The Page Education Foundation awards annual, renewable grants to students of color who pursue a post-secondary education in Minnesota. Students who accept a Page Grant must make a commitment to volunteer and tutor younger children of color in grades kindergarten-8th through a clearly defined Service to Children Project. The goal of the Service to Children Project is to encourage and assist young children of color to do well in school, have a positive attitude about education, and see college as an attainable long term outcome. Annual awards range from $1,000-$2,500 per student will be given to the winning candidates.
The Page Education Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization founded by Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and former Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, Alan Page.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for a Page Grant, you must be:
- A student of color and graduate of a Minnesota high school.
- Enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the state of Minnesota during the 2017-2018 academic year.
- Maintain full-time status throughout the 2017-2018 academic year in order to remain eligible.
- Willing to complete a minimum of 50 volunteer hours tutoring children in grades K-8thper academic year awarded the grant.
How to Apply:
The candidates can download scholarship application form through the given link:
https://www.page-ed.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2017-2018-Page-Grant-Application.pdf
Supporting Documents:
- Essay 500 words: Provide clear responses to the questions below. All submitted essays must be typed, in basic essay format, and the applicant must provide the following information in the upper right-hand corner: Applicant’s full name and primary e-mail address.
- Why is education personally important to you?
- What are your education goals and future career plans?
- What is the Service to Children Project you would like to complete if you are awarded the scholarship?
- Two Letters of Recommendation: All submitted letters must be typed, on professional letterhead, and no more than 1 page.
- One letter of recommendation must be from a teacher at your school.
- The second letter must be from a community professional who is not related to you or a family friend. (i.e. an educator, a supervisor, professional mentor, coach, pastor.) The letter should clearly state your relationship to one another.
- Copy of your 2017-2018 Student Aid Report (SAR)/FAFSA from Federal Student Aid or Parents’ 2016 IRS tax form, 2017
- Copy of high school transcript(s)
Submitting Details:
The Page Grant application must be signed and all required materials must be postmarked at P.O. Box 581254, Minneapolis, MN 55458.
Financial Aid and Award Money:
Annual awards range from $1,000-$2,500 per student. Page Grant amounts vary based on the type of post-secondary educational institution the applicant attends. Awards are equally distributed between two semesters.
Application Deadline:
Interested students must complete the application and mail it in along with the required documents postmarked no later than May 1, 2017.
Link for More Information:
https://www.page-ed.org/scholar-applicants/
Contact Information:
You can call at 612-332-0406 for more information
