Through the Washington Government Relations Group Foundation’s (WGRGF) Terri Grier Memorial Scholarship Program you can receive at least $5,000.00 towards your books, tuition and/or other college expenses.
The scholarship program is open to current minority high school seniors, as well as full-time minority students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in public policy, public administration, political science, community engagement or other advocacy disciplines.
Applicant Eligibility
- be a United States resident;
- be a member of an ethnic minority group:
- African-American (Black)
- Asian and Pacific Islanders
- Hispanic/Latin (Black, White or Asian)
- Indians (Western and Eastern)
- Be a high school senior and/or enrolled in an accredited college or university in the year of the award;
- demonstrate a 3.0 or higher GPA
- demonstrate leadership skills through participation in community/public service, issue advocacy, research, extracurricular, and/or other activities;
- demonstrate the courage of conviction, persistence, and determination in the pursuit of his or her goals; and
- demonstrate a commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit and advocacy sectors
How to Apply?
- Complete the online application form.
- Select one individual to complete a reference survey to be submitted by either an educator/college professor, administrator, counselor, employer, or individual with significant knowledge of the applicant’s experience and public service engagement
- An official and recent academic transcript with cumulative grade point average and a class standing/rank.*
- Personal Essay In your essay, please answer the question directly in the application.
- If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact Sean Burns at [email protected]
- The deadline to submit the application and receipt of supporting materials is Friday, May 10, 2019. Applications submitted and supporting materials postmarked after this date will not be considered.
This application is closed.