SPBS June, 24th, 2015 -- Sandy Point Benevolent Society (SPBS) is once again looking for suitable qualified applicants for two (2) scholarships we are offering.
Contest rules and application form are captured below.
SPBS awards an annual scholarship to one deserving undergraduate student and one graduate student for the Sir Hugh Rawlins scholarship, to assist him/her with their tuition, books, supplies and incidentals.
Scholarship Eligibility
1. Candidates must be graduates of Sandy Point High/Charles E. Mills Secondary School
2. Candidates must be actively attending college/university and pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or post graduate degree
3. Candidates, whether pursuing their degree onsite (on campus) or via distance education, must be registered for a minimum of 6 credits per semester
4. Candidates must have completed at minimum, one Semester, and have obtained a GPA of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 for the undergraduate scholarship.
5. Candidates must have a proven record of involvement in community development.
6. Candidates must not be on full scholarship
Application Requirements
• Completed application form
• 500 word essay/statement of purpose
• Proof of school enrollment and GPA will be verified prior to award
Award Amount
Undergraduate: The award amount will be one thousand USD (US $1000)
Graduate: The award amount will be two thousand USD (US$2000)
Deadline
All completed application packets must be submitted by July 15, 2015. Application packets must be submitted electronically to
To Apply: Visit www.spbsinc.org and complete application form and submit online. The form can be found on the website under the column “A LOOK FORWARD”. After completing the form and attaching additional documentation if necessary and uploading Essay/Statement, just follow instruction at the end of the application form and click “Apply Now”.
Award Selection Process
Applications from persons who are not eligible to apply will not be considered.
All criteria for eligibility must be met.
Documentation from institution verifying GPA must be presented.
All applicants will be notified whether successful or not.
Unsuccessful applicants can reapply next year
Successful applicants can only receive one award.
The decision of the SPBS Scholarship Committee is final.
The scholarship winners will be announced at the annual SPBS Banquet and Awards Dinner on Saturday, September 5, 2015 in the Bronx, New York.
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