11-21-13
The Tom Joyner Foundation announced the ?Full Ride? scholarship program that will cover all the expenses of one student planning to attend a Historically Black College and University in the fall of 2014. Joyner said, ?The cost of a college education isn?t getting any cheaper. So, I want to help a graduating high school senior with a chance to attend a black college to pursue their dreams.?
Students will receive full tuition and stipends for up to 10 semesters to cover on-campus room and board and books. Students must meet the required academic standards each semester to renew the funds each year. Graduating high school seniors can apply for the scholarship by going to the Tom Joyner Foundation website at http://www.tomjoynerfoundation.org/ to download an application.
To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
1) A United States Citizen
2) Current high school seniors attending school in the United States (applicant must be anticipating completion of high school degree in the spring of 2014).
3) Minimum high school grade point average of 3.50 (on a 4.00 grade scale, excluding home school studies) and Minimum SAT score of 2100 (combined math essay and verbal score) or ACT score of 30.
4) Applicants must apply and be accepted to an HBCU by July 1, 2014.
5) Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities.
