“Sometimes, people just need the opportunity to be great. We created the scholarship foundation to be an opening of a door; the first step in a new direction. No one should be cheated out a chance at success just because they can’t continue their education. I want to do my part so anyone that really wants it has a chance to achieve their dream. ” -Shawn “JAY Z” Carter
Applications for the 2012 cycle of the Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarships are now being accepted. Qualified applicants must be a high school senior, college student, and/or between the ages of 18-25, pursuing studies at a vocational or trade school. All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be a US Citizen and complete the on-line application no later than the published deadline date, which is May 15, 2012.
Applications can be submitted between March 1, 2012 and May 15, 2012 (11:59pm). Once you start your application, you may pause and continue at a later time, but you will not be allowed to continue past the deadline date. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed for admission, so make sure all questions are answered, and all required documents are included in your final submission. Your online application will not be accepted past May 15, 2012 for any reason. To apply now, click here! Good luck to you from the BCG Team!
I think that this opportunity is a perfect way to help young mother’s and young boys and give them the chance to better themselves by furthering their education. This could possibly influence all youth in general because the name of this foundation draws alot of our youth to look into this great opportunity. I need this sholarship for numerous reasons. I want to become a Mortician and own my own funeral home. I am currently in alternative school and in my first trimester of pregnancy. This will be my first child. I am 20 yrs. old and I am thinking about the future of me and my child. I have been writing poetry and singing for a while and i just want to make something of myself. Some people say that getting out of “the hood” is wrong and that I wont amount to anything. Some think that I will be left on the street as if I’m a prostitute. I am proving them wrong because I’ve found something to do with my. I am going to live for my child and become a great Mortician. Will you help me to reach my goal? We will forever be thankful that God blessed us. Please help me.
Thank you, Jakira Davis