Anyone who knows me personally knows that I am a STAN for Jay-Z I mean, I really love this man. While mainstream media will make you think that Jay-Z and Beyonce don’t give back, I completely disagree. Last year I posted about the open scholarship with the Shawn Carter foundation and low and behold to my surprise one of our readers, applied and was rewarded the scholarship. When she tweeted that to me, it made me smile from ear to ear and I am hoping we can repeat that same smile this year, when someone reading this post, like you, tells me you received a grant to complete your education. In Shawn Carter’s own words “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.”
Jay-Z is hip hop’s most successful artist in my opinion, he has broken records in music, sports and fashion around the world and is using that opportunity to give back! Check out the eligibility requirements below and please share this story with a deserving youth who may qualify, good luck!
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a US Citizen, 25 years or younger, with at least a 2.0 GPA, who also falls under one of the following categories:
High School Senior
Student who has received their GED diploma
Undergraduate college student pursuing his/her first undergraduate degree
Vocational school student
The application must be completed by the published deadline date- May 31, 2013 (11:59PM EST).
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.
The Shawn Carter Foundation creates an opportunity for underprivileged young people to further their educational endeavors. Jay Z as well as his mother Ms. Carter have created this foundation in order to make a difference for tomorrow. For more information on the foundation and to apply for this year’s scholarship visit www.shawncartersf.com.
