The UpMu Uplifts: New Gen Leaders scholarship is designed to support college students who are pursuing an internship at a nonprofit that aligns with their career goals and community service interests but who may be facing financial barriers to participation. It aims to alleviate the financial burden of non-profit internships, particularly those that are unpaid or require travel, housing, or other necessary expenses. A scholarship award of $500 will be granted to a current Davidson college scholar, class of 2026, 2027 or 2028.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be enrolled as a current Davidson College student
- Must be enrolled as a college freshman, sophomore, or junior (Class of 2026, 2027, or 2028) at Davidson College
- Must have at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale
- Must identify as a Black/African American
Application Requirements:
- A completed application form
- Current official school transcript
- One letter of recommendation from faculty, school administrator, or staff of the college (faculty or administrator is preferred) (Please review instructions for letters of recommendations)
- Current resume
- Proof of acceptance and or intent to intern at a non-profit organization (Please note at the time of acceptance the scholarship will not be granted without proof of acceptance to a summer 25' internship at a nonprofit)
- Essay response (500 words max)
OR copy and paste this link into your browser: https://forms.gle/pJfQjEX5fuUuyJBd9
Application window for both scholarships: January 13, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Applicants will be notified no later than March 30, 2025
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Chair of Scholarship Committee, President of Upsilon Mu, Jayla Davis, at [email protected].
Application window for both scholarships: January 13, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Applicants will be notified no later than March 30, 2025
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Chair of Scholarship Committee, President of Upsilon Mu, Jayla Davis, at [email protected].