Jacqueline C. Hrabowski Endowment Fund for 2017-18

Current Sophomores and Juniors Eligible To Apply!

The picture was taken at the March 2016 Scholars Luncheon. From left to right, Natalie DeNigris (Senior, Physics & Psychology), Isabel Heisler (Senior, Global Studies and Geographic Information Systems Certificate), Mrs. Jacqueline Hrabowski, and Hanna Dasoo (Senior, Global Studies).  

At this time, UMBC plans to award a scholarship to two UMBC students, a current sophomore and a current junior, for the 2017-18 academic year in recognition of the accomplishments and contributions of Jacqueline C. Hrabowski. 

Selection Criteria
The scholarship recipients are selected based upon her/his commitment to improving the lives of at-risk urban youth through academic studies and community service activities.

  • Candidates should be a full-time, degree-seeking student at UMBC, enrolled in her/his sophomore or junior year with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Candidates will be required to submit a resume and an unofficial transcript.
  • Candidates should submit a 500-word essay explaining actions that she/he has participated in that have contributed to improving the lives of Baltimore City youth.


Application Materials (essay, resume, AND an unofficial transcript) should be submitted to:

Lori Hardesty
The Shriver Center
Public Policy Building, 1st floor
lhardesty@umbc.edu
Emailing application materials is preferred.

Application Deadline:

The deadline is Friday, February 10, 2017, by 12 pm. Interviews will be arranged quickly with the hope to make selections by mid-March (BEFORE Spring Break).  

Questions?

Contact Lori Hardesty at lhardesty@umbc.edu

 

Posted: January 27, 2017, 5:03 PM

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