The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families and Race to Equity Project have announced the availability of two “Race to Equity” scholarships for spring 2018 high school graduates who plan to enroll in secondary education or vocational training.
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student graduating from a Dane County high school in the spring of 2018, who plans to enroll in secondary education or vocational training. One $1,000 scholarship will be rewarded to a student graduating from a Wisconsin high school outside of Dane County in the spring of 2018, who plans to enroll in secondary education or vocational training.
To apply, applicants should submit an essay of 500-1000 typewritten words that answers the question, “What does racial equity mean to me?” by Sept. 6. Applicants will be required to provide the name and contact information for one non-related adult reference.
Applications will be evaluated on the student’s ability to express the importance of racial equity in our community and world, and how it has personally affected their lives. The scholarships hope to recognize students who exhibit understanding, knowledge, and passion on racial equity and social justice in their personal essay.
Additional information:
-Applicant must be graduating from a Wisconsin high school in the spring of 2018.
-Winners will be announced no later than September 15, 2017.
-Winners must attend the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families’ “Step Forward for Kids” event on the evening of Thursday, September 28 in Madison, WI to accept the scholarship.
-Scholarship payments will be made directly to the secondary education or vocational training institute once enrollment for the fall of 2018 has been verified.
