The Otis O. Washington II Scholarship

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All applicants of The Otis O. Washington II Scholarship must:

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• be enrolled at Saginaw United High School for at least the full Spring semester of their culminating 12th grade year

• have sufficient credits and GPA to be classified as a culminating 12th-grade student at the time the application is submitted

• have a cumulative weighted 2.5 GPA, minimum

• have no discipline referrals or suspensions during the 12th-grade school year and no record of expulsion, as evidenced by written declaration from a SUHS administrator/counselor on SUHS letterhead

• by May 1 of the graduating school year, be able to present evidence of acceptance into a college/university, trade school, certificate program, or other post-secondary academic program as a full-time student. Evidence of enrollment must be submitted to the Scholarship Selection Committee before the release of scholarship funds. 

• submit two signed letters of recommendation - 1 from a non-family member and 1 letter on letterhead from a current SUHS or college teacher/administrator/counselor who has known the applicant for at least a year and can speak to their character, their intended academic/career aspirations, and how they serve the community or individuals in need.

• submit a fully completed scholarship application through the application portal with the required documents by the posted deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered nor will they be eligible for resubmission once submitted.

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Additional Information

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• The 3 finalists will complete a virtual interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee of The Angel Foundation for Learning. To participate in the interview, the candidate must be able to provide their own device with a working camera, access to the communication platform used for the interview (e.g., Google Meet, Zoom, etc.), and a place where the interview will be uninterrupted for approximately 30 minutes.  

 

• All application materials submitted become the property of The Angel Foundation for Learning and will not be returned to applicants.

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• The recipient of The Otis O. Washington II Scholarship must agree to sign a photo/media release, allowing their image and likeness to be used for TV, social media, print media, and promotional materials for The Angel Foundation for Learning without compensation. If the applicant does not begin school/training by Fall 2025, the Scholarship is forfeited to the 2nd rated applicant.

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• Other eligibility requirements may apply

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 All applicants must submit, with their completed application, the following documents by Friday, January 3, 2025 11:59 PM (EST)

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1. An unofficial high school transcript, including current courses, with a counselor signature or registrar seal

2. If college courses have been taken or are in progress, an unofficial transcript from that institution

3. Two letters of recommendation (see above)

4. A letter from the school guidance counselor, affirming that the applicant has had no discipline referrals or suspensions during the 12th grade year and no record of expulsion from K-12. This letter must be provided on Saginaw United High School letterhead.

5. Evidence of official acceptance into a college/university or other post-secondary educational program

6. The applicant's original essay of 300-700 words, which should address the following:

   1. ​*your name, age, background, activities, any involvement in school and/or service to the community

   2. your post-secondary education goal(s) and choice of major

   3. *where you intend to attend school/training (if undecided, please explain briefly)

   4. *why The Otis O. Washington II Scholarship is important to you

   5. *after reviewing information on The Angel Foundation for Learning website, the internet, or speaking with a member of Otis' family/a friend, share how the life of Otis O. Washington II has inspired you.

   6. *include any academic and non-academic accomplishments that align with the character, interests, or accomplishments of Otis O. Washington II, including any personal characteristics or experiences that make you uniquely worthy to represent The Angel Foundation for Learning and the legacy of Otis O. Washington II.

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Optional

The applicant may submit up to 3 additional documents, artifacts, or other original work to help the Scholarship Selection Committee learn more about the applicant.