This scholarship is named in honor of our Founders’ niece Monica A. Polk who lost her life to domestic violence in October of 2001. Each year our nonprofit will honor 2 deserving college students that have experienced this same loss as Monica’s children. Each student will be awarded $500 to go towards their undergrad studies. 

 

Deadline: December 25th

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Scholarships will be awarded January 25th 

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Applicant Requirements:

• Must have lost a parent to domestic violence.

• Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

• Must provide a 500-word essay of how the said loss of your parent impacted you in life and how you have managed to move forward.

• Must have an official or unofficial transcript.

• Must provide 2 letters of recommendation, one from your school Advisor/Counselor and another from a family or friend.