Cirilo McSween (New York Life) Scholarship
The Cirilo McSween (New York Life) Scholarship is
awarded to students who are majoring in business, achieve academic success, and
play an active role in their communities. Scholarships are given in honor of
New York Life’s first African American agent, Cirilo A. McSween, who became an
agent in 1957. Mr. McSween, who passed away in 2008, was a member of Rainbow
PUSH Coalition’s board of directors, a renowned civil rights activist who work
closely with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and noted businessperson. The
Cirilo McSween (New York Life) Scholarship is a $2,500.00, award and may be
renewed for a total of 4 years. The award will be paid directly to the
college or university the student will be attending.
Eligibility and Requirements
A. Qualifications:
· Must be
a U.S. citizen
· Must be a
senior attending high school and must graduate in spring or summer of
2015. Student must be accepted to an
accredited four-year degree program at a college or
university in the U.S. for the academic year commencing in the year the
scholarship is granted.
· Must
have a minimum cumulative grade point average of a 3.0
B. Demonstration:
· Must
demonstrate academic preparation to attend college and succeed
· Must
demonstrate the ability to overcome obstacles to achieve academic and personal
goals
C. Documentation:
· A
completed and submitted application due by May 30, 2015
· Official
transcript sent to PUSH by the college (This applies to new and to
renewed scholarships.)
· Two
letters of recommendations (cannot include a family member)
· Proof of
current enrollment or acceptance to accredited college/university in the United
States
(course schedule/admission letter, if applicable)
· Evidence
of service learning throughout the student’s high school career (Must indicate
any school-based extracurricular involvement and/or community-service
involvement).
D. Essay:
· Must
submit minimum 500-word essay
· The
required essay must address the following:
Identify five (5) perquisites for success and explain in
detail your personal philosophy for the pursuit of excellence. Explain the
obstacles or hardships you had to overcome on your journey to achieve academic
success. Finally, explain how you will use your college education to
achieve your personal goals and pursue excellence.
E. Renewal:
· The Cirilo
McSween (New York Life) Scholarship is renewable up to 4 years as long
as the student maintains a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
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