Modify iServe Scholarship
Modify offers high school scholarships to two students who host a successful community service project in their communities.
AVAILABILTY
Modify scholarship funds are available to high school students in Houston, TX. Scholarship funds are to be used during the fall semester/quarter following high school graduation at an accredited college or university, community college or trade/technical school. Currently the Modify scholarship is only offered to students enrolled at Yes Prep Academy. To nominate your school district for consideration, click here.
Scholarships:
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Winner $2,000
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Runner Up $1,000
QUALIFICATIONS
This scholarship recognizes community service and does not have a grade point average restriction or requirement.
Applicant must be
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A Texas resident;
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Attend high school in good standing; and
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Complete Community Service Project Guidelines.
Service Project Guidelines:
Each student must:
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Create an original service project (this does not include volunteering for other organizations such as Houston Food Bank, The Star of Hope, etc.;
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Conference monthly with assigned mentor to discuss project and create a mentor conference log; and
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Have assigned mentor or a Modify representative attend the service project event.
Final packet must include:
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Post community service project essay: Each student must write a two-page essay on the outcome of their project. It must include a detailed explanation of the project; describe who attended; when it was hosted; explain how your project made a difference; and how it can improve;
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Photos and/or video of the service project;
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Mentor conference log; and
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Reference letter from mentor.
Final packet must be emailed on or before May 1, 2017 to imodifynow@yahoo.com. The top five students will be announced on June 1. The top five students must create a presentation to present to the selecting committee on Saturday June 18th (Time and Location TBA). The winner and runner up will be announced on July 1, 2017.
Winners will receive a money order provided by Modify after we receive:
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A copy of college acceptance letter and
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Semester registration form.