Dear Potential Scholarship Awardee,
Please read this letter in its entirety.
In every generation, there are moments that shape who we are and how we see the world. In recent years, we’ve been reminded of the power of resilience, the importance of fairness, and the impact one person can have on their community. These experiences challenge us to think deeply about the future we want to create and the role we will play in making it real.
This scholarship is about more than financial support, it’s about recognizing and empowering future leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Your voice, your story, and your vision matter.
Please review the following information carefully; and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me immediately.
Guidelines have been provided regarding eligibility for this scholarship.
Submit an essay on one of the following topics: Each essay should be at least 250 words.
• Describe a challenge you’ve faced that significantly shaped your character or future goals. How did you navigate it, and what did it teach you about who you are or who you want to become?
• In what ways do you hope to use your education or creative gifts to serve your community or create change in the world? Provide specific examples from your life that support your vision.
The foundation plans to do whatever we can to relieve our students’ financial burden so they can continue their education in whatever form it takes. We would like to encourage as many people as possible to consider making a tax-deductible donation. Please reach out to family members and friends to support the foundation. It’s an investment in the lives of the students we sponsor as well as an investment in their future. No donation is too great or too small, and as always it will be very much appreciated.
• Spring Semester College Transcript – must be in good standing with your college.
• GPA must be a 2.5 or above
Please email the needed requested documentation to my personal email address (cpogue224@gmail.com) no later than August 30, 2025. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 917-576-5195. Lastly, please note, scholarship funds will not be released until all needed information is submitted.
Sincerely,
Craig E. Pogue
Chairperson