically Black College or University in the fall of 2008.  One scholarship of $1,000.00 will be awarded to a deserving student after his/her registration is verified.  Proof of registration is required.

Applicants must provide all of the following:

  1. A completed application.
  2. A letter of recommendation from the Umoja coordinator or designee on your campus.
  3. An acceptance letter to a Historically Black College or University.
  4. A 300 word essay indicating the Umoja activities that you have participated in this past academic year and what you learned from your experience.
  5. An unofficial transcript verifying a minimum 2.5 grade point average from all colleges attended.

Please send all completed materials no later than May 12th to:

E. Elaine Moore
Counseling Division
El Camino College
16007 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, California 90506