SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY
The Umoja Community Scholarship was developed in 2008 for students who are members of Umoja affiliated programs. The first scholarship awarded was named after Cloteal C. Thomas, a strong advocate for higher education and the mother of a board member. The recipient selected was Trina Peterson, a 3.7 GPA graduate of El Camino College who transferred to Howard University. The second scholarship was awarded in 2010 to Sharlett Rose, a student at Napa Valley College. The scholarship will be used for Sharlett to participate on a Black College Tour to nine colleges in the south and on the east coast.
Future scholarships will be awarded for academic accomplishments, for participation of a Black College Tour or for a Study Abroad trip to West Africa.
UMOJA SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
Applicants must meet all of the eligiblity requirements and deadlines to qualify. A personal interview may be required. Scholarship awards must be applied towards educational expenses. Applicants must have post marked all of the following by the current deadline:
Eligibility for the scholarships require that the student be a student currently attending a recognized Umoja Community Affiliated program at a California Community College and provide the following:
1. A completed Umoja Community application.
2. A letter of recommendation from your College Umoja Coordinator or Umoja Instructor.
3. A minimum of 12 credit units from your current California Community College with a 2.5 grade point average (g.p.a.) and transcripts verifiying both.
4. A 300 minimum word essay indicating the Umoja activities that you have participated in this past academic year and what you learned from your Umoja experience.
The scholarship filing period is closed.
Please check back fall 2010.